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Woodlawn Obituaries |
ELDRETT Listed on 05/23/03
H. Carleton "Gyp" Age 75, of Elmira, NY, died at Strong Memorial
Hospital, Rochester, NY, on Wednesday, May 21, 2003. Friends may call at the
HOLLY-KECK & BAKER, INC. FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday, May 27, from 10 a.m. till
12 noon and at 1 p.m., a Requiem Mass will be held in Grace Episcopal Church,
Elmira. Father Donald W. Mathews, Rector, officiating. Interment in Woodlawn
Cemetery, Elmira, at the convenience of the family. Flowers are welcomed, or
those wishing may make memorials to Grace Episcopal Church, 375 W. Church St.,
Elmira, NY 14901. Gyp is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Shirley
Eldrett; brother, Edward Eldrett of Greensboro, North Carolina; sister-in-law
and brother-in-law, Joy and Earle Schaffer of Erie, PA; nephews, Hal Barlow,
Jeff Barlow, Bill Barlow; and several nieces and nephews. Gyp was a member of
Grace Episcopal Church, Masonic Ivy Lodge, American Legion Post 154. He was a
U.S. Navy Veteran serving during WWII and a U.S. Marines Corp. Veteran serving
during the Korean Conflict. Gyp was the Owner of Twin Tier Tire Corp. Daryl
ELDRETT Watkins mrswat99@aol.com
ELINE J. Oliver
Of Mark Twain Apartments - Was born January 3, 1912 in Hanover, PA, the son of
the late Jeremiah O. and Sarah A. (Crouse) Eline, died peacefully on Tuesday,
November 20, 2007, at the age of 95. His loving wife, Emily (Cadek) Eline predeceased
him in 1981. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Helen (Eline)
Stowell and Mickey (Eline) Richardson. He is survived by the following: William
R. (Patricia) Stowell, Joy Hamilton, Robert Stowell, Margaret Stowell, William
B. Stowell, Dr. Kimberly Hamilton, Dr. Matthew Hamilton, Paul (Francine) Cadek,
Ann Cadek (Jerard) Shuman, Beth (Tim) Ragsdale, Mary Hartigan, Kay (Carl)
Hesselbach, Judy (Harl) Pike, Thomas (Ellen) Parry, and William Parry; along
with great-nieces and great-nephews. Oliver was a faithful member of the First
United Church of Christ. He retired from Remington Rand and the Chemung Canal
Bank after several years of dedicated service. He was a veteran of the US Army,
proudly serving his country from 1941 to 1943. Family and friends are invited
to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY
14904, on Friday, November 23, 2007, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Funeral services
will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. Interment will take place in the Woodlawn
Cemetery where the Chemung County Veterans Honor Squad will accord Mr. Eline
Military Honors. Memorial donations may be directed to a charity of ones choice
in his memory. Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/21/2007.
ELINE J. Oliver
Of Mark Twain Apartments - Was born January 3, 1912 in Hanover, PA, the son of
the late Jeremiah O. and Sarah A. (Crouse) Eline, died peacefully on Tuesday,
November 20, 2007, at the age of 95. Family and friends are invited to call at
the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904, on
Friday, November 23, 2007, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow
the visitation at 2 p.m. Interment will take place in the Woodlawn Cemetery
where the Chemung County Veterans Honor Squad will accord Mr. Eline military
honors. Memorial donations may be directed to a charity of ones choice in his
memory. Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/22/2007.
ELLETT Frederick S.
U.S. Army Veteran WWII - Age 89, of Elmira, NY, pass away peacefully on Monday,
September 14, 2009. Fred was born with a twin brother, Joseph, on July 2, 1920
in Elmira, the son of Henry and Emma Ellett. He is survived by sons and
daughter-in-law, Frederick Jr. and Frances Ellett of Canada, Robert (Jane
Sandore) of Elmira; two grandchildren, Gregory Ellett, Kathryn Ellett; and two
great-granddaughters. Fred was predeceased by his wife, Geraldine;
grandchildren, Joshua Ellett, Alyss Ellett. He received the Purple Heart while
in the European Theater during the war and returned to Elmira to work at the
Hilliard Corp. for the next 43 years. He retired as Chief Engineer of the
Clutch Division. Fred enjoyed his retirement with many hours given to his
church, North Presbyterian Church in Elmira, and consulting engineer work. He
enjoyed many hours working with Alzheimer's Organization and their personnel.
There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held on Friday,
September 18, in North Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Gary Chorpenning
officiating. Interment of Fred's ashes will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery Elmira.
Those wishing may make donations to Chemung County Alzheimer's Support Group,
P.O. Box 588, Elmira, NY 14902. Published in Star-Gazette from September 16 to
September 17, 2009
ELLIOTT
–BARBARA ANN CAMBIO, 88, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016 at Elderwood
Healthcare Facility in Waverly. Barbara was born and spent most of her life
in Elmira, NY where she worked at Fairway Spring Co., at midlife she
attended Tompkins/Cortland College and earned her education in nursing which
she proudly practiced at St. Joseph's Hospital and in the Elmira School
District. Barbara was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Madelyn
Elliott. She is survived by her daughters, Diane (Thomas) Moore of Waverly,
and Debra Vaioli of Elmira Heights; brother, Thomas (Margaret) Elliott of
Watkins Glen; sister, Priscilla (Norman) Ogden of Elmira Heights;
grandchildren, Jason (Heidi) Moore of Waverly, Blake (Becky) Moore of Sayre,
PA, and Andrea Vaioli of Endicott; great grandchildren, Katelyn, Lyndsey,
Treyton, Ryan, Cambria and Kendyll. She is also survived by her faithful and
longtime friend and co-worker, Linda Wallner and husband Joe.A time of
remembrance for close friends and family will be held on Thursday, May 19,
2016 from 11:00 to 1:00 PM at Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street,
Waverly. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at Woodlawn
Cemetery in Elmira. Memorial donations may be made in Barbara's name to
Elderwood at Waverly, 37 N. Chemung St., Waverly, NY. –Elmira Star-Gazette
5/15/2016
JOHN E. ELLIOTT, 69, of Pine City RD, this morning, Oct. 22, 1954. He was a former Erie Railroad employee, retiring in 1945; a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees and the First Church of Nazarene. Survived by wife, Mrs. Ruth Elliott; daughters, Mrs. Alice Criss and Mrs. Gladys Bellows of Elmira, Pfc. Gail Elliott of Paris Island, S.C.; son, Mort Elliott of Elmira. The body is at the Keister Funeral Home, 1138 Broadway, where friends may call Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. Funeral there Monday at 10 a.m., the Rev. Stanford E. Ernest. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10//22/1954
GEORGE F. ELLIS, 64 of 660 Lake Street died this morning, Friday Apr. 3, 1936 at 8 o’clock. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Grace Ellis, three sisters, Mrs. Ruth M. Ruth, Mrs. Mary Miller, Mrs. Katherine Freeman, all of Elmira; two brothers, Morvalden and James of Santa Monica, Calif., several nieces and nephews. The body is in the Barber Funeral Home, Horseheads and will be remove this evening to the family home. A private prayer service will be held in the family home Monday 1:45 p.m. and the funeral service in Woodlawn Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Rev. John H. Willis, Woodlawn Cemetery, committal service by Union Lodge, F&AM. –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/3/1936
ELLIS IDA MAE
Elmira Star Gazette - Monday, March 24, 1958
Mrs. Ida M. Taylor, 86, of Pine City RD 1, Saturday, March 22, 1958, survived
by sons, Ivan Taylor of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.; Harold of Elmira, Lutrell of
Tampa, Fla., sisters, Mrs. Carrie Hunt of Columbia Cross Roads, Mrs. Harold
Wade, of Tampa, FLa; 33 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great
grandchildren. Body at Ballard Funeral Home, Elmira Heights, calling
hours today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Tuesday at 2 p.m., the
Rev. Bror Olson. Woodlawn Cemetery. (typed as written sisters s/b
daughters)
ELLIS - YUNIS
Juliet "Jay" Ellis Died in Binghamton, New York, on Saturday,
December 17, 2005. She was born September 8, 1918, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Massoud Ellis. Mrs. Yunis was predeceased by her husband, Mr. Elias Yunis; her
sisters and brothers-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William L. (Rose) Lewis, Mr. and Mrs.
