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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 |
CEASE - Star Gazette, page 10, Sat. 2-24-1951
Mrs. Isabelle Mosher, (SRGP 04176) 90, of Lowman, RD2, today,
February 24,1951. She was the widow of Jud W. Mosher and was a member of the
Southside Baptist Church for 57 years. Survived by son, Earle L. Mosher of
Elmira, Mrs. Earnest Kiemle of Elmira, seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren,
several nieces and nephews. The body is at the Sparrow Funeral Home and late
this afternoon will be removed to the home of son Earle L. Mosher, 507 W.
Hudson Street, where funeral will be Tuesday at 2 PM. Rev. C. Welington Hardy.
Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
CEASE - Star Gazette, page 3, Wed 2-25-1925 Mrs. Mary A. Newell (SRGP 16660) of 124 South Main Street, died this morning at 2 o'clock. She is survived by four sons; E. G. Newell of Montour Falls; Willard J. of Elmira and Leon E. of Towanda, Pa. two brothers Daniel Cease of Painted Post and John Buck of Montour Falls; a sister, Mrs. Jud Belle Mosher of Elmira. The remains repose in the Harrington undertaking rooms and funeral to be held at the place Friday at (?). Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
CELSO TERESA E. CARPENTER
Teresa E. Age 84 of Tunkhannock PA, formerly of Elmira Heights, NY. She was
born May 12, 1922 in Clyde, NY, daughter of the late Vito and Madeline (Marro)
Celso, and died Friday, October 20, 2006, in Tunkhannock, PA. She was predeceased
by her husband U. Grant Carpenter, Sr. in November 1999; and granddaughter,
Maria Oswalt in May 2004. Mrs. Carpenter is survived by her children, Cathy
Wilhelm of Merritt Island, FL, Roberta Oswalt of Horseheads, Gary Carpenter of
Eagle River, AK, and U. Grant (MiSchelle) Carpenter, Jr., of Tunkhannock, PA;
grandchildren, Art and Jason Klawitter, Carrie Valle, Derek and Cameron Brown
and Ian Carpenter; six great-grandchildren; one brother, two sisters and
numerous nieces and nephews. Prior to marriage and motherhood, Mrs. Carpenter
was a "Rosie the Riveter" inspecting fighter planes for Switzer
Aircraft during World War II, after raising her children she enjoyed working at
Brewer's Dairy in Elmira and at Sigsby's in Elmira Heights. Family and friends
are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington
Ave., Elmira on Wednesday, October 25th, from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. Her funeral
service will be held at 12 Noon. Deacon William Dougherty will officiate.
Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
CEVETTE TRESSA P EASTON
Tressa P. Former Deputy Town Clerk Was born July 17, 1920 in Elkland, PA the
daughter of the late Pasquale and Philomena (Totaro) Cevette. She died
peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at St. Joseph's Hospital at the age of
85. Her loving husband, the former Town of Southport Supervisor, Maxwell Easton
predeceased her. Tressa is survived by her beloved children, Charles and Bonnie
Easton of Saranac Lake, NY, David and Jamie Easton of Painted Post, NY, Maxine
and Dieter Schwarzbauer of Elmira, NY, Susan and James Weigle of Crystal River,
FL; much-loved grandchildren, Erica and Gretchen Schwarzbauer, Ashley and
Whitney Easton, Marc Easton, Michelle, David, Philip and Donna Weigle; sister,
Carmen Tini; along with several nieces and nephews. She was a member of North
Presbyterian Church, retired Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of Southport and
honorary member of the Chemung/Schuyler Municipal Clerks Assoc. Family and
friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania
Ave., Elmira, on Saturday, May 6, 2006, from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. Funeral
Services celebrating Tessa's life will follow the visitation at 1:00 p.m. with
Rev. Susan Husted honoring her life. Interment will follow in Woodlawn
Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to North Presbyterian Church, the
Food Pantry or the Southport Volunteer Fire Dept. Envelopes will be available
at the funeral home.
