TANGORRE Paul D. Sr.
Age 40, of Horseheads, went home to the Lord on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007. His family includes his loving wife and companion, Laurie (Kittle) Tangorre; their children whom he adored, Stephanie and Paul Tangorre Jr., both at home; devout parents, Philip and Angeline Tangorre of Horseheads, NY; treasured brother and sister, Mary Tangorre of Horseheads, NY, and Ronald J. Tangorre of Syracuse, NY; beloved mother-in-law, Sharon (Larry Decker) Kittle of Greens Landing, PA; father-in-law, John (Belva) Kittle of Horseheads, NY; several aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces. In addition to his family, Paul will also be remembered by his dear extended family including, Chris Kuehner, Jordan Wallace and Matt Ahrens. Paul was a Graduate of Horseheads High School, Class of 1985 and veteran of the Gulf War, having served his beloved country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads, and an employee of the City of Elmira's Department of Public Works for over 15 years where he had many close friends. He was an avid hunter which he enjoyed with his dogs, Candy and Hailey. His passion was duck hunting with Hailey and his loved friend, Tim Peer "Uncle Cooter" of Horseheads, NY. He was a member of the Corning Beagle Club and Chemung Rod and Gun Club where he and Tim spent Sunday morning's together with "the men" shooting. Paul was a loving and devoted husband and father to his family. He always put his family before any other obligation in his life. He was a loving husband and partner in life with Laurie. He loved watching his "Baby Girl" daughter, Stephanie, grow into a beautiful woman and his "Little Buddy" son, Paulie, grow into an amazing young man. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, from 2-4:00 and 7-9:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary Our Mother Church, 816 W. Broad St., Horseheads. His interment service will follow in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery where Full Military Honors will be accorded.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/15/2007.

TROCCIA - CASTELLANA Filomena M. nee: Troccia
Age 95, of Venice, FL, formerly of Horseheads died Saturday, February 23, 2008. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann and Anthony Santarone, Horseheads; son and daughter-in-law, Charles Jr. and Linda Castellana, Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Anthony (Sharon) Santarone, Horseheads, Christopher (Julie) Santarone, Phoenix, AZ, Charles III (Krissy) Castellana, Sarasota, FL, Timothy (Andi) Castellana, NC; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Rita Fudge and Josephine (Peter) Roberts; brothers, Joseph Troccia, Anthony (Arlene) Troccia, and Frank (Joan) Troccia; sister-in-law, Joyce Troccia; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by husband of 56 years, Charles in 1994. Filomena was a communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church, Horseheads. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a donation in Philomena's name to a special endowment fund at St. Mary Our Mother's Church (envelopes available at the Funeral Home). The family will receive relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home, Wednesday, February 27th, from 9 to 10:45 a.m. A prayer service will be held at 10:45 a.m. followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in St. Mary Our Mother's Church, Horseheads. Burial will follow in St. Mary Our Mother Church Cemetery. A Reception at El Monte Restaurant, Fisherville, will follow the graveside prayers.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 2/24/2008.

TYNAN MARY M. MCLAUGHLIN
Mary M. Age 98 of Ocala, Florida formerly of Horseheads, NY died on Saturday July 8, 2006. Mrs. McLaughlin was born July 1, 1908 in Manhattan, NY the daughter of the late Joseph Michael and Ellen Patwell Tynan. Mary married her husband, Edward G. McLaughlin, who pre-deceased her on March 20, 1984. She was also pre-deceased by her son, Raymond E. McLaughlin, on June 18, 1996. Mary was a devout Catholic and former communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads, NY. Mrs. McLaughlin loved her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with them. Mary is survived by her loving and devoted daughter and son-in-law: Patricia A. & Thomas J. Deegan of Ocala, Florida; grandchildren: Thomas E. & Susan Gaylord Deegan of Big Flats, NY; Mary Jean Deegan Egan & John Egan of Plymouth, Minnesota; Michael J. & Dolores Deegan of Lynbrook, NY; 11 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter: sisters: Eleanor Indelicato of Centerville, Virginia and Anne Bova of Worth, Illinois; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass celebrating Mary's Life on Friday September 1, 2006 at 9 AM at St. Mary Our Mother Church 816 West Broad Street and Westinghouse Road Horseheads, NY. Mrs. McLaughlin will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband and son in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery in Horseheads, NY. Arrangements are entrusted to the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY.  Star-Gazette.com Obituaries for 08/27/06