Henry (Tillie) Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Donald (Agnes) Levinger. She was also
predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. (Edna)
Ellis, Sr.; and a brother-in-law, Mr. Tuffee Yunis. Upon her graduation from
Binghamton Central High School, Mrs. Yunis was employed by Security Mutual Life
Insurance Company. She left that position during World War II to work with her
father at Ellis Brothers & Joseph, Inc., which he founded in 1900. She
remained a member of their board of directors until her death. After World War
II, she married Elias Yunis and worked hand in hand with him in many business
endeavors for a number of years. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes
Church, Elmira. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. John (Edna) Kosik; two
sisters-in-law, Mrs. Mary Helen Yunis and Mrs. Helen Lutomski. She is survived
by a brother-in-law and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas (Barbara) Yunis. Among
her other surviving relatives are her nieces and nephews, Mr. John T. Yunis,
Ms. Mary Jo Yunis, Ms. Helen Ann Yunis and husband, Paul Colucci, Ms. Barbara
Yunis and husband, Jeff, Ms. Amy Yunis, Mr. Jeffrey Yunis, Ms. Pam Freeman, Ms.
Bebette Yunis, and Mr. and Mrs. Rance (Georgia) Reynolds; and the children of
her late brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Ellis, Binghamton,
New York. Private services were held at the request of Mrs. Yunis in
Binghamton, New York, on Tuesday, December 20, 2005. Burial was at Woodlawn
Cemetery, Elmira, New York. Arrangements by the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513
East Main Street, Endicott, NY.
ELLIS- Mrs. Myra Elizabeth Moore
72, widow of Frank Moore, formerly of West Hill St., died early Sunday, Sept. 20,
1942. Survivors; A daughter, Mrs. Grace Tupper of Elmira Heights; a brother,
Stephen Ellis; three sisters, Mrs. Alvin Halpin of Horseheads, Mrs. William
Wilson & Mrs. John Viele of Elmira; five grandchildren & seven
great-grandchildren. The body is at the Davis Funeral Home, where the funeral
will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. L. Ernest Otter will officiate.
Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
ROBERT ROCKWELL ELLIS formerly of Elmira, NY, was born February 13, 1928 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Clarence and Muriel Ellis, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the age of 87 in Ft. Myers, FL. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Joyce DeGraw Ellis. He is survived by his loving family: children, Katrina (Mark) Chisholm of St Petersburg, FL, and their children, Heather (Lorin) Bridge and Hillary (Rich) Hutchins, Robert (Sharon) Ellis of Ft. Myers, FL and their children, Robert, Kristen, Eber and Shawn, David Ellis of Elmira, NY and his children, David (Jennifer) and Danah Ellis; brother-in-law, Norman Westervelt of Nichols, NY; 7 great grandchildren; and nieces, nephew, and their children. Robert proudly served his country in the Navy. Later he retired from American LaFrance before moving to Ft. Myers, Florida and owning and operating Auto Specialties. There will be a family graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the American Heart Association. –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/18/2015
ROSELLE C ELLIS
Roselle C. Ellis, 70, died Sunday at 2p.m. at the family home, 111 West Chemung
Place, following illness of a month. Mr. Ellis had been an employee of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company 46 years and also severed several years as an
assistant division trainmaster and later as division trainmaster. He was
placed on the Pennsylvania Railroad Honor Roll several years ago.
He was a member of the O.R.C. Mr. Ellis is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Martha A. Ellis; one son, J. Stanley Ellis; one daughter, Mrs. Stockwell A.
Ridge, all of Elmira; four grandchildren; a brother Clarence N. Ellis.
The remains repose in the Wilson funeral home where the funeral will be held
Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. W. Hamilton Benham will officiate.
Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Taken from family scrapbook and
friends of Mr. Ellis - the Miles, Ingalls, and Gardner families
ELLIS STEPHEN T.
Stephen T. Ellis died this morning at 3 o’clock at the home of his son, Stephen
W. Ellis, 1814 West Water street, aged eighty-six years. He was born near
Athens, Pa., where he passed his early life. Mr. Ellis had resided in Elmira
since 1897 & was highly respected. The decedent is survived by five
daughters. Mrs. Frank Moore, Mrs. R.M. Johnson, Mrs. William Wilson & Mrs.
J.H. Viele of Elmira , & Mrs. Elvin Halpen of Horseheads; a son Stephen W.
of Elmira; a sister, Mrs. William Adams of Elmira. The funeral will be held at
the home of his son, Thursday, at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Delos Abrams to
officiate. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery. - Stephen T. Ellis died September 24,
1923.
ELLISON
Catherine Grace Infant daughter of Shana and Brian Ellison died Saturday,
December 22, 2001 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Survivors include her parents Shana
and Brian of Elmira, a sister, Brianna Marie Ellison at home, maternal
grandparents, Harrison A. and Cheryl M. Carter of Elmira, paternal grandparents,
Herbert and Lillie Ellison of Elmira, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Family
and friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 AM Friday, December 28, 2001 at
the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the
conclusion of calling hours at 11 AM with Rev. Leo Hughey, Jr. officiating.
Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MISS MARY LAVERNE ELMORE, formerly of Elmira, Saturday night, July 10, 1948 after an extended illness. Survived by brothers, Myron F. and Gardner Elmore; sister, Mrs. Floyd Smith, all of Chesney, Wash.; several nieces and nephews. The body is at the Holly-Keck Funeral Home where private funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Clyde G. Truax. Burial in Woodlawn. –Elmira Star-Gazette 7/12/1948
EMMICK Charles R. "Charley"
Age 85, of Elmira, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 11, 2009.
