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All people are arranged by SURNAME AT BIRTH rather than by married alias.
BOGACZYK Dorothy C. Goodwin
Of Copley Street, Elmira, NY: Was born July 9, 1925 in Blossburg, PA the daughter of the late Vincent and Bessie (Kincinski) Bogaczyk passed on to the free world on February 23, 2013 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She retired from the Fairway Spring Company where she spent most of her adult life working. Her husband, Leonard F. Goodwin preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Larue, granddaughter, Jamie Morita and her son, Gene Goodwin. Also surviving are Gertrude Burt, Clement Bogaczyk, Edmund and William Bogaczyk as well as other family sisters and brothers. In addition, she is survived by her "extended family" from the Copley Street neighborhood who were very supportive of her throughout her life. They include the Malanoski, Mortensen, Hess and Van Dusen families. There will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend a simple gathering at the graveside on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Jerusalem Hill. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to the American Cancer Society Southern Tier, 13 Beech Street, Southern NY Region, Johnson City, NY 13790 or the Lupus Foundation Of America, Inc., 2000 L Street, N. W., Suite 710, Washington, DC 20036-4916. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY. Dorothy was thankful to all who touched her life here on Earth. Star Gazette – March 3, 2013
EDMUND JOHN
BOGART age 75 of Elmira Heights, NY passed away on Monday March 2, 2015
at Robert Packer Hospital. John was born June 6, 1939 in Elmira, NY the son
of the late Edmund James Bogart and Mary Augustus Brewster Bogart. He was a
Veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country from 1957-1961. John married
his wife, Delores E. Harding Bogart on July 25, 1959 and she predeceased him
on August 6, 2013 after 54 years of marriage. He was also predeceased by his
sister, Betty Ann Bogart Raabe on February 12, 2014. John was a retired
store manager for The Ann Page Grocery Store in Ithaca, NY and also served
as store manager in Towanda, PA. John loved his home and spent countless
hours in his garden. He was a life-long resident of Elmira Heights and
continued to live in the house he grew up in as a child. John is survived by
his daughter, Deborah Bogart and Chris Baca of Freeville, NY; son: James
Bogart and Brandie Follett Bogart and their daughter Marley Paige Bogart of
Coupeville, Washington; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Ralph Raabe of
Dundee, NY, Gloria & Dennis Sargent of Raleigh, NC, Marda (Mrs. Philip)
McElhaney of Horseheads, NY, Martin & Barbara Harding of Gillett, PA;
several nieces, nephews, cousins, and host of caring friends including his
best friends Pete & Pat Alban of Loveland, Colorado . Relatives and friends
are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home, 318 W. Broad St., Horseheads,
NY on Friday March 6, 2015 from 10-11 AM. John's Funeral Services will be
held at the conclusion of calling hours. Internment will take place in
Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY in the Spring where Full Military
Honors will be accorded Mr. Bogart. The family will provide their own
flowers and those wishing may remember John through memorials to a charity
of one’s choice. –Elmira Star-Gazette 3/4/2015
BOHLAYER Brian R. A loving husband and father died on Tuesday, July 19,
2005 at his Erie St. home in Elmira. Brian was born on August 19, 1976 in
Elmira. He had many interest including hunting and fishing. He was always
willing to lend a helping hand and would do anything for his family and many
friends. He would always strive to be a positive example on those whose lives
he touched. Surviving is his loving wife of three years and friend of eight
years, Terri Bohlayer (Storms) and their children, Brianna and Brian Jr. also a
daughter, Hailey Born; Brian's mother, Susan Eastwood (Bill Demember) his
father, Richard V. Bohlayer; his brothers, Paul and Brett Bohlayer; Brian was
very close to his paternal grandparents, Rose Mary & Carl Mattison; his
in-laws, JoAnn & Donald Storms; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews
and loving friends especially David Cook. Family and friends will be received
at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Saturday,
July 23, 2005 between the hours of 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will follow the
visitation at 9 p.m. Graveside services for Brian will take place at the
Bohlayer family plot of Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira on Monday morning at
10 a.m.
BOOKMILLER - SEMSKI
Vera (Bookmiller) Local Waitress for over 55 years Age 75 of Villa Serene,
Elmira Heights and formerly a long-time resident of Grand Central Ave., on
Wednesday, August 2, 2000 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She is
survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Donna Watts and Michael Knapp of
Elmira, NY and Lynda and Jim Willis of Elmira Heights, NY; grandchildren, Tina
(Mark) Clinton of W. Newton, MA, Julie Willis of Roswell, GA, Jason Willis of
Norcross, GA, Jaimee Willis and Jessica Willis, both of Elmira Heights,
NY; step-grandchildren, Jeremy Knapp of New Paltz, NY and Christopher Knapp of
Elmira, NY; former husband, Ed Semski of Hudson, FL and a host of many close
and caring relatives, friends and co-workers. Vera was also predeceased by
her grandparents, Edward and Grace Cady; parents, Ray and Helen
Bookmiller; aunts and uncle, Hazel Switzer and Frank and Tiny Cady. Vera was an
avid Bingo player and Euchre player with the Tuesday Grotto Club. She was also
an avid baseball fan. Vera was local waitress for over 55 years until she
reached the age of 73. She had worked at the Hickory House, the cafeteria at
Courtyards at Bethany Village and most recently at Curly's Chicken House.
Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St.,
Horseheads, NY, today, Friday, August 4, 2000 from 4-5:30 p.m. Her funeral will
take place there at the conclusion of calling hours at 5:30 p.m.
Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers,
those wishing to express their sympathy may do so with memorials to Arnot
Ogden Medical Center Foundation for Respiratory Care, 600 Roe Ave.,
Elmira, NY 14905-9984.
EDWIN BOOP, JR., age 56, died very unexpectedly on Sunday, July 3, 2005. He is survived by his loving companion, Debbie Boop of Erin, NY; daughters, Tammy Phillips; Chrissy (Cliff) Campbell; and Brenda (Thomas) Decker, all of Elmira, NY; brother, Daniel Boop of Mansfield, PA; sister, Janice Kool of Altoona, PA; several grandchildren and nieces and nephews; and his two best friends, Norman Niles and Ed Lenhardt. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave, Elmira, NY, on Friday, July 8, 2005, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., with funeral services immediately following the visitation at 12 p.m. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Elmira Star Gazette.
BORRA - CADY, Rose
Age 88, of Elmira, NY, died on Monday, June 7, 2010, at the Chemung County
Nursing Facility. She was born on January 28, 1922 in Montour Falls, NY to the
late Amato and Augusta (Benallie) Borra. Rose was predeceased by her husbands,
Archie R. Shores and Ira Cady; son, Richard Shores; and brother, Louie Borra.
Survivors include her son, Donald (Sandra) Shores of Wellsburg; daughters,
Elaine Wilson of Elmira and Sandra (Richard) Yentzer of North Wilkesborro, NC;
brother, Tony Borra; sister, Mary Randolph; 15 grandchildren, several
great-grandchildren, many great-great-grandchildren along with several nieces
and nephews. Rose loved family gatherings and was an avid Scat player. Family
and friends are invited to call on Thursday, June 10th, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the
James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place there on
Friday, June 11th, at 1 p.m. Interment will be held at the convenience of the
family in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. – Elmira Star Gazette, June 9, 2010
BOUGHTON -PHYLLIS G. ALLEN, age 60, of 369A E. Thurston St., Elmira, NY, died Wednesday, November 12, 2003, at home after a brief illness. She was predeceased by mother, Mildred E. Boughton Grace in 1973; and is survived by her husband, Marcus L. Allen, Jr.; brother, Michael L. Boughton of Raleigh, NC, with his children, Michael, Jr. (Denise), Mark (Dawn) and Vickie (Dan) Chapman; family close to her heart, Denise and Frederick (Bud) Hepfner of Elmira with their children, Adrianne and Nicole; several cousins including cousin and special friend, Virginia (Harry) Simpson of Corning; special friend, Constance Bulow of Elmira; long time friends, Freeman (Ike) and Marion Edkin and family. Phyllis was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Catharine, NY, and Women of the Moose, Elmira. She was formerly employed with Artistic Greetings and Trayer Products. She attended Northeast Technical School and proudly earned her CDL license which she then utilized with her husband driving tractor-trailers until her illness forced her to stop. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Friday, November 14th, from 4 to 8 p.m. Her funeral service will be held there on Saturday, November 15th, at 10 a.m. Rev. Cora Booth will officiate. Committal Prayers and interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, Phyllis may be remembered through donations to Southern Tier Hospice & Palliative Care. Her family would like to extend a special thank you to the Oncology Unit at Robert Packer Hospital and Southern Tier Hospice for the wonderful care and compassion they gave to Phyllis. –Elmira Star Gazette.
