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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. If possible include name of newspaper and date. Send typed in your email or in attached Word files. Send to Joyce M. Tice (JoyceTice@aol.com) |
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Woodlawn Obituaries |
BOCKUS - UPDIKE, Marie
Age 79 of Horseheads, NY died on Saturday June 21, 2008. Marie was born in
Elmira, NY on November 8, 1928 the daughter of the late Dorothy Bockus and
Charles Bockus. Mrs. Updike was a member of the Lake Street Presbyterian
Church, and a former member of the Women of the Moose in Elmira, NY. Marie was
an avid Bingo player. Marie was pre-deceased by her husband Robert J. Updike.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Charlene and Matthew Mustico;
grandchildren: Michael and Stephanie Mustico; Matthew and Ashley Mustico; great
grandchild: Madison Mustico; sister-in-laws: Betty Farley and Francis
Daugherty; brother-in-law: Raymond Updike all of Elmira, NY; special friends
Sandy and Ron Slusser; Delores Doane; and Joan Mustico. Relatives and friends
are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads,
NY on Tuesday June 24, 2008 from 6-8 PM. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in
Elmira, NY at the convenience of the family. Marie's family would like to
extend a special thank you to the staff on 2B at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center
for all of their support and medical attention. Flowers are acceptable or those
wishing may remember Marie through memorials to the USO World Headquarters
Department WS PO Box 96860 Washington, DC 20090-6860. Published in the
Star-Gazette on 6/23/2008.
BODINE
–LORRAINE B. WATERMAN age 90 of Elmira, NY passed away Wednesday, September
23rd, 2015 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Lorraine was born in
Elmira, November 10th, 1924; the daughter of the late Freemond and Bertha
(Updyke) Bodine. Surviving her are her children, Jodie (Peter) Buzzetti of
Elmira, Marcia (Michael) Hoffman of Tampa, FL, Martin (Beverly) Waterman of
Lowell, MI; five grandchildren, Shawn (Amanda) Allwood, Mathieu Hoffman,
Patrick Hoffman, Daniel (Tara) Waterman, Craig (Elizabeth) Goss; great
grandchildren, Ryan Allwood, Dannika Waterman, Spencer and Jorden Goss;
sister in law, Sylvia (Robert) Crocker of Horseheads, NY and several nieces
and nephews. In addition to her parents, Lorraine was predeceased by her
husband, Vernon J. Waterman in 2011. Family and friends are invited to
gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY
on Friday, October 9th, 2015 from 4:00PM to 5:00PM. Memorial services
celebrating Lorraine's life will follow at 5:00PM. Interment will be at the
family's convenience at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Lorraine worked as a
sales clerk for Rosenbaum's for many years. She loved to travel and watch
baseball. The most important treasure in her life was her family. She adored
every moment spent with them. Those wishing please make memorials in
Lorraine B. Waterman's name to the SPCA of Chemung County. Donation
envelopes will be provided by the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. The family would
like to thank the staff at the Chemung County Nursing Facility, especially
the fifth floor, for the care and support that they gave Lorraine and her
family. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/9/2015
BOEHLECKE Robert A.
Age 96, formerly of Gardner Road, Horseheads, died Oct. 19, 2007 in St. Louis
MO. Robert was predeceased by his first wife, Marguerite in 1964 and his second
wife, Olive in Feb. 2007. Bob was born in Buffalo, NY, Aug. 10, 1911, son of
the late Albert and Charlotte (Grundel) Boehlecke. He was a graduate of Cornell
University in 1934 and retired from the Chemung County Cooperative Extension
Service as an agricultural extension agent. After his retirement from the
extension service, he was employed at Cornell University as Associate Director
of University Development. He was a veteran of the army, Field Artillery Unit
of the 27th Infantry Division. He served 3 and one half years in the Pacific
Theatre in World War II earning the Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster. He
retired from the Reserves as Lieutenant Colonel. Mr. Boehlecke is survived by
his son, Robert A. Boehlecke Jr. of Ithaca, NY; daughter, Kathryn (Tom)
Fairbrother of Spencerport, NY, Barbara (Mark) Kurzen of Columbia IL;
grandchildren, Jennifer Boehlecke (Randy) Suwara, Robert (Carrie) Boehlecke,
Sarah Fairbrother (Luke Wassum), Jill Fairbrother, Nancy Fairbrother (Mohsine
Badre), Richard (Lori) Fairbrother, Matthew Kurzen, Daniel Kurzen; and eight
great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber
Funeral Home, 413 South Main Street, Horseheads, on Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, from
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. where his service will take place at 1:00 p.m. with the
Rev. David Gerhardt officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in
Elmira, where Military Honors will be accorded. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to either National Parks Service, c/o Superintendent,
National Mall and Memorial Parks, 900 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20024, note
on check For WWII Memorial; or to Cornell Plantations, One Plantation Road,
Ithaca, NY 14850.