UNGVARSKY JOAN F.  NIELSEN
Joan F. (Ungvarsky), A resident of the Horseheads community died on Friday morning August 24, 2007 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 75 after a courageous battle with cancer. Joan was born September 16, 1931 in Horseheads, NY the daughter of Andrew J. and Mary Ann Yusko Ungvarsky. She married her husband, Dowain A. Nielsen, on May 12, 1962 at St. Mary's Church in Horseheads and they celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary on May 12, 2007. Joan was a devoted wife and mother who dedicated her life to raising her six children. Joan was a devout communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads, NY. She was pre-deceased by her parents Andrew J. and Mary Ann Ungvarsky as well as her brothers Michael, Andrew, and David Ungvarsky and her sisters Mary Ann Ungvarsky and Ann M. Ungvarsky Lonczak. Joan is survived by her loving and devoted husband Dowain A. Nielsen; her loving children: her daughter Annina M. Mendell of Morgantown, W.VA; her five sons: Kevin N. Nielsen and his wife Cheryl of Prospect, Ohio; Greg E. Nielsen and his fiancé Janet of Erin, NY; Daniel J. Nielsen of North Potomac, MD; Christopher A. Nielsen of York, PA; James A. Nielsen and his wife Brandy of Erin NY; eight grandchildren: Kristen and Erica Nielsen of Erin, NY; Kyle, Corey, and Eric Nielsen of Prospect, Ohio; Alexandria Mullins of Morgantown, W. VA; Owen and Adam Nielsen of Erin, NY; brothers and sisters-in-law: Daniel & Sharon Ungvarsky and John & Patricia Ungvarsky; sisters and brothers-in-law: Agnes & William Hulbert, Margaret & Michael McAusland, Theresa Brinthaupt, Elizabeth & Richard L. Besley, and Mary Jane & Rick Merritt; several 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 Monday August 27, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday August 28, 2007 at St. Mary Our Mother Church 816 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY at 10 AM. The Rev. Robert C. MacNamara will be the Celebrant of Mrs. Nielsen's Funeral Mass. Joan will be laid to rest in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery following her Funeral Mass. The Family would like to give a special thanks to the doctors and staff at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY for their excellent care given to their beloved wife and mother. The family will provide their own flowers and request that memorial donations be made to St. Mary Our Mother Church 816 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY 14845 or The Food Bank of The Southern Tier 945 County Route 64 Elmira, NY 14903.  Published in the Star-Gazette from 8/25/2007 - 8/26/2007.

VEGARD - SABATINI, Deborah A.
died peacefully, surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, January 21, 2008. She was born May 25, 1951, daughter of the late Daniel and Jean Vegard. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her former husband, Paul Sabatini. Debbie, a devoted mother, is survived by her children, Kali and Travis Dayton at home, their father, Daniel Dayton of Pine Valley, brother, James Vegard of Canandaigua, sister, Vicki (Fred) Ahrens of Corning, nephews, Daniel Vegard of Canandaigua, and James Ahrens of Corning, along with several aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Debbie worked for several years at Rochester Telephone Company before moving back to Elmira. She worked at TOPS Friends Markets for 19 years, retiring in 2005. Debbie had many interests, including reading and gardening, but focused her attention and energy on raising her children. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Friday, January 25, 2008 from 4:00 pm. to 7:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 8:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 a.m. at St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads. Interment will follow at St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Kali and Travis Dayton Education Fund, c/o Five Star Bank, 351 N. Main St., Elmira NY 14901. Debbie's family wishes to thank Dr. Kimberly Kaffenbarger, Amy Chrabaczsz and all ICU and floor 2B staff for the exemplary care provided Debbie and extended to her family during the past two difficult weeks.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/23/2008.

