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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 |
PACELLA Keyara Pearl
Infant daughter of Lauren N. Pacella and Timothy B. Davis of Elmira, NY. She
was born Monday, November 24, 2008, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center and died
Sunday, January 4, 2009, unexpectedly at home. In addition to her parents, she
is survived by her siblings, Lontel Brooks, Eric Davis and Camisha Davis;
maternal grandmother, Nancy Pacella of Elmira; aunts, Marschell, Angela, and
Cynthia Davis; uncle, Vernon Davis all of Elmira; cousin, Regina Clayton of NC.
She was predeceased by her paternal grandmother, Pearl Davis. Family and
friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St., at
Washington Ave., Elmira, on Thursday, January 8th from 10 to 11 a.m. Her
funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Committal prayers and interment will follow
in Woodlawn Cemetery.
ROBERT W. PAGE, 67 of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Wellsburg Monday, Sept. 6, 1954 at Elmira. Retired Wellsburg funeral director. Survived by wife, Mrs. Lena M. Page; daughter, Mrs. Harold A. Jamieson of Wellsburg; sister, Mrs. Maude Merritt of Elmira. Body at Smith & Fudge Funeral Home and this afternoon will be removed to the family home in Wellsburg where friends may call after 7 p.m. today. Funeral there Thursday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Raymond M. O’Brien. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 9/7/1954
PALMER – H. Louise Palmer Harris, 85, of Roseville, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 1996, at Arnot-Odgen Medical Center, Elmira, NY. Born June 24, 1910, in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Lewis M. and Blanche Hanyen Palmer. She was a retired schoolteacher having taught in Mosherville, and Pine City, NY for several years. She was a 1926 graduate of Mansfield High School and a 1929 graduate of Mansfield State Teacher’s College. She attended New York University in New York City, and earned her Master’s Degree at Elmira College in 1966. She was a member of the New York Retired Teachers Association, Twilight Chapter #475 OES, Past Regent and member of the Wellsboro Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, former state officer and local president of the Colonial Dames, 17th Century, a member of the Daughters of American Colonists, the Tioga County Historical Society, the Twin Tiers Genealogical Society, the Wednesday Morning Musicales, and the Mansfield 55 Plus Club. She was an active member and a vital part of the Roseville United Methodist Church, holding offices, teaching Sunday School, directing the choir and playing piano and organ for 53 years. Preceding her in death was her husband of 53 years, Thomas G. Harris, on June 15, 1987. Surviving are four daughter and three sons-in-law, Linda and Bud Baker of Anchor Point, AK, Anne and Philip Clark of Roseville, Alene and Roger York of Roseville and Ellen Coburn of Spokane, WA; grandchildren, Thomas Baker of Lancaster, CA, Robert Baker of Anchorage, AK, Eric Baker of Long Beach, CA, Shawn Baker of Camarillo, CA, Colleen Sparkman of Florence, OR, Jeannie Hocker of Arnot, Janelle Davie of Middlebury Center, Timothy Clark of Goldsboro, NC, Martin Clark of Marquette, MI, Thomas Clark of Bellevue, WA, Travis York of Roseville, Jennie York of Bellevue, WA, and Marie York of Roseville; 19 great-grandchildren; 4 nieces and nephews; close friends, Gretchen Westlake of Millerton and Bruce Westlake, Susan Gilbert, Richard Westlake, Betty Reist, Roberta Jo Jones and David Westlake. Calling hours were held Sunday, Jan. 7, at the Roseville United Methodist Church. Funeral services and OES services were held there Tuesday, Jan. 9. The Rev. Dr. James F. Bellamy officiated. Burial was made in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Donations may be made to the Roseville United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Linda Dunkleburger, RR 2, Box 2415, Mansfield, PA 16933. Arrangements were handled by the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield.
WELLS, MRS. WILLIAM O. Harriet PALMER (SRGP 8560)
Mrs. William O. Wells died yesterday morning at 3 o’clock at the family
home in Buffalo, after a week’s illness of pneumonia. The decedent was
forty-three years old. Before her marriage she was Miss Harriet Palmer of
Rutland, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Wells and daughter, resided in Elmira about 15
years. Two years ago yesterday they removed to Buffalo to reside.
While in Elmira Mrs. Wells was an active member of the First Methodist
Episcopal church and was a practical Christian woman. As a wife and
mother Mrs. Wells was devoted, self-sacrificing, with all those womanly
characteristics which endear, enrich and make up a true home. Among her
associates she exemplified the Master she lovingly followed, and the sunlight
of her countenance illumined any social gathering. The decedent is
survived by her husband, William O. Wells, who was formerly associated at the
F. L. Jennings store on State street; a daughter Lenore, her father, Charles E.
Palmer of Rutland, Pa., and a brother, Lewis M. Palmer of Mansfield, Pa.
The remains were removed to Elmira today and were taken to the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L. Jennings, 614 West Church street, where the funeral
will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. The Rev. A. J. Saxe,
pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, will officiate. The
burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery. (Handwritten date 1912)
PALMER, Harriet (SRGP 11527)_ MRS. HENRY BLOOD
Mrs. Harriett A. Blood died Friday night at 8:30 o’clock at the family home,
511 Balsam Street. She is survived by her husband, Henry Blood; a son Charles
Humphrey Blood; two daughters Ruth and Florence all of Elmira; a brother Austin
C. Palmer of Falfurrias, Texas; a sister Mrs. Stephen F. Wilson of
Snedikerville, Pa.; a niece Miss Lou India Eaton of Elmira. The remains repose
in the Harrington undertaking rooms until Sunday afternoon when they will be
removed to the family home. The funeral will be held at the home Monday morning
at 11 o’clock the Rev. John Richards to officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(handwritten on article Jan. 11, 1924)
PALMER, Mary
WIDOW OF FORMER MERCHANT ENDS LIFE WITH CHLOROFORM
Mrs. Mary P. Jennings Inhales Poisonous Fumes and Body is found 24 Hours Later—Leaves Note for Friend.
Despondency resulting from failing health is believed to have caused the suicide of Mrs. Mary Palmer Jennings, 66, of 917 West Water Street, widow of Fred L. Jennings, a former prominent Elmira merchant. Mrs. Jennings’ body was found in her bed at 9 o’clock Friday night, 24 hours after she is believed to have inhaled the fumes of chloroform. Discovery was made by David S. Chang, a draughteman at the American Bridge Company plant and a roomer in the Jennings’ home. He last saw her alive about 10 o’clock Thursday night, when she informed him that his breakfast the next morning would be on the table downstairs, in case she did not arise at the usual time, Mr. Chang ate his breakfast Friday morning and left the house. When he returned Friday evening he found no one about the house, investigated and discovered the body.