Published in the Star-Gazette from 10/24/2007 - 10/25/2007.
BOEHLECKE, Robert A.
Age 96, formerly of Gardner Road, Horseheads, died Oct. 19, 2007 in St. Louis
MO. Robert was predeceased by his first wife, Marguerite in 1964 and his second
wife, Olive in Feb. 2007. Bob was born in Buffalo, NY, Aug. 10, 1911, son of
the late Albert and Charlotte (Grundel) Boehlecke. He was a graduate of Cornell
University in 1934 and retired from the Chemung County Cooperative Extension
Service as an agricultural extension agent. After his retirement from the
extension service, he was employed at Cornell University as Associate Director
of University Development. He was a veteran of the army, Field Artillery Unit
of the 27th Infantry Division. He served 3 and one half years in the Pacific
Theatre in World War II earning the Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster. He
retired from the Reserves as Lieutenant Colonel. Mr. Boehlecke is survived by
his son, Robert A. Boehlecke Jr. of Ithaca, NY; daughter, Kathryn (Tom)
Fairbrother of Spencerport, NY, Barbara (Mark) Kurzen of Columbia IL;
grandchildren, Jennifer Boehlecke (Randy) Suwara, Robert (Carrie) Boehlecke,
Sarah Fairbrother (Luke Wassum), Jill Fairbrother, Nancy Fairbrother (Mohsine
Badre), Richard (Lori) Fairbrother, Matthew Kurzen, Daniel Kurzen; and eight
great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber
Funeral Home, 413 South Main Street, Horseheads, on Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, from
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. where his service will take place at 1:00 p.m. with the
Rev. David Gerhardt officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in
Elmira, where Military Honors will be accorded. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to either National Parks Service, c/o Superintendent,
National Mall and Memorial Parks, 900 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20024, note
on check For WWII Memorial; or to Cornell Plantations, One Plantation Road,
Ithaca, NY 14850.
BOHART Donald A. Bohart
Age 41, of Elmira, NY, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 24, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Bohart; mother and stepfather, Sally and Gary Bohart; father, Donald White; daughters, Jennifer Gordon, Andrea Gordon and Marianne Martin; sisters, Kim and Stacey; stepsister, Tammy; two grandchildren along with nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, January 3rd, 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 Woodlawn Cemetery. Star Gazette – December 29, 2012
DR. WILLIAM T. BOLAND age 69 of 700 Hoffman St., Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1964. He was a practicing ophthalmologist; a member of Park Church. Survived by daughter, Miss Betsy Boland of Elmira; son, William T. Jr. of New York City; brother, Emmett of Slate Spring, Miss.; sisters, Mrs. Robert Bounds of Slate Spring, Miss., Mrs. Robert Page of Chicago; two grandchildren. Body at the family home. Calling hours today 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral at Park Church Friday at 3 p.m., the Rev. John F. Stearns. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 8/6/1964
CLYDE BONHAM
Clyde Bonham 65, of Elmira, NY died Wednesday, December 5, 1990 at Arnot Ogden
Memorial Hospital. Mr. Bonham was retired from Kennedy Valve after 17 1/2 years
of service. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Gertrude; sons, Leonard
(Laura) Bonham, William and Sylvia Bonham, Larry and Ann Bonham, all of Elmira;
daughters, Terry (John) Ames of Troy, PA, Patricia (Kevin) Birdsall of Elmira;
brother, Charles Bonham of Alma, NY; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services were held December 7
at the Barrett Funeral Home with the Rev. John Bedzyk officiating and interment
to be in Woodlawn Cemetery. (TGR, Thursday, December 13, 1990)
