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Reading a series
of obituaries from a single cemetery, as they are presented here, is like
reading the multi-generational history of a community. These people were
the local populace at a particular time. The people buried here knew each
other, were neighbors, relatives and school mates. They attended church
together and engaged in "trade" or business.
All people are listed in alphabetic order by surname at BIRTH. Women
identified by a married alias only and for whom a birth surname can
not be identified, are listed on the last page for the cemetery's obituaries.
Please send in typed obituaries for people buried in our local cemeteries.
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ZAPARZYNSKI Helen M. Bennett
Elmira: Age 80, died Monday, February 7, 2011 at
Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Mrs. Bennett is survived by her husband of
55 years Theodore A. Bennett; son Theodore A. (Pam) Bennett, Jr. of Clifton
Park, NY; daughters, Carol (John) Fabbri of North Syracuse, NY and Mary
Clare (Scott) Bender of Saugerties, NY; 10 grandchildren, Marisha, Connor,
Genevieve, John, Amanda, Rachel, Joshua, Daniel, Michelle, and Laura; brothers,
Thaddeus (Lucy) Zaparzynski of Horseheads and Edward (Peg) Zaparzynski
of Hornell, NY; several nieces and nephews; and special friend Cindy Haigh
with her children Ryan and Aaron. She is predeceased by her parents Joseph
and Antoinette Zaparzynski, sisters, Adeline Manuel and Cecelia Millspaugh.
Mrs. Bennett was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be held Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Casimir's
Church. A private graveside service will take place at St. Peter &
Paul's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Helen's memory may be
made to a charity of one's choice. Star Gazette – February
9, 201
ZAWKO Paul L.
Age 75, of Elmira, NY. He was born February 5, 1933 in Elmira, son
of the late John and Katherine (Cucik) Zawko, and died Friday, November
14, 2008 very unexpectedly. He was predeceased by his brothers, Nick, Joe,
Steven, Mike and Peter; sisters, Ann and Sophie. Paul is survived by his
loving companion of 24 years, Barbara Dove of Elmira; son and daughter-in-law,
Jeffrey and Jacqueline Maria Zawko; Jeff's mother, Barbara Zawko; grandchildren,
Lucas James and Olivia Maria Zawko, all of Big Flats; Barbara Dove's children,
Robert Hauger of Elmira, Bonnie and Mark Flasphaler, Vicki Duffy, all of
Horseheads, Karen Uliana of Elmira; granddaughter, Carrie Ann Flasphaler
of Horseheads; brother, James Zawko of Elmira; sisters, Julia Hamula, Mary
Jansen and Katherine Kole, all of Horseheads; along with several nieces
and nephews. Paul was employed with the Star Gazette for many years and
retired from Hardinge, Inc. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving
from 1953 to 1957; was an avid golfer, photographer, NY Yankee and Giants
fan. Most of all, he was a loving grandfather who adored his grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858
Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Monday, November 17th from 7 to
9 p.m. and on Tuesday, November 18th from 11 to 1 p.m. His funeral service
will be held at 1 p.m. Rev. Ross Raymond will officiate. Committal prayers
and interment will follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 11/16/2008
ZINN William "Bill"
A lifelong resident of the Pine City community, died Monday evening,
August 31, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital following a brief illness at the
age of 62. Born on July 28, 1947 in Elmira, Bill was the son of the late
William & Theresa Masia Zinn. He was a graduate of Southside High School
Class of 1965. After school he proudly served his country on 3 tours of
duty during the Vietnam War while enlisted in the Navy. After returning
home, Bill attended Corning Community College after which he earned a Bachelors
Degree in Electrical Engineering from Buffalo State University. He married
Marilyn Smith on May 27, 1972 in St. Mary's Church and they shared a wonderful
life together. Bill was highly respected in his field as a Customer Service
Manager with Hardinge Inc. where he was employed for 34 years. He was a
communicant of St. Mary's Church. A man with many interests, fishing at