VIESELMEYER Mark Allen Age 51 of Elmira, NY died on Saturday July 30, 2005 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Mark was born August 29, 1953 in Lakewood, Ohio the son of Orval Erhardt Vieselmeyer and Mae Bailey Vieselmeyer. He was a talented mechanic and loved working on cars. Mark had a "Heart of Gold" and would do anything for his family and friends. He loved his family and friends and cherished the time he spent with them especially his nieces and nephews. Mark was a graduate of Horseheads High School Class of 1971. He worked for Dalrymple Gravel & Contracting and Dalco Contractors, Inc., for many years. Mark was a supervisor for Elmira Structures, Inc., in Elmira, NY prior to his illness. He was pre-deceased by his father Orval E. Vieselmeyer who died on January 25, 2001 and by his nephew, Jacob Oliver, who died on July 10 , 1996. Mark is survived by his mother Mae Bailey Vieselmeyer; sisters and brothers and their spouses: Karen & Dan Panosian of Elmira Heights, NY; Brad & Susan Vieselmeyer of Breesport, NY; Kirk & Barb Vieselmeyer of Horseheads, NY; and Laura Oliver of Horseheads, NY; nieces and nephews: Elizabeth Panosian, Timothy Panosian, Rachel Panosian, Stephen Panosian, Alicia Vieselmeyer, Kayce Vieselmeyer, Paul Vieselmeyer, Brian Vieselmeyer, Jared Vieselmeyer, Jeffrey Vieselmeyer, Kyle Vieselmeyer, Erika Oliver, and Karly Oliver; several aunts, uncles, 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 Tuesday August 2, 2005 from 5-7 PM. Mark's Funeral and Committal Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 7 PM. Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads, NY at the convenience of the family. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Mark through memorials to The Falck Cancer Center c/o The Arnot Ogden Medical Center Foundation 600 Roe Avenue Elmira, NY 14905 or to a charity of one's choice.

VITALI Elena - RICHARDSON Elena Vitali
Age 83, of Watkins Glen, died
unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Friday from 4-6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's of the Lake Church, Rev. Paul Bonacci celebrant; burial at St. Mary's Cemetery. Elena was born in Elmira, NY on March 22, 1927, the daughter of Adrian and Philomena Vitali. A lifelong resident of Watkins Glen, she worked as a retail clerk at the former Guild Brothers in Montour Falls and Watkins Glen. Elena was a communicant of St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church, and member of the St. Mary's Guild and Resurrection Choir. She also volunteered as a Reading Buddy at the Watkins Glen Elementary School for many years. Elena was predeceased by her parents. She was also predeceased by her husband of 53 years, John W. Richardson in 2000; and a sister, Kathleen Ann Hall. Elena is survived by her children, Diana (Gordon) Perry of Ithaca, Thomas (Peggy) Richardson of Watkins Glen, Andrea Reynolds of Geneva; sister, Victoria (Robert) Diltz of Sayre, PA; grandchildren, Chad Perry, Kristin (Ashford) Bradly, Nicholas (Sarah) Reynolds, Katie Richardson, Samuel Richardson; step-granddaughter, Jessica Franzese. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to Schuyler County Ambulance, PO Box 2, Watkins Glen, NY 14891.- Elmira Star Gazette, September 2, 2010

VOTAVA - CLARK, Ethel V. (Votava)
Age 89, of Big Flats, died at home Wed. Oct. 14, 2009. She was also predeceased by her husband, Charles J. Clark on April 7, 2006. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Dave) Clemens of Scottsdale, AZ; sons, James (Fayne) Clark of San Angelo, TX, J. Larry (Barbara) Clark of Horseheads, NY and Thomas Clark of Big Flats, NY; daughter-in-law, Sharon Clark of Reddick, FL; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Gordon Clark of Horseheads, NY. She was also predeceased by her brother, Gerald Votava. Ethel was also predeceased by a son, Robert Clark. Ethel was a devoted communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads and a past member of their Rosary Society. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, from 4-6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary Our Mother Church, 816 W. Broad St., Horseheads. The Rev. Christopher E. Linsler Celebrant. Interment to follow in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery beside her late husband. Memorials can be made to the Big Flats Historical Society, PO Box 232, Big Flats, NY 14814 or the Big Flats Senior Citizen Center, PO Box 386, Big Flats, NY 14814.  Published in Star-Gazette on October 16, 2009