BOWEN - SQUIRES Dorothy
Age 95, formerly of Elmira, died Monday, February 16, in Bradenton, FL. She was
predeceased by her husband of 76 years, Ervin Squires; parents, Ivan and Vergie
Harned Bowen; brother, Carl Bowen; and sister, Ruth Wilcox. She is survived by
daughters, Barbara (Skip) Mills of Elmira, NY, Beverly (Michael) Lopes of
Spring Hill, FL; son, Donald (Carmen) of Boston, MA; nine grandchildren, 12
great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. She worked in her
husband's Nationwide Insurance Co. office in Elmira for 35 years and was an
active member of Central Christian Church. A memorial service will be held at
Central Christian Church, March 14. Internment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Those who wish may make a donation in her memory to the American Heart
Association.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 2/22/2009
BOWERS
–BARBARA A. COON age 74, passed away on Sept. 24, 2016. She was the widow of
her husband Earnest R. Coon. Born In Corning, NY she is predeceased by her
parents Francis and Nelly Bowers. She is survived by two children a son,
David Coon and a daughter, Theresa Coon a granddaughter Shannon Porter and a
great granddaughter Gracie Porter. A gathering will be held on Wed., October
5, 2016 at 2pm at Forrest Lawn Cemetery Any sentiments/condolences may be
directed to Barbara's daughter, Theresa Coon, 583 Thompson St., Elmira, NY.
–Elmira Star-Gazette 10/5/2016
BOWERS Josephine MORRISON
Age 88 of Elmira, NY. She was born November 3, 1923 in Williamsport, PA, daughter of the late Alfred and Marie (Diebert) Bowers and died Thursday, October 4, 2012 at home under the care of CareFirst (Southern Tier Hospice). She was predeceased by her husband Carl E. Morrison, Sr. in 1993 and is survived by her children and their spouses Mary and Bernie Dailey, Theresa and Robert Dailey, Susan Ryan, Marie and Jessie Hoffman, Carl Morrison, Franklin and Linda Morrison, Francis Morrison; brother William Bowers of Williamsport, PA; sister Carolyn Lohman of Mississippi along with 22 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Josephine attended the day program at Elcor. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 from 10-11am. Her funeral and committal services will follow at 11 am. Chaplain Virginia Williams from CareFirst will officiate. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. Funeral home obituary – October 7, 2012
BOWES ANNABELLE SEMSKI
Age 85, of Elmira, was reunited with her loved ones in heaven on July 29, 2007.
She died at home surrounded by her loving family. Annabelle was a daughter of William
and Hannah Boone Bowes. She was predeceased by her husband Donald J. Semski and
son James Semski. Annabelle is survived by four daughters that she dearly
loved, with their families; Sharon S. and Arthur Schoen, Sr. of Liverpool NY
with Kathleen, Richard and Kellene Ray, Michelle and Mark Manes; Mary Ellen and
Harold Smith of Horseheads with Timothy and Michelle May and Christopher Smith;
Charlene A. and Martin Runyan of Elmira with Kristen and Kathryn Runyan; Terri
A. and Rafaat Kureshi of Brentwood TN with Alia and Amir Kureshi; great
grandchildren, Phoenix Boisnier, Benjamin Ray, Heidi Manes, and Izzabella
Muller; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Florence Bowes of Elmira. Also
surviving are several nieces, nephews and several close friends. Annabelle was
a very devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her
life revolved around her family and taking care of them. Annabelle's greatest
joys were time spent with her loved ones taking rides in the car searching for
deer, bird watching, and enjoying an ice cream treat. She loved her yard and
planting her flowers. Annabelle was well known for her rummage sales and she
loved taking an old piece of furniture and making it look like new. Annabelle
and Don were married for 61 years. Don was the outgoing one, but after he died,
Annabelle's family found out that she had a lot to say. She will be remembered
for her courage and strength when facing her declining health over the years.
Her fierce spirit has been an inspiration to all her family and her keen sense
of humor carried her through to the very end. She will be missed greatly and
will be in the hearts of her family forever. Friends are invited to McInerny
Funeral Home, corner of W. Water and Walnut Streets on Tuesday, July 31, 2007
from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held there on Wednesday,
August 1, 2007 at 10:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00
a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Elmira. Committal prayers and interment will follow
at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Donations in Annabelle's memory may be directed
to either Southern Tier Hospice or the Dominican Monastery. "What we have
once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of
us" ... Helen Keller. The family would like to extend a special thank you
to Peg Mathers, a wonderful care giver to Annabelle during the last year. Also,
thanks to the staff of Southern Tier Hospice for their care these past few
months. Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/30/2007.
BOWMAN - MCGOWAN, Gail E.
Age 75 of Elmira, NY, formerly of Leighton, PA, went to be with the angels on
Monday, October 12th, 2009 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. She was
predeceased by her parents, Arthur R. Bowman and Almyra (Jones) Bowman Flexer;
her first husband, Lester Keck in 1976; second husband, John E. McGowan in
1995; daughter-in-law, Karen Bailey Keck (1992) and one great grandson, Austin
Motola in 2007. She is survived by sisters, Lonnie, Candy, and Lynn all of PA;
as well as two daughters, Karen (Jack) Robbins of Chemung, and Christine
(Richard) Cole of Cameron Mills; and two sons, Robert (Rebecca) Keck, and John
(Kelly) McGowan both of Elmira, NY. Gail is also survived by her grandchildren,
Kelly Fisher, Jay Motola, Jessica Hunt, Kendra Keck, Erinne Short, Amber Kelly,
Matthew McGowan, and Mitchell McGowan, as well as 8 great grandchildren. Gail
worked several years for the Painted Post School District in the Custodial
Department. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home,
Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 from
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral and committal services will be held following the
conclusion of the calling hours at 7:00 PM. The Reverend Gary Chorpenning will
officiate. Interment will be held at the family's convenience in the Forest
Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira. Published in Star-Gazette on October 13, 2009
BOYCE ETTA V
Robinson, Etta V Boyce- 86 of 107 South Ave, Elmira, died Tuesday August 19,
1980 at St Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira. Born in Granville Center July 21,
1894 she was the daughter of Fred and Nora Brown Boyce. She was a member
of the Faith Tabernacle of Elmira Heights, NY. Mrs. Robinson was the wife of
the late James W Robinson who died in April of 1978. She is survived by a
daughter of Mrs. Haldine (Thelma) Freeman of Canton; sons, Frederick, LaVerne,
Malcolm (Jim) and Harold, all of Elmira; Clifton of Wellsburg, NY and
Ellsworth of Horseheads, NY; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; a brother Shirley Boyce of Canton; sister Mrs. Helen
Peters of Troy. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Elmira
Thursday 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 pm with funeral and committal services Friday
at 1:30 pm. Officiating will be Rev, John Bedvyk and Rev. Daniel Gavaway.
Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. (Daily Review 1980)
EMERSON E. BRANNAKA, 84, died June 25, 2002 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility after an extended illness. Born April 7, 1918, he was the son of John and Nora Campbell Brannaka, Troy. He was a member of the Elmira Beagle Club and a past Boy Scout leader. Mr. Brannaka is predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Rosemary in August 2001 and by his son, Thomas in 1990 as well as his sisters, Donna and Mertie. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, John (Janice) Brannaka, Lowman; his son, Joseph Brannaka, Elmira, NY; and his daughter and son-in-law, Martha (Val) Gray, Elmira; several nieces and nephews; his brothers, Charles Brannaka, Elwin Brannaka, both of Florida; John Brannaka of Texas; sister, Nora June Bailey, Towanda; sister, Nora June Bailey, Towanda; sister-in-law, Theresa Qualls, Painted Post, NY; brother-in-law, John Toti, Las Vegas. Family and friends were invited to attend a funeral service June 27 at Ballard and Lindgren Funeral Home, Elmira Heights, with rev. Larry Parker officiating. Burial followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Donations may be made in Mr. Brannaka’s name to the American Diabetes Association, N. Canton, OH or to the American Kidney Fund, Rockville, MD. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
BREESE
–CATHERINE E. ‘CATHY’ DEAN, 80, of Elmira, NY passed away on Sunday, May 28,
2017. Cathy was predeceased by her daughter, Mary Lou Breese; her parents,
Lawrence and Francis Breese and her grandson, Brandon Varlon. Cathy is
survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Leon A. Dean, Sr.; children,
Cheryl Dean, Bonnie (Ted) Bellinger, Leon (Bobbie) Dean Jr., Larry (Maryann)
Dean and Richard Dean; 20 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Cathy
was a 1955 graduate of Southside High School and also on the Alumni
committee of 1955. She was a secretary for Lakes Street Presbyterian for
many years. Cathy was a member of Daughter of the Nile and DAR. She played
in a card league on Tuesdays for Southport seniors. Cathy loved spending
time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a wonderful
wife, mother and friend who will be dearly missed. Calling hours will be
held on Thursday, June 1, 2017 from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. with a funeral service
to follow immediately at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Elmira. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Friday, June 2, 2017
at 11 A.M. –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/31/2017
BREESE –VIRGINIA E. NICKERSON a longtime resident of the Elmira community passed away, Sun. July 29, 2018 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center following declining health at the age of 87. Born on Apr. 7, 1931 in Hornell, NY; Virginia was the daughter of the late, Noah & Vina Jessup Breese. She married John S. Nickerson and they celebrated 61 years together until his passing in 2014. Surviving are her beloved daughters, Susan M. Nickerson, Diane E. (John) Russell and Sandra A. (Gordy) Manchester; adored grandchildren, Christopher E. and John P. Russell; Alyssa J. (C. Adam) Johnson and Amber M. Manchester; two great grandchildren, Calli Mae Manchester and C. Aiden Johnson. A homemaker, Virginia was an avid bowler at Rossi Lanes. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Virginia was a faithful communicant of St. Mary's Church, 224 Franklin St. Elmira, NY 14904 where a Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wed. Aug. 1, 2018 at 10 a.m. Graveside services will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park where she will rest beside her beloved husband John. –Elmira Star-Gazette 7/31/2018
BREWER Dana D., Sr. Age 81, of Elmira Heights, NY, died Thursday, September 1, 2005, with his loving family by his side. Dana was born in Elkland, Pennsylvania, son of the late Frank and Sarah (Mosher) Brewer. Dana served in the United States Army during WWII and retired from Kennedy Valve after 39 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Della J. (McNeil) of 58 years; daughter, Sharon (Melvin) Cicci of Elmira Heights, NY, Patricia (Tom) Greven of Corning, NY, Bonnie Brewer of Athens, NY, Nancy (Dale) Bailey of Elmira Heights, NY, Robin (Robert) Keyser of Alabama; sons, Dana Brewer Jr. of Syracuse, NY, Randy Brewer Sr. of Elmira Heights; brothers, Vernon (Wilimae) Brewer of Texas and Ronald Brewer of Millerton, PA; sisters, Selma Randolph of Elmira, NY, Beverly (John) Stanley of Elmira and Bernice Heatherton of Georgia; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; 25 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Dana was predeceased by his daughter, Paula K. Brewer; son, Terry L. Brewer; grandson, Robert Cicci and great-grandchild, Kevin Cicci. Family and friends are invited to call Tuesday, September 6, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow there on Wednesday, September 7, 2005, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Eleanor Haber officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors. Special thanks to Southern Tier Hospice and Dr. Robert Mauri for their care for Dana.
RICHARD G. BREWER age 77 of Troy, PA died April 8, 1997 at home. He was born in Elmira, NY on December 2, 1919 the son of Frederick and Pearl Brewer. For many years he was the owner and proprietor of Brewers Mens & Boys Shop in Troy, PA. He served in the US Army during World War II in the Pacific and received the Bronze Star. On August 2, 1941 he was married to the former LaVerna Baker and for 56 years they have lived in Elmira, NY, Sylvania, PA and Troy, PA. He is survived by his wife of 56 years LaVerna Brewer of Troy, PA; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and JoAnn Brewer of Bristol, VT, Roger and Carol Brewer of Thousand Oakes, CA, Jeff and Brenda Brewer of troy, PA, Barry and Nancy Brewer of Troy, PA, Steven Brewer of Seminole, FL; 11 grandchildren, Kim, Michael, and Shawna, Kevin and Kathi, Joy, Jason, Lisa and Tom Kuscan, Tracy, Ryan, Casie, Annie and Caylin; brother and sister-in-law, Harland and Harriett Brewer of Troy, PA; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Erwin Brewer, Ronald Brewer; sisters, Beatrice Yoxtheimer, Mildred Hartman. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Jonathan Stanley officiating. Memorials may be directed to Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, PA or the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, PA. (Buried Forest Lawn Memorial Park) -Elmira Star Gazette
BRICKA Albert H.
Age 83, of 376 Lattabrook Rd., Horseheads, NY. He was born February 27, 1924 in
Versails, IN, son of the late Irl and Grace (Sproessig) Bricka and died
Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center after a brief
illness. He was predeceased by his sisters, Dorothy Gulley and Marjorie
Willman; and is survived by his wife of 62 years, Arlie; children, Jack Bricka
and Carol Collins of TX, Albert (Lorraine) Bricka of Elmira, Constance (John)
Mathews of Syracuse, and Dale Bricka of Horseheads; seven grandchildren, 15
great-grandchildren; sister, Betty (Denzel) Byram of Indianapolis, IN; along
with several nieces and nephews. Albert retired from Hardinge Bros. in 1981. He
was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII; was a member of the Chemung
County Coon Hunters Assoc.; an avid hunter and fisherman; and formerly a stock
car racer at the Chemung Speedrome. Family and friends are invited to visit
Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on
Saturday, February 2nd, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. His funeral service will be
held at 2 p.m. Rev. Dr. Larry Appenzellar will officiate. Committal prayers and
interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Published in the
Star-Gazette on 1/31/2008.
BRIGGS - RAMSEY
Barbara A. Briggs Age 54 of Antioch, TN formerly of Horseheads, NY died on
Saturday July 23, 2005. Barbara was born December 27, 1950 in Buffalo, NY the
daughter of the late Ernest R. and Belle M. Everitt Briggs. She was a graduate
of Horseheads High School and SUNY Cortland. Barbara loved her family, friends,
and dogs and cherished the time she spent with them. She is survived by her
sister: Barbara Nugent of Elmira Heights, NY; brothers and sisters-in-law:
Robert & Patricia Briggs of Elmira, NY and James & Jennifer Briggs of
Tallahassee, Florida; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a
host of caring friends including her special friend Bill. There will be no
calling hours. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Services
celebrating Barbara's Life on Friday August 12, 2005 at 4 PM at Christ's United
Methodist Church 330 West Church Street Elmira, NY. Her brother Pastor Robert
Briggs will officiate. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street
Horseheads, NY . Those wishing may remember Barbara through memorials to The
Horseheads Animal Shelter 150 Wygant Road Horseheads, NY 14845 or your local
SPCA.
BRIMMER Robert L. "Jay", Jr.