Charley was born March 8, 1924, son of Charles H. and Hilda Johnson Emmick. In
addition to his parents he is predeceased by his first wife, Glenna Jones
Emmick; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roland & Eleanor Emmick, Richard
Emmick, Robert and Marge Emmick. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years,
Margaret Frisk Emmick; children, with their spouses, William and Connie Emmick
of Apollo Beach, FL, Jacquelyn and Philip Richmond of Big Flats, Deborah
Batrowny of Elmira, Martin and Lauren Emmick of Boxford, MA, Frances
"Faye" and Mark Menio of Penn Yan, Kimberly and Andrew Mather of Lee,
MA; grandchildren, Lori (Jay) Haley, Michelle Emmick, Paul (Stacy) Richmond,
Carrie (Jeremy) Hooey, Kristen (Pete) Ruhmel, Jason, Kelley, & Lindsay
Batrowny, Lian Emmick, Mychal, Danielle, & Jenelle Menio, Alexa, Spencer,
& Isaac Mather; 10 cherished great-grandchildren; brother and
sister-in-law, Jack and Peggy Emmick of Elmira Heights; sister and
brother-in-law, Joyce and Edward McNamara of Norwood, NY; brothers-in-law and
sisters-in-law, William and Ruth Frisk, Dr. James and Patricia Frisk, Dottie
Breuckman; along with several nieces and nephews. Charley was a U.S. Army
veteran serving his country during WWII. He retired as a Manager of Engineering
Services from Facet/Purolator after 39 years of service. Charley also had a 50
year career in real estate and was a certified appraiser. Charley was awarded
Realtor of the Year, and was also inducted into the Elmira-Corning Regional
Board of Realtors Hall of Fame. He loved bowling, golf, swimming, and
vacationing in Maine. Charley was an active member of North Presbyterian Church
for over 50 years. Best known for his honest and gentlemanly ways, Charley
loved being with family and friends. He will forever be greatly missed by all
who knew and loved him. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of
Water and Walnut Sts., on Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A funeral service will be held at North Presbyterian Church, 921 College Avenue
on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Interment, with full military honors
accorded, will be Monday, March 16, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. A
procession will form at the Walnut Street gate at 9:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers,
donations in Charley's memory may be directed to a charity of one's
choice. Published in the Star-Gazette from 3/12/2009 - 3/13/2009
EMMICK John B.
John B. Age 76 of Elmira Heights, NY died on Thursday June 16, 2011. Jack was born in Elmira, NY on January 19, 1935 the son of the late Charles H. and Hilda Johnson Emmick. He married his wife Margaret E. Wood Emmick on December 26, 1985 and they were married for 25 years until she pre-deceased him on April 29, 2011. Mr. Emmick was a Jazz musician and a true Renaissance man with many interests and talents including art, gardening, painting, astronomy, bird watching, and a passion for American History. He retired from the Westinghouse Corp as a Plater and owned Jack Emmick painting. Between Jack and Margaret they are survived by their 10 loving children: Julie & Brian Pfab of Rushville, NY, Jack & Dawn Emmick of Savannah, GA, and James & Amy Emmick of Athens, TN; Michael & Elaine Brink of Orchard Park, NY, Kathy & Michael Warren of Bath, NY, Thomas Brink of Elmira, NY, Mary & Michael Brink Campbell of Horseheads, NY, Susan & Craig Weed of Horseheads, NY, Elizabeth Owen and Susan Travers of Wurtsboro, NY, and Richard & Giuliana Brink of Chester, VA; grandchildren: Jerry Dixon, Kathryn, Madelyn, Zane, Zoey, Ella, Jack, and Elizabeth Emmick; Zachary, Nicholas, and Jennifer; Andre and Caitlyn; Cameron, Carmella, and Anna Maria Brink; Allison and Andres Warren; Martina Brink and Clara Campbell; Joanna and Caitlin Cecce, Nathan and Gavin Weed; Jacob and Joseph Owen; sisters and brothers-in-law: Joyce and Edward MacNamara of Potsdam, NY; Margaret Emmick, Barbara Peterson of Elmira, NY; Harold & Mary Wood of Elmira, NY; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of caring friends. Jack Followed Magaret closely through life and she paved the way for him now in death. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Monday June 20, 2011 at 11 AM with the Deacon George Welch officiating. Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Emmick. Jack will be laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY. In Lieu of flowers and those wishing may remember Mr. Emmick through memorials to Southern Tier Hospice 11751 East Corning Road Corning, NY 14830. Star Gazette – June 18, 2011
EMPET
Harold L. Age 83, formerly of Elmwood Ave., Elmira Heights, on Wednesday,
December 19, 2001 at ELCOR Health Services, Horseheads. Mr. Empet is survived by
his wife of 61 years, Rocelia Empet; his daughters, Bonnie (Craig) Seymour, and
Susanne Corey, both of Elmira Heights; grandchildren, Pennylee Phillips, Robert
Corey and Craig Paul Seymour; and great-grandchildren, Derek Dutton and
Brittany Decker-Corey. He was predeceased by his daughter Sallyann Empet. Mr.
Empet had worked for the Elmira Heights Central School District as a custodian
and bus driver for 34 years. He was also a crossing guard at Cohen School for 3
years. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St.,
Horseheads on Friday from 2-4PM. His funeral service will follow there at the
conclusion of calling hours at 4PM with the Rev. Larry Appenzellar officiating.
Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
ENGEL - FREE
Marie (Engel) Born Sept. 25, 1920. the daughter to the late Albert and
Elizabeth (Pestrup) Engel died July 27, 2005 in Colchester, CT. Marie was a
resident of Elmira Heights, NY. and died after a brief illness while at her
daughter's. She was predeceased by her husband, James Fisher Free, Jr. in 1999.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Burriss Wilson of
Norwich, CT; sister, Elizabeth Stiles of Maryland and grandson, Burriss, Jr. of
Delaware. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home,
413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Monday, Aug. 1, 2005, from 5-8:00 p.m. Her
service will take place there at the funeral home on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2005, at
10:00 a.m. with interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to the Horseheads Historical Society, PO Box
194. Horseheads, NY 14845. "Though her smile is gone forever, and her hand
we cannot touch, still we have so many memories of the one we loved so much.
Her memory is our keepsake, with which we'll never part, God has her in His
keeping, we have her in our hearts."
HARRY M. ENGLE
JR., .Jan 25 1947-Oct 3 2015 An Army Vet, Age 68 of 1301 Lake St, Elmira NY.