CHAMBERLAIN - HELLER, Mrs. Bertha C. Age 82 of 1015 Laurel St., Monday, July 14, 1980. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. with funeral and committal service at 8 p.m. Wednesday evening. Rev. Jay Edward Sale officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate contributions to the Southport Baptist Church or the Eastern Star Home at Oriskany, NY in Bertha's honor. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Wilbur Kreisler of Elmira; son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Betty Heller of Manlius, NY; 8 grandchildren. Bertha Marie Chamberlain was the wife of Harry G. (Stub) Heller. She was born 9 Dec. 1897 to Elijah F. Chamberlain and Mary A. Nimtz. She had a brother, Carl.
CHAMBERLAIN
–DOROTHY ROSELENE MCADAMS, 86, of Roscoe, NY, passed away on Saturday,
October 18, 2014 at the Roscoe Regional Rehab & Residential Health Care
Facility in Roscoe, NY. The daughter of the late Ulysses Monroe Chamberlain,
Roseville, PA, and Stella Cooper, Elmira, NY. Dorothy was predeceased by her
husbands, Charles C. Makinster and Bernard V. McAdams. She is the sibling to
Wendell Chamberlain and predeceased Elise Noto. Survived by her Aunt
Bethaldo Viola Chamberlain Wright (1912- ); her son and daughters, Charles
C. and wife Doris Makinster, Bonnie and husband, Rick Schmitt and Connie and
husband Darrell Daniels; six grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, six
great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy worked hard
at any job she held and always had a ready smile to pass your way. You would
remember her if you worked or participated at the Roscoe Diner during the
70s, at Grossinger's in the Catskill resort region or at the Westminster
Canterbury in Virginia Beach, VA where she drove a van in the 80s. While
living in Sarasota, FL, she ran a cleaning service. Dorothy and Bernard
moved back to the Roscoe area to retire and enjoy the quiet with family.
They were avid Pinochle players. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 22,
2014 from 11AM-1PM in the Harris Funeral Home, Railroad Avenue, Roscoe, NY.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 1PM at the funeral
home. The Rev. JoAnne Utley will officiate. Burial will be in the Woodlawn
Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Memorial contributions in Dorothy's name may be made
to the Roscoe Regional Rehab & Residential Health Care Facility, 420
Rockland Road, Roscoe, NY where Dorothy was well taken care of by all who
knew and loved "Aunt Dot". Arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris
Funeral Home, Railroad Avenue, Roscoe, NY. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/21/2014
CHAMBERLAIN Eleanor Chamberlain LINDERBERY
Age 91, of Elmira & Keuka Park, NY, died on Friday, September 7, 2012. She is survived by four children: Nan L. Peterson of Elmira, Carol L. Meckley of Fort Myers, FL, Robert L. Linderbery (Janet) of Elmira, Kathryn L. Holly (David) of Rochester, NY; six grandchildren: Geoffrey S. Peterson, Kristina P. Chapman, Kathryn E. Meckley, D. Thomas Holly, Elizabeth A. Holly & Rebecca J. Linderbery; four great-grandchildren & one nephew. Eleanor was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Lawrence W. Linderbery, M.D.; brothers, Francis Chamberlain, M.D. & Ralph E. Chamberlain. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Elmira. A private memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 1054 W. Clinton St., Elmira, NY 14905 or to a charity of one's choice. ARRANGEMENTS BY BAKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Star Gazette – September 9, 2012
GEORGE CHAMBERLAIN – The funeral of George Chamberlain will be held Friday (Oct. 25, 1918) at 2 p.m. at the home of his brother, 800 South Main Street and will be private. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Members of Elmira Lodge No. 62, B.P.O. of Elks will act as bearers and also conduct the committal service. The decedent is survived by two sons, George of this city and Guy of the U.S. Army and located at Camp Benjamin Harrison in Indiana; a sister, Miss Julia C. Chamberlain and two brothers, E. S. and C. F. Chamberlain of the Town of Southport. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/24/1918