Dr. Abraham Lande was summoned and called Coroner Tracey Hamilton, who found the woman lying half covered by bed clothing, wrapped in a heavy dressing gown. Close against her mouth and nostrils she held a tumbler partly filled with absorbent cotton. A two-ounce bottle nearby contained a small quantity of chloroform. Beside the bed, Coroner Hamilton found a hastily written note, in which the deceased directed that Elizabeth L. Hathaway of Mosherville, Pa., take care of her effects. Miss Hathaway was notified and the note turned over to District Attorney Walter B. Herendeen. Sheriff U. S. Collson, with Deputy Sheriff Frank Spaulding, visited the home and Coroner Hamilton turned the case over to them. Mrs. Jennings had been in failing health for some time and friends had also noticed the development of certain eccentricities. Her husband, who had conducted a feed store, died several years ago. She was born and spent her early life at Millerton, Pa. (handwritten on article May 20, 1926)
PALMER, Mary - MRS. FRED L. JENNINGS
Mrs. Mary Palmer Jennings, widow of Fred L. Jennings died Thursday night at the
family home, 917 West Water Street aged sixty-six years. Mrs. Jennings died on the
fourth anniversary of her husband’s funeral date. Mrs. Jennings was a native of
Mosherville, Pa., and was a graduate of the State Normal School at Mansfield,
Pa. She passed a part of her early life in Millerton, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Jennings
came to Elmira about 1890 and Mr. Jennings conducted a seed and butter store on
State Street several years, in which business he was very successful. Before
his death Mr. Jennings disposed of his business to the Banfield-Jennings
Corporation on West Water Street. Mrs. Jennings had been in failing health and
last Fall she planned to spend the winter in the South but later changed her
plans and remained in Elmira. The decedent was a woman of literary ability and
often read for circles of her friends. She was a member of the Travel Club, the
Chemung Chapter, D.A.R. and the First Presbyterian Church. The funeral will be
held at the family home Monday at 4 p.m., and will be strictly private. The
Rev. W. H. Benham will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. (handwritten on
article May 20, 1926)
PALMER Orson Walker
Death of a Well Known Resident of This City This Morning. Elmirans will
be grieved to-day to learn of the death of Orson Walker Palmer, one of the best
known and most highly respected residents of the city. He passed peacefully
away at his home, No. 509 Lake street, at 9 o'clock this morning. For a long
time the deceased had been in poor health and for several months bad been
gradually failing. For several weeks it has been known that his days were
numbered. His death does not come unexpectedly. It is none the less sad,
however, on this account his legion of friends will deeply mourn his demise.
Mr. Palmer had been a man who made friends rapidly and -who when he once formed
an acquaintance at once commanded his respect and admiration. He possessed a
beautiful disposition and a lovable character. His personality was the type of
citizens which make a community noted. He spent the greater part of his life in
Elmira and his acquaintance was widespread. Quiet and unassuming he never
desired to enter into public life but was contented to follow in his quiet
business way. Although suffering much from poor health he was exceedingly
energetic. For the past week Mr. Palmer has been dying. Yesterday he began to
sink more rapidly. During the night he suffered much but toward morning seemed
easier and died peacefully, surrounded by his family. The cause of death was
chronic liver trouble. He was conscious almost to the very moment of his death.
Mr. Palmer was born in Genoa, Cayuga county, August 10. 1827, being
seventy-three years of age at his death. He was educated at the Genoa academy
and also at the Hartford, Pa., academy. He was admitted to the bar in May 1851,
and practiced law in Elmira from 1851-1862. He was engaged in the coal business
In Washington in 1862-1865, and was in the insurance business to New York and
elsewhere 1867-1894. He was married to May Moe at Lansing, N. Y., January 9,
1850; Elizabeth Grover, of Southport. October 11, 1853. and to Mrs. C. A.
Bentley of Brandon, Vt. April 26. 1882. He is survived by his wife and two
daughters, Mrs. W. H. Blight of this city and Mrs. T. Frank Brownell of New
York city. These were daughters of the second wife. There were no children of
the last marriage. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Benjamin Rhodes of
Eimira. He has many other distant relatives. The funeral will be held at 4
o'clock Friday afternoon at the late residence. The interment will he in
Woodlawn. Funeral Director F. B. Smith will have charge of the arrangements. A
book entitled "Men of New York," published in Buffalo, contained an
excellent likeness of Mr. Palmer and the following account of his Life:
O. W. Palmer belongs to the class of men, so numerous in our land, whom we call
"self made" -in other words, men who have set out with a
determination to achieve success, in some chosen field of activity, and who
have accomplished their purpose, without aid from others and in the face of
unfavorable circumstances. Mr. Palmer's grandparents came from New England and
settled in what was then the wilderness of central New York, on the shores of
Cayuga lake, and it was there that he was born. He was brought up on a farm,
with only the limited educational opportunities of a farmer's boy but he was
ambitious to become a lawyer, and to that end he determined to get as much
education as possible. For several years he divided his time between farm work,
teaching and attendance at academies, earning enough money from the two former
occupations to pay for his schooling, and at length in the winter of 1848-49,
he attended Fowler's law school In Cherry Valley, New York. The following
spring he entered the office of Divan, Hathaway & Woods of Elmira, one of
the leading -law firms in central New York. Three years later he was admitted
to the bar and for the next ten years he practiced the profession of his choice
in Elmira. During that time he was associated with Henry W. Collins, under
"the name of Palmer & Collins, and with G. L. Smith, under the name of
Smith & Palmer; but for the last five years he practiced alone. We hear
much of the mental and moral stimulus that comes from the discipline undergone
by the student who works for his education, and practices strict economy in
order to obtain, it, But unfortunately there is another side to the story, and
the physical effects of such a course are sometimes disastrous. Mr. Palmer's
constitution was not sufficiently strong to stand the strain to which it had
been subjected to his youth, and after ten years of legal practice he was obliged
to seek a less confining occupation. In the spring of 1862 he moved to
Washington, and bought a wholesale and retail coal business, which he conducted
for the next three years. Mr. Palmer's residence at the national capital during
the momentous years of the Civil War, and the intimate relations he there
enjoyed with well-known public men, stimulated hits patriotic impulses. Unable
on account of ill health to go to the front himself, he sent a substitute,
though he was not drafted, and did all in his power to relieve the wants of
soldiers from his native state, who were confined in hospitals in and near
Washington. At the close of the war Mr. Palmer returned to Elmira, but he soon
moved to New York city, where he became connected with the Manhattan Insurance
company. When the great fire at Chicago, with its tremendous losses, brought
ruin to so many insurance companies, the Manhattan was one of those to succumb.
Mr. Palmer then set himself to organize a new company called the Manhattan Fire
Insurance company, of which he was made a director and secretary. The confining
duties of this position again proved too much for his health and in 1874 he
severed his connection with this company, and took up the field work for the
Franklin Fire Insurance company of Philadelphia. For twenty years he carried on
this work with distinguished success, and during a great part of this time his
headquarters were again in Elmira. Recently he resigned his position with the
Franklin company, and now devotes his time to the adjustment of fire losses.
Mr. Palmer has done much to promote the interests of good underwriting in New
York state. He was one of the organizers of the New York State Association of
Underwriters and has always been, an active member of the organization. He was
at one time its president. He is a member of St. Omer's commandery, Elmira, and
of the Century club. ELMIRA DAILY GAZETTE and FREE PRESS 6/6/1900
Contributed by Mike Palmer - Winterport, Maine.
ROBERT C. PALMER
age 88, of Elmira, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 6, 2015.