Age 76 of Elmira, NY died on Thursday, August 28, 2008, at St. Joseph's
Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Robert L Sr. and
Charlotte Brimmer. Predeceased by brother and niece, William and Carol Jean
Brimmer. Survived by loving sister and brother-in-law Donna and Dan McGrain of
Pine City, NY. Nieces Jill and Scott Troutt of Elmira, NY, Mary and Ric Aumick
of Pine City, NY Sharon and John Jackson of Wrentham, MA, Barb and Bruce
Grennell, Horseheads, NY, Mary and Harry McAlinn, of Elmira, NY, Kathy Needler
of Uxbridge, MA, nephews, Mike Brimmer of Elmira, NY, John Brimmer of
Wellsburg, NY. He was like a grandfather to his great nieces and nephews,
Zachary and Bryce Akins, Alex and Lacey Aumick, Nicholas and Isabella Troutt,
many other great nieces and nephews. A graduate of Southside High School. He
was a member of The Elmira Moose Club, Elmira Eagles Club, and Stachue Club,
Member of the United Methodist Church. Robert was a Bowling and Billiard
Champion, also a Little League Baseball Coach and YMCA Basketball Coach. Avid
Baltimore Orioles Fan and personal friend of Earl Weaver. Worked at Artistic
Card Company, retired from the A&P Plant, and worked at Burn's
International Security. He was a very close friend to many of the residents at
Flannery Apartments. Family and Friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral
Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport, NY Tuesday, September 2,
2008, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with Funeral and Committal Service there at 7:00
p.m. The Reverend Mark Erway officiating. Interment at the convenience of the
family will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Those wishing may make
memorials to the Food Bank of Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church, 1238
Pennsylvania Ave., Pine City, N.Y. 14871. The family would like to thank the
Pine City Volunteer Fire Department, Erway ambulance and the Nurses and staff
of the ICU Unit of St. Joseph's Hospital for the care and kindness given to
Robert during his illness. Published in the Star-Gazette from
8/30/2008 - 8/31/2008
HOWARD KENNETH
BRISTOL age 95 of Edisto Island, SC, passed away on Thursday July 23,
2015. Howard was born in Troy, PA on March 9, 1920 the son of the late Leon
and Rossa (VanNoy) Bristol. He is survived by three sons, several
grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Howard was an avid
college basketball fan, a licensed guide for the New York State Parks
Department, and the former owner of the Falvey Hotel in Redfield, NY. It was
Howards request that there be no calling hours and a Graveside Service be
held at a later date in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY. Arrangements
have been entrusted to Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. –Elmira Star-Gazette
7/26/2015
BRITT - STANKO, Audrey J.
70, of Vetter Road, Athens, PA, died on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at the
Ashton Healthcare Facility, Athens. Audrey was born on January 9, 1938 in
Jersey City, New Jersey, a daughter of the late John and Dorothy (McDuffie)
Britt. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, John Stanko; sisters, Carol
Ford of Sayre, Berneice Blauvelt of Elmira, NY; mother-in-law, Mildred Wanzo of
Florida; sister-in-law, Dorothy Young of Florida, Gloria Durland of Wyalusing,
PA; special friends, Velma Miller, Margaret Nader; several nieces, nephews and
their families also survive. Audrey was predeceased by her parents, and a
niece, Soraya Ford. At the families request all services will be private with
inurnment in Forrest Lawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Caring assistance is
being provided by Cooley Tioga Point Cremation & Burial Option, Athens,
PA. Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/26/2008
MR. DONALD D. BROWN age 49 of Lot 6, Halliday Park, Pine Valley, NY, Thursday, April 7, 1983. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with funeral services there Monday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Frederick Turner officiating. Interment Forest lawn Memorial Park. Survived by daughters, Tereasa Brown and Mrs. Danny (Jane) Hailes both of Fultondale, AL; son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Nancy Brown of Elmira; mother, Edna Brown of Big Flats; two grandchildren, Melissia and Jeannie Hailes; Dorothy Brown of Fultondale, AL; sisters, Marlene Gould of Montreal, Canada, Marge Blunt of Big Flats; brothers, Robert, James, John and Jerry Brown all of Big Flats. Donald was a journeyman electrician for the Corning Glass Works Fallbrook Plant with 32 years of service; member of the Corning Glass Works Electrical Union, member of the Millport Hunting and Fishing Club, member of the Moose Club and Fraternal Order of the Eagles, a sergeant of the United States Marine Corps Airborne Division. –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/9/1983
BROWN –IDA VIRGINIA TROY, age 90, formerly of East Smithfield, died peacefully Thursday April 22, 2003 at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington, Pa. She was born Nov. 7, 1912 in Wellsburg, N.Y. daughter of the late Martin and Helen (Middaugh) Brown. She was married to the late John E. Troy who died July 31, 1979. Survivors include her nephews, Douglas Elvidge of Huber Heights, OH, James Elvidge of Milan, Thomas Elvidge of East Smithfield, and Perry Elvidge of Bellvale, N.Y., several great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Elma Elvidge and Sara Elwood. Family and friends are invited to call from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2003, at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 2 p.m. Laverne Jackson her great nephew officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, N.Y. –Towanda Daily Review.
Leon E. “Brownie” BROWN, 81, of Erin, NY died Saturday, January 9, 1999 at the VA Medical Center in Bath, NY. Mr. Brown was a US Air Force veteran of WWII where he served as a tail gunner until his discharge in 1946. He was a member of Glad Tidings Christian Life Church in Horseheads, NY. His family includes his wife of over 57 years, Margaret V. (Howell) Brown; daughters and sons-in-law, Rosemary (Harry) Chace of Ark, TX, Dorothy (Carl) Christian of Pine Valley, NY, Victoria Brown of Erin, NY; sons, Tim brown of Erin and Robert Brown also of Erin; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Winifred Wood of Troy, PA and Marion Alexander of Largo, FL; brother, William (Joyce) Brown of Johnstown, OH; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held January 12 at the Barber Funeral Home in Horseheads, NY with the Rev. Edward J. Lowmaster officiating and interment to be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY. “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA Thursday, January 14, 1999
BROWN Mary Jane Brown
Age 88 of Elmira Heights, NY died on Saturday June 30, 2012. Mary Jane was born January 3, 1924 in Dunkirk, NY the daughter of the late Ethelbert and Carrie Altman Brown. The family moved to Elmira Heights, NY in the 1930's. She graduated from Thomas A. Edison High School in 1944 and also served on The Alumni Committee for The Class of 1944. Mary Jane was a member of Oakwood United Methodist Church in Elmira Heights, NY for over eighty years and served her church as the church's organist for over 60 years. She was a member of The American Organists' Guild, The United Methodist Women, The Red Hat Society, and The Mark Twain Huckleberries. She was an employee of Marine Midland Bank whose career was spent at the Main Branch in Elmira and Mary Jane retired from The Elmira Heights Branch of Marine Midland Bank. Mary Jane enjoyed gardening and needlework. She loved her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with them. In addition to her parents, Mary Jane was pre-deceased by her sister Ruth Ann Brown Fleming and by her sister and brothers-in-law: Margaret June Brown Wolfe and Carlton Wilbur Wolfe Jr. and John Knight and by her nephew Richard Wolfe. Mary Jane is survived by her sister: Doris "Betsy" Brown Knight of Bradford, PA; brother-in-law Earl Fleming of Elmira, NY; her nieces and nephews: Susan (Daniel) Smith Tripp of Elmira, NY, Joyce Winton & Roy E. Reed of Elmira, NY, Barbara (David) Lord of Horseheads, NY, William Wolfe of Auburn, Alabama, Patricia Larson of Kent, WA, Donald Wolfe of Reeltown, Alabama, Jeffrey Wolfe of Marietta, GA, Anne Knight (Jim) Bouquin of Bradford, PA, and David (Lori) Knight of Summerville, SC; several great nieces, great nephews, cousins and a host of caring friends. The family would like to thank the entire staff at Bethany Manor for the loving and compassionate care given to Mary Jane during her stay. Relatives and friends are invited to call at The Oakwood United Methodist Church 212 Oakwood Avenue Elmira Heights, NY on Thursday July 5, 2012 from 11 AM - 1 PM. Mary Jane's Funeral Services will follow calling hours at 1 PM with The Rev. Patricia L. Brown officiating. Mary Jane will be laid to rest next to her parents in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Mary Jane through memorials to The Oakwood United Methodist Church 212 Oakwood Avenue Elmira Heights, NY 14903. Star Gazette – July 4, 2012
PERCY R. BROWN,
age 93 of Elmira, NY. He was born November 14, 1921 in Elmira, son of the
late Ray and Catie (Smith) Brown and passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 at
Elcor Health Services. He was predeceased by his wife Clara Rohde Brown in
2004, daughter Virgene Kobbe, daughter-in-law Patricia Brown, son-in-law
James Cook, brothers: Emmitt and Gerald Brown and sisters Eleanor and
Shirley. Percy is survived by his children William Brown of Elmira, Art
(Judy) Brown of Northampton, PA, Raymond (Angie) Brown of Virginia Beach,
VA, Gretchen Cook of Raleigh, NC and Sally (Thomas) Spreng of Elmira;
son-in-law Don Kobbe of Elmira Heights; 12 grandchildren; 13 great
grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren along with several nieces and
nephews. Percy retired from Facet Enterprises and was a member of F.O.E.