Harry is survived by his wife, Marjorie Engle; daughters, Lois and Joan
Engle; son, Earl (Christina) Engle; and several grandchildren. There will be
no calling hours. A graveside service will be held at the Woodlawn Cemetery
on Thursday October 8 2015 at 2 PM, for family and close friends. Rev David
Ivy will officiate and arrangements will be made by James D Barrett Funeral
Home of Elmira –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/5/2015
ENOS Shirley E. Ross
Wellsville: of Center Drive died on Friday, February 4th, 2011, at the Highland Health Care Center. She was born on July 20th, 1920 in Elmira to Clarence and Lucy Hibbard Enos. On May 4th, 1946 in Branchport she married William E. Ross who predeceased her on March 16th, 1992. Shirley graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1938 and from Elmira Business Institute in 1940. During World War II, Shirley worked for the Civil Defense in Elmira and prior to moving to Wellsville in 1952, for RKB of Elmira. From 1966 until her retirement in 1986, she was a secretary for Ebenezer Oil Company of Wellsville. Shirley was an active member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Wellsville for many years and had been a member of the Monday Club and the After Five Club. The family extends a special thank you to the Highland Health Care Center for their dedication and concern for Shirley. Survivors include: a son, Robert [Vicky] Ross of Big Flats; 2 grandsons, William Ross of Columbus, OH., and Stephen Ross of Bagram AFB, Afghanistan; a sister, Margaret E. Pelton of Bridgeton, ME. Shirley was predeceased by a daughter, Janet Ross Tapogna on August 30th, 2010. Friends are invited to call on Monday, February 7th, 2011, from 7-9 pm in the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. A private family service will be held on Tuesday with Rev. Cole Gruberth with burial to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial wishes include the David A. Howe Library in Wellsville. Star Gazette – February 6, 2011
ERICKSON Bruce Thomas "Boog"
Loving husband, father, and friend, age 52 of Elmira Heights, NY died very
unexpectedly at home with his beloved wife and friend, Carol, by his side. Bruce
was born in Elmira, on February 26, 1957. Surviving him is his wife of 28
years, Carol Said Erickson; sons, Kyle and Fiancée Karen Rockwell; Scott
Erickson (Alicia Espigh); daughter, Leann Erickson; father and mother, Donald
and Dona Erickson; canine companion, "Hayley"; granddogs,
"Duke", "Fozzie", and "Maggie"; brother, Mark K.
(Donna) Erickson; sisters, Karen M. (Dale) Chapman; Sue E. (Troy) Traynham;
nieces and nephews, Julie R. (Tom) Feenaughty; Anne M. (Tim) Harms; Heather M.
Erickson; Theresa J. Erickson; Craig M. Cathers; Matthew T. Cathers; Jerris A.
Cathers; Austin Traynham; Alyssa Traynham; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins,
including great aunt, Edith Martin. In addition, Bruce is dearly missed by his
father and mother-in-law, Howard and Joyce Said; brothers and sisters-in-law,
Markie and Kevin Roe; Sue Said; nieces and nephews, Courtney (Dan) Derusha;
James Derusha; Tucker Roe; and Bryce Roe. Family and friends are invited to
gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., on Monday, May 4th, 2009 from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 PM. Funeral services celebrating Bruce's life will be held there on
Tuesday, May 5th at 11 AM. Associate Pastor Mark Erway will officiate.
Graveside services will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Bruce was proud to serve
29 years as a NYS Correction Officer in Elmira. He was very devoted to his
fellow coworkers and friends. In the past, Bruce enjoyed playing Rugby with the
"Grayhairs" Rugby League of Elmira, and was a proud Eagle Scout. Some
of Bruce's most enjoyable times were spent coaching area youth in sports, such
as the Edison High School Football and Track Teams, Elmira and Elmira Heights
Small Fry Football Teams, the Elmira Free Academy JV Football Team, and area
Little League Baseball teams. He also loved to volunteer for the YMCA Indian
Guides, Trailblazers, and the EFA Booster Club. Most of all, Bruce will best be
remembered for his unforgettable smile and sense of humor. He cherished his
family, friends, and coworkers and was a friend to everyone. In lieu of
flowers, please make memorials to Hope Lodge, 11432 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland,
Ohio, 44106-2364.
ERICKSON Bruce Thomas "Boog" - Loving husband, father, and friend - Age 52, of Elmira Heights, NY, died very unexpectedly at home with his beloved wife and friend, Carol, by his side. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY, Monday, May 4th, 2009, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services celebrating the life of Bruce will be on Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at Olthof's. Mark Erway, Associate Pastor, will officiate. Graveside services will be shared following the celebration service in the Woodlawn Cemetery where he will be placed into peace. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials in Bruce Thomas Erickson's name to Hope Lodge, 11432 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland, Ohio, 44106-2364. Published in the Star-Gazette from 5/3/2009 - 5/4/2009
ERICKSON Donald Henry Erickson
84, died peacefully on Thursday December 12, 2013 at his daughter’s home in Vermont with his loving wife by his side. Don was born August 15, 1929 in Elmira Heights, NY the son of the late Eric H. and Mildred Levine Erickson. Don is pre-deceased by his two beloved sons Mark K. Erickson and Bruce T. Erickson. Don graduated from Thomas A. Edison High School in 1946 and the Jean Summers Business School in 1948. He married his wife, Dona M. Ackerman on July 10, 1949 at Oakwood United Methodist Church in Elmira Heights, NY. Don retired from Servomation Corporation (Joy Automatics) in Elmira, NY in 1992. He was active in the Elmira Heights Kiwanis Club, Boy Scout Troop #13 of Oakwood UMC and District Commissioner of the Big High Horse District of Sullivan Trail Council BSA, former Elmira Heights Village Trustee, and treasurer of the Elmira Heights Alumni Association. Don was a life time member of Oakwood UMC. Don is survived by his wife of 64 years Dona M. Ackerman Erickson, daughters & sons-in-law: Karen & Dale Chapman of Westford, VT and Sue & Troy Traynham of Spring Hill, FL; Daughters-in-law: Donna Seneca Erickson of Nichols, NY and Carol Said Erickson of Elmira, NY; grandchildren: Julie &Thomas Feenaughty of Nichols, NY, Anne & Tim Harms of Clinton Township, MI, Kyle & Karen Erickson of Elmira Heights, NY, Heather & Jeff Vaughn of Crestview, FL, Craig & Leah Cathers of Plattsburgh, NY, Matthew & Jennifer Cathers of Yonkers, NY, Scott & Alicia Erickson of Odenton, MD, Theresa Erickson & Miles Winkfield of Buffalo, NY, Leann & Dave Merritt of Elmira, NY, Jerris Cathers & Matthew Falk of Westford, VT, and Austin Traynham & Alyssa Traynham of Spring Hill, FL; great grandchildren: Colton & Reagan Erickson, Landon & Nicole Harms, Henry Cathers and Courtney Vaughn; brother & sister-in-law: Kenneth & Beverly Erickson of Elmira Heights, NY; sister & brother-in-law: Linda & James Priester of East Smithfield, PA; sister: Sandra Erickson of Scottsville, NY; aunt: Edith Martin of St. Albans, VT; along with several nephews, nieces and cousins. Calling hours will be held on Friday December 20, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. at Oakwood United Methodist Church co-officiated by Pastor Mark Erway and Pastor Fred Dyer. Interment will follow in the family lot in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. The family has provided the flowers and requests that donations in Don’s memory may be made to the Visiting Nurse Associations, Hospice Program, 1110 Prim Rd. Suite 1, Colchester, VT 05446 or to Oakwood UMC, General Fund, 212 Oakwood Avenue., Elmira Heights, NY 14903. Arrangements are by John D. Workman, A W Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax, Chapel, 1176 Main St., Fairfax, VT 05454. Funeral home obituary – December 15, 2013
ERIKSON, J. Harold Jr.
Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather - Was born April 19, 1919 in Elmira,
NY, the son of the late J. Harold and Mathilda (Anderson) Erikson, Sr., and
died on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, in Aiken, SC at the age of 90. His loving
wife of 67 years, Virginia E. (Leupelt) Erikson, predeceased him March 29,
2008. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Robert B. and Mary Jo
Erikson; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela J. and Richard N. Light; much loved
grandchildren, Christopher Erikson and Heather Erikson Ademovic and Thomas and
Kristen Light. Harold graduated from Cornell University with a BS from the
School of Hotel Administration. He started his career with General Electric
Company in Schenectady, NY and Louisville, KY from 1941 - 1956. He was the
Assistant Controller for Raymond International, Inc., NY, NY, from 1956 - 1958
and became Controller for F & M Schaefer Brewing Company, Brooklyn, NY,
from 1958 - 1961. In 1961 he joined SuCrest Corporation, NY, NY, as the Vice
President and Treasurer until he left in 1964 to become the Vice President of
Finance and Planning for P. Ballantine & Sons of Newark, NJ. He joined
Associated Metals and Minerals Corporation, NY, NY, in 1971 as Vice President
of Operation and worked there until he retired in 1984. He was a resident of
Smoke Rise, Kinnelon, NJ, for 28 years. After retiring, he and his wife
Virginia moved to Imperial Golf Club Estates in Naples, FL, where they resided
for 20 years before moving to Merrill Gardens in Naples, FL for the next 3
years. Harold was very active in his church, The Community Church of Smoke
Rise, NJ and Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church in Naples, FL while living there.
He loved to play golf and was a member of the Lake Mohawk Golf Club in Sparta,
NJ and Imperial Golf Course in Naples, FL. He loved to travel and especially
enjoyed cruises. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral
Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport, NY on Sunday, October 4,
2009, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Lay Pastor John P. Knapp will celebrate Harold's
life following the visitation at 2 p.m. Interment will take place on Monday at
9:00 a.m. in the Woodlawn Cemetery where Harold will be laid to rest
with his beloved Virginia. Published in Star-Gazette from October 1 to
October 2, 2009
ERIKSON Mark K.
Age 58, of Elmira Heights, NY died
on Thursday March 25, 2010. Mark is survived by his loving wife of 32 years,
Donna R. (Seneca) Erickson; children, Julie (Thomas) Feenaughty, of Nichols,
NY, Anne (Timothy) Harms, of Gulf Breeze, FL, Heather Erickson, of Gulf Breeze,
FL and Theresa Erickson, of Elmira Heights, NY; parents, Don and Dona Erickson;
his beloved pet "Micca"; granddogs, "Shorty" and
"Nemo"; grandcats, "Lilly", "Dusty" and
"Scrappy"; sisters, Karen M. (Dale) Chapman and Sue E. (Troy)
Traynham; sister in-law, Carol E. Said Erickson, of Elmira, NY; nieces and
nephews, Kyle (Karen) Erickson, Scott (Lish) Erickson, Leann Erickson, Craig
(Leah) Cathers, Matt (Jenn) Cathers, Jerris Cathers, Austin Traynham and Alyssa
Traynham; also great aunt, Edith Martin; mother in-law and father in-law, John
H. and Ida Seneca; aunt, Virginia Seneca; brothers in-law and sisters in-law,
Joseph (Alice) Seneca, Douglas N. Seneca, John D. (Anna) Seneca, Thomas Seneca,
Laurie (Rusty) Grant, Nancy Maholik, William Seneca, Jeffery (Lisa) Seneca,
Christopher Seneca, Ann and Katie Seneca; and several nieces and nephews all of
Auburn, NY. Mark was predeceased by his brother, Bruce Erickson; aunt, Ann
Donovan; and his beloved dog "Hooch". He was a very proud Eagle
Scout, a graduate of Edison High School and Corning Community College, worked
for Joy Automatics and Servomation, was a coach for Cinderella Softball League.
Mark was an avid Yankee, Redskins, and Syracuse Orangeman fan and remembered
his "Hill" buddies. He was a lifelong member and treasurer for
Oakwood United Methodist Church; also involved in Sunday School and Bible Study
classes. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.
1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, on Sunday, March 28, 2010 from 2:00 to
4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Funeral Service Monday at 11:00 a.m. in the
Oakwood United Methodist Church, Corner of Oakwood Avenue and 13th Street in
Elmira Heights; his Pastor Grant T. Nicholls and good friend, Pastor Mark Erway
will officiate; followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. The
family will provide flowers and ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made
to the Oakwood United Methodist Church, 212 Oakwood Avenue, Elmira Heights, NY
14903. - Elmira Star Gazette, Mar.26.2010
MARILYN ELAINE ERLE, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Erle of 1315 College Ave., Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1954. Survived by parents; sisters, Judith and Patricia and brother, Charles Erle, all at home; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Erle of Elmira. Body at Hagerman Funeral Home. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery at convenience of family. –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/1/1954
ERWAY –ELLEN
LUCILLE ‘SIS’ TOBEY age 85 lifelong resident of Southport. Passed away
Monday, October 20, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. Sis was
the daughter of the late Harry and Dorotha (Frisbie) Erway. She was
predeceased by her husband Jack W. Tobey in 1990. Surviving are her
children, Roxie Tillotson of Southport, NY, Dine (Richard) Allen of Penn
Yan, NY, Jack (Arlene) Tobey of Southport, Russell (Stephanie) Tobey of
Southport, NY; grandchildren, Jason (Megan), Jennifer, Dottie, Danyelle
(Larry), JR, and Brooke; along with great grandchildren, Tiffanie, Zachery,
Brandon, Anthony, Amelia, Nolan, Nathan, Adyn, Ryleigh; brother, Harry Erway
of Penn Yan, NY, Robert Erway of Elmira; sister, Maude (Rob) Hall of
Florida; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brother, Chuck; and son
in law, Bruce Tillotson. Sis was a retired Sgt. of the Chemung County
Sherriff's Department, department of corrections, and a life member of the
Southport Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. She enjoyed sewing, and
crossword puzzles. She took great pride in her family. Family and friends
are invited to call Thursday, October 23, 2014 from 5-8PM at the Olthof
Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY. Funeral services
celebrating the life of Sis Tobey will be held there Friday, October 24, at
10AM. Her nephew Deacon Joseph Erway will officiate. Graveside services will
follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations maybe made in Ellen L.