WATTS
John S. Age 72, of Horseheads, NY, died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, February 10, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dorothea Woidzik Watts; sons, Michael (Caren Callahan) Watts of Lawrenceburg, KY, Kevin (Cindy) Watts of New Brighton, MN, and Andrew (Janet) Watts of Essex Junction, VT; daughters, Elizabeth (Deacon Frank) Pettrone of Rochester, NY, Stephanie (Guy) Tanguay of Camp Hill, PA, and Celeste Will of Smyrna, GA; 19 grandchildren; sisters, Mary (Melvin) Wendrick of Pinetop, AZ, and Patricia (Robert) Pietrasik of Austin, TX; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. John graduated from St. John Fisher College, and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant into the US Marine Corps, serving his country in Quantico, VA, and Camp Pendelton, CA, from 1956-1959. He enjoyed a 32-year career with IBM Elmira, NY, as a senior systems engineer. After retiring, he became a more active parishioner of St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads. He was an extraordinary minister of Communion, conducted a Communion Service at Bethany Manor regularly, sang in the St. Mary Our Mother Resurrection Choir, volunteered at the church festival, belonged to the Nocturnal Adoration Society and was a member of the Polish Arts Club. John was a devoted father, grandfather and friend who touched many lives. He will be dearly missed by all. The family will welcome friends at the family home at 119 Scenic Dr., Horseheads, NY, on Tuesday February 13, 2007, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Mary Our Mother Church, 816 W. Broad, Horseheads, NY, on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at 10 a.m. John will be laid to rest with Full Military Honors in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery. The family will provide their own flowers but those wishing to remember John may do so through memorials to St. Mary Our Mother Church, 816 W. Broad St., Horseheads, NY 14845; or The Food Bank of the Southern Tier, 945 County Rt. 64, Elmira, NY 14903. Arrangements are entrusted to Sullivan's Funeral Home, Horseheads, NY.

 

WESTERVELT Richard E. "Dick"

Formerly of Bird Creek Rd. Webb Mills, currently of Horseheads, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 following declining health at the age of 75. Born Elmira in on Dec. 4, 1936, Dick was the son of the late, Edward & Anna Brudnik Westervelt. Dick graduated from Corning Community College with a Methods Engineering Degree. He was employed by Hillard Corp. for many years until his retirement. Dedicated to his country, Dick was enlisted in the US Marines following the Korean Conflict. A dedicated family man, Dick enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and attending family sporting events. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Elmira. Surviving is his loving family, wife and companion of 54 years, Nancy Lewis Westervelt, Horseheads; children, Richard Jr. "Rick" (Michelle) Westervelt, Pine City, Douglas Westervelt, Pine City, Melissa "Missy" Westervelt, Elmira; daughter-in-law, Beth Westervelt, Pine City; several grandchildren, four great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; brother, Robert (Barbara) Westervelt, Honey Brook, PA; sister, Shirley (Henry) Seivers, Webb Mills. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Mary's Church, Franklin St. Elmira on Tues. Jan. 10, 2012 at 11 a.m. There will be no prior visitation.   Star Gazette – January 6, 2011

 

WHITFORD MARGARET LINDSTROM
Margaret Whitford - Age 87 of Horseheads, NY died on Wednesday July 18, 2007 at Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY. Margaret was born September 10, 1919 in Horseheads, NY the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Hilton Whitford. She married her husband, Edward S. Lindstrom, who pre-deceased her on March 13, 1991. Margaret was also pre-deceased by her daughter Bonnie Rogers on April 19, 1989, her brothers Sylvester Whitford , Joseph Whitford, and Charles Daniel Whitford, and her sister Mildred Hawes. She was a life-long resident of Horseheads, NY and a communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church and member of The Altar and Rosary Society. Mrs. Lindstrom was a member of the WBIC Bowling League for many years. She retired from Westinghouse Corporation in Horseheads with over 28 years of dedicated service. Margaret loved her family and friends and enjoyed a good game of Euchre. Mrs. Lindstrom is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Donna & John Boulas of Horseheads, NY and Anne & Charles Michaels of Hampstead, NC; sons and daughters-in-law: James & Pauline Lindstrom of Liberty Hill, Texas , Joseph Lindstrom of Williamsville, NY, and Timothy & Cynthia Lindstrom of Jonesboro, TN; 14 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren; brother and sisters-in-law: Dr. James & Janie Whitford of Goose Creek, SC, Gladys Whitford of Horseheads, NY, and Edith Leone of Charlotte, NC; sister and brother-in-law: Martha & Gordon Barr of Elmira Heights, NY; good friend and companion: Wilber Kenney of Horseheads, NY; several 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 July 20, 2007 from 4-7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday July 21, 2007 at 9:30 AM in St. Mary Our Mother Church with the Rev. Christopher E. Linsler as the Celebrant of Mrs. Lindstrom's Funeral Mass. Margaret will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband Edward in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery in Horseheads, NY. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Mrs. Lindstrom through memorial contributions to St. Mary Our Mother Church 816 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY 14845 or Food Bank of The Southern Tier 9455 County Route 64 Elmira, NY 14903.