#941 Elmira. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral
Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Saturday, May 2nd from 12
to 2 pm. His funeral service will begin at 2 pm. Committal prayers and
interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Percy's family thanks
the staff at Elcor, especially Brenda, for the wonderful care they provided
him during his stay there. –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/29/2015
BROWN Robert Henry Age 17, of Elmira, NY. He was born April 3, 1988 in Elmira, son of Arnold Proctor and Joanne Brown, and died Sunday, January 15, 2006, unexpectedly at home. In addition to his parents he is survived by his brother, Michael Proctor of Ithaca, NY; maternal grandmother, Nellie Brown of Waterloo, NY; uncles, Henry Brown of Ovid, NY, Thomas and Edward Brown both of Interlaken, NY; aunt, Lila Hartford of Elmira; cousins, Heather Brown of Interlaken, NY, Janis Jones of Corning, Jamie and Rebecca Hartford, both of Elmira. Bobby was a senior at E.F.A. He was a member of the football team during his freshman and sophomore years. He ran track, cross country and wrestled for the past 6 years and was currently employed part-time at Hourigan's Tavern. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Thursday, January 19th, from 4 to 7 p.m. A Time of Sharing will begin at 7 p.m. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family.
BROWN Robert L.
of 126 Lakeover Drive, Athens, Georgia (formerly from Elmira, NY) died
unexpectedly on Saturday, August 7th, 2010. Bob was born August 23, 1918 the
eldest of four children of the late John and Edith (Waters) Brown. He is also
predeceased by: sister and brother-in-law, Lula and Walter Dykins; brother and
sister-in-law, Jack and Margaret Brown; brother-in-law, Pearson Schiller;
daughters, Barbara Brown Loomis, Maureen Brown Hall, and Roberta Lynn Brown;
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Oliver P. and Doris (Whited) Harkness. Bob is
survived by his loving wife of many years, Shirley (Harkness) Brown; son and
daughter-in-law Robert H. and Rita (Masia) Brown; daughter, lorie Ann Brown;
sister Delores Schiller; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, VanEtten 'Jim' and
Sandra (Liddy) Harkness; sons-in-law, Bernie Loomis and Huelan Hall. Also
surviving are grandchildren Christian Brown, Andrew Brown, Jonathan Brown,
Matthew Hall, Joshua Brown, Jijuane Mapp, JiNorris Mapp, Jaron Mapp, Jose
Lopez, Maury Loomis, Darryl Loomis, Noelle (Loomis) Hafey, Destiny Harper,
Janelle (Mapp) Maynard, and eight great grandchildren. Also, numerous nephews
and nieces, including special nephew Jimmy Brown. Bob was a strong pillar to
his family and friends and always concerned for others. He was a successful
businessman with an entrepreneurial drive having owned and operated Brown's
Rest Haven in Elmira; managed five districts for an educational firm; and, as a
Master Coordinator with Shaklee Corporation for almost 40 years. Through his
drive, spirit, and caring, Bob was a caring man who encouraged and touched the
hearts of many he came in contact with in Elmira, in Athens GA where he resided
for the last 35 years, and across the country. It was Bob's wish that there not
be any calling hours or funeral service. Bob preferred that all remember him
for who he was and to celebrate his memory with simplicity. His cremains will
be laid to rest at Forest Lawn with his parents and daughter Roberta with a
family graveside service. So go fly high on the mountain, your work on earth is
done. We will see you always in our hearts and with great expectation when our
work is done.- Elmira Star Gazette, August 15, 2010
BRUNJES George
Brunjes, Mr. George age 72 of 1514 Golden Glow Dr., Elmira, Saturday, March 17,
1979 at the Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital, Friends are invited to call at the
Olthof Funeral Home Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and Committal
services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m., in the Park Congregational Church of
Elmira, the Rev. Robert Lester, his Pastor, officiating. Interment Forest Lawn
Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve Budd Decker
Brunjes; step-children, Eugene and Beverly (Decker) Harrison of Horseheads,
Richard and JoAnn Decker of Elmira, Harry Decker of Rochester and Florida; 11
grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; two sisters in Germany; several nieces and
nephews. He was a member of the Park Congregational Church; a 35 year member of
the Elmira Lions Club, and founder of their Eye Bank; member of Ivy Lodge No.
397 F&AM of Elmira; the Cashmere Grotto. He was founder of the Southern
Tier Dahlia Society; vice president of the American Dahlia Society; and member
of various other dahlia organizations having been a prominent area grower who
exhibited throughout the Eastern United States. He was owner and operator of
Brunjes Food Market for over 23 years and Brunjes Garden Store.
BRUSH - BAILEY, Edna Mae
died at St. Joseph's Apartments where she had been residing on Saturday
February 27, 2010 very unexpectedly. Born on May 19, 1937 in Avoca, NY, Edna
was the daughter of the late John Earl Calkins & Esther G. Bennett Brush.
She was married to Charles Victor Bailey in 1955 and he predeceased her in
1982. Edna was employed for over 20 years at the Red Jacket Restaurant.
Dedicated to her loving family she enjoyed being a mother to her six children,
Elaine (Jeffrey) Schmoel, John (Julie) Bailey, Earl (Rhonda) Bailey, Michael
(Charlene) Bailey, Victoria (Bill) Covert and her beloved Karen Keck who
predeceased her. Also surviving is her sister, Onalee Clark; daughter -in-law,
Mary Ann Bailey; sons-in-law, Bob Keck and Karl Harbot; along with
grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and family friends. Family
and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126
Broadway, Southport on Thursday March 4, 2010 from 12 (noon) – 1 pm . Funeral
services will follow the visitation at 1 pm. Edna will be interred in Forest
Lawn Memorial Park beside her husband, Charles V. Bailey. - Elmira Star
Gazette, Mar.2.2010
BRYAN John H. Jr.
Age 70 of Erin, NY went home to his Heavenly Father on Monday December 15, 2008
surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Bryan was pre-deceased by his parents John
and Catherine Bryan, his sister Mary, and his brother Martin. John is survived
by his loving and devoted wife of 46 years Esther who has long since been his
eyes, ears, mouth, hands, and feet. He is also survived by his beloved children
Brenda, Anita, Jonathan, granddaughter Kaitlynn along with brothers and sisters
Virginia, Jimmy, Paul, Katie, Lizzie, Daniel, Ruthie, and several nieces,
nephews, cousins, and a host of caring friends. Having led a full life,
retiring after 33 years with Kennedy Valve in Elmira, NY, he was known to his
fellow co-workers as Big John, to his wife and family, he was Johnny and to his
kids, no matter how old they become, he will forever be Daddy. His true pride
and pastime was his gift for woodworking. The family was blessed to have found
long-lasting relationships by attending Elmira Christian Center for 22 years,
Central Assembly of God Church, and finally Faith Tabernacle Church where he
found a special kinship with Pastor Dave Swartwood, who became not only his
pastor, but his faithful friend, nurturing mentor, and confidant. Relatives and
friends are invited to call at The Faith Tabernacle Church 155 Lenox Avenue
Horseheads, NY on Friday December 19, 2008 from 11 AM to 1 PM. Mr. Bryan's
Funeral and Committal Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours
with Pastor John Stutzman and Pastor Dave Swartwood officiating. Interment in
Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY. Arrangments are entrusted to the Lynch
Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY. Published in the
Star-Gazette on 12/18/2008
BRYAN Louisa G. Bryan Keller Hatton
Age 90 of the Tioga County Nursing Facility in Waverly,
NY died on Wednesday October 5, 2005. Mrs. Hatton was born on December 2,
1914 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Jacob and Bessie Springer Bryan.