Tobey's name to Pathways Inc, 1408 Lake St., Elmira, NY or the Ronald
McDonald House, 333 Westmoreland Drive, University of Rochester, Rochester,
NY. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to family friend
Wendy Shuart, Care First, and the Chemung County Health Department for their
loving and dedicated care shown to their mom. –Elmira Star-Gazette
10/22/2014
ERWAY ERNESTINE ERWAY YOGGY
Ernestine Erway Yoggy, 81, formerly of Wellsboro, died Wednesday, Sept. 30
after an extended illness. Born Aug. 3, 1906, in Wellsboro, she was the
daughter of the late Albert and Carrie Boyce Erway. Mrs. Yoggy graduated from
the Wellsboro High School in 1952 and for a number of years she worked as a
secretary for the law firm of Crichton and Owlett, later known as Owlett and
Webb. She also retired after 25 years of service as a secretary for the
law firm of Rhodes and Levinger in Elmira, NY. She was a member of the
Riverside United Methodist Church in Elmira, NY. Surviving are her husband of
57 years, Albert A. Yoggy and his former daughter-in-law and her husband, Robin
and Richard West, all of 718 Algonquin Drive, Horseheads, NY; a son and
daughter-in-law, Gary and Anna Jean Yoggy of Elmira, NY, Todd A. Yoggy of
Corning, NY and Mrs. Jeremy (Kristin Leigh) Davis of Elmira, NY; a
great-grandson, David Elmer Porter of Elmira, NY; a sister, Miss Minnie Erway
of Wellsboro; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Yoggy of Binghamton, NY and Mrs.
Dorothy Yoggy of Johnson City, NY and several nieces and nephews. Funeral and
committal services were held at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main St.,
Horseheads, NY, Thursday, Oct. 1, immediately following calling hours.
The Rev. Robert Darling, her nephew, officiated. Interment was made in Woodlawn
Cemetery in Elmira, NY. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the
Southern Tier Heart Association in Elmira, NY.
ERWIN –MARY LYN (ERWIN) RUSINKO (6/24/39 - 9/3/16) - Mary Lyn Rusinko was an incredibly strong, exceptionally courageous person, whose kindness and grace compelled the deep admiration, loyalty, respect and love of family, friends and colleagues alike. Mary earned a BS from Mansfield University and an MS from Elmira College, and devoted her longest career tenure to Ernie Davis Junior High School (Elmira), teaching English for close to thirty years. In addition to teaching and spending time with friends, Mary enjoyed reading fiction thrillers next to her husband in backyard lawn chairs, gardening red geraniums and yellow mums along the front walk of their house, vacationing at the ocean and loving her family. The Rusinko family extends special gratitude to The Homestead at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital (Penn Yan, NY), Appleridge Senior Living (Horseheads, NY), Bethany Village (Horseheads, NY), Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital (Elmira), Arnot Medical Services Ivy II Internal Medicine (Elmira), the Falck Cancer Center (Elmira), the Health Center for Women (Elmira) and all medical personnel who took extraordinary care of Mary during her lifetime in Elmira and most recently in Penn Yan. Mary is predeceased by her husband John Rusinko and is survived by son Michael (Carol) Rusinko, daughter Lynne Rusinko (Joe Caparulo), brother-in-law Alfred Schutz, nieces Johanna (Joseph) Asher, Mary Ellen Gutknecht and Susan (Steven) Warner, nephews Wayne (Melanie) Schutz and John Costa, as well as grandnieces Annie Asher, Anna Gutknecht, Kathleen Warner, Michelle Warner, and nephews Benjamin Asher, Elliot Asher, Alfred Gutknecht and Andrew Gutknecht. Calling Hours will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water Street, Elmira. A Funeral Service followed by a Reception will take place Thursday, September 8, 2016, 11:00 a.m., with Reverend Wanda Copeland officiating, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 304 N. Main Street, Elmira. A Private Burial will occur at Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to the Chemung County SPCA, Community Arts of Elmira, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, National Kidney Foundation. Thank you. –Elmira Star-Gazette 9/7/2016
KATHLEEN R. ESTELLE of Hendy Hollow Road, Pine City, Tuesday, May 29, 1990. It was her request that there be no prior calling hours and that a private funeral service be held in the Smith-Fudge-Marshall Funeral Home, followed by a private graveside service in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Rev. Keith R. Haverkamp, her pastor will officiate. She was a member of Westside United Methodist Church. Prior to devoting 10 years of service to LeValley McLeod she worked 24 years at the Sears store in the bookkeeping department. She is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Philip and Margaret Estelle of Elmira, Gerald and Barbara Estelle of Freeville, NY; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Amos Balch of Lindley, NY, Phyllis and Arthur Chandler of Waverly, NY; sister-in-law, Dorothy C. Estelle of Yuma, AR; also nieces and nephews. –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/31/1990
PHILIP P.
ESTELLE, 79, of Elmira, N.Y., passed away Thursday, July 7, 2005 at
home, after an extended illness. He was born July 21, 1925 in Ithaca, N.Y.,
son of the late Gerald and Florence (Pine) Estelle. He was predeceased by:
his parents; sisters, Dorothy Rude and Kathleen Estelle; brother, Donald
Estelle and an infant son in 1957. Philip is survived by: his loving wife of
60 years, Margaret (Barr), having celebrated their 60th anniversary on June
3, 2005; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Estelle and Larry Bacon of
Elmira; son, Philip "P.T." Estelle of Elmira; twin sister, Phyllis Chandler
of Waverly; brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Barbara Estelle of
Cortland, N.Y.; sister-in-law, Doris Kinkade of Horseheads; along with
several nieces and nephews. Mr. Estelle retired from Lewis Transportation.
He was a member and past Master of the Chemung Valley-Waverly Lodge No. 350,
F&AM; member and past Monarch of the Cashmere Grotto; and past Grand Steward
of the Grand Lodge of New York. Family and friends are invited to visit
Sunday, July 10 from 1-3 p.m. at the Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake
St. at Washington Avenue, Elmira. A Masonic memorial service will be held
Sunday at 3 p.m., followed immediately by his funeral service. Pastor Don
Guiles will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will take place in
Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers,
Philip may be remembered through donations to Westside United Methodist
Church, 744 West First St., Elmira, NY. –Sayre Evening Times 7/9/2005
ESTELLE Philip T. "P.T."