Bob was born in Cortland, NY on April 25, 1926 a son of Ruth (Fuller) and
Roy W. Palmer. He is predeceased by siblings, Helen Palmer, Donald Palmer,
Betty Phillips and son-in-law Mike Troy. Bob is survived by his wife of 65
years Ella May Palmer; children, and their families; Carol A. Troy of
Elmira, and sons, Jason and Bryan Stull; William C. and Carine Palmer of
Rogers AR and children, Melissa and Alexander; Douglas C. and Fay Palmer of
Huntsville AL and children, Jordan (Robin) and Lauren; Andrew J. and Heather
Palmer of Summerville SC, and children, Renee (James) DeVito and Kelsey
Palmer; great grandchildren, Gage Stull, Morgan Ryan, Whitley Palmer;
brother Roy Palmer of Elmira; sister-in-law Alice Boyton of Elmira; along
with several nieces and nephews. Bob was a veteran of the U S Army serving
his country during World War II. He was a meat cutter at various grocery
stores over the years. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W.
Water Street, Elmira, on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
A funeral service will follow at 6:15 p.m. with Pastor Gail Wilson
officiating. Interment, with military honors, will take place at Woodlawn
Cemetery Columbarium on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Those wishing
may remember Bob with a donation to Riverside United Methodist Church, Food
Pantry, 559 Spaulding Street, Elmira, NY. –Elmira Star-Gazette 3/8/2015
MRS. SARAH PALMER INMAN Mrs. Sarah Palmer Inman died Thursday morning at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Lester C. Gamble, 413 Walnut Street. The decedent was born in Rutland, Pa., March 18, 1844. She was married three times. The decedent was highly respected by many friends, is survived by a daughter , Mrs. Edna Watkins of Elmira; six sons Dr. Samuel M. Seafuse, Dr. Merton E. Seafuse, Frank Seafuse and Ernest Inman of Elmira, Smith Seafuse of Wyalusing, Pa., and Edwin Vedder of Bentley Creek, Pa.; four brothers Smith Palmer, Troy, Pa.; Frank Palmer, Hornell; Mark palmer, Mansfield, Pa.; Layton Palmer, Mosherville, Pa.; a sister Mrs. Minnie Feathers, Mansfield; 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The funeral will be held at the home of Dr. Samuel M. Seafuse, 518 Fitch Street, Saturday at 2 p.m. , the Rev. W. D. Cavert to officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Died May 7, 1921.
PALMER VERA (SRGP 18459)
GARTHWAITE, Vera (Rietmann)
Of Horseheads, and longtime resident of Mark Twain Apartments in Elmira, was
born in Sylvania, PA, the daughter to Charles and Mary Adell Slingerland Palmer
just prior to the turn of the Century on Aug. 7, 1897 and died peacefully on
Sunday, June 3, 2007, just months before her 110th birthday. Vera was
predeceased by her husbands, George Rietmann in 1960 and Samuel Garthwaite in
1983. Her surviving family includes her daughters and son, Marcia and Homer
Finley of Horseheads, NY, Nancy and Dennis Hutchinson of Port Jefferson, NY,
Robert and Jan Rietmann of Miami, FL, with his twin sister, Mary Lou and Robert
Pottinger of Walnut Creek, CA; several grandchildren and many great
grandchildren. Vera was the last of five siblings. After graduating from Elmira
Business School, Vera went to work for the Former Elmira Bank and Trust Co.,
now Marine Midland/ HSBC Bank. Vera was an avid traveler who enjoyed foreign
travel, seeing over 12 different countries. She was also an enthusiastic Bridge
Player and member of the AARP. Family and friends are invited to call at the
Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Wed., June 6, 2007, from
6-9:00 p.m. Her service will take place in the funeral home on Thursday at
10:00 a.m. with interment to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY.
PARKER Maxwell Haight
Elmira: Age 89, of Elmira, NY died on Wednesday September 7, 2011. There will be no calling hours, a private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family, interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Those wishing may make memorial donations to Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care, Meals on Wheels, or the Food Bank. Max is survived by his loving and devoted wife Carol D Parker, having recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary; daughters Maxine H. Parker with sons Connor M. Parker and Evan C. Parker; Joy H. Parker (Robert Johnson) with daughters Kara G. Chalk and Kirsten H. Chalk, all of Elmira; sister-in-law Phyllis L. Daniel of Denver, CO. Max was predeceased by his parents Howard R. and Grace Haight Parker. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Europe during WW II. He graduated from Bucknell University in 1949 and was the owner of Parker Real Estate and Insurance of Elmira. Max was a direct descendant of Col. John Hendy, one of the first settlers in the Elmira area. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the caring staff of both Arnot Ogden Medical Center and Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care. Star Gazette – September 10, 2011
TIMOTHY JAMES
PARKER age 41, of Sayre PA, died unexpectedly November 14, 2017. He was
pre-deceased by several family members and is survived by his three
children, Harley Didas, Timothy Parker II and Julia Parker; parents, Rose
and Ernie Parker; estranged father, Paul Parker; siblings Anne Marie Foster
(Shawn), Ernie Parker (Missy), Tom Parker (Dawn), Ammie Comfort (Joe),
Bridgette Mattison-Snyder (Steve) , Junior Parker (Jessica), Jason Page
(Des), Justin Page (Vanessa); grandmother Marion Kinner, along with several
nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles, as well as very close friends,
Josh Pelton and Thomas Savercool. Tim enjoyed the outdoors, fishing with his
kids, 4-wheeler riding, floating down the river, riding his Harley, and
enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Family and friends are
invited to call Friday, November 17th from 1 to 2 pm at the James D. Barrett
Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 2 pm. Interment will follow in
Woodlawn Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Timothy
Parker Go Fund Me website. We lost our son, brother, father, and friend and
now have another guardian angel to watch over us. –Elmira Star-Gazette
11/16/2017
PARKS –EDITH
J. DOANE, age 81 of Horseheads, NY. She was born January 27, 1934 in Wysox,
PA, daughter of the late William and Louise (Montgomery) Parks and passed
away Thursday, July 16, 2015 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was
predeceased by her long time companion John Burrows in 2005 and is survived
by her children: William (Irene) Doane of Cayuta, NY, Patricia (Bradley)
Punchard of Elmira, Yolanda (Jack) Blair of Elmira, Ondalee Doane (Fluffers)
of Horseheads and Scott (Luisa) Doane of Myrtle Beach, SC; 7 grandchildren;
17 great grandchildren; brother Willis (Bev Keyser) Park of Horseheads;
sister, Grace Brewer of Pine Valley; special friends Glen Shelley and Jim
Grady both of Elmira along with several nieces and nephews. She enjoyed
playing Euchre and making ceramics. Family and friends are invited to visit
Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on
Sunday, July 19th from 2 to 5 pm. Her funeral and committal services will
follow at 5 pm. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of
the family. –Elmira Star-Gazette 7/18/2015
PARMERTER
–BETTY JANE PARMERTER SCHER of Williamsport, MD - At just after midnight on
October 17, 2018, Betty Jane Parmerter Scher made her final exit in
Williamsport, Maryland, surrounded by family.
Born in Elmira, New York she was the daughter of the late Nellie
Ester Dunbar and Archie C. Parmerter. Betty is predeceased by her husband
Stanley Ivan Scher, and survived by children Mark J. Scher (Frances Murphy
Scher) and Leslie King (Ken Smith) and grandchildren Kate Scher and Evan
Scher. With her love of theatre, Betty spent many years behind-the-scenes in
community theatre. This tied together her artistic interests and early
career as a society columnist for the Maryland Independent. Before this, she
worked for the Hecht Company and the American Red Cross. She and her husband
settled in La Plata to raise their family. Later she used her directorial
skills as office manager for her husband's counseling practice and
volunteered at the National Colonial Farm and Calvert Marine Museum before
moving to Williamsport, Maryland.