BONHAM Frankie L. Age 78, of Elmira, NY. She was born August 21, 1926 in Hazelhurst, GA, daughter of the late James L. and Alberta (Johnson) Powers and died Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was predeceased by her parents; and granddaughter, Angelica Bonham. Frankie is survived by her husband, Henry Lee Bonham; daughters, Joann Beal and Vevelyn (Melvin Phillips) Burns; sons, Johnnie Johnson and Louis (Cheryl) Bonham; three goddaughters, Cheryl (Shawn) Kitchings Kambeitz, whom she helped raise as her own, Toni Lynn Moore and Laurie Lewis; 13 grandchildren, Roosevelt (Brenda) Beal, Russell Beal, Gary Beal, James L. (Tina) Jones III, Franklin L. (Patricia) Jones, Marissa A. (Anthony) Burns, Melvin E.C. (Heather) Phillips, Martonia Pittman, Alyssa, Aaron, Andrew, Adam and Abram Bonham; 16 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mamie Smith; aunts, Ollie Miles, Elizabeth Perry of GA, Molly Louise Cobb, Mattie McGee of Elmira; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was employed with St. Joseph's Hospital, Remington Rand, Westinghouse and Elmira Glove House. Frankie was a member of St. Paul's Missionary Baptist Church. She was a past member of the Queen City Temple 146, I.B.P.O.E. of W., the Antlered Guard and the Eleven O'Clock Club. Family and friends are invited to visit St. Paul's Missionary Baptist Church, 402 Sullivan St., Elmira on Wednesday, May 11th, from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. Her funeral service will begin at 12 Noon with Rev. Johnny Vaughns officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family
BONNER - REID, Beatrice Bonner
Age 81, of Elmira, NY. She was born September 27, 1927 in Petersburg, VA, the
oldest daughter of the late Moses and Anna (Scott) Bonner and entered into
eternal rest to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at her
daughter's home in Riverdale, MD, surrounded by her loving family. She was
predeceased by her husband, Wilbur J. Reid, Sr., in 1998. She leaves to cherish
her precious memory eight children, Michael (Susie) Reid of Berkley, CA, Deborah
Reid Bryant of Riverdale, MD, Jamal (Judith) Malik of United Arab Emirates,
Anna M. Reid of Upper Marlboro, MD, Cheryl G. Reid of Germantown, MD,
Christopher Elcha Reid of Elmira, Wilbur J. (Stephanie) Reid, Jr. of
Westchester, PA, Jay Randall (DeAdra) Reid of Elmira; seven sisters, Mary Jones
and Margaret Bonner both of Elmira, Jackie Cason, Sheila Bonner, Esther
Tompkins, Denise Harshaw and Marsha Watkins, all of Akron, OH; one brother,
Rodney "Pete" Bonner of Akron, OH; one brother-in-law, Thomas J. (Margaret)
Reid; 22 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and a host of nieces,
nephews and friends. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent
Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Monday, December 15th,
from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, December 16th, from 10 to 11 a.m. in Frederick
Douglass Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 402 Madison Ave., Elmira. Her Funeral
Service will be held there at 11 a.m. Rev. Roosevelt Simmons will officiate.
Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/13/2008
MILES W. BONNEY AGE 77, OF 1200 Broadway, Elmira died Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Bath, NY. Miles was born September 10, 1923 in Elmira son of the late George and Hazel (Breese) Bonney. He was employed for many years as a carpenter. Miles was a veteran of WWII serving his country the US Army from 1943 to 1946. Survivors include two nephews, Chris Soanes of Tampa, FL, David Soanes of San Diego, CA, cousins, Bonnie McEwan of Brooklyn, NY and Gary McEwan of Woodhull, NY. Family and friends are invited to call from 1 to 3 PM Saturday, July 21 at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 3 PM with Rev. Larry Parker officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials are directed to the National WWII Memorial envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. –Elmira Star Gazette.