WHITFORD - LINDSTROM Margaret Whitford
Age 87 of Horseheads, NY died on Wednesday July 18, 2007 at Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Friday July 20, 2007 from 4-7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday July 21, 2007 at 9:30 AM in St. Mary Our Mother Church with the Rev. Christopher E. Linsler as the Celebrant of Mrs. Lindstrom's Funeral Mass. Margaret will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband Edward in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery in Horseheads, NY. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Mrs. Lindstrom through memorial contributions to St. Mary Our Mother Church 816 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY 14845 or Food Bank of The Southern Tier 945 County Route 64 Elmira, NY 14903.

WIECZOREK Frank B.
Age 88, of 273 Kiser Road Horseheads, NY died on Wednesday January 16, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira, NY. Mr. Wieczorek was born January 13, 1920 in Blossburg, PA. Frank was a Veteran of WWII serving his country with The US Army. He received a Bronze Star for his courageous service while serving his country. He married his wife, Virginia E. Bowman Wieczorek, on and she pre-deceased him on November 21, 1997. Frank was also pre-deceased by his son, Christopher M. Wieczorek, who was killed in a motor vehicle accident on July 1, 1993. Mr. Wieczorek was a retired maintenance mechanic for Millbrook Bread/Interstate Brands in Elmira, NY after several years of dedicated service. Frank is survived by his children: Kathleen and Dr. J. Alan Reid of Port Crane, NY; Michael and Silvie Wieczorek of Elmira, NY; Stephen Wieczorek and Debbie Vargson and her son Cory of Horseheads, NY; Patricia Latour of Rochester, NY; grandchildren: Jessica Wieczorek, Jonathan Burski, and Alicia Latour; several great grandchildren; brother: John Wieczorek of Blossburg, PA; several 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 18, 2008 from 6-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday January 19, 2008 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads, NY. Mr. Wieczorek will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife Virginia and his son Christopher in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery in Horseheads, NY. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Mr. Wieczorek through memorial contributions to St. Mary Our Mother Church 816 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY 14845 or a charity of one's choice.  Published in the Star-Gazette from 1/17/2008 - 1/18/2008.

Francis W. “Bill” WIGHTMAN, 79, of Horseheads, NY, died Monday, July 4, 1998.  Mr. Wightman was born May 23, 1919 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late George and Stella O’Neill Wightman.  Francis was a devoted communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads and served as an usher for several years.  He was a retired employee of Thatcher Glass Company in Elmira, NY.  Mr. Wightman is survived by his loving wife, Mable Carl Wightman; stepchildren, Madeline and Gary Moretz of Horseheads, Marjorie and Donald Chaapel of Horseheads, Carl Belawske and Peg Bastion of Canton, Max and Cecilia Belawske of Blurlington and Paul Belawske and Paula Ribovich of Canton; 23 stepchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Kathryn Golab of Sun City West, AZ and Genevieve Goodwin of Countil Bluffs, IA; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  A Mass of Christian Burial was held July 8 (10 am) at the St. Mary Our Mother Church (816 W. Broad St. and Westinghouse Rd. Horseheads) with interment to be in their cemetery.  Arrangements were by the Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home in Horseheads.