Age 46 of Elmira, NY. He was born November 23, 1962 in Elmira, son of the late
Philip P. and Margaret (Barr) Estelle, and died Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at
the Arnot Ogden Medical Center very unexpectedly. He was predeceased by his
father on July 7, 2005; his mother on September 3, 2005; and his aunt
"Doty" Doris Kinkade on October 5, 2005. "P.T." is survived
by his sister and brother-in-law, Patricia Estelle and Larry Bacon of Elmira;
aunt, Phyllis Chandler of Waverly, NY; many cousins including Joseph and
Annmarie Chandler of Waverly, NY, Thomas Chandler of Binghamton, NY, William
and Debra Chandler of Waverly, NY; along with his ARC family at the Smith Road
residence in Pine Valley and many friends. P.T. graduated from Thomas A. Edison
High School in 1983. He was a Boy Scout, Assistant Scoutmaster and a proud
Eagle Scout with Troop 154 in Elmira Heights; was employed with the ARC on
Sullivan St. for over 26 years and was an honorary member of the Cashmere
Grotto. He was loved very much by his family and all of his ARC family,
co-workers and friends. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral
Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Friday, April 17th from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. His funeral service will be held there on Saturday, April 18th
at 11 a.m. Rev. Don Guiles will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will
follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/16/2009
ETTENBERGER - SUTTON, Claire E.
Died September 11, 2008. Claire Sutton, 87, of Elmira died in her sleep, in her
own bed, in her own apartment, having lived as independently as possible.
Claire, the daughter of George and Florence Ettenberger, was born June 13, 1921
in Elmira. Claire graduated from Sts. Peter and Paul Parochial School in 1935
and Elmira Free Academy in 1939. After attending Elmira College for two years,
she graduated from Scudder Business School, 5th Avenue, New York City. After
raising 5 children, Claire re-enrolled at Elmira College and received her
Bachelor of Arts Degree in June, 1991. She was then re-associated with her
original Class of '43. Claire was married to Philip M. Sutton, son of Raymond
and Lulu Sutton, on June 15, 1946 in St. John the Baptist Church, Elmira, N.Y.
Philip and Claire are survived by four children: Anne (Leonard) Dezelski,
Thomas (Mala) Sutton, George (Debbie) Sutton, and CSM Theodore (Evi) Sutton; 12
grandchildren: Christopher Sutton; Daniel (Maria), Robert (Jenny), and David
Sutton; and Mary, John, Francis, Joseph, Peter (Teresa), Theresa, Simon, and
Catherine Dezelski; 2 great-grandchildren: Camyla and Sebastian Sutton. Claire
was preceded in death by her brother, Ralph Ettenberger (1991); her husband,
Philip (1996); and her son, Gregory (1997). In addition to her roles as wife
and mother, Claire was an exceedingly competent secretary and a most gifted
seamstress. Claire retired from Elmira Savings Bank in 1999. Claire continued
to sew until the day she died. At her sewing machine, Claire created works of
art: clothing, quilts, banners, Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls, aprons... Her
dolls were real and beautiful and totally lovable. Claire lived an orderly life.
And, she was truly a classy lady. May she rest in peace. Friends are invited to
McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Sunday, September
14, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Monday, September 15, 2008 from 6:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The rosary will be recited on Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m.
and on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Our Mother Church,
Horseheads. Graveside blessing will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Please
remember Claire and her family in your prayers. Published in the
Star-Gazette on 9/13/2008
ETTENBERGER - MEDDAUGH, DeSales Gribben
Age 90, of Pinegrove Ave. in Rochester, died at the home of her daughter while
visiting in Arizona. DeSales was born in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late
Frank and Emily (Voigt) Ettenberger. She was predeceased by her first husband,
Robert Gribben in 1953 and recently by her husband, Edward Meddaugh in 2007.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Bethany and William Hicks of
Paradise Valley, AZ; granddaughters, Alexandra and Samantha Hicks; and
step-grandchildren, James (Stacey) and Scott (Julie) Hicks. DeSales was a 1939
graduate of Elmira College. She worked as a librarian in Geneseo, taught in
Windsor, Waverly, the Town of Gates and later retired in 1981 from West
Irondequoit School District in Rochester after 32 years of teaching. She was
also a member of Christ Church in Rochester, NY. Family and friends are invited
to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads, NY on Tuesday,
Sept. 1, 2009, from 12:30-1:00 p.m. Her service will follow there at the
funeral home at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira,
NY.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/30/2009
EUGENE
John T. Age 99, of Elmira, NY. He was born December 24, 1905 in Summerville,
SC, son of the late Neptune and Mary (Marshall) Eugene and died on Friday,
October 14, 2005, at Elcor Health Services. He was predeceased by his wife of
62 years, Viola in 2002. He is survived by nieces and nephews, Cornelius
(Mamie) Nelson and Nathaniel Nelson, both of Elmira, Alberta Mark and Dorothy
Murray, both of Brooklyn, NY, Lois Riley of PA; along with other nieces,
nephews and cousins. He also leaves three very special friends, Laura Ann
Williams, Roy and Ernestine Kyles. John was employed with Park Church for 23
years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of Monumental Baptist Church, serving
as Deacon, Trustee, Senior Choir member and Adult Sunday School Teacher. Family
and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at
Washington Ave., Elmira, on Wednesday, October 19th, from 7 to 9 p.m. His
funeral service will be held Thursday, October 20th, at 12 Noon in Monumental
Baptist Church, 308 E. Clinton St., Elmira. Rev. James E. Jones, his Pastor,
will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn
Cemetery. Those wishing may remember John through donations to Monumental
Baptist Church Special Piano Project, 308 E. Clinton St., Elmira, NY 14901.
FRANCIS G. EVANS, age 80, of 35805 Verda Drive, Zephyr Hills, Florida, formerly of West 2nd Street, Elmira, NY, Tuesday, October 9, 1990 at home. Friends may call at the Holly-Keck & Baker Funeral Home, Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and Committal Services there on Friday at 10 a.m. Rev. Carolyn Byrne officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Those wishing may make memorials to Southern Tier Hospice, Inc., or Westside Methodist Church. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Survived by wife, Florence (Dickson) Evans; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles D. and Nancy of Elmira, Robert W. and Susan of Horseheads, Ward C. and Teresa of Penn Yan; and a sister, Edna May Hagin of Montour Falls, NY; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Evans was a retired Sales Agent from Prudential Insurance Company, a former member of the Westside Methodist Church and member of Ivy Lodge November 397. The Ivy Lodge Number 397 will conduct a Committal Service at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. –Elmira Star Gazette.
GEORGE D. EVANS, 86 of 312 Catherine Street died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1936. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. W. F. Kline; a grandson, W. E. Kline of New York City. Funeral Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in the family home. Rev. W. H. Benham. Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/19/1936
EVANS Reverend George L. Age 87 of Elmira, NY, began walking the streets of gold on November 4, 2005 at St. Joseph's Hospital SNF, where he was lovingly cared for. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Constance R. Evans; daughters, Elaine (Vaughn) Sherwood, Mary Alice (Rev. Warren) Jones, Sue (Jon) Shaylor; grandchildren, Rev. Meggan (Adam) Nugent, Hannah (David) Valle, Adam A. Sherwood, Abby L. Jones, Megan (Xzane) Brown, Kelsey Jean Carapella; two great-grandchildren arriving in the spring; sisters, Myrna McMillen and Velma Lavan; many nieces, nephews and cousins. George was the Pastor of Mosherville Bible Church for 23 years, as well as various other churches in the area. He enjoyed doing Children's Magic and was a well known Evangelist. He was the owner/operator of Evans Crating, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Wednesday, November 9, 2005, from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m., with funeral and committal services there at 7 p.m.; celebrated by his friends, Rev. Steven Johnson, Pastor Chris Curry, and Rev. Larry Lain. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Firm Foundation Ministries, 30 Penhurst, Rochester, NY 14619.