MAURICE R. CHAMBERLAIN, 87, of Canton RR 3 died Wednesday, April 3, 1991, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, following a brief illness. Mr. Chamberlain was born Feb. 15, 1904 in Union Township, Tioga Co., Pa., a son of Charles S. and Eleanor Spencer Chamberlain. Maurice retired from Thatcher Glass Corp., Elmira, N.Y., in 1967 after 24 years of employment. He was supervisor of the carton department. Mr. Chamberlain attended Wheelerville Mennonite Church. He enjoyed traveling. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lewis (Marceil) Jenkins of Elmira and Darlene Chamberlain, who resided with her father; four brothers, Ernest Chamberlain of Elmira Heights, Robert Cole of Canton, Dean Shepard of Canton and George Buckley of Canton RR 2; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Wright of Canton, Mrs. Marthabelle Beach of Sayre and Mrs. Elizabeth Tracey of Canton; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Chamberlain was predeceased by his wife, the former Ethel Williams, on Oct. 2, 1952. The funeral service will be conducted at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, Saturday at 10 a.m. The Rev. Herbert Eby, pastor of the Wheelerville Mennonite Church, will officiate. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 6-8 p.m. Memorial donations in Mr. Chamberlains’ memory may be directed to the Wheelerville Mennonite Church, RR 3, Canton, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
JEAN W. CHANDLER, 52, of 312 Powell St., Sunday, Oct. 28, 1956. He was a member of the Painter’s Local Union. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Williams of Elmira; son, William Chandler of Niagara Falls; mother, Mrs. E. P. Ellington and half-sister, Mrs. Bonnie Collins, both of Little Rock, Ark.; half-sister, Mrs. Mary Carver of Indiana; twin-brother, Jerold Chandler of Tennessee; several grandchildren. Body at Hagerman Funeral Home where friends may call today 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Wednesday 2 p.m. the Rev. Eldred C. Simkins. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette
CHAPEL - SHOEMAKER, Eleanor Chapel
"Suze"
A prominent and respected Elmira business woman, and longtime resident of her
adored Johnson Hollow Road farm, following a short unexpected illness,
completed her full and happy life on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Arnot Ogden
Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Eleanor was born June 2, 1918,
a daughter of Linn S. and Carrie R. Chapel. Her father was the founder of Linn
S. Chapel Lumber Co. A devoted wife and mother Suze is survived by her husband,
David R. Shoemaker, to whom she was happily married for sixty-eight years; son
and daughter-in-law, David R., II and Elise "Sis" Mathews Shoemaker
of Elmira, their sons and spouses, David III & Tracey, Eric & Marisa;
daughters and son-in-law, Carolyn "Sandy" and Dennis Bellemore of
Murfreesboro, TN, and daughters, Robin and Kristie; Donna L. Shoemaker of
Larkspur, CA, and daughter Buffy Hutchison; great-grandchildren, Gavin and
Kasin Shoemaker, Lia and Lexie Shoemaker, Kaycie and Meggan Lanpher;
sister-in-law, Mrs. Richard (Mary Louise) Shoemaker of Columbus, IN; along with
several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Laura Carpenter
of Elmira, and brother, Walter Chapel of Florida. Eleanor was a graduate and
supporting alumnus of Elmira College. She launched "Shoemaker Real
Estate" in 1961. Very active in the community she was a life time member
of the Junior League, one of the oldest contributing members of the Elmira Country
Club, an extensive supporter of Arnot Ogden Medical Center and Schuyler
Hospital and a supporter of numerous charitable organizations. She was one of
the original sponsors of the LPGA Corning Classic, which supports local
hospitals. She was a former member of the Elmira Optimist Club, Corning Country
Club and the Watkins Glen Yacht Club. During her real estate career she was
awarded Business Woman of the Year. In retirement, she loved nature, especially
walks on the farm and gardening, painting, boating with David on the inland
waters in their private cruiser, and their times during the winter in their
condo at Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club in Palm City, FL. An avid
golfer, her favorite saying was "Life is fun; golf is serious!" Being
musically talented she was a jazz enthusiast, played the piano and organ, and
loved to dance. Eleanor faced the challenges of life, full of vigor, spunk, and
enthusiasm. Her indelible spirit would take over with "flare" - a
classic lady always in fashion. An incurable optimist, with her ready wit and
humor, and a smile and wink for everyone, she would encourage others to feel
good about themselves. With our hearts full of love she will always be our
"Mighty Mite". A private commitment will take place in Woodlawn
Cemetery. The Shoemaker Family extends an invitation to all of their friends to
join them in a celebration of Eleanor's life on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at
2:00 p.m. at Park Church, 208 W. Gray Street, Elmira. In lieu of flowers,
please contribute to your local favorite charity. Arrangements by McInerny
Funeral Home. The Shoemaker family wishes to express their deep appreciation of
the diligence, professionalism, and compassion displayed by the Arnot medical
professionals and staff on 3C throughout Eleanor's hospital stay.