his beloved cottage on Seneca Lake, hunting on the land he called home,
cross country skiing and caring for his 1962 Corvette. Bill was a passionate
family man who enjoyed making those around him laugh. He was often the
center of attention at gatherings with his quick wit and ability to make
everyone feel welcome and a part of his large family. He would never seek
accolades but was happy to help those in need from behind the scenes. Surviving
is his cherished family, wife and best friend, Marilyn Smith Zinn; his
daughter, Carmen Zinn; beloved granddaughter, Emma Turco; sister, Patty
(Michael) Stephens; all of Pine City; brothers, Albert (Linda) Zinn, Marion,
OH; Christopher (Nathalia) Zinn, Portland, OR; sister-in-law, Patricia
"Patty" (Craig) Clawson; cousins, Patty Bruner, Pine City; Linda (Bob)
Smith, Pine City; Peter (Maxine) Masia, Himrod; Piero (Mafalda) Masia,
Pine City and their families; nieces and nephews, Neil, Sarah, Gabriel
and Sebastian Zinn; Lucy Stephens; nephew and godson, Zachary Stephens;
Mary Kate Stephens; niece and goddaughter, Meredith Smith; Sean (Yone)
Bistoff; Paul (Stacy) Bistoff; Laura Bruner; Luke Smith; Christine (Rich)
Caforio; godson, Brian Manchester, Pine City. In addition to his parents,
Bill was predeceased by his uncles, Bob and Peter Masia; nephew, Matthew
Smith; and his mother-in-law, June Smith. Marilyn and her family are so
thankful to have been surrounded by wonderful friends during Bill's illness,
Chuck Aumick, Gary Comstock, Denny Middaugh, Ross Struble and Tim Sweeney.
Each of you will never be forgotten. Family and friends will be received
at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Friday,
September 4, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. A Saturday morning prayer service will
take place at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. followed by A Mass of Christian
Burial in St. Mary's Church at 10:30 a.m. with cherished family friend,
Reverend Richard Farrell, celebrant. Graveside services will follow in
Sts. Peter & Paul's Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded
Mr. Zinn. Memorials may be directed to the charity of ones choice in Bill's
memory.
Published in the Star-Gazette from 9/2/2009 - 9/3/2009
ZOMBEK - WIZOREK
Wanda Age 90, died Friday, June 3, 2005, at the Lakeside Beikirch Care
Center. Wanda was a lifelong communicant of St. Casimir's Church, a member
of the Wanda Circle and Rosary-Sacred Heart Society, and worked at the
Mark Twain Hotel. She resided in Elmira and Elmira Heights for her 90 years
and recently resided in Lakeside Beikirch Care Center in Brockport, NY.
She is survived by daughter, Mary Ann (H. Edward) Rightmyer; grandchildren,
Mary Beth (Peter) Ferrari, Gerald (Annie) Rightmyer, Jean (Christopher)
Nothnagle, Peter (Cheryl) Rightmyer; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and
Christopher Ferrari, Rachel Rightmyer, Collin and Nathan Nothnagle, and
Jacob Rightmyer; nieces, Joan Bradt, Kathy Briggs, Nancy Sheker, Joan Schooley;
and nephew, Charles Lepkowski. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward,
in 1980; and sisters, Sophie Minier, Stella Zombek; and brother, Adam Zombek.
Donations may be made in her memory to Lakeside Beikirch Care Center, 170
West Ave., Brockport, NY 14420 (Envelopes available at the Funeral Home).
Relatives and friends may call at the Kalec Funeral Home, Monday, June
6th, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. with Funeral Services immediately following at 1
p.m., Rev. Eugene Dobosz, officiating. Burial will follow in Sts. Peter
& Paul Cemetery.
ZUBRISKI John Zubriski
age 91 of Elmira Heights, NY died
Thursday, November 11, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born January
30, 1919 in Elmira, son of the late Stephen and Mary (Cusick) Zubriski.
John is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Katherine (Rogus) Zubriski;
daughters and sons-in-law Mary and William Price of Carmel, IN, Jane Smith
of Horseheads, Elizabeth and Mario Ruggiero of Horseheads; grandchildren
Arthur Cook Smith IV of Elmira, Billy and Annie Price of Carmel, IN, Luke
Ruggiero of Horseheads and Beth Bell of Elmira; 9 great grandchildren;
sister Ann Harabin of Elmira along with several nieces and nephews. Mr.