EVANS -MARY E. ARMSTRONG-WOOD of Elmira was born
March 26, 1939 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Milton and Mary G.
(Lynch) Evans passed away on Saturday August 10, 2019 at Elderwoods in
Waverly NY. She was preceded in death by her first husband Frederick J.
Armstrong March 14, 1997. She is survived by her husband of 17 years Harold
Wood; Children: Stewart (Deborah Smith) Armstrong of Royersford, PA; Lori
(Richard) Hine of West Elmira, NY; step son Michael (Keri) Wood of Elmira,
NY; Cindy (Ted) Cobb of Elmira, NY; brother, Thomas (Sandy) Evans of Elmira,
NY; sister, Mildred (Donald) Stough of Dillsburg, PA; grandchildren: Jacklyn
(Zachary) Smicker, Corissa (Aric) Werkheiser; Eric (Kristen) Hine, Zachary
(Gina) Hine, Justin Hine; Tyler, Dylan, Mikey, Zachary and Alexis Wood;
Christopher, Stephanie, Elizabeth, Dakota and Ileah; along with several
nieces and nephews. Mary worked at various places including her last two
places of employment, Diamond Cleaners and Woodbrook. Family and friends are
invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home 1050 Pennsylvania Ave.
Elmira/Southport, NY on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm and on
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. Funeral services honoring
her life will follow the visitation at 1 pm. Interment will follow in the
Woodlawn Cemetery. -Elmira Star-Gazette 8/11/2019
EVANS Victor Dwayne
Age 39 of Elmira, NY. He was born September 5, 1969 in Georgia, son of the late
Victor B. and Diane (Seals) Evans, and died Sunday, May 24, 2009, unexpectedly
at home. He is survived by his sons, Isaiah and Elijah Evans, the love of his
life, Wrendy Parks Evans, all of Elmira; sisters, Deirdre and Hope Evans, both
of Buffalo; along with four nieces and four nephews. Victor was a veteran of
the U.S. Navy and was a former employee of Kennedy Valve. Family and friends
are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington
Ave., Elmira on Friday, May 29th, from 4 to 5 p.m. His funeral and committal
services will follow at 5 p.m. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery
at the convenience of the family. Published in the Star-Gazette on
5/28/2009
EVERITT - SHEPARD
Ruth E. Age 96 of Spring Hill, FL and formerly of Jupiter, FL and long time
resident of Burkshire Dr. in Horseheads, died Friday Dec. 28, 2001 in the Oak
Hill Hospital Spring Hill, FL. Mrs. Shepard was born in Millerton, PA, the
daughter of the late Leigh and Grace (Kehrley) Everitt. A member of Lake St.
Presbyterian Church, Ruth was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Harry C.
Shepard Sr. in 1980, who while residing in Horseheads was the Golf Pro and
Manager of Mark Twain Golf Course and later retired Chemung County Clerk. She
is survived by her son, Harry Shepard, Jr. and wife, Audrey H. of Spring Hill,
FL, granddaughter, Debra Ann Stickler and husband, Robert of Jupiter, FL;
grandson, Harry C. Shepard III and wife, Nancy of Horseheads, NY; two great
grandchildren, Gregory and Abigail Shepard; life time friends, Madison and
Catherine Hess of Rochester, NY; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Hazel Cook of New Smyrna
Beach, FL, Mrs. Fay Kettell of Elmira, NY, Mrs. Esther Shepard of Horseheads,
NY and Mrs. Audrey D. Shepard of Westfield, PA; numerous nieces, nephews and
friends. Friends are invited to call Thurs., Jan. 3, 2002 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
at Barber Funeral Home, Inc., 413 South Main Street, Horseheads, NY. Funeral
Services will be held Thursday, at the funeral home at the conclusion of
calling hours at 7:00 pm. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira.
EVERSON Paul H. Everson
Age 91, of Elmira, died Thursday, November 18, 2010 in Nashville, where he had
just moved to be closer to his daughter. Paul was born February 26, 1919, in
Savona, NY, a son of Bert and Bertha (McAdam) Everson. He is predeceased by his
wife Naomi Miller Everson. Paul is survived by his daughter Nancy A. Everson of
Nashville, TN; brother Charles Everson of Elmira. He was a retired aircraft
mechanic from Schweizer Aircraft, where he worked for 36 years. While in Elmira
Paul was a member of Harris Hill Soaring Association and a long time
communicant of the 1st Presbyterian Church on Clinton Street. He enjoyed
photography and aviation. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner
of W. Water and Walnut Sts., on Monday, November 22, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00
p.m. A funeral service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours.
Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery. Star
Gazette - November 20, 2010
EVERTS - VOWELL
Lorraine Z. (Everts) Of Elmira and Elmira Heights, NY died Jan. 27, 2002 in
Sayre, PA. She was born March 27, 1915 in Elmira, NY the daughter to the late
Elmer and Marion Wheat Everts. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Rae
Calisher of Apalachin, NY; son, Larry Arden Vowell of Jamestown, NC;
grandchildren, Sharon Lorraine Vargo, Mary Beth Weston, Andrea Arden Calisher,
Alexis Ann Vowell, Ryan Loren Vowell; great-granddaughter, Olivia Rae
Litzinger; sister-in-law, Alice Everts, nephews, Ed, Jeff and David Everts,
several cousins, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She was also predeceased by
her sister, Marjorie and brothers, Harry and Elton Everts. Lorraine, a graduate
of South Side High School, worked in the Elmira area for many years: in the
offices of the former Kobacker's Furniture Store, S & H Green Stamp, as
manager of Triple "S" Blue Stamp Store and as cook and waitress in
various restaurants. She was a member of the North Presbyterian Church and Past
member and past Matron of Southern Light Chapter # 460 O.E.S. Having been
active with RSVP, she was the recipient of the Presidential Award in the 1980's
for her many hours of volunteer work. She will always be remembered for her
persevering attitude, sense of humor and love of family. Friends are invited to
call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, today, Wednesday,
January 30, 2002 from 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Her funeral service will follow
there at the funeral home at the conclusion of calling hours at 1:00 p.m. with
the Rev. Janice Fitzgerald officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn
Cemetery Elmira
Published On Tri-Counties Site On 03 FEB 2009
By Joyce M. Tice
Email: JoyceTice@aol.com