Her interment will be in the spring at Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira,
New York. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Red
Cross. Betty would like to be remembered as a bibliophile and a consummate
Frank Sinatra fan. –Elmira Star-Gazette
10/25/ 2018
PARMETER Minnie M. Maslinski
Age 75, of Elmira, NY, died on Friday, October 12, 2012 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Minnie was born on August 12, 1937 in Elmira, daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Johnson) Parmeter. Minnie is survived by her daughter, Ann Maslinski; son, Stanley Maslinski; grandchildren, Michael, Felicia and Jordan Maslinski; 2 great grandchildren; sisters, Ann and Mary. Family and friends are invited to call Wednesday, October 17, 2012 from 12 to 1 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. A Remembrance Service will follow at 1 p.m. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery. Star Gazette – October 16, 2012
PARSONS Elizabeth P. "Betty" Miller
Age 85, of West Hill Rd. in Elmira, died on Monday, June 6, 2011. She was born June 2, 1926 in Cherry Flats, PA a daughter to Morton and Edna (Henry) Parsons. She was predeceased by her husband, William "Bill" Miller, on Oct. 4, 2003. Betty is lovingly remembered and survived by her daughters, Kathryn (Gordon) Pauling of Milford, PA, Judith (Timothy) Burdick of Big Flats, NY, Pam Tucci, also of Big Flats, NY; grandchildren, Adrienne (Brian) Howard, Vanessa Pauling, Joshua (Kristi) Pauling, Rachel Pauling, Mitchell and Ashley Burdick, Andrew Tucci, Amy (Michael) Belosky; great-grandchildren, Justice Howard and Anna Pauling; brother, Charles "Skip" (Evelyn) Parsons of Wellsboro, PA; sister-in-law, Mary Jean (Dean) Payne of Montoursville, PA; and several nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by her brother, Thomas Parsons. Betty was a longtime member of Hillcrest Baptist and served as their choir director for 35 years. She was the bookkeeper for West Hill Construction Company, and also employed by Ostrander Epicure Foods. Family and friends are invited to attend her service to be celebrated in Hillcrest Baptist Church, 115 West Hill Rd., Elmira, NY on Friday, June 10, 2011, at 11:00 with a graveside committal service to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira. Star Gazette – June 8, 2011
LYNN F. PARSONS
of Sebring, Florida formerly of Elmira, NY passed away on Friday, May 7,
2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving
wife of 57 years Sylvia Parsons and children David and Daniel (Mercedes). He
is also survived by grandchildren Amanda and Christopher. He was predeceased
by his parents Olive and Roy Parsons and his only sibling Zelda Anglehart.
Lynn worked for A & P and drove bus for the many different companies. He was
also employed as a driver for Alan Jay Transportation in Florida. While in
Elmira, he attended Westminster Presbyterian and served as an Elder. In
Sebring he attended First Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder
and sang in the choir. Services will be held on Saturday, May 28th at 11:00
in Sebring and burial will be at a later date at Woodlawn Cemetery in
Elmira. Memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church or Good
Shepherd Hospice both in Sebring, Florida. –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/15/2016
PATTERSON
–JOYCE S. “GRANNY AJ” BURNS age 90, of Elmira Heights, passed away Monday
evening November 30, 2015 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center surrounded by her
family. Born on December 30, 1924 in Elmira, Joyce was the daughter of the
late Morton and Julia Dobberstein Patterson. She was the proprietor of
Joyce's Beauty Shop and Some Place Else Tavern in Elmira. She was a devoted
Navy wife to the former, CPO John J. Burns. She was also predeceased by
their daughter, Suzanne; sister, Katherine Jane Steele; brothers and
sisters-in-law, Marguerite Patterson, Robert (Georgia) Burns, William Burns,
Don Burns and Paul (Joyce) Burns. Surviving is her loving son, John
(Barbara) Burns, Elmira; the loves of her life, her grandchildren, Corey
(Jessica) and Courtney Burns; great grandchildren, Alorah Joyce, Alaynah
Jean, and John Morton II. Joyce is also survived by her brother, Robert
Patterson, Horseheads; brothers and sisters-in-law, Betty Burns, Patricia
(Glen) Haggerty, Tom (Marylou) Burns, Alberta Burns; along with several
nieces and nephews that she loved so. Joyce enjoyed attending her
grandchildren's sporting events, and was an avid NY Mets and Notre Dame fan.
She was not only Granny to her grandchildren and great grandchildren but to
all of their friends as well. The family would like to thank the many care
givers who cared for Joyce at the former Skilled Nursing Unit at the
Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, C5 at Saint Joseph's Hospital and 3C at Arnot
Ogden Medical Center. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's
Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport/Elmira, NY on Friday,
December 4, 2015 between the hours of 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will take
place at Caywood's on Saturday at 10 a.m. with interment in Woodlawn
Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/3/2015
PATTERSON
–KATHERINE JANE (PATTERSON) STEELE age 92 of Elmira, NY passed away
Saturday, November 29th, 2014 at the St. Joseph's Hospital. Katherine was
born in Elmira, NY on July 18th, 1922; daughter of the late Morton and Julia
(Dobberstein) Patterson. She is predeceased by her husband, Dr. Edward F.
Steele, M.D., who passed away on October 23rd, 2007. Surviving Katherine is
her daughter and son-in-law, Sue (Steele) and Robert Lynough II of Elmira;
son and daughter-in-law, Edward Rae and Kathleen (Healy) Steele of Clarence,
NY; and daughter, Katherine E. Steele of Elmira, NY; four grandchildren,
Elizabeth Lynough Zehr (Isaac) of Watertown, NY, Nicholas Robert Lynough of
Elmira, Christopher Edward Steele and Gregory Edward Steele, both of
Clarence, NY. One great-grandchild, Declan Zehr; sister, Joyce Burns of
Elmira; brother, Robert Patterson of Horseheads, NY; along with several
nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Eleanor Jean Steele of Elmira. She was a
member of the First United Church of Christ. Several years ago, she was
involved in many Garden Clubs, Daughters of the American Revolution and
Thursday Morning Musicals. In her time, she loved being a wife, mother and
grandmother. She enjoyed reading cookbooks, gardening and cooking. She
attended St. Vincent's Medical Center School of Nursing in Toledo, Ohio and
graduated in the early 1940's, married Dr. Edward F. Steele in 1949 and
raised their family here in Elmira. A private memorial service celebrating
the life of Katherine Jane Steele will be held at the Olthof Funeral Home,
Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY at the convenience of the family.