GLEN A. BOUGHTON, 36 of Long Acres, Painted Post RD 1 Monday, April 6, 1959. He was a salesman for Jones Pontiac Co., Inc. attended the Painted Post First Baptist Church. Survived by wife, Mrs. Doris Holton Boughton; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Boughton of Gillett, Pa.; brother, Jerius of Gillett. Body at Stover Funeral Home, Corning. Calling hours today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. funeral there Thursday at 2 p.m., the Rev. William Cusworth. Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/8/1959
BOURGEUIS –EVELYN B. (PEG) LOOMIS, 80, of Blossburg, died Tuesday, December 24, 1996 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born May 16, 1916, she was the daughter of Dolphus and Ethel Chapman Bourgeuis. She was born, raised and educated in Elmira, NY. Mrs. Loomis held the position of Executive secretary to the administrator of the former Blossburg Hospital until its closing and was later employed by the former Blossburg Oil Co. until her retirement in 1981. She was a member of the Blossburg United Methodist Church where she was financial secretary and parish treasurer. She belonged to the church’s Friendship Circle and was past president and charter member of the Blossburg Business and Professional Women. Mrs. Loomis was Blossburg’s Judge of Elections. Her many hobbies included bridge, bingo, traveling, sewing and quilting. Surviving is her husband of 55 years. Clem; sons Gary (Nedra) and James (Shelley) both of Mansfield; daughters Cindy (Chuck) Canduff, Blossburg and Mary Helen (Gary) Pratt, Roseville; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Monday, December 30, at the Blossburg United Methodist Church with the Rev. Archie Cruickshank officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Arrangements were under the direction of the William D. Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg. Donations in Mrs. Loomis’s name may be made to the Blossburg United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 17, Blossburg, PA or to a charity of one’s choice. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
BOWEN - CAMPBELL, Aurelia B.
died at Bethany Manor on Wednesday morning, August 27, 2008, following an
illness. Born here in Southport, August 19, 1914, she was the daughter of
George and Gertrude Merriam Bowen. She is survived by her devoted daughter and
son-in-law, Janet and Carl Bliss, Elmira; as well as three grandchildren, Kevin
Bliss, Elmira, Heather Campbell, Elmira, and Brett (Tracey) Campbell, Savannah,
GA; great-granddaughters, Emma and Lexi Campbell; several cousins, including
Beatrice McCue and Phyllis Robinson; former daughters-in-law, Sylvia Baxter and
Pam Campbell; a nephew, Glen and Barbara Campbell; along with a community of
caring and cherished friends, including Yvonne and Michael Bevilacqua. In
addition to her parents, Aurelia was predeceased by her husband, Archie
Campbell in 1979; a son, David in 2005; sisters, Arthamese Denny in 1982; and
Beulah Bowen in 1998. Her passing leaves a great void in the lives of her
family members, her friends and neighbors. She was the matriarch of Christian
Hollow, which has now lost its historical compass. A woman of extraordinary
perception, understanding and memory, she kept track of events throughout her
community. A visit to her home would be full of knowledge and history, where
she would share stories and photographs. A longtime member of the former
Centenary United Methodist Church, now New Beginnings Church, Aurelia
influenced young lives as a Sunday School teacher. She was active in the
Southport and Ashland Historical Societies. Aurelia loved her home and the
hills that surrounded her land. Family and friends will be received at
Caywood's Funeral Home and Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport, on Tuesday,
September 2, 2008, between the hours of 7-9 p.m., and again on Wednesday,
between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Funeral Services will follow at 1:15 p.m. with
Aurelia's friend and neighbor, the Reverend Donald Rockwell, officiating with
committal services following in the Gardens. Interment will take place at the
family's convenience in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. A special thank you to Dr.
Greenburg and the staff of Bethany Manor for their care and concern during her
final days. Aurelia was very civic minded and respectful of New Beginnings
Church, the American Cancer Society, Chemung County SPCA and the Southport and
Ashland Historical Society's. Published in the Star-Gazette from
8/28/2008 - 8/31/2008
BOWER, Edward J., 73, of 588 Lyons St. died at 4:30 p. m. Friday, July 19, 1940. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Alice WALTZ Bower; a daughter, Mrs. Amy E. Rice of Elmira; a son, Ellis Stanley BOWER of Elmira; a sister Mrs. James Robinson of Williamsport; several nieces and nephews. The body is in the Wilson Funeral Home from which it will be removed late this afternoon to the family home. Funeral will be held there Tuesday at 2 p. m. The Rev. Edgar O. SPAVEN, pastor of the Centenary Methodist Church will officiate. Burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Officials of Centenary Church will meet the Rev. Edgar O. Spaven at the corner of Southport and Lyon Sts. to visit the home at 7:30 p. m. Monday. Elmira Star-Gazette. July 20, 1940. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net>
BOWERS William A.