Published in the Star-Gazette from 11/13/2008 - 11/16/2008
CHAPMAN Ann Carr Chapman Davis
Formerly of Maple Ave., died
on Friday, November 5, 2010. Ann was the daughter of the late Wilson K. Chapman
and Elisbeth Carr Chapman. She was predeceased by her husband Robert L. Davis.
Ann is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Kathryn D. and Dr. Cornelius J.
Milliken of Elmira; son Thomas C. Davis of Tampa FL; grandchildren Kathryn A.
Milliken of Brooklyn NY, Cornelius J. "Ned" Milliken IV of Pittsfield
MA, Mary E. Milliken and Ann M. Milliken both of Elmira, Jordan T.C. Davis of
Peachtree City GA; brother Wilson K. Chapman of Auburn ME. Mrs. Davis taught
for twenty four years at Southside High School and was the class advisor for
the Class of 1979. She was a graduate of Elmira College, having earned both
Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Prior to her death she had been active in the
Elmira Kennel Club. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home,
corner of W. Water and Walnut Streets, on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 from 4:00
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A private family burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Anyone who wishes may give a donation to his or her favorite charity in Ann's
memory. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of the
Chemung County Nursing Facility. Star-Gazette - November 7, 2010
CHAPMAN James A. Sr. "Jack"
Elmira: age 64, died unexpectedly on Friday, February
25th, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was predeceased by his father, Clarence
Chapman. Jack is survived by his wife, Barbara (Kelly) Chapman of Elmira;
daughters, Patricia (Lamar) Jones of Elmira, Kenda (Michael) Furgeson of
Spencer, Michele (Andrew) Cupp of Bath, Kelly (Robert) Miller of Oil City, PA
and Desirae Crane of FL; sons, James (Angela) Chapman Jr., Samuel (Paula)
Stover and Jason and J'son Chapman all of Elmira; mother, Phyllis Chapman of
Horseheads; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters;
along with many nieces and nephews. Jack was a member of the Chemung Rod and
Gun Club. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved NASCAR. Family and friends are
invited to call on Wednesday, March 2nd from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the James D.
Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place there at 1 p.m. with
Rev. David Sullivan officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn
Cemetery. Star Gazette – February 27, 2011
CHAPMAN - Kenneth R. Chapman, 82, died on Monday,
Feb. 16, 2009, at his home in Springfield, Pa. (Bradford County). Kenneth
was born March 30, 1926, in Overton, Pa., the son of the late Ralph and Lavina
(Kobbe) Chapman. In 1953 he married Jane Young. After his marriage to Jane, he
farmed, worked for the Leona Meat Plant, and retired from Southern Tier
Transport where he was a truck driver. Kenneth was a member of the First
Presbyterian Church of Troy, and his interests included woodworking, folk
music, pets, hunting, and traveling, especially with his family. Kenneth
is survived by: his wife Jane; his children, including Cindy (Tony) Carr of
Casanova, N.Y., and daughters Christina and Jennifer Carr: Nancy (Christopher)
DeHaas of Cochranville, Pa., and children Aaren and Alyssa DeHaas: David
(Karen) Chapman of Rome, Pa., and children Shane, Nicole, and Dylan Chapman:
and Kenneth (Sheila) Chapman Jr. of Ithaca, N.Y., and children Susan and Kevin
Chapman; his brothers John (Mary Jane) Chapman of Springfield, Pa., Dean
(Beverly) Chapman of Cobbleskill, N.Y., and Victor (Pat) Chapman of
Springfield, Pa.; his sister Joyce Bradford of Mainesburg, Pa.; along with
several nieces and nephews. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents
and his sisters Louise Weed, Eleanor Jenning, and Cleota Furman.