Zubriski retired from Cutting Motors in Ithaca. He was a communicant of
St. Charles Borromeo Church; member of the White Eagles Club, Nocturnal
Adoration; was the secretary for the Polish National Alliance Lodge 1034
for over 30 years and was a veteran of WWII. At his request there will
be no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to his Mass of Christian
Burial on Monday, November 15th at 11 am in St. Charles Borromeo Church,
130 Oakwood Ave., Elmira Heights. Committal prayers and interment will
follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing
may remember John through donations to St. Joseph's Hospital Skilled Nursing
Unit, 555 St. Joseph's Way, Elmira, NY 14901. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home
is assisting the family. Star-Gazette - November 13, 2010
ZUBRISKI
–MARGARET J. ZUBRISKI (GIAMMICLE) KEEHAN was born September 15, 1946 in
Elmira, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Myrtle (Alexander) Zubriski.
She passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center
with her family at her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 29
years, John J. Keehan; beloved children: son, Daniel Giammichele (Terry
Wagoner); son, Thomas (Marlena) Giammichele; son, Donnie (Nancy) Miller;
daughter, Hope (Rob) Strong; grandchildren: Brandon Ray Giammichele and
Mariah Jesse; Brandi (Justin) Castle, Tanner Giammichele, Ashley Giammichele
and Ryan Giammichele; Molly Keehan and Joshua Strong; great grandchildren:
Alexsis Breeden; Vinnie Janirro and Ariahna Castle; brother, Paul (Mary)
Zubriski; sister-in-law, Deb Keehan (Stanley Hayes); along with several
other relatives, friends and neighbors. Family and friends are invited to
gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave.
Elmira/Southport, NY on Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM to
reflect on the life of a wonderful lady. She will be laid to rest in St.
Peter & Paul's Cemetery at the convenience of her family. –Elmira
Star-Gazette 7/26/2016
ZYSK - OGERSHOK
Loretta B. "Lottie" Age 91 of Horseheads, NY formerly of Elmira Heights,
NY died on Sunday March 19, 2006 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira,
NY. Lottie was born October 10, 1914 in Bridgeport, CT the daughter of
the late Stanley and Anna Turek Zysk. Mrs. Ogershok married her husband,
Peter Paul Ogershok, who pre-deceased her in 1979. She was also pre-deceased
by her daughter Barbara Ogershok in 1978 as well as by her brother Benjamin
Zysk and her sister Helen Chuchla. Lottie was a former communicant of St.
Charles Borromeo Church in Elmira Heights, NY. She enjoyed cooking and
was an avid New York Mets baseball fan. Lottie was a loving mother, grandmother
and great grandmother who loved her family and cherished the time she spent
with them. Mrs. Ogershok is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Joann
and J. Patrick Phillips of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren: Kristine and
Byron Hill of Elmira, NY; Kate Phillips of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Kelly and
Rick Niver of Sarasota, FL; great grandchildren: Molly Hill of Elmira,
NY; Kelsey Hill of Elmira, NY; Maegan Niver, Cody Niver, Paige Niver all
of Sarasota, FL; brothers and sisters-in-law: Frank Zysk of Kissimmee,
FL; Stanley and Catherine Zysk of Merchantville, NJ; Rose Zysk of Brooklyn,
NY; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law: Stanley Ogershok of Chicago Heights,
Illinois; Mary Ogershok of Elmira, NY; Cecelia Bissell 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 Wednesday March 22, 2006 from 6-8 PM. Funeral
and Committal Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours
at 8 PM with Deacon William P. Dougherty, officiating. Interment in St.
Peter and Paul's Cemetery in Elmira, NY.
ZYWICKI MARTHA T. BROWN
Martha T., Age 82 of Richard St., Elmira, NY, died Monday, August 20,
2007, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Martha was born on October
29, 1924, daughter of the late Frank and Mildred (Carroll) Zywicki. Survivors
include her husband of 59 years, William Brown Sr.; daughter, Kathy Brown
of Elmira; sister, Mildred Ziminski of Elmira; brothers, Ted Zywicki of
Elmira and Charles Nicolson of NY, NY. Martha was predeceased by her son,
William Jr. It was Martha's wish that there be no services held for her.
Interment and committal prayers with Sr. Kathleen Bayer officiating will
be held in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
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