Age 93, formerly of Elmira, recently of The Highlands, Pittsford, NY, died
after a brief illness with his loving wife and children by his side. Bill was
born February 8, 1915, a son of Frank and Mary Bowers. He is predeceased by his
brother, Raymond; and sister, Frances. Bill is survived by his wife of 71
years, Mary Bailey (Reynolds) Bowers; son, Renny Bowers; daughters, Bailey Culhane
and Sarah Adkins; son-in-law, Dr. John Adkins; sisters, Yvonne Hypner and Mary
Lucille Schmidt; brother, Regis; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews. Bill was a valued investment advisor for more
than 55 years, the last 25 as a vice president of Morgan Stanley. He also
served for many years as Chairman of the Board of Elmira Savings Bank and on
the Boards of Directors of several local businesses. Many winters spent in
Hilton Head, South Carolina enabled him to pursue his avid interest in golf and
tennis. Bill also enjoyed longtime memberships in the Elmira Country Club and
Elmira City Club. As a loving husband, father, grandfather and
great-grandfather, Bill had no peer. A Memorial Service will be held in Rochester
at the convenience of the family, with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira
in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory may be directed
to a charity of one's choice. Published in the Star-Gazette on
11/14/2008
BOWES Charles W.
age 86, of Elmira, NY died on Monday October 8, 2012. There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be private. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery Elmira at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make memorial to Tanglewood or VFW Post 6083 Elmira Heights, NY. Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Florence; daughter and son-in-law Debra and Michael Durkee, son Steven Bowes and fiancé Wendy Stoddard, Susan Bowes all of Elmira. Grandchildren Jessica Kennedy, Thomas Bowes, Emanuel Bowes, Mitchell Durkee, James Bowes, Katharine Bowes. six Great grandchild and canon companion and best friend Trooper. Sisters-in-law Marilyn Barber, Lois Girardi, Grase Bowes. Chuck was predeceased by his parents William and Hannal Bowes, son David Bowes and three sisters and one brother. Chuck retired as a Sergeant from NYS Dept. of Corrections in Elmira, a member of the VFW Post Elmira Height's Tanglewood, F&AM Lodge #0378, Elmira Height's American Legion Post 154. Chuck was an avid hunter, Gardner, fisherman and a master story teller. ARRANGEMENTS BY BAKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Star Gazette – October 10, 2012
BOWES David C.
David C. Bowes, age 55, formerly of Elmira, N.Y. died on March 26, 2009 in Hickory,
NC. David is survived by son, Emanuel Bowes; grandson, Ashton Bowes both of
Conover, NC.; Parents, Charles W. and Florence Bowes; sister and
brother-in-law, Debra and Michael Durkee; brother, Steven and fiancé Wendy
Stoddard; sister Susan Bowes, all of Elmira. Aunts, Marilyn (Phil) Barber of
Fl. and Lois Girardi of Pine City, NY, and several nieces, nephews, and
cousins. David graduated from Thomas A. Edison High School, attended Colgate
University, and was a Deacon at the former Hedding Methodist Church in Elmira.
David was a manager at a motel in Hickory, NC, and an avid
outdoorsman. Friends may call at the BAKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME on
Wednesday April 1, from 12:00 noon till 2:00 p.m with funeral services at the
conclusion of calling hours at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn
Cemetery, Elmira. Rev. Fred S. Kelsy officiating. In lieu of flowers, those
wishing may make memorials to the American Heart Association 3500 Winton Pl.
Suite 4, Rochester, N.Y. 14623. Published in the Star-Gazette from 3/29/2009 -
3/30/2009
BOWES David C.
Age 55, formerly of Elmira, N.Y. died on March 26, 2009 in Hickory, NC. Friends
may call at the BAKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday April 1, from 1200 noon
till 2:00pm with funeral services at the conclusion of calling hours at 2pm.
Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery Elmira. Rev. Fred S. Kelsy
officiating. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorials to the
American Heart Association 3500 Winton Pl. Suite 4 Rochester, N.Y. 14623. David
is survived by son Emanuel Bowes, grandson Ashton Bowes both of Conover, NC.