Family and friends are welcome for a time of visitation from 6-8 p.m. on
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, and again from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at the
Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, Pa. The
funeral service to honor Kenneth's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at
the funeral home with Pastors Richard Pratt and Bill Bardo officiating. Burial
will be at the convenience of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira,
N.Y. RHW. Towanda Daily Review.
Miss Mabel CHAPMAN, age 60, of 4145 Ridge Road,
Horseheads, Sunday, June 24, 1984 at the Arnot Ogden Hospital. Friends are
invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main Street, Horseheads,
Tuesday from 7 to 9 p. m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m.
Funeral Services will be held there on Thursday at 10:30 a. m. The Rev. Mark
Graham, her Pastor, will officiate. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
Miss Chapman is survived by sisters Mrs. Mildred Lockwood of Horseheads, Mrs.
Kenneth (Clara) Lewis, with whom she resided, Mrs. Joseph (Doris) Baxter and
Miss Dorothy Chapman both of Horseheads; several nieces, nephews, grandnieces,
grandnephews, great grandnieces and great grandnephews. Mabel was a
member of the Calvary Baptist Church and a former employee of the Southland
Corporation. (Elmira Star Gazette, Page 9b, Tuesday, 26 June 1984)
CHARRON Ellen M. Covert
Age 54, of Elmira, NY, died on Wednesday, April 13, 2011
at the Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY. Ellen was born on March 12, 1957 in
Elmira, daughter of the late Mary Charron. Ellen is survived by her sons,
Robert (Amy) Charron, Jason (Heather) Covert and Tanner Ward, along with his
father, Harold Ward all of Elmira; sister, Debbie (Steve Pietro) Sweet of
Elmira; brothers, Craig (Peggy) Charron and Robert Rider of Elmira; the west
coast family; grandchildren, Kaylea, Justin, Briana, Tieler, Alexis, Mackenzie
and Mason; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends, Janie (Squeek)
Kemp. Family and friends are invited to call Tuesday, April 19, 2011 from 12 to
1 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 1
p.m., along with interment following in Woodlawn Cemetery. Star
Gazette – April 17, 2011
CHARRON Patricia O'Dell
Elmira: Age 78, died Monday, October 3, 2011 at
Elcor Health Services. Pat was born in Elmira on December 24, 1932 a daughter
of the late Leo J. and Beatrice (Shannon) Charron. She is predeceased by her
sisters, Mary Charron and Irene Castillo and brother Neil Charron. Pat is
survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Sherwood E. "Woody" O'Dell,
Steven O. and Dena O'Dell; daughter Pamela A. O'Dell, with her friend Ronald
Atwood, all of Elmira; grandchildren, Laura, Philip and Christopher O'Dell;
brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Jean Charron of Elmira, Allen and Molly
Charron of Syracuse; sisters, Eleanor Snyder of Elmira, Jean Richardson of
Merced CA, JoAnn Drivers of St. Petersburg FL; sister-in-law, Marlene
"Eldora" Charron of Elmira; along with several nieces and nephews.