 

WING Richard P. "Dick"

Age 73 of Horseheads, NY formerly of Olean, NY died on Friday January 4, 2013 at The Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Dick was born October 23, 1939 in Olean, NY the son of the late Clifford E. and Marie E. Wittenburg Wing. He was a graduate of Bolivar Central High School in 1957 and attended Valpraiso University. Dick served his country with The U.S. Navy from 1961-1966 and served on The USS Shagri-la. Dick married his wife, Julia "Judy" Schiralli Wing, on April 16, 1966. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Business from St. Bonaventure University in 1970. From 1970 until his retirement in 2001 Dick worked at Dexter-Hysol where he was inventory control manager. Dick was a sports enthusiast and especially loved St. Bonaventure Basketball and the Buffalo Bills. He was a life-time member of Olean Elks Lodge # 491. In addition to his parents, Dick was also pre-deceased by his brother Clifford K. Wing in 2004. He was a communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads, NY. Dick loved his family and friends and treasured the time he spent with them and especially his grandchildren who were "his special treasures". Dick is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Julia "Judy" Schiralli Wing; daughter and son-in-law: Deborah & Brandon Johnson of Big Flats , NY; son and daughter-in-law: Douglas & Erin (O'Neil) Wing of Painted Post, NY; grandson Nathan Johnson; granddaughter Leah Johnson; twin granddaughters Maura Wing and Lucy Wing; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law: Louie & Barbara Schiralli of Bolivar, NY, Angeline DePaolo of Port Charlotte, Florida, Catherine "Kay" Shaner of Skaneateles, NY, and Jennie Marra of Olean, NY; several 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 Monday January 7, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday January 8, 2013 at 10 AM in St. Mary Our Mother Church 816 West Broad Street at Westinghouse Road Horseheads, NY. Interment in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery in Horseheads, NY. In lieu of flowers those wishing may remember Mr. Wing through memorials to The American Cancer Society or to a charity of one's choice.   Star Gazette – January 6, 2013

 

YUSKO, Andrew J 86 of 63 Colonial Drive, Horseheads, NY formerly of Elmira Heights, NY, died on Saturday, October 30, 2004. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Van Buskirk- Lynch Funeral Home, 318 West Broad Street, Horseheads, NY on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Thursday, November 4, 2004 at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 130 Oakwood Ave., Elmira Heights, NY. Interment in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery in Horseheads, NY. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Mr. Yusko through memorials to The American Heart Association or a charity of one’s choice.

YUSKO John J. Sr.
age 92 of Horseheads, NY died on Friday September 19, 2008 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira, NY. Mr. Yusko was born July 25, 1916 in Luxor, PA the son of the late Martin and Mary Kaflafsky Yusko. John married his wife Marian C. Leiby Yusko on December 9, 1943 and they would have celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary this December. John was always a very devoted husband and father. He found joy in being a part of the Boy Scouts of America and received the Arrowhead of Honor Award. He attended art school and blessed his family with many drawings and paintings. He was a former member of the Horseheads Moose Club and a member of the Catholic War Veterans in Elmira Heights. John retired from Corning Inc. as a tool and die maker in 1981 and enjoyed his retirement years working in his garden, playing his many different instruments, baking, traveling and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by his family. John was pre-deceased by his parents, Elmer Yusko, Mary Ungvarsky, Betty Yusko, Helen Weigle, Anna Tote, Margaret and Walker Carroll, Andrew Yusko, Martin Yusko. Mr. Yusko is survived by his loving wife Marian C. Leiby Yusko; sons and daughters-in-law: Martin and Rita Yusko of Vineland, NJ; John J. and Mary Yusko of Elmira, NY; daughters and sons-in-law: Sandra and John Nelson of FL; Frances and Barry Smith of Schaghitocke, NY; Diane and Rick Knapp of Horseheads, NY; 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; sister-in-law: Glenna Yusko of Horseheads, NY; brother-in-law: Claude Coons of Covington, PA; several 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 Monday September 22, 2008 from 5-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday September 23, 2008 at 1 PM at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Elmira Heights, NY with the Rev. Thomas O'Brien as Celebrant. Interment in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery in Horseheads, NY.  Published in the Star-Gazette from 9/20/2008 - 9/21/2008