Katherine Jane will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband, Edward at
the Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY. Those wishing to do so may make
memorial donations in Katherine Jane Steele's name to the SPCA or the First
United Church of Christ. Flowers will be provided by the family. –Elmira
Star-Gazette 12/1/2014
PAUL James Theodore Paul II
Age 86 of Elmira, NY. He was born June 14, 1925 in Templeton, PA, son of the late James T. Paul and Marie Butler Paul Campbell and went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 27, 2012. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son James T. Paul III; sister Betty Cannon and brother John D. Paul. He is survived by his wife Lillian Paul of Corning; His legacy lives on in his children Diane Paul, Mildred Swan, Gary J. Paul, Ricky (Chris) Paul, Sandra (Edward) Brown and Bruce Paul all of Elmira, Sheila (Anthony) James of St. Louis, MO and Wayne (Vicky) Paul of Wyoming. He has 24 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, one great, great grandchild and a host of nieces and nephews; special cousin Lucian Rollins and his special friends Ron Evans, Mark Fullwood and Ira Heyward. James was employed with the Pennsylvania Railroad at the age of 16. He was a WWII Veteran and retired from Corning, Inc in 1987 after 38 years. He coached Small Fry baseball, was an avid traveler and horse racing fan. In his earlier years, he was a serious semi-pro bowler in the NY State area. He was a loving father but most of all he loved his family and grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to his funeral service on Friday, June 1st at 12 noon in Resurrection Tabernacle, 964 Lake St., Elmira. Rev. Gerald Glover will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family. Star Gazette – May 28, 2012
PAUL James Theodore III
James Theodore Paul III of Elmira, NY. He was born in Elmira, NY on January
4th, 1953 to James and Lillian Rollins Paul and died unexpectedly on Thursday,
November 12, 2009. Jimmy is survived by his daughters, Tanya Paul White of
Tampa, FL, Karla Simpkins (Malik) of Edgewater, FL and Becky (Martin) Booth of
Edgewater, FL and 7 grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn his father, James T.
Paul of Elmira, NY and mother, Lillian Paul, Corning, NY. Sisters, Diane Simpson
of Elmira, NY, Mildred Swan of Elmira, NY Sheila (Anthony) James of St. Louis,
MO, Sandra (Edward) Brown, Elmira, NY. Brothers, Gary Paul of Elmira, NY, Ricky
(Chris) Paul of Elmira, NY, Wayne (Vickie) Paul of Wyoming and Bruce Paul of
Corning, NY; along with a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Special friends, Bonnie Cummins of Edgewater, FL and William Audinwood of
Corning, NY. Jimmy graduated from Elmira Free Academy in 1971 and was an
outstanding football, baseball and basketball player, which earned him the
Ernie Davis Award in 1970. He enlisted in 1971 and served in the Army National
Guards. Jimmy loved his children, grandchildren, family, many friends,
coaching, watching sports and reading the bible. He was employed by Aladdin at
the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Family and friends are invited to
visit Resurrection Tabernacle, 964 Lake St., Elmira on Friday, November 20th
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. His funeral service will be held there at 1 p.m.
Rev. Gerald Glover will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow
in Woodlawn Cemetery. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the
family. Published in Star-Gazette on November 18, 2009
PAUL Richard A. Paul
Age 82 of Wellsburg, NY died Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. He was born October 5, 1928 in Elmira, NY son of the late Marion & Gladys (Waddell) Paul. Richard graduated from Elmira Free Academy. He also served his country as a Radio Operator with the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict in Germany from 1950 to 1953. Dick was a Corrections Officer and retired from the NY State Department of Corrections, Elmira Correctional Facility. He was also retired from the Elmira City School District where he worked in the Transportation Department. He was a 44 year member of the Elmira Heights American Legion Post #154, enjoyed woodworking and building grandfather clocks. His other interests included teaching archery, hunting both gun and archery. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed teaching and playing his Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar. Dick loved collecting political pins and memorabilia. Survivors include his children, Michael Paul of Chandler, AZ, Diane & Michael Liddick of Elmira, Cheryl & Rick Hurd of Wellsburg, Timothy (Bonnie Hart) Paul of Elmira Heights, two sisters, Joyce DeSera and Arline Paul both of Elkland, PA, his loving companion Helen Beckman of Elmira, 12 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Richard was predeceased by his parents, a son Richard J. Paul and two brothers, Arnold "Mike" Paul and David Paul. Family and friends are invited to call from 10 AM to 12 Noon, Friday, April 29, 2011 at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. 279 Main St. Wellsburg, NY. His service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 12 noon with Rev. James Carr officiating. Interment with military honors will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Star Gazette – April 27, 2011
PAULMAN
–HELEN A. COSGROVE was born September 20, 1926 in Elmira, the daughter of
the late Harry and Florence (Wheeler) Paulman, went home to be with her Lord
and Savior on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at the Corning Hospital with her
family at her bedside. Her sisters, Louise VanHouten and Dorothy Brace also
preceded her in death. She survived by her loving husband, Bernard L.
Cosgrove with whom she has spent 64 wonderful years of life and love with;
her son and daughter-in-law, David and Elese Cosgrove; daughter, Debra
Cosgrove; siblings, Marge Hetherington, George Paulman and Anna Mae
Cosgrove; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and
nephews. Helen retired from the Howell Box Company after many years of
dedicated service. She will be remembered for being a friend to all she met,
for having a big heart and for her warm and friendly spirit. Above all else,
she will be remembered for being a woman of prayer and for her love to her
Lord. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home,
Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Saturday, March 14, 2015
from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. A Celebration of Helen's life will follow the
visitation at 3 PM. Reverend Brian Kain will officiate. Interment will take
place privately at the convenience of her family in Woodlawn Cemetery.
–Elmira Star-Gazette 3/12/2015
PARDEE - MILLS
Lois P. Age 85, of Elmira, died after a lengthy illness Sunday, January 15,
2006, at the Chemung Co. Nursing Facility. Lois is survived by her husband of
over 49 years, John W. Mills II; daughter, Holly Mills of Frisco, TX; sons and
daughters-in-law, Lindsay and Karen Mills of Elmira, NY, John and Marcia Mills
III of Minneapolis, MN; grandchildren, Ashleigh Mills and Jason Mills. Lois was
also predeceased by her brother, Grant Pardee. Lois was born July 14, 1920 in
Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Albert and Maude (Lindsay) Pardee.
Working for Aramco, Lois traveled extensively throughout the entire Middle East
and Europe. While there, she met and married her future husband, John Mills II
in Beirut, Lebanon, and also was married there on May 12, 1956. She was retired
from the Elmira City School District, having worked in the Guidance Office at
Elmira Free Academy. Lois was also a member of the Daughters of the American
Revolution. She was a devoted wife, mother and a special grandmother. Family
and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St.,
Horseheads, on Wed., January 18, 2006, from 4-6:00 p.m., with her service to
follow there at 6:00 p.m. with the Rev. Dennis Christiansen officiating.
Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of her
family. Those wishing may express their sympathy with memorials to the Notre
Dame Convent House, 1400 Maple Ave., Elmira, NY 14904, or the Salvation Army,
PO Box 293, 414 Lake St., Elmira, NY 14902-0293. Special Thanks to Sr. Mary Ann
Sliwa and the various doctors, nurses, aides and caregivers of the Chemung Co.
Nursing Facility for their compassion, care and countless hours making our
mother's stay dignified and comfortable. Thank you most sincerely.
PARIBELLO Nicholas J.