Pat had worked as a certified nurses' aide at the Chemung County Nursing
Facility for 17 years. She was a dedicated employee and looked forward to going
to work every day. Pat loved time with her family and took great pride and
enjoyment in her home. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home,
corner of W. Water and Walnut Streets, on Friday, October 7, 2011 from 12:00
noon to 2:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 2:15 p.m. Committal prayers
and interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Donations in Pat's memory may
be directed to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Rd., Corning NY 14830.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice for the wonderful
care provided to Pat over the last several months. Star
Gazette – October 5, 2011
CHERRY S. John "Jack"
Elmira: Age 96, died Friday September 16, 2011. In following
his wishes there will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at
10:00 a.m. Private committal prayers will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery. The
family will provide flowers. Jack graduated from Newark College of Engineering
at the top of his class in Electrical Engineering, did his graduate work at
Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, and was a member of the Honorary Society, Tau
Beta Pi. He had a number of managerial positions at Westinghouse, had 20
patents and received the prestigious corporate award "Order of
Merit". Jack was co-founder of the local society of the National Quality
Control Society. He was chairman of the National Quality Standards Committee
for Electron Devices. Jack was a member of Toastmasters for many years, a
volunteer for Meals on Wheels and the Community Kitchen. His wife Doris, son
Bill, and brother Gene predeceased him. Survivors are sons, Jack Cherry of
Memphis NY, Dr. James Cherry of Virginia Beach VA, and daughter Barbara
Brearley of Queensbury NY; along with six grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Arrangements by McInerny Funeral Home. Star Gazette –
September 18, 2011
HERBERT L. CHIDSEY, 60 of 538 Pennsylvania Avenue died Sunday (Aug 16, 1930) at 6:30 p.m. He is survived by his widow; one sister, Mrs. Edward Kingsley of Elmira Heights; one brother, George W. Chidsey of Nantucket, Mass. The remains repose in the Wilson Funeral Home where the funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The Rev. E. A. Mathews will officiate. –Elmira Star-Gazette 8/18/1930
DR. RUFUS R. CHILSON EXPIRES AT HOSPITAL HE SERVED FOR MANY YEARS
Prominent Member Chemung County Medical Society and Academy of Medicine Passes
Away After Brief Illness. Dr. Rufus Rockwell Chilson of 610 West Church Street,
on of the city’s oldest physicians, died at 4 p.m. Friday at the Arnot-Ogden
Hospital, an institution with which he had been connected since the early days
of its founding. Dr. Elliott T. Bush, attending physician, declared Dr. Chilson
died from a complication of illnesses. He had been ill at the hospital for 10
days; before that more than two weeks at his residence. Born at Troy, Pa., Dec.
15, 1848, Dr. Chilson was graduated from the Vermont University of Medicine in
1876 , coming to this city in 1890. From 1876 to 1886 he practiced at Bentley
Creek. Before coming to Elmira he practiced four years at Wellsburg. Dr.
Chilson was born the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Chilson. His mother,
Rofanna Medler, came from New Jersey, while the father was born in the State of
Massachusetts. The family moved to Troy where the son was born. Dr. F. W.
Adriance of 306 Lake Street who succeeded the late Dr. Charles Squire as dean
of Elmira physicians, laments the passing of Dr. Chilson. Dr. Adriance is 75
years of age, six years younger than Dr. Chilson, but the former began practice
here in 1886, four years in advance of Dr. Chilson. Dr. Chilson was a member of
the Chemung County Medical Society, Elmira Academy of Medicine, Union Lodge, F.
and A.M., and St. Omer’s Commandery, No. 19, Knights Templar. He is survived by
his widow and a daughter, Mrs. Mabel C. Foster, both of 610 West Church
Street. The funeral will be held Monday at 4 p.m. at the chapel of
Woodlawn cemetery. St. Omer’s Commandery will conduct committal services at the
grave. Members of the order will meet at the Masonic Temple at 3:30 p.m.
Monday. The Rev. William H. Willits, pastor of the North Presbyterian church,
will officiate.
CHOMENKO
–LENA C. VAN HORN SWATSWORTH passed away on April 28, 2017 at age 95. Lena
was predeceased by her husbands, Randolph K. Van Horn and Elmer C.
Swatsworth; her parents, John and Victoria Chomenko; her sisters, Pauline
Elston, Anne Chomenko and Vera Seely and her brother, Maynard Chomenko. She
is survived by her children, Nina (Don) Williams of Mesa, AZ, Richard
(Grace) Van Horn of Big Flats, NY and Carol (John) Viele of Horseheads, NY.