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? AMBROZIK, Maria
Age 83, of Horseheads, NY, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, after complications of a long term illness. Maria worked and retired from the Horseheads A&P Plant in the late 1970's and she, along with her husband, Henry, were very active hobbyists in several Flea Markets and Auctions around the area. Many people will remember her love of children and the many people she met throughout the 40+ years of collection and sharing with her many customers, who she considered as her friends. She was predeceased in eternal life by her loving husband of 49 years, Henry K. Ambrozik, Sr.; and their son, Adam J. Ambrozik, a Vietnam Veteran. Maria was cared for and comforted by her surviving family: sons, Henry A. Ambrozik and Cathy of Hornell, NY, Stephen Ambrozik and Karen of Johnson City, NY, Joseph Ambrozik of Florida; and daughter, Mary Ann and Joe Konopski of Atlanta; many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren, both here in the Elmira/Binghamton area and in Virginia, North Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads, on Friday, Dec. 12, from 4 - 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary Our Mother Church, 816 W. Broad St., Horseheads, on Sat., Dec. 13, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. with the Rev. Christopher E. Linsler, Celebrant. Interment to follow in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery in Horseheads. Those wishing may also remember Maria with memorials to Horseheads Animal Shelter, 150 Wygant Rd., Horseheads, NY 14845. Special thanks to all of the Physicians and Staff that attended to Maria throughout the years, as well as the nursing Staff of St. Joseph's Hospital and Arnot Ogden Medical Center for their kindness and compassion for Maria and the Ambrozik family through this difficult time.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/11/2008

? BESAW Alice
Age 86, and a longtime member of the Smith Rd. ARC family, died Sun., Dec. 14, 2008. She is survived by her family at Smith Rd., along with the many staff and friends from Chemung ARC. She was especially fond of her special "daughter," Sue Savino, Barb Park, Jodi Bellinger; and her best friend and "sister," Karen Tillotson. She loved babies and their bald heads, cats (her nickname was Alleycat). She enjoyed bowling, bingo and attending both the ARC and Elcor Srs. Program where she had made many friends. Her favorite saying was "do unto others as you would have others do unto you." She was a treasure to Chemung ARC and will be greatly missed by everyone. Family, staff and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, from 2-3:00 p.m. when her service will be celebrated by the Rev. Christopher E. Linsler. Interment will take place in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery in Horseheads.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/18/2008

? CLIFFORD Sue N.
Age 91 of Naples, Florida formerly of Elmira, NY and Penn Yan, NY died on Wednesday June 13, 2007 in Port Charlotte, Florida. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Gravesite Service on Friday June 22, 2007 at 11 AM at St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery in Horseheads, NY. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Mrs. Clifford through memorials to HQM Patients' Activities Fund HQM of Port Charlotte 4033 Beaver Lane Port Charlotte, Florida 33952-9206. Arrangements are entrusted to the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY.

? CUMMISKEY, MARY K.,    Mary K. Cummiskey, 75, of Horseheads, NY died June 9, 1987.  She is survived by son, Theodore Williams of Jacksonville, FL; two grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Florence Fay of Troy, PA; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.  A Recitation of the Rosary was held June 12 with interment to be in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery, Horseheads, NY.  (TGR June 25, 1987)
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?? Ella R. Turner, 63, Elmira, NY, died Monday, January 6, 1997 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira.  Mrs. Turner was a member of the Southport Baptist Church.  She is survived by her closest friend, Howard F. Six of Lawrenceville, PA; children; Howie (Shirley) McFall of Lindley, NY, Elizabeth McFall (Lee) of Elmira, NY, Christine Bailey of Troy, PA;, Caroline Groves of Elmira, NY; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren ; very good friend and caregiver, Christine Farnsworh of Elmira, NY; sisters, Bea, Frieda, Thelma, Doris and Sophie.  She was predeceased by her husband, James L. Turner, in 1980.  Funeral services were held at the Southport Baptist Church on January 9 (1 pm) with the Rev. Duane Arnold officiating and interment to be in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery.  Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

… -ALMA B. DEHAAS, 77, Troy, PA, died, December 17, 2003 at Troy Community Hospital, Troy.  She was a member of the Austinville Union Church and had attended the South Creek Evangelical Church.  Surviving are her children, Richard (Karen) Benjamin, Pine City, NY; Gayle (Robert) Benjamin-Conley,  Elmira, NY; Gary E. (Robin) Benjamin, Mansfield, PA, Judith, (Jim Hanlon) Kent, Elmira, NY; Lori Lynn (Chris) Straudt, Troy; Scott W. (Rachel) DeHaas, Pine City, NY; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; sister, Florence Braund, Elmira Heights, NY; sister-in-law, Patricia Benjamin, Elmira, NY; step-sons, Frank, James and John DeHass.  Her husband Richard DeHaas and son, Frank Benjamin, Jr., predeceased her.  Funeral services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira December 20 with the Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Horseheads, NY.  Those wishing make memorials to the Austinville Union Church, -Troy Gazette-Register.