Parents Charles W. and Florence Bowes; sister and brother-in-law Debra and
Michael Durkee; brother Steven and fiancé Wendy Stoddard; sister Susan Bowes
all of Elmira. Aunts, Marilyn (Phil) Barber of Fl. and Lois Girardi of Pine
City, N.Y., and several nieces, nephews, cousins. David graduated from Thomas
A. Edison High School, attended Colgate University, and was a Deacon at the
former Hedding Methodist Church in Elmira. David was a manager at a motel in
Hickory, NC., and a avid outdoorsman. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 3/30/2009
BOWIE –HILDA
ROCKWELL (BOWIE), age 106 of Waverly, formerly of Horseheads, NY. Hilda went
home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 4, 2019. She spent the last
three years at Elderwood in Waverly, NY; she received excellent and
compassionate care from the staff. Hilda is predeceased by her husband, Rev.
L Paul Rockwell in 1963; her parents, Anna and Edward; her brother Harold
Bowie of Marietta, OH; as well as her son-in-law John Ortell of Horseheads.
She is survived by her daughter Rose Anna Ortell of Horseheads; grandson
John Paul Ortell of Asheville, NC; granddaughter Andrea (Allen) Ortell
DeLosa; and great grandchildren Madeline, Allen Jr., and John DeLosa of
Mosherville, PA. Her grandchildren greatly enjoyed the stories she shared of
growing up in the country, walking three miles to school, and attending a
one-room schoolhouse. Hilda was a graduate of Marietta Ohio Business College
and she worked in the purchasing offices of Remington-Rand and Kennedy
Valve, both in Elmira. She was an active member in the Horseheads Eastern
Star where she served as Star Points and as Matron. Hilda was a faithful
Christian who enjoyed studying the Bible and attended church regularly until
recent years. In her adult years she enjoyed gardening, playing the piano,
sewing, and crocheting; she was known for her delicious pies. Family and
friends are invited to visit the Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St.
at Washington Ave. in Elmira, on Tuesday January 8th, 2019 from 12 pm to
1:30 pm. Her funeral service will be held there at 1:30 pm, led by Pastor
Scott Wolf. Interment and private committal will take place at her family's
convenience. Hilda will be laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira
alongside her dear husband. Flowers a graciously declined; those wishing may
make a donation in Hilda's name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. Hilda's family would like to express their
gratitude and appreciation for the care and support that she received, with
a special thank you to Robin and Sue. –Elmira
Star-Gazette 1/6/2019
BOWMAN - DUBLIN
Ellen B. Age 87, of Elmira, died Wednesday, October 26, 2005 in Canadaigua, NY.
Ellen was born February 22, 1918, the daughter of Frank and Unni Harding
Bowman. She is predeceased by her husband John E. Dublin, brother Robert Bowman
and son-in-law Stephen R. Wheadon. Ellen is survived by her daughters, Phiddy
Webb, and husband John of Tega Cay, SC, and Jill D. Wheadon with Whitey Schultz
of Canadaigua, NY; grandchildren, J.B. (Jessica) Webb of Charlotte, NC, Charley
(Jessica) Webb of Elmira, Laura Wheadon (Michael) Hoeft of Kingfield, MA, Ross
D. Wheadon of East Rochester, NY and Drew Wheadon of Canadaigua, NY;
great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Annabelle Webb and Ellen Rose Webb; sisters
and brother-in-law, Shirley Augustine of Elmira and Judy and F. Maxcy Collins
of Irvine, CA; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Wilma Bowman of Angola, NY,
Marcia and Franklyn Taillie of Rochester, NY and Jane Diehl of Rochester, NY;
along with many nieces and nephews. Ellen was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy
and Arnot Ogden Hospital School of Nursing. She was the first director of the
Chemung County Heart Association, which later became Southern Tier Heart Association.
An avid golfer, Ellen was a long standing member of the Elmira Country Club.
She was also a master bridge player, a sustaining member of the Junior League
of Elmira and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Ellen had a deep
appreciation and love of the Finger Lakes Region. Family and friends are
invited to services on Saturday, October 29, 2005 at 12:00 noon at First
Presbyterian Church, 1054 W. Clinton Street, Elmira. Interment will be at
Woodlawn Cemetery. Donations in Ellen's memory may be directed to SPCA, Route
352, Elmira, NY 14903. Arrangements by McInerny Funeral Home.
JAMES H. BOWMAN,
age 79 of Odessa passed away after a brief illness on Sat. Nov. 4, 2017. Jim
was born in Elmira, NY on May 19, 1938 to Harold and Edna (Goodwin) Bowman.