Age 34, of Elmira, died very unexpectedly on Monday, September 7, 2009. Nick
was born September 7, 1975 a son of John T. and Maria Pahuda Paribello. In
addition to his parents he is survived by his children, Nicholas J., Jr. and
Macie L. Paribello; sisters, Lisa Paribello, with children, Jessica & Jake,
Michelle Paribello, with daughter Amanda; brother Christopher Paribello, all of
Elmira; brother-in-law Chad Cummings; along with many good friends from Elmira
and throughout the country. He is predeceased by his grandparents, Nicholas
& Maria Pahuda, Thomas & Theresa Paribello. Nick was a Correction
Officer at Southport Correctional Facility for 10 years. Friends are invited to
McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Thursday, September
10, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held at the
funeral home on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 9:15 a.m., followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Elmira. Interment will
follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Those wishing may make donations in Nick's memory
to The Paribello Children Education Fund, c/o Michelle Paribello, 723 W. Third
Street, Elmira, NY 14905. Published in Star-Gazette on September 10, 2009
LESLIE W. PARK age 74 of mark Twain Apartments, Friday, January 3, 1975 in Haines city, Fla. Friends are invited to call at the MacPherson Funeral home Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal service there Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. Lawrence Dunn will officiate. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Horseheads. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery. Survived by wife, Rhea Park; sister, Mrs. Esther Kinsman of Michigan, several nieces and nephews. He was a member of union Lodge No. 95 F & AM, Navy veteran of World War I, retired employee of Motor Components Division of Bendix and member of the First United Methodist Church of Horseheads. He was a member of the Corning Consistory and Cashmere Grotto. –Elmira Sunday Telegram 1/5/1975
PARK III Thomas C.
Age 66, of Peach Street, Bath, NY, died Saturday, November 3, 2007, at the
Corning Hospital. He was born June 2, 1941 in Brigton, New Jersey, the son of
Thomas C. Park II and Marie Selby Park. Tom was a graduate of Franklin and
Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. He was an Investment Counselor with Allianz
Corporation of New York City. He was a member of the St. Thomas Episcopal
Church in Bath and attended St. James Episcopal Church in Hammondsport. He was
a former member of the Haverling School Board. Tom was a lover of life and an
eternal optimist. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Southard Park of Bath;
three daughters, Karen (Tom) White of Trumansburg, NY, Kristina Park of
Washington, DC and Amy (Russell) Hicks of Newport News, VA; two stepsons, Sean
(Jennifer) Southard of Bay Side, NY and Chad Southard of Chicago, IL; four
grandchildren, Abigail Marie and Madeline Kristina White, John Edward Southard
and Brigid Rose Southard; his brother, James (Nancy) Park of Navato, CA;
nephew, Chrostopher Park; and niece, Chloe Park of Navato, CA; mother-in-law,
Mildred H. Haskins of Elmira, NY; and brother-in-law, Myron Carlson of
Marshall, VA. He was predeceased by his parents; first wife, Ellen Carlson Park
in 1998; mother-in-law, Janet M. Beyea; and brothers-in-law, William Beyea and
Edward Beyea. Funeral services will be held at St. James Episcopal Church in
Hammondsport on Thursday, November 8th, at 4:00 p.m. with Reverend Sandra
Curtis officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY on
Friday morning. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity
of one's choice. Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/6/2007.
JAMES H. PARKER 0f 735 Maple Avenue died Thursday (May17, 1928) at 3:30 p.m. after an illness of seven months. He is survived by his widow; a son, Jay H. Parker, both of Elmira; a sister, Mrs. Harry Sayer of Sunbury, Pa.; and a brother, Edward of Owego. Mr. Parker had been a painter contractor and a sign painter in Elmira many years. The funeral will be held at 735 Maple Avenue Saturday at 4 p.m. The Rev. M. L. Hallock will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/18/1928
PARKER - RUTH, Agnes D.
died on Thursday, January 8, 2009, at St. Camillus Health Center. Agnes was
born in Groveland, NY on May 19, 1902, the daughter of the John R. Parker and
Abbie (Coats) Parker. She was a decedent of early Elmira settlers, the Heller
and Coats families. Agnes was employed as a telephone operator during and after
WWII, and also as a part-time sales lady for 37 years at Rosenbaums Department
Store. She was an avid bridge player and will always be remembered for her
wonderful sense of fashion. She was the widow of Donald H. Ruth. She is
survived by daughter, Shirley Ann (Ruth) Bowen and son-in-law, James H. Bowen
of Syracuse; grandchild, Lucinda Bowen of Oswego; a niece, Chris (Emerich) Penniman
of Connecticut; two nephews, Scott Emerich of NY and Brian Emerich of the
Virgin Islands. She was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church, Elmira, NY.
There will be no calling hours. A spring burial will be held at Woodlawn
Cemetery in Elmira. The family wishes to thank the staff of St. Camillus for
all the kindness and care shown Agnes during her residency. Published in
the Star-Gazette on 1/17/2009
PARKER - FAGAN, Corenne A.
Age 61, of Elmira, NY, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at her home. Corenne was
born on December 9, 1946 in Elmira, daughter of the late Raymond Sr. and
Corenne Parker. Survivors include her husband, Edward J. Fagan; brothers,
Raymond Parker Jr. and David Parker. Corenne was predeceased by her siblings,
Marian Hungerford, Robert Parker and Loring Parker. Family and friends are
invited to call Monday, November 3, 2008, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the James D.
Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Anne
Mowery officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 11/1/2008
DANIEL J. PARKER, age 45 of Elmira, died very unexpectedly, at home, on Thursday, April 8, 2004. Dan was born July 1, 1958, the son of Nancy Parker Comfort and the late Alfred J. Parker. In addition to his father, he is predeceased by his father-in-law Thomas Golden and brother-in-law Frank Golden. Dan is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sue Golden Parker; children, Matthew John Parker, Katrina Sue “Katy” Parker and Jacob Francis Parker, all of Elmira; mother and step-father Nancy and Larry Comfort of Elmira; mother-in-law Elizabeth Golden of Elmira; sisters and brothers-in-law, Debby and Rich Swan of Horseheads and Julie and Bob Kriston of Lowman; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Debra and Bruce Wilkinson of Austin, TX, Richard and Linda Golden of Warsaw, NY, Cindy and Dave Guyette of Elmira, Mary Ann and Mark Hitchcock of Elmira, Diane and Richard Augustine of Elmira and Beth and Michael Cantando of Horseheads, NY; special friend Bill Cronin of Elmira; along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins; his family at Guthrie Medical Systems where he worked for 25 years as a computer analyst, and a host of many good friends. Dan was an intelligent man who loved his family and friends and was always there to help others. His father, who died in 1991, has always stayed close to his heart. Dan enjoyed life; he had a great sense of humor, love of music and special times at the lake. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Monday, April 12, 2004 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at 10:00 A.M. officiated by Father Edward Golden and Reverend Donald Hoff. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations in Dan’s memory to the Dan Parker Children Scholarship fund, c/o Guthrie Federal Credit Union, 104 North Elmer Street, Sayre, PA. –Elmira Star Gazette.
PARKER Julia Marion
LANAHAN Julia Marion (Parker) Formerly of Horseheads and Elmira, died
March 12, 2006 at Southern Ocean County Hospital in Manahawkin, NJ. Marion is
predeceased by her parents, Fred and Sarah Elizabeth Parker; her husband, James
Lanahan; and son, Michael. She is also predeceased by her sister, Helen Naomi
Rohrbacher; and brother, Thomas Parker. Marion is survived by her daughter,
Susan Dianne (Hugh) Personius of Watkins Glen, NY; sons, James Lanahan of Fort
Worth, Texas (817-907-6876) and Kevin (Janet) Lanahan of Manahawkin; 11
grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; her sister, Anna Elizabeth Long of
Manahawkin; and several nieces and nephews. It was Marion's wish that there be
no calling hours. Arrangements are being made by Maxwell Funeral Home,
Manahawkin, NJ, with a graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY at
the convenience of the family.
