Evelyn E. Deloria
Apr 7, 2024
Evelyn Elaine DeLoria, age 95, passed away April 7, 2024, in Horseheads, NY. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Paul Leo DeLoria (1927-2015).
Evelyn was born in Potsdam, NY, to Justine Benton and Royal Thompson. She is survived by her grateful children Kathie (Jackson) of Seal Beach, CA, and Christopher...
Rosa Lee Washington
Apr 5, 2024
Rosa Lee Washington age 82 a beloved, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, with her "daughters" by her side.
Rosa was born in Hahira, GA to the late Nancy Davis Washington and Thomas Milton Washington. Rosa lived in St. Petersburg FL before coming to...
Lisa W. (Berger) Lewis
Apr 2, 2024
Age 96 left this world on April 2, 2024, to be reunited with her husband George who predeceased her on May 12, 1999. Lisa is also predeceased by her parents, sister, and brother, who all lived in Munich, Germany.
Lisa was born and educated in Germany. She came to this country...
Cindy K. Davis
Mar 27, 2024
Cindy Kay Davis, age 73, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2024, surrounded by her children, Timothy Davis and Kristine Hall. She is now cradled in the arms of Jesus, joining her parents Lyle and Betty Edwards, and the love of her life, Daniel Davis, who preceded her in...
Brian Charles Pappalardo
Mar 24, 2024
Elmira: Long-time Star Gazette employee, age 64 passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Brian was born in Harrisburg PA, a son of the late Paul and Rita (Mailey) Pappalardo. He is survived by his sister Karen Pappalardo; brothers, with their families, Mark and Andrea Pappalardo with sons, Gregory...
Marianne (Clune) Wichtowski
Mar 22, 2024
Elmira: Age 81, passed away, on Friday, March 22, 2024, with her children by her side. Marianne was born in Elmira, a daughter of the late Faustin J. and Anne M. Dooley Clune. She was predeceased by her husband David L. Wichtowski, brothers, Paul, John, and Joseph Clune; brother-in-law, Arthur Wichtowski and sister-in-law, Judith A. A’Hearn-Crossman.
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Violet Loraine Frawley
Mar 20, 2024
Age 90, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her bedside on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Violet was born in Windber PA, daughter of Harry Alton Thomas and Katherine Mae (Bertram) Thomas. She was predeceased by her husband Edward A. Frawley and siblings, Katherine, Harry, Clarence, Cleo, and James.
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James Michael Sabatini
Mar 15, 2024
James Michael Sabatini, a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corp., passed away on March 15, 2024, surrounded by his family. The son of Dominic and Jean Sabatini, James grew up in Elmira, New York, and was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy.
At the age of 18, James enlisted...
Louise T. Gavette
Mar 15, 2024
Age 82, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her bedside on Friday, March 15, 2024. Louise was born in Sidney NY, a daughter of Frank and Kathryn Cost Cockcroft. She was predeceased by her son Mark Davis, sister Mary Ellen Miller, and brother Thomas Cockcroft. Louise is survived by her husband Arnold N. Gavette; daughters, Mary...
Stephen R. Chely
Mar 14, 2024
Stephen R. Chely, beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away surrounded by family on March 14, 2024, at the age of 71.
Stephen was predeceased by parents Joseph and Mary Jane Chely; brother Michael Chely; sister Jeanne Chely Zimar; cousin Mary Chely; grandson Josiah Chely; and longtime feline companion...
Constance Purde Breed
Mar 14, 2024
Connie, age 70, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, after a two-year battle with lung cancer.
She was born in Elmira, NY to the late Frederick and Isabel (Wrigley) Purdue. Connie was also predeceased by her brother, Dr. Gary Purdue, nephew Scott Purdue, and sister-in-law Kathy Purdue.
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Maryann M. Novick
Mar 13, 2024
Age 93 of Elmira passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Bethany Manor. MaryAnn was born in Elmira, a daughter of the late John J. and Margaret (Gates) Semski. She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Robert A. Novick, son, Robert J. Novick, brothers and sisters-in-law Robert and Shirley Semski, John and Joyce Semski, Donald and Annabelle...
Miguel Angel Collazo
Mar 9, 2024
Elmira: Age 61, passed away, unexpectedly, on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Mike was born in the Bronx. Mike is survived by his “mommy” Benedicta Collazo, brother Samuel Montalvo; ex-wife Maria Casteneda; adult children, Miguel Collazo, Angel Collazo, Margie Collazo and Janelly Rios. He is also survived by his wife Shelly Collazo, and with their marriage, he shared eight step-children...
Joseph F. Riley Iii
Mar 8, 2024
Age 92, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 at the Church of Christ Care Center in Clinton, Michigan. Joseph was born in Elmira, son of the late Joseph F. Riley, Jr., and Elizabeth “Betty” Klebert. He is also predeceased by his wife Virginia “Ginny” Riley, (nee Silbaugh).
Joseph attended Colorado...
James P. Weingart
Mar 3, 2024
Jim passed away at home in Arlington, VA on March 3, 2024 following a brief battle with cancer. He was the eldest child of his late parents, Francis B. Weingart and Mary Florence (Jensen) Weingart. He was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Mary Elizabeth (Lagonegro) Weingart (m. 1982-2022). Jim is survived by his children, Elissa Marie, Olivia...
Deborah A. Geiger
Mar 3, 2024
Age 67, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the Robert Packer Hospital. Deb was born in Elmira, a daughter of the late Donald W. and Margaret “Cookie” (Sheehan) Wilson. She is also predeceased by husband Gary S. Geiger; son Jason Janowsky; brothers, Jerry, Tom and Jimmy Wilson; brother-in-law Gregory Geiger.
Deb is survived...
F. Leone Welch
Feb 28, 2024
Age 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Leone was born at home in Lawrenceville PA, the last surviving of 7 children to Charles Leon and Harriet Hudson Tilford. She was predeceased by her husband Harry Welch Jr; her 6 siblings Archibald Tilford, Bernice Adams Jones, Constance Tilford, Mary Henderson, Ann...
Anna Capozza Bonsignore
Feb 20, 2024
Age 90, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Anna was born in Elmira, a daughter of the late Daniel and Madeline Capozza. She is survived by her children, Michele (Anthony Jr.) DeSocio of Elmira, Joseph Bonsignore of Elmira, and David Bonsignore of San Diego CA; grandchildren, Brittany (Evan) Lloyd, Ryan (Carrie) DeSocio and Leonardo John...
Eugene E. Kozemko
Feb 17, 2024
Age 81, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center after a brief illness. Gene was born in Elmira, a son of the late Metro and Helen Zeedock Kozemko. He was also predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law Emil and Sophy Kozemko; brother-in-law Francis J. Smith. Gene is survived by his loving wife of...
James R. Menechella
Feb 15, 2024
Elmira Heights: Age 76, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Jim was born and raised in Elmira, the son of the late Rocco and Velma (Stone) Menechella. Jim is also predeceased by his mother-in-law Agnes Paul and brother-in-law Robert Downey. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Helen Paul...