He is survived by his wife Barbara (Ketchem) Bowman; Sons and daughters,
Laurie (Rick) Bowman-Gibson of Woodville, AL, Betsy Bowman of Tarpon
Springs, FL, Dana (Raymond) Maciewicz of Marcy, NY, Donald (Susan) Oldroyd
of Danielson, CT, David (Susie) Oldroyd of Waverly, NY; 11 grandchildren,
several great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews; Jim is also
survived by his brother and sister, Becky (Jim) Steiner, David (Loy) Bowman,
and sister-in-law, Linda Bowman all of North Chemung. Jim was a retired
second-shift Foreman with Kennedy Valve in Elmira. In addition to his
parents he was also predeceased by his infant twin boys, James Harold Jr.
and Charles Bowman. He was a veteran of the US Air force and member and past
commander of Odessa American Legion. He was also a member of the Schuyler Co
Honor Guard, Jim was a member of North Chemung United Methodist Church and
Breesport Lodge F. & A.M. Family and friends are invited to call at the
Barber Funeral Home 413 So. Main St. Horseheads on Wed. Nov. 8, 2017 from
1-3:00 pm and again from 5-7:00 pm. His service will be celebrated there at
the funeral Home on Thurs at 11:00 am with burial service with military
honors to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY. In lieu of flowers
those wishing may remember Jim with memorials to North Chemung United
Methodist Women, 677 Breesport-North Chemung Rd. Lowman, NY or American
Legion Odessa Post #676 PO Box 137 Odessa, NY. Notice: officers and members
of Free and Accepted Masons will gather at the funeral home on Wed. at 2:45
pm to conduct a memorial service for their departed brother. –Elmira
Star-Gazette 11/7/2017
BOWMAN - Death of James W. Bowman - there died yesterday morning, of consumption, at the residence of Mr. C.S. Wheaton, his son-in-law, James W. Bowman. The deceased was in his 64th year, and had been in Elmira a long time. Mr. Bowman was a native of New Hampshire, and early in life engaged in lumbering. He came to Elmira in 1859, and has always been a prominent business man, and was well known as a member of numerous secret orders. He leaves a widow [Delia] and five children, the latter being Wallace E., Charles L., William J., Ella M., and Frankie [Frances], now the wife of Mr. Wheaton. The funeral will take place from his late residence at 1:15 this afternoon. The deceased was a man of reserved manners, and was best known by his intimate friends, by all of whom, and his family he will be profoundly missed. - Elmira Sunday Tidings, March 9, 1884
LLOYD E. BOYCE, 51, 181 College Ave., Elmira Heights, died , Friday, October 18, 1946. Survived by his wife, Oda Warters Boyce; daughter, Mrs. Gladys Garrison of Elmira Heights; sisters, Mrs. Alice Buchanan of Pine City, Mrs. Clara Blakesly, Mrs. Mildred Bennett, both of Elmira; brothers, Elliot of Elmira Heights, Jesse of Elmira; several nieces and nephews. The body is at Hagerman Funeral Home and Saturday noon will be removed to the family home. Burial – Woodlawn Cemetery. Submitted by George and Peg Boyce. Star Advertizer - Elmira, N.Y. - October 19, 1946
BOYCE –MRS. LUCY MOSHER of Pine City Rd., Pine City Tuesday morning, Dec. 30, 1952. Survived by daughter, Mrs. A. L. Bates of the Pine City Rd.; son, William G. Mosher of Elmira; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew, both of Syracuse. The body is at the Soper & Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, Pa. and Thursday afternoon will be removed to the family home on the Pine City Rd. Funeral announcements later. –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/31/1962 (Buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira.)