PARKER - MRS. NELLIE G. PLAISTED age 83 of 106 Chestnut Street, Elmira, Saturday, May 21, 1983 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral home, 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with funeral services there Tuesday at 10 a.m., the Rev. Voight Archer officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make contributions to Centenary United Methodist Church in Nellie’s memory. She is survived by sons, Edward Plaisted of Elmira, Fred R. Plaisted of Horseheads and Theodore Plaisted of Schenectedy, NY; six grandchildren; sister, Pearl Rathbun of Elmira. Nellie was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years and was active in the Inquiry Group. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Group and was a retired employee of the F. M. Howell Inc. of Elmira, NY. –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/23/1983
TIMOTHY J. PARSONS, 79 of 912 Westside Ave., died at 9 a.m. Monday, July 28, 1941 after an extended illness. He was a member of the F&AM, Mansfield and of the Epworth Methodist Church. He formerly was employed by the Board of Education in the maintenance department, retiring several years ago. He formerly lived in Millerton, Pa., but had resided in Elmira for the last 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Viola Sabum Parsons, Elmira; a sister, Mrs. Charles Ward, North Tonawanda, N.Y.; a niece, Mrs. Carl Johnson, with whom he resided and several other nieces and nephews and three cousins. The body was removed to the Hagerman Funeral Home where the funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Richard Barnes will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 7/28/1941
PASSANANTE - LOSITO, Agnes Marie Nee: Passanante
Age 83, 1112 College Avenue, Elmira, died March 17, 2009 in Orlando, Fl after
an eight-month illness. Born in Kanas City, MO, moved to NYC and raised on the
Lower East Side and the Bronx to first generation Sicilian immigrants. She
worked as a hair dresser for Don Pauldine of the Ritz, then self-employed for
30 years. She also worked as a Nurse's Aide at the Chemung County Infirmary for
15 years until her retirement. She is predeceased by her parents Frances
(Panepinto) and Natale Passanante both born in Palermo, Sicily; as well as
sister Bernice Sochacki; and brothers Paul (Sonny) and Natale (Jr.) She is
survived by her husband of 61 years, Anthony (Tony) Losito; children Samuel of
Orlando, FL, Anthony Jr. (AJ) and daughter-in-law Jayneanne of Clearwater, FL,
Francesca (Chi Chi) Debbarh and son-in-law Karim of Orlando, FL, Rocco of Elmira
and Dina of New York City. Agnes is also survived by grandchildren Angela
Losito, Antoinette Losito-Thomas, Sammy Losito, Maria Debbarh and Nadia
Debbarh; and great-grandchildren Zion, Jacob and Eve Marie Thomas. Agnes is
also survived by brother John; sisters Ann (Friedman) and Nanette (Bay
Schiavi), as well as several in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many
friends. Agnes was a parishioner of St. Anthony's Church and a life-long member
of the Italian American Club. She proudly served as a Republican Committee
woman for many years. Relatives and friends may call at the Kalec Funeral Home,
705 E. Church St. Elmira, NY, on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, from 2:00 to 4:00
p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Prayer Service will be held at the funeral home on
Thursday at 9:15 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at
Sts. Peter & Paul's Church, Market St., Elmira, NY. Interment will follow
the church service at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may make
donations in Agnes' memory to the American Cancer Society, 1316 College Ave.,
Elmira, NY. (Envelopes available at the funeral home). Agnes and Tony
celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last June with a large Losito family
reunion. She loved to garden, knit, collect antiques, bird watch, listen to
Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Roselli, and watch old Dean Martin roasts with Tony.
She was a proud Sicilian-American, incredibly creative and a very generous
wife, mother, sister and aunt and will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Resto nella pace, mamma. Published in the Star-Gazette on 3/22/2009
PASSIER –MRS. MANFRED OTILIO PETERSON formerly of Elmira Heights, Sunday, Apr. 22, 1945 in Allegany. Survived by daughters, Mrs. L. C. Williams and Miss Florence Peterson of Allegany; son, Carl of New Jersey; sisters, Miss Anna K. Passier of Philadelphia , Mrs. S. V. Carpenter of Ambridge, Pa.; brother, Charles Passier of Philadelphia; three grandchildren. Prayer service Tuesday, 7 p.m. in Ballard Funeral Home, Elmira Heights, Wednesday where funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Revs. Leonard Basford and A. P. Coman. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/23/1945
LEO J. PATROWSKI late of 759 East Fifth Street died Friday night (Mar. 2, 1934). He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lena M. Patrowski; a son, Harry in the U.S. Navy; a sister, Mrs. Frances Kujawaski; tow nieces, four nephews. The body is in the Honan Funeral Home where the funeral will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Fenimore E. Cooper will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 3/3/1934
Abram H. PATTERSON died Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of his brother, Francis Patterson, 409 Cleveland Street, Elmira Heights, aged thirty-four years. The decedent had been ill four years and met his suffering uncomplainingly. He is survived by his widow, a son, Charles Patterson; a brother, Francis; four sisters, Mrs. William Eddy, Mrs. Verne Eddy, Mrs. Arthur George, Mrs. Olive Lehman. The funeral will be held privately at the home of his brother, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. H. L. Lewis, of the Northside Baptist church, will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery. (handwritten on article Jan 1923)
PATTERSON - GARBAY
Alice E. Of Titusville, FL, age 86, died peacefully July 3rd in Titusville. She
was born May 3, 1919 in Elmira, NY. She was the daughter of Florence J. and
George L. Patterson, Sr. She married F. John Garbay on January 7, 1939 who
predeceased her in 1991. She retired from Sears where she worked as a Credit
Department Supervisor, she reorganized the Catalog Department and worked as a
floor sales person in Ladies Wear. Prior to Sears, she drove a school bus and
worked as a Truant Officer in the Elmira Heights School District. She was a
real proponent and catalyst for the consolidation of the Elmira Heights School
District. Her daughter, Diane, often referred to her as a woman ahead of her
time. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Anne Andrade (Joseph) of
Horseheads, NY, Patricia J. Huffman (Edward) of Elmira, NY, and North Port, FL,
Eleanor G. Meagher (William, Jr.) of Titusville, FL: two sons, John J. Garbay
(Faye) of Orchard Park, NY, and Robert G. Garbay of Orlando, FL; ten
grandchildren; ten step grand-children; 15 great-grandchildren; one step
great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her daughter, Diane H. York (Alan) in
2002; her parents; her half-brother, George L. Patterson, Jr. in 2002; and her
stepmother, Ellen Patterson in 1988. She was a communicant of St. Teresa's
Catholic Church in Titusville, FL. A funeral mass will be held at St. Charles
Borromeo Church in Elmira Heights, NY, on July 15th at 10:00 a.m. with the
burial directly after mass at the Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association
PATTERSON Lillian Shepardson