 

? FANDERSON Katherine Rita

Age 97, formerly of Horseheads and VanEtten, NY went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 26, 2001 with her family by her side. Family and friends are invited to her Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, November 26th at 9:30 am in St. Mary Our Mother Church. Family and friends are also invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Saturday, November 26th from 11:30 to 1 pm. Interment will take place in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Katherine through donations to the charity on one's choice.   Star Gazette – November 25, 2011

 

? Rose Marie GIEGERICH

Age 72 formerly of Hancock Drive Horseheads, NY passed away on Tuesday August 20, 2013. Rose's Funeral Services will be held on Monday August 26, 2013 at 2 PM at St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery in Horseheads, NY. Arrangements are entrusted to the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS, NY.   Star Gazette – August 24, 2013

 

? Mary KUBINEC
Mrs. Frank Kubinec, 60 died at her home in the town of Newfield at 2:15 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 1939. She leaves her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Mikulec and Miss Lillian Kubinec. both at home; three sons, Martin of New York City, Paul and Frank, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Veronica Matejov and Mrs. Anna Lucan both of New York City. Funeral in the home at Newfield Wednesday at 9 a. m. St. Mary Church, Horseheads 10 a. m. St. Mary Cemetery Horseheads.   Stephen Matejov

??? McCALLUM   Catherine Age 86, of Horseheads, NY, was delivered into the arms of the lord on Saturday, February 4, 2006, at the Elcor Nursing Facility. Catherine was a longtime resident of Horseheads who loved her family and her church and was a proud retiree of the former Teamsters Union Local #62. She was predeceased by her husband, Durwood "Mac" McCallum in 1997. Catherine is survived by her only child, Juli McCarger of Corning; two sisters, Rita Hughey of Montour Falls, and Ellie Gilbert of Florida; as well as grandchildren, Alyssa, Megan and Hunter. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Coby and Landon Bohart. Catherine will be missed and remembered by many in-laws, nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday, February 8, 2006, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home, 1004 Lake St., Elmira, where her funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Eugene Dobosz officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery, Horseheads, NY.

? MCLAUGHLIN  Mary M. Age 98 of Ocala, Florida formerly of Horseheads, NY died on Saturday July 8, 2006. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass celebrating Mary's Life on Friday September 1, 2006 at 9 AM at St. Mary Our Mother Church 816 West Broad Street and Westinghouse Road Horseheads, NY. Mrs. McLaughlin will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband and son in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery in Horseheads, NY. Arrangements are entrusted to the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY.

 

? Patricia Y. PAUCHARD

Age 69 of Horseheads, NY died unexpectedly on Saturday June 4, 2011 at Corning Hospital. Patricia was a retired employee at Corning Inc. She was a communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads, NY. Patricia is survived by her husband Edward A. Pauchard; her daughters: Carol Pauchard and Angela Pauchard both of Horseheads, NY; her son: Ian A. Pauchard of Liverpool, NY and grandson Ian A. Pauchard II; sisters and brother-in-law: Teresa & Suresh Gulati of Elmira, NY and Cecilia Lalljee of India; several 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 Tuesday June 7, 2011 from 6-8 PM. Patricia's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday June 8, 2011 at 10 AM at St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads, NY. Interment in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery in Horseheads, NY.  Star Gazette – June 6, 2011

?  SANDORE
 Jean N. Of Elmira, NY Age 74 of Elmira, NY; died Wednesday, August 2, 2000 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Richard Sandore; sons and daughters-in-law: Michael and Michalene, Thomas and Patricia, Mark, David and Carol, Daniel and Paige; grandchildren: Michael, Jacquelyn, Kevin, Audrey,  Cortney, Taylor and Adam. Jean was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, Elmira. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a time to be announced in St. Mary's Church, Franklin Street, Elmira, NY. Those wishing may  make memorials to the charity of one's choice in Jean's memory.