BOYER Joyce Hoyles
Age 71 of Elmira, NY. She was born April 3, 1939 in Sayre, PA the daughter of Alvin and Mary Eloise (Monroe) Boyer and died Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at University Hospital, Syracuse, NY. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, John on October 7, 2010; grandson Adam; mother Mary Eloise Smith; stepfather Clifford Smith and brother Louis Smith. Joyce is survived by her children John Jr. (Paula) Hoyles; Marie (Bret) Wolcott; James (Kelly) Hoyles all of Elmira; 9 grandchildren; father Alvin Boyer of Fresno, CA; brothers Richard and Robert Smith both of Pine City, LaVern Smith of Orlando, FL, Douglas Smith of Sayre, Ronnie Smith of Cornelius, OR, Charles Boyer of Fresno, CA and James Boyer of Wayland, PA; sisters Debra Robbins of Elmira and Anna Morningstar of Sayre along with several nieces and nephews; special friends H. Lee Collins, Joe Baker, Lynda Barron, George Krause and the Pallone family. Joyce retired from the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Joyce and John enjoyed traveling to many parts of the United States over the years. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Thursday, January 20th from 6 to 9 pm. Her funeral service will be held there on Friday, January 21st at 11 am. Rev. Donald Knapp will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Star Gazette – January 20, 2011
BOYER –MRS. KATHRYN ROBISON formerly of Elmira on Sunday, April 3, 1977. No prior calling hours. Private funeral and committal services will be held in the Smith-Fudge Funeral Home at the convenience of the family. The Rev. James Collea officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Survived by sister, Mrs. Harry (Theresa) DeZee of Elmira; brother, Walter Boyer of Deposit, N.Y.; grandchildren, Richard Schornstheimer Jr. and Diane Schornstheimer, both of Elmira and several nieces. She was a former member of the OES and the North Presbyterian Church. –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/6/1977
BOYER Theresa B. Dezee
Age 101 of Appleridge Senior Living, Horseheads, NY, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 14, 2011. She was born August 16, 1910 in Scranton, PA, the daughter of Stanley and Beatrice Moschema Boyer. Predeceased by her husband, Harry Dezee and daughter, Mary Fabbioli. Theresa is survived by son-in-law, Leon Fabbioli of Cinnaminson, NY, with children Joseph, Jack, Nuihoue, Virginia Morstems, Theresa Funton and Mimi Pizzerta with eight great-grandchildren; nephew, Richard (Margery) Schornsthermir and their family Diane Klugo (Jeff Ingham), Rich Schornsthermir, Jr., Josh Klugo, Mike, Zeke Schornsthermir, niece, Jeanne Fletcher, along with many close friends, including Basil and Delours Fabbioli. Theresa returned to Elmira, NY on January 1, 2004 after residing in Naples, FL for over 30 years. The former owner and operator of Van Tassil's Restaurant on W. Washington Ave. in Elmira. Friends may call at the BAKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME on Monday, October 17 from 2pm - 4pm with funeral services and committal following call hours. Rev. Gary Chorpenning officiating. Interment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, at the convenience of the family. The family wishes to express their thanks to the wonderful caregivers at Appleridge who took exceptional care of Theresa, along with the Southern Tier Hospice. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may donate to Southern Tier Hospice or North Presbyterian Church Food Bank. Star Gazette – October 15, 2011
BOYNTON Marian M. Labuski
Age 77, of Elmira, NY, died peacefully on August 29th, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. Marian was born in Elmira on February 7, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Irene (Barnes) Boynton, and was predeceased by her loving husband, Richard L. Labuski and daughter whom she dearly missed, Rene Murdock. Surviving her are her sons and daughters-in-law, Richard A. Labuski of Elmira, NY, Ron and Carol Labuski of West Grove, PA, and James and Joni Labuski of Horseheads, NY; ten beautiful grandchildren, Colleen, Heather, Ryan, Keri, Andrew, Jenah, Luke, Jessica, Jason, Jeffrey; and nine loving great-grandchildren; brothers, Raymond Boynton, Harry Boynton, both of Elmira; along with several nieces and nephews. In addition to her family, she is also survived by her special friend, Jerry Stanecky of Elmira, NY. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY Friday, August 31st, 2012, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and again from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services celebrating Marian's life well be held Saturday, September 1st, at 9:00 a.m. Graveside services will follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Marian was a very loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She loved to teach; for 37 years Marian taught second grade in both Edgeworth and Riverside Schools. Once she retired her grandchildren helped occupy her time, becoming her number one priority in life, cherishing, loving, and teaching them all she could, sharing special times, and making wonderful memories. A special "Thank You" to the loving staff of St. Joseph's Hospital, 5th floor "B" wing for all their heartfelt countless hours of care and concern for Marian. Star Gazette – August 31, 2012
Published On Tri-Counties Site On 21 JAN 2007
By Joyce M. Tice
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