A longtime resident of Southport, died Sat. evening, July 21, 2012 at her home in the care of loving friends. Born in Elmira, daughter of the late, George & Emma Bohlke Patterson. Lillian graduated from Elmira College and Geneseo State College and with a Masters Degree in Teaching. She devoted her life to the care, love and education of young children. She was instrumental in the formation of the "Mothers Club". She was quoted referring to a child's report card, "More times I was tempted to say that this child craves love or this child wants attention." "Your basic 5 year old is the same as he or she was 38 years ago but more and more have one primary affliction, a lack of love." She retired from the Elmira City School Dist after 34 years of dedicated service at Riverside Elementary School where she taught kindergarten. While teaching she was given a toy giraffe by one of her students which lead to a career long collection. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ in Elmira, and a charter member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Alpha Rho. Lillian was predeceased by her beloved husband, G. Raymond Shepardson following 60 years of happy marriage. Surviving are her step sons, Dr. C. Raymond Shepardson, IL; and Lt. John "Jack" Shepardson, CO; grandchildren, great grandchild, nieces and nephews; wonderful friends and caregivers, JoAnn Burr, Denny & Kathy Lacomb. In addition to her parents and husband, Lillian was predeceased by her step daughters-in-law, Mrs. Jan Shepardson and Mrs. Nina Shepardson. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Sun. July 29, 2012 between the hours of 4-6 p.m. Funeral services will take place there Mon. at 10 a.m. with her pastor, the Rev. Richard Hubbard officiating, followed by graveside services in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the G. Raymond Shepardson Fund c/o AOMC, 600 Roe Ave. Elmira, NY 14905 in her memory. Thank you to the wonderful caregivers who made it possible for Lillian to remain in her home. She was truly appreciative of your friendship. Star Gazette – July 26, 2012
PAULHAMUS –MRS. FLORENCE E. JONES
AGE 98 OF Bethany Manor, Horseheads, Thursday, May10, 1984. Friends may call at Ballard & Lindgren Funeral Home, Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. with funeral & committal service there at 4 p.m. Rev. George Miller officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Survived by nieces, Mrs. Richard Yeager of Wysox, Pa., Miss Elinor Neal of Wellsboro, Pa. & Mrs. Floyd Reynolds of Horseheads; nephews, Ernest Fields of Horseheads & Elwyn Fields of Florida; several cousins. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church & widow of Olin Jones. –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/12/1984
PAUTZ - OBIT: MRS. J. PHILIP WEYER (Birth name
Albertine PAUTZ)
SOURCE: Elmira Star-Gazette, 28 March 1921
DEATH DATE: 29 Jan. 1921 (source: Woodlawn Cemetery lot card)
BURIAL: 29 March 1921, Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira NY
Cause of Death: Bronchitis. Age at death: 85 (source: Woodlawn cemetery lot
card)
Transcriber: Anne Ross
"MRS. J. PHILIP WEYER.
"The remains of Mrs. Albertine Weyer, widown of the late J. Philip Weyer,
who died at St. Petersburg, Florida, several weeks ago, were removed to Elmira
yesterday. The funeral will be held at the family home, 517 William street,
Tuesday, at 4:30 p.m.., the Rev. R. Vieweg tp officiated. The burial, in the
family ploy at Woodlawn cemetery, will be private. "
PAYNE –MRS. ANNE (PAYNE) WHITEHOUSE age 86 of the Dayspring Apartments, Corning, Thursday, June 2, 1988 at Corning Hospital after a brief illness. Mrs. Whitehouse was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Eli Whitehouse on June 18, 1979 and her survivors include; daughters and sons-in-law, June and James Durfey of Cayta, Anne and Burton Noll of Painted Post; sons and daughters-in-law, Eli R. and Marjorie Whitehouse of Cayuta, David and Ella Whitehouse of Syracuse; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; sister, Mrs. Beatrice Lavris of Elmira; brother, David Payne of Morris Run, PA; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Whitehouse was born February 12, 1902 in Morris Run, PA, a daughter of William and Phoebe (Green) Payne. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Painted Post. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads, Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Her funeral service will beheld there on Saturday at 1 p.m., the Rev. Dr. Terry Morse will officiate. Committal services will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 6/3/1988
PAYNE
–ELVENIA WHITE (PAYNE) was born on August 6, 1918 in Chauncey, Georgia. She
began the journey to her eternal resting place on July 19, 2018. Elvenia was
one of six siblings born to Johnny Lee and Lillian Payne. She went on to
marry Elzie White, who predeceased her. They were joined for 44 years.
Elvenia had many blessings in her life and fourteen of them were children,
eight boys and six girls. She was predeceased by two of her sons. Her
children went on to extend the family legacy, providing Elvenia with the
joyful noise of 30 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and 11 great great
grandchildren. Elvenia spent most of her adult life as a faithful servant of
God. She accepted Our Lord Jesus Christ as her personal savior in 1961. She
worshipped and received the word of God at Faith Temple Community Church in
Elmira, New York. Although her greatest effort was extended to raising her
family, Elvenia also believed in serving others. She would visit jails,
hospitals, and any other organization in the local community where she felt
there was a need to spread the word of God. She herself was a true
missionary and her eldest son went on to become a minister, currently
serving in Rochester, New York. Elvenia was truly a blessed servant of God
and we all pray that her hard work will deliver her to the final place of
glorification. A celebration of Elvenia's life will take place at Faith
Temple Community Church on Standish Street in Elmira, New York on Monday,
July 23, 2018. The family will be receiving guests at 10:00 AM with a
service to follow at 11:00. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Donations in her memory can be made to Faith Temple Community Church.
–Elmira Star-Gazette 7/22/2018
EVERETT J. PAYNE
Everett J. Payne, 65, died at the family home at Jackson Summit, Pa., Friday at
4:30 p.m. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Agnes L. Payne; two sons, Carroll
A. of Tacoma, Wash.; Malcolm L. at home; a daughter Mrs. Raymond W. Smith at
home. The funeral will be held at the family home Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. and at
the Jackson Summit church at 1:30 o’clock. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira.
PAYNE Keith (Brooks)
Age 24, of Elmira, NY. He was born February 26, 1985 in Elmira to Randall
Brooks and Ruby Payne and died Saturday, June 13, 2009, unexpectedly. He was
predeceased by his mother, Ruby Hutchinson; grandparents, Frederick Payne,
Barbara G. Brown and Earline Brooks; 3-month-old daughter, Kenya Payne. Keith
is survived by his sons, Isiah Payne and Jacob Cook; significant other, Summer
Cook; father, Randall Brooks of Binghamton, NY; brothers, Emanuel (Payne) Blair
of Elmira, David Holmes of Binghamton NY, Jovon (U.S. Army) Clinton Brooks of
Elmira and Randall Brooks, Jr. of Elmira; sisters, Jean Hutchinson and Alecia
Brooks; special aunts, Val Haynes of Elmira, Crissy Brown of Elmira, Cheryl
Wilson of Rochester, NY and Andera Myers of TX; grandparents, Eddie and
Veronica Brooks of Elmira. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles,
nieces, cousins and many friends. Keith will be sadly missed and in the memory
of all those that loved and knew him as he touched all of our hearts. We are
all saddened that we lost him at a young age, but in our hearts we are relieved
to know he is in a better place. Rest in peace our dear son, father, brother,
uncle, nephew and friend. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J.
Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Monday, June
22nd, from 12 to 1 p.m. His funeral and committal service will follow at 1 p.m.
Minister George Campbell will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery
at the convenience of the family. Keith's family gives a special thank you to
his aunt Val Haynes for all her support. Published in the Star-Gazette on
6/20/2009
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