Mrs. Hatton was pre-deceased by her husbands: Jacob Keller and Clarence Hatton;
daughter: Beverly Davis; brother: Charles Bryan and James Bryan and sister:
Laura Kozdemba. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: David and Bev
Keller of Oregon; Jan and Pam Keller of Erin, NY; Neal and Virginia Keller of
TX; daughters and sons-in-law: Bonnie and John Butler of Erin, NY; Elaine and
Charles Miles of Phoenix, AZ; brothers and sister-in-law: Waneta Bryan of
Montour Falls, NY; Harold Bryan of Sunbury, PA; Melvin Bryan of Elmira Heights,
NY; sister and brother-in-law: Florence and Gus Sprague of Elmira, NY; numerous
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, cousins and
host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch
Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Saturday October 8, 2005
from 5-7 PM. Mrs. Hatton's Funeral Services will be held at the conclusion of
calling hours at 7 PM with the Pastor Roger Curtis officiating. Interment in
Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY on Monday October 10, 2005 at 11 AM.
BRYAN Louisa G. Hatton
Age 90 formerly of Horseheads, NY died on Wednesday
October 5, 2005 at the Tioga Nursing Facility in Waverly, NY. Mrs. Hatton was
born on December 2, 1914 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Jacob and
Bessie Springer Bryan. Mrs. Hatton was pre-deceased by her husbands: Jacob
Keller and Clarence Hatton; daughter: Beverly Davis; brothers: John Bryan,
George Bryan, Charles Bryan and James Bryan and sister: Laura Kozdemba. She is
survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: David and Bev Keller of Oregon; Jan
and Pam Keller of Erin, NY; Neal and Virginia Keller of TX; daughters and
sons-in-law: Bonnie and John Butler of Erin, NY; Elaine and Charles Miles of
Phoenix, AZ; brothers and sister-in-law: Juanita Bryan of Montour Falls, NY;
Harold Bryan of Sunbury, PA; Melvin Bryan of Elmira Heights, NY and Leon Bryan;
sister and brother-in-law: Florence and Gus Sprague of Elmira, NY; numerous
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, cousins and
host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch
Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Saturday October 8, 2005
from 5-7 PM. Mrs. Hatton's Funeral Services will be held at the conclusion of
calling hours at 7 PM with the Pastor Roger Curtis officiating. Interment in
Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY on Monday October 10, 2005 at 11 AM.
BUCHANAN Clair E.
Age 85, of Elmira Heights, NY, went to be with his beloved wife on Saturday,
August 2, 2008. Clair was born on July 23, 1923 in Caton, NY, to the late
Ransford and Alice (Boyd) Buchanan. Clair served our country in the United
States Army during WWII, and retired from Westinghouse in Horseheads, NY after
many years of service. Clair married Marion L. Burroughs in 1970 and shared
many loving years together before her passing in 2003. Survivors include his
stepdaughter, Bonny J. Cassada of Elmira Heights; grandchildren, Christine
(Cassada) Wolf and David G. Cassada II, both of Elmira Heights;
great-grandchildren, Zachary Wolf, Jordan Mathews, Kayla, Joshua and Brooke
Cassada. Clair was also survived by his sons, Michael, David, Jeffery, Nathan
and Christopher Buchanan. Family and friends are invited to call Tuesday,
August 5, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be held there on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at 11 a.m. Interment
will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Full Military Honors.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/4/2008
BUCHANAN Clarence E. "Dutch"
Age 69, of Red Chalk Rd., Erin, died after a brief illness at home surrounded
by his family on Mon., Sept. 20, 2010. Dutch was born May 3, 1941 in Corning,
NY, a son to the late Gladys and James Buchanan. He is survived by his
children, James (Karen) Buchanan of Erin, NY, Kim Buchanan and Stephen Bahantka
of Erin, NY, Thomas (Michelle) Buchanan, also of Erin, NY; grandchildren,
Ashley, Amy, and Arica Buchanan, Amber Bahantka, Amanda, C.J., and Mya
Buchanan; great-granddaughter, Aidyn Bahantka. Also survived by companion,
Susan Edger; previous wife, Sylvia (David) Starkweather and her family,
including Edith Walton and Sandra Howe; several nieces and nephews; dedicated
canine friend, Balto; and longtime family friends, Jon Drake and John Ribovich.
In addition to his parents, Dutch was also predeceased by his sister and
brothers: James "Bucky" Buchanan, Marion "Peg" (William)
Buchanan, Michael (Cleone) Buchanan, Leon Buchanan, Frank Buchanan; and a very
special longtime friend, Joe Waite. Dutch was a lifelong plumber owning
Buchanan Plumbing & Heating. Dutch retired from his plumbing business to
raise cattle on his farm and run his vending company. He took pride in being an
honest, hard working business owner his entire life. Dutch was a friend to many
people, and was always there to lend a hand to someone in need. He loved to
spend time with his family, took pride in his farm, enjoyed hunting, and loved
weekend visits for coffee with his children and grandchildren. He was a great
dad and wonderful grandfather. Everyone who knew him loved him. Family and
friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St.,
Horseheads on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, from 1-3:00 and 6-8:00 p.m. His service
will be celebrated in the funeral home on Fri. at 10:00 a.m. with a graveside
service to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY. - Elmira Star
Gazette, September 21, 2010
MARION (PEG) BUCHANAN, Formerly of Lawrenceville, PA and Lowman, NY. died at the Arnot Ogden Nursing Facility Saturday, December 21, 2002. She was born November 3, 1924 to the late James and Gladys Buchanon of Caton, NY. Marion is survived by her husband of 60 years, William (Bill) Buchanan of the Chemung County Nursing Facility; daughter Freda Jayne (Jerry Cole) of Elmira; son Donald Buchanan of Lowman, NY; brother, Dutch (Sue) Buchanan of Erin, NY; six grandchildren, Cindy Schoener of KY, Neal Jayne of Elmira, Dale (Tina) Jayne of DE, Terri (Bob) Buchanan of Lowman, Todd (Dody) Buchanan of Elmira Heights, Tracy (Lisa) Buchanan of Lowman; sixteen great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Marion was predeceased by a daughter Jane Marie and brothers, Frank, Bucky, Mike, and Leon Buchanan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arnot Ogden Nursing Facility, or the Dialysis Unit or a charity of one’s choice in Marion’s name. Friends and family are invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home Thursday, December 26, 2002 from 2-4 p.m. A funeral and committal service will be held there following calling hours at 4:00 p.m. Lay Minister Sherry Good will officiate. Burial will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. –Elmira Star Gazette.
WILLIAM H. BUCHANAN, age 81, formerly of Lawrenceville, PA, and Lowman, NY, died on Wednesday, April 16, 2003, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. He was born on April 1, 1922 in Elmira, NY, to the late Ransford and Alice (Boyce) Buchanan. William was predeceased by his wife, Marion (Peg) Buchanan on December 21, 2002; daughter, Jane Marie; and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include his daughter, Freda Jayne (Gerald Cole) of Elmira; son, Donald Buchanan of Lowman, NY; brother, Clair (Marion) Buchanan of Elmira Heights; sisters-in-law, Marion Buchanan of Horseheads and Mae Buchanan of Erin, NY; brother-in-law, Dutch (Sue) Buchanan of Erin, NY; six grandchildren, Cindy Schoener of KY, Neal Jayne of Elmira, Dale (Tina) Jayne of DE, Terri (Tina) Jayne of DE, Terri (Bob) Buchanan of Lowman, Todd (Dody) Buchanan of Elmira Heights and Tracy (Lisa) Buchanan of Lowman; 16 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews. William was a veteran of the US Navy from 1943 to 1946. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, April 19th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral and committal services will follow at 1 p.m. with Lay Minister Sherry Good officiating. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in William’s name to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. or to the charity of one’s choice. –Elmira Star Gazette.
BURGESS - KNAPP, Gloria P.