She will be missed by her sister-in-law, Hazel Chomenko of Lowman, NY. Lena
was loved by five generations of family and numerous friends. Calling hours
will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050
Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira from 12 P.M. to 1 P.M. with a service to follow
immediately at 1 P.M. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery at 2 P.M.
–Elmira Star-Gazette 4/30/2017
CHOMENKO - SEELY
Vera C. Retired from Newberry's Age 76 of Plymouth Ave. Elmira, NY. died on
Sunday, October 14, 2001 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born January 19,
1925 in Lowman, NY the daughter of the late John and Victoria (Silowanick) Chomenko.
Vera was predeceased by her nephew, Gabriel John Stimson, daughter, Jan (Seely)
Stimson and husband Charles W. Seely. She is survived by her beloved son,
Charles R. Seely; granddaughters, Krista and Alison; brother, Maynard (Hazel)
Chomenko; sisters, Pauline Elston, Lena Swatsworth, Anne Chomenko;
sister-in-law, Ann Seely of Chicago; along with several great grandchildren,
nieces and nephews. Vera retired from Newberry's as credit manager after 27
years of faithful service. Family and friends are invited to attend Funeral
Services on Tuesday October 16, 2001 at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050
Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY at 11:30 AM. The Reverend Rick Farrell will
officiate. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorial Donations in the name of Vera C. Seely may be made in memory of her
grandson, Gabriel John Stimson to St. Mary's Church Memorial Fund.
George CHRISTEN died at 5 o'clock yesterday morning, aged 43 years. He is survived by two brothers - Edward and Joseph CHRISTEN, and one sister - Mrs. Josephine Rundell of this city. He worked for many years for S. B. HUBBELL as an upholsterer. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Woodlawn Chapel. The body is now in Campbell's undertaking rooms. The Rev. Mr. Vieweg will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery. Prob. Elmira Advertiser Feb. 6, 1908 Sharron Vossoughi <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net>
CHRISTIAN - MCGRAIN, Gladys L. Christian
Age 89, of Elmira, NY, died on her birthday Monday, April 13, 2009 at St.
Joseph's Hospital in Elmira. Gladys was born in Casson Brook, PA, on April 13,
1920, a daughter of Charles and Melvina Christian. She is survived by two sons,
Maurice McGrain of El Centro, CA, Richard McGrain of Milpitas, CA, and daughter
Margaret Pond (McGrain) of Elmira; sister Camilla Caravetta Leszyk of
Horseheads; and brother Frederick Caravetta of Richmond VA. Gladys always loved
quiet solitude and reading was her favorite hobby. Funeral arrangements will be
made at the convenience of the family and by McInerny Funeral Home. Burial will
be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/16/2009
CHRISTIE Rev. Melvin D. Christie
Age 80, of Elmira, NY went to be with his father in heaven Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 while at home surrounded by family. He was born June 27, 1932 to Mamie Christie. He was pre-deceased by his mother, brother, Theodore Christie, and sister, Anne Ruth Christie Brown. He is survived by his nieces Cathy E. Christie-Johnson of Bay Point, Calif. and Carmen M. Christie Fitch of Elmira (both of whom he raised as his own daughters), Aunt Louise Ellis, of Elmira, God-son Matthew Molina and special daughter Tammy Heath, both of Elmira. He also is survived by many family members and friends. The Rev. Christie was pastor of Ship of Zion Holiness Church located in the church room in his home. His death is a tremendous loss to humanity and to our family, but his legacy lives on in all of those he touched. He was a kind, generous, loving soft-spoken man who lived an exemplary life. He was truly a Christian man. He practiced what he preached. He sheltered, clothed, fed and gave money to those in need and respected everyone, especially children. His home and yard was a playground for at least six generations of children who he referred to as "my kids". Funeral arrangements are being handled by Walter Kent Funeral Home, Elmira. Family and friends are invited to gather from 9:30-11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 at Word of Faith Church, 356 W. Thurston St., Elmira, with funeral services held there at 11 a.m. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Star Gazette – September 19, 2012
Published On Tri-Counties Site On 2/27/2003
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By Joyce M. Tice
Email: JoyceTice@aol.com