Age 69, of Sayre, PA and formerly a longtime resident of Federal Rd., Lowman,
died May 31, 2010. She was born Nov. 17, 1940 to the late Clyde and Mary
(Williams) Burgess. Gloria was predeceased by her husband, Charles Knapp in
2003. Her surviving family includes her daughter and sons, C. Mitchell (Cindy)
Knapp of Elmira, Vanessa (William) Jewett of Breesport, Kurt (Wanda Jean) Knapp
of Waverly; grandchildren, Eric, Brent, Josh and Jared Knapp; two
great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Pauline Dunbar of Beckley, WV,
Venice Burgess of Artie, WV, Edwin (Ann) Burgess of Elko, NV, Wayne (Sue)
Burgess of Lowman. Gloria was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Family
and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St.,
Horseheads on Sat., June 5, 2010, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. Her service will
follow there at 12:00 noon. The Rev. Anne Mowery will officiate. Interment to
follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Those wishing may also direct
memorials to the Chemung County Humane Society, SPCA 2435 State Rt. 352,
Elmira, NY 14903. – Elmira Star Gazette, June 2, 2010
BURLEW
EDWIN L. Age 85 of Erin NY, died Sunday December 30, 2001 in the Arnot Ogden
Medical Center Elmira, NY. Mr. Burlew was born in Van Etten, NY, the son of the
late Louis and Cora (Eames) Burlew.He was a retiree of the former Ward LaFrance
in Elmira, NY. Ed was also the last of his surviving class of Breesport High
School Class of 1934 and for most of his life, kept his passion as part time
farmer in Erin. Predeceasing were his wife Esther in 1992,and a son, David in
2001, and grandson, Cary Burlew. He is survived by Three daughters, Coralie
Burlew of Wellsburg, NY, Esther Havens of Erin, NY, Barbara Benjamin also of
Erin, NY; two sons: Gene Burlew of Breesport, NY, Ronald (Linda) Burlew of
Brooktondale, NY; sister, Betty (Richard) Mosier and Brother, Laurence (Kay)
Burlew all of Florida; sister-in-law, Josephine Tolbert of Elmira, NY; 19
grandchildren. 32 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends
are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 So. Main St. Horseheads on
Wed. Jan 2, 2001 from 3-6:00 p.m. his Funeral Service will take place there at
the funeral home on Thurs. at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn
Memorial Park
BUNKE Herman F.
Horseheads: Age 83 of Ferndale Dr., Horseheads, died
unexpectedly on Aug. 22, 2011. He was predeceased by his wife Doris in 1995. He
is survived by his sons, George Bunke of Farmington, NM, James Bunke of
Florida; granddaughter, Sarah (Scotty) Williams of Farmington, NM and soon to
be expecting their first child; Grandson, Daniel (Megan) Bunke of Mountain Home
AFB, ID, with their children, Deziree, Kaylee, and Gage Bunke; Brother, Fred
Bunke of Elmira, NY; Sister-in-law, Marianne Bunke, of Chemung, NY. He was also
predeceased by his brothers and sister, Edward and Robert Bunke and Louise
Comereski; Herman retied from Purolator/ Bendix-Eclipse where he was a union
steward and inspector. He was a veteran of the US Navy and member of VFW,
American Legion, and Horseheads Moose. Family and friends are invited to call
at the Barber Funeral Home 413 S. Main St. Horseheads on Sat. Aug. 27, 2011
from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. His service will follow calling hours at 12:00
noon. Burial service will take place on Monday with military honors in Forest
Lawn Memorial Park. Star Gazette – August 26, 2011
BURNS Carl E.
Age 63 of Horseheads, NY died on Wednesday April 9, 2008 at St. Joseph's
Hospital. Carl was born September 27, 1944 in Elk Lake, Pennsylvania the son of
the late Thomas and Ruth Baker Burns. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving his
country from 1971-1979 during The Vietnam War and was a member of The Clarence
R. Oliver American Legion Post #154 in Elmira Heights, NY. Carl was also a
member of The Horseheads Moose. He enjoyed collecting pigs and designing on his
computer. Carl owned Com Sew commercial sewing company for several years. He
loved his family and friends and treasured every moment he spent with them.
Carl is survived by his wife Janice L. Gunderson Burns; daughters and
sons-in-law: Tina & Bryan Bays of Sierra Vista, Arizona, Linda & Dan
Sowers of Elmira, NY, and Lori Gleason of Bath, NY; grandchildren: Kasmara
& Tim Gleason, Ericka Gillette, Andrew Sowers, Geena Gillette, Alison
Sowers, Alex Sowers, and Kiana and Rhiannon Bays; 4 great grandchildren;
sisters and brothers-in-law: Ruthie Cooper of Breesport, NY, Eleanor & Doug
Bauman of Elmira, NY, Elva Little of Elmira, NY, and Rachel & Fran
Sthethers of Big Flats, NY; brothers and sisters-in-law: Thomas & Peg Burns
of Florida, Edwin Winnie of Millerton, PA, James & Barb Burn of Elmira, NY,
William & Pam Burns of Elmira, NY, and Eugene & Gloria Burns of Elmira,
NY; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: David & Darlene Gunderson of
Elmira, NY, Maureen Gunderson of Horseheads, NY, and Sue & Bob Gnida of
Camden, CT; uncle: Chester Baker of North Carolina; several nieces, nephews,
cousins, and a host of caring friends including his former wife Shirley Burns
of Alabama and Beverly & Bill Biggs and their family. Relatives and friends
are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads,
NY on Sunday April 13, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Carl's Funeral and Committal
Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours with Deacon George
Welch officiating. Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Burns at the
Funeral Home following his Funeral Services. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial
Park in Elmira, NY. Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/11/2008.
BURNS Genevieve Ruth Cooper
Age 78 of Breesport, NY died on Tuesday January 3, 2012.
Ruthie was born on March 19, 1933 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Edwin
Robert Jaynes and Ruth Genevieve Baker Burns. She married her husband, Robert
F. Cooper Sr., on June 20, 1953 and he pre-deceased her on May 15, 1997. Ruth
was also pre-deceased by her son Robert F. Cooper Jr. on December 6, 2004, her
grandson Peter Knapp, her son-in-law Russell Duane Hurlbutt, and by her
brothers Edwin Burns and Carl Burns. Mrs. Cooper was a loving wife, mother, and
grandmother who treasured the time she spent with her family and friends. Ruth
is survived by her daughters and son-in-law: Linda Ruth Hurlbutt of Florida and
Monalisa Mae & Paul Pratt of Glenwood, GA; former daughter-in-law: Debra
(Mrs. William) McKeown of Chemung, NY; grandsons: Billy Knapp, Robert F. Cooper
III, Paul Pratt, and Jesse Pratt; granddaughters: Rena Casterline, Janette
Cooper, Christina Day; 14 great grandchildren; brothers: Thomas Burns Jr.,
James Burns, William Burns, Eugene Burns; sisters: Eleanor Bauman, Elva Jean
Little, and Rachel Burczynski; step brothers and step sister: Paul Jaynes,
William Jaynes, and Anna Jaynes; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law,
nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends
are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS,
NY on Friday January 6, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mrs. Cooper's Funeral
Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday January 7, 2012 at 10 AM
with Pastor Michael Spencer officiating. Ruth will be laid to rest next to her
beloved husband Robert F. Cooper Sr. and her beloved son Robert F. Cooper Jr.
in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY. Star Gazette – January 6,
2012
THOMAS BURNS, SR.
Thomas L. Burns, Sr., 75, Wellsburg, NY died Sunday, April 9, 1995. Mr. Burns
was a member of Southport Baptist Church and a retired employee of General
Electric Corp, Elmira, NY. He is survived by four daughters; six sons,
including Eugene (Marie) Burns of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; two sisters and
three brothers; number grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces
and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Roberts Funeral Home in
Wellsburg on April 12 with the Rev. David Jackson officiating and interment to
be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira. (TGR Thursday, April 13, 1995)
BURT Ronald L. Sr.
Age 84, formerly of Elmira, NY, and Sidney, NY, died on May 6, 2007 at the NYS
Veterans Home in Oxford, NY. Friends may call at the BAKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME
on Wednesday, May 9, from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Funeral services
will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 10 a.m. Rev. William Lutz
officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, with
Full Military Honors accorded. Flowers are welcomed, or those wishing may make
memorials to Trinity Episcopal Church, 304 North Main St., Elmira, NY 14901.
Roland is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald L. and Brenda Burt Jr.
of Pine Hurst, NC; grandson, Michael Burt of Elmira; loving companion, Cora
Hentz of South Otselic, NY; step grandchildren, Autumn (Michael) Raczkowski,
Gregory T. Hentz, Christine (Steve) Cook, Celeste (Tom) Deardroff; sisters and
brother-in-law, Elsie and Doug Warfe of Wallace, NY, Patricia M. (Gustave
Brusso) Burt of Elmira; sisters-in-law, Irene Burt and Gertrude Burt, both of
Elmira; and many nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly. Roland was
predeceased by his parents, William and Gertrude Burt, Sr.; daughter, Susan
Burt; two brothers, Gale C. Burt and William H. Burt Jr. Roland was a retired
Painter from Painter Union #324 of Elmira, a veteran of the U.S. Army serving
during WWII, and a former member of the Masonic Temple F&AM of Elmira.
BERNICE M.BUSH
age 97 of Elmira, passed away Sat. Aug 12, 2017 at Chemung County Nursing
Facility following declining health at the age of 87. Born on May 9, 1930 in
Elmira, Bernice was the daughter of the late John & Emma Lindsey Bush.
Bernice was employed for many years by C&K Laundry and she also sold AVON.
Bernice also volunteered at ELCOR. Never having had her own children, she
loved being a caregiver for children. Surviving are her loving sisters,
Phyllis Snyder, Elmira; Helen Shaffer, Elmira; Irene Connolly, Colorado; a
brother, Thomas Bush, Elmira; many nieces and nephews, special neighbors,
the "Gordons" and the "Bentons". In addition to her parents Bernice was
predeceased by a sister, Shirley Ludy; and brothers, Edward, Donald, Ted,
and James Bush. There will be no public services. A graveside service will
take place at the family's convenience in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. –Elmira
Star-Gazette from 8/17/2017
BUSH, Claude E.
Age 73, of Horseheads, R.D. 3, Saturday, Sept. 3. 1966. Friends may call
at the Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral there Tuesday at 2 p.m. Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Survived
by sons, Merritt D. Bush of Elmira Heights, James A. Bush of Horseheads R.D. 3,
daughters, Mrs. Rosalie Lewis, Mrs. Wilma Cady,Mrs. Imogene Stump all of
Elmira, Mrs. Viola Cady of Big Flats, Mrs. Evelyn Southard of Pine Valley;
step-daughters, Mrs. Margaret Pickering of Horseheads, Mrs. Joan Hollimon of Pembroke,
Ky., brother Elmer Bush of Horseheads R.D. 3; 26 grandchildren, 11 great
grandchildren.
BUSH DOROTHY SMITH
Dorothy Bush Wilson Died on May 19, 2006 in Olympia, Washington. She was born
in Sullivanville, NY, on March 14, 1909. She is predeceased by her husbands,
Tom Wilson and Alton Smith; also daughters, Fay Hackett and Jean Groom.
Survivors include Don Hackett, son-in-law in Olympia; eight grandchildren,
numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements were by Mills
and Mills Funeral Home, Olympia, WA. No services are planned. Cremation was
held with internment at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Elmira, NY.
BUSH James S.
A lifelong resident of Elmira died unexpectedly Friday, September 24, 2010
following a brief illness at the age of 75. Born on June 12, 1935 in Elmira,
James was the son of the late, John E. & Emma Lindsey Bush. He was employed
by Pierces 1894 Restaurant for nearly 20 years and very much appreciated and
enjoyed his job. James was an avid sports fan and spent countless hours
watching classic TV shows. Surviving is his loving family, sisters, Phyllis
(Delos) Snyder, Elmira; Bernice Bush, Elmira; Helen Shaffer, Elmira; Irene
(Thomas) Connoly, CO; a brother, Thomas Bush, Elmira; many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by siblings, Shirley Ludy,
Edward, Donald and Ted Bush. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's
Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport, on Tuesday, September 28,
2010 between the hours of 5-7 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation
at 7:15 p.m. Interment will take place at the families convenience at Forest
Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to the charity of ones
choice in his memory. - Elmira Star Gazette, September 26, 2010
EDWARD C. BUTLER age 87, of Elmira, NY passed
away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Edward was born in Pike, NY on
May 19, 1932, son of the late Lauren and Airietta (Gale) Roupp. Edward was
also predeceased by his brother, Ronald Roupp; his wife, Clara; his
daughters, Connie Coykendall, Rose Seymour Rebecca Butler. Edward is
survived by his children, Edwina DeGarmo, Vicky Bryant, Edward Taylor and
Cindy Poorman; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are
invited to call Wednesday, March 11th from 12pm to 1pm at the James D.
Barrett Funeral Home. A prayer service will take place at 1pm. Interment
will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. -Elmira Star-Gazette 3/110/2020
GLENN W. BUTLER SR. age 47 of 422 E. Washington
Ave., Sunday, Dec. 24, 1967 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Friends are invited
to call at the Olthof Funeral Home. Calling hours Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7
to 9 p.m. Funeral there Thursday at 11 a.m. the Rev. Paul Larson. Forrest
Lawn Memorial Park. Survived by wife, Mrs. Bertha Butler; daughters,
Marjorie and Mary at home; sons, Richard of Bridgeport, Conn., Marcius, Scott
and Glenn Jr. at home; father, Macius Butler of Geneva; brother, Robert Butler
of Bridgeport, Conn.; sister, Jennie Cory of Elmira; several nieces and
nephews. Mr. Butler was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie
No. 941 of Elmira. –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/26/1967
BUTLER Rebecca
Age 43, of Elmira, NY, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, April 19, 2012. Rebecca was born on April 8, 1969 in Elmira, daughter of Edward and Clara (Martin) Butler. Rebecca is survived by her father, Edward; sisters, Rose Seymour, Vicky (Ray) Bryant and Cindy Poorman ; brother, Edward Taylor; step sisters, Connie Coykendall and Edwina DeGarmo; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Rebecca was predeceased by her mother, Clara; Family and friends are invited to call Wednesday, April 25, 2012 from 11 am to 12 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. with Rev. David Sullivan officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Star Gazette – April 23, 2012
BUTLER –ROSE
M. SEYMOUR age 60, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Saturday, September 6,
2014, at home. She was born on October 24, 1953 in Elmira, NY. She was
predeceased by her mother, Clara Butler; sons, Levi and Tony Greene; and
sister, Rebecca Butler. Rose is survived by her son, Robert (Laura) Greene;
daughters, Elizabeth (Michael) Shilt, Tanya (Veito Mack) Greene and Jillian
(Marko) Eames; brother, Edward Taylor; sisters, Vicky Bryant and Cindy
Poorman; stepfather, Edward Butler; 19 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren,
along with several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to
call on Wednesday, September 10th, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the James D.
Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place there at 12 p.m.
Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. –Elmira Star-Gazette
9/9/2014
BUTTERS
–DAWN LEONA KELLEY, 82, of Elmira, NY, want to be with her Lord on August
16th, 2014. Born June 2nd, 1932, she was the daughter of John Isaac Butters
and Leona Allington. She is survived by one brother, Danny Butters; one
sister, Rosalee Reep; and five children, Thomas Kelley, Sandy Buchanan,
NancyLee Kelley, David Kelley and Darrin Kelley; 16 grandchildren and
several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. A service will be held at
the Pennsylvania Ave Methodist Church in Pine City, NY at 10 a.m. on
Thursday, August 21st, 2014. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery on
Jerusalem Hill at noon, followed by a reception at 765 Thompson St., Elmira,
NY. –Elmira Star-Gazette 8/21/2014
BUTTON Shirley W. CORRELL
Age 84, formerly of Waverly, NY and Horseheads, NY, died on March 16, 2013 at the Beechtree Care Center in Ithaca, NY. Shirley was born on November 4, 1928 in Binghamton, NY, daughter of the late Albert and Edith (Bump) Button. Shirley retired from Elcor Health Services in Horseheads after many years of service as a nurse's aide. Shirley was a past Auxiliary President of the American Legion Post #154 in Elmira Heights, NY, past matron of the Order of Eastern Star in Southport, NY and a lifetime member of the Eastern Star in Breesport NY. Shirley is survived by her daughters, SuEllen (Richard) Harland of Plattsburg, NY and Sandra (Edward) Savage of Ogdensburg, NY; 12 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Barbara Nelson of SC; Shirley was predeceased by her husband, James in 1978 and son, Terry. Family and friends are invited to call Monday, March 18, 2013 from 2 to 4 p.m., at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in memory of Shirley too Alzheimer Support Group at 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd, Owego, NY 13827, or Beechtree Care Center at 318 S. Albany St., Ithaca, NY 14850. Star Gazette – March 17, 2013
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