Mary Elizabeth Houghtaling Age 72, formerly of Elmira, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Mary was born in Elmira on August 4, 1938, the daughter of the late John and Catherine Aderhold. She was predeceased by loving husband of 46 years, Ronald Houghtaling, sisters, Jean Decker, Joan Poppleton, and brother Donald Aderhold. Mary is...
Clare Ann Reidy Elmira: 74, died at her home Sunday, April 17, 2011. Clare is survived by her husband of 52 years, Thomas Reidy; brother Joseph P. Reidy; sisters-in-law, Kathleen Wilmot and Elizabeth Rauch; children, Margaret (Ira Handler), Thomas Jr. (Anne Marie), Kathleen Galvin (Michael), Patrick (Ann Milliken), Edward (Rita Ciccariello), and Daniel (Wendy Taylor). She is also survived...
James L. Chapman Elmira: age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 17, 2011 with his family surrounding him. Jim was born July 4, 1942, in Elmira, the son of Ransford and Mary Chapman. Jim's birthday suited him well, Independence Day, because he was a brave Marine who loved his country and was incredibly proud of his service and...
William J. Mangan, Jr. "Billy" Elmira: Age 48, passed away very unexpectedly at home on Saturday, April 16, 2011. He was a son of William J. Mangan, Sr. of Elmira and the late Theresa (Loll) Mangan. In addition to his mother Billy is predeceased by his sister Patricia A. Hines and niece Stephanie Hines. In addition to his father...
Ann M. Price Elmira: Age 92, passed away, Saturday, April 16, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital SNF. Ann was a daughter of Silvio and Angela (Colavita) Macale. She was predeceased by her husband Charles Price; brothers, Anthony and James Macale; sisters, Josephine Harris and Angela McNicholas; step brothers, Joseph, John and Carmen Ramich; nephew Douglas Harris; and great nephew...
James Joseph Medovich Elmira: Age 74, formerly of Binghamton, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. James was born in Binghamton, a son of the late John and Helen (Fitzgerald) Medovich. He was predeceased by his first wife Sandra Jean (Woollett) Medovich. James is survived by his wife Joyce Trifoso-Medovich; his brother Jack "Ace"...
Charles "Chuck" King Elmira: Age 78, of Elmira, died at his home, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, April 6, 2011. Chuck was born August 12, 1932, the son of George and Margaret (Zimmerman) King. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Elizabeth "Betty" Bevilacqua King; daughter and son-in-law, Margaret "Peggy" and David Johnston...
John J. Limoncelli Elmira: Age 92, died Saturday, April 2, 2011, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. John was born June 23, 1918, the last surviving of 8 children born to Joseph and Angela (Carozza) Limoncelli. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Devine "Dee" Festa Limoncelli; sons and daughters-in-law, J. William and Barbara Limoncelli of Horseheads,...
Marie M. Prapestis (Vogel) Beaver Dams: Age 91, formerly of Elmira, died on Friday, April 1, 2011, with her children by her side. Marie was born April 8, 1919, in Elmira, a daughter of Herman and Marie (Rumpmeyer) Vogel. She is predeceased by her husband John J. "Pepper" Prapestis; brothers, Herman, William, Frank, Ludwig, and Emil Vogel; and good...
Elizabeth C. McNamara "Betty" Elmira: Age 80, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Betty was born in Blossburg PA on July 14, 1930, the daughter of the late Dr. Daniel S. and Gladys (Munro) Brazda. She was predeceased by her husband William P. McNamara in 2004. Betty is survived by her children, Steven...
Joyce D. Hastings Elmira: Age 82, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at her home. Joyce was born May 24, 1928, a daughter of the late Frederick and Marion Follinsby Duhl. She is predeceased by her sister, Marion Maxwell and brother, Jack Duhl. Joyce is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John and Elaine Hastings of Elmira, John's...
Alfred B. Laponsky Horseheads: Age 89, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Robert Packer Hospital. Alfred was born November 24, 1921, the son of Max J. and Rebecca (Goodstein) Laponsky. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Ellen Anglesey Laponsky of Horseheads; son and daughter-in-law, Mark D. Laponsky and Barbara Scardino, with their son, Max...
Michael W. Gordon "Mickey" Age 59, died Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Mickey was born August 18, 1951, a son of the late Robert "Buster" and Marian "Mimi" (Howland) Gordon. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his brother, Mark C. Gordon and sister, Carol J. Gilboy. He is survived by former wife...
Richard M. Kozlowski "Koz" Apalachin: Age 69, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton NY after a short battle with cancer. Koz was predeceased by his wife Lucy. He is survived by his daughters, Julianne Seitz with fiancé Gregg Madden, and Cathrine Snyder; son Richard W. Kozlowski; grandchildren, Matthew, James, Leanndra, Erik and Kaitlyn;...
Mary Catherine Mace Buffalin Died Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Yeneza Assisted Living in Gilbert, Arizona. Mary was born November 4, 1921 in Elmira NY. She was the daughter of Tracey and Alice (Daly) Mace. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years, Joseph D. Buffalin and her brothers, Charles Mace and...
Mary Catherine Casey Elmira: Age 72, died Sunday, March 13, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mary was born September 7, 1938 a daughter of the late James E. and Helen (Reilly) Casey. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Martha Casey; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and David Tobias; brother-in-law, Charles Zaccari;...
John Jerome O'Buckley Elmira: Age 91, passed away March 1, 2011 surrounded by his family. John was born in Lanesboro, Pennsylvania to Donal Ambrose O'Buckley and Mary Francis Moltz. John grew up in Cortland and attended Cortland Schools and Cortland Normal. He enlisted in the U S Army in November 1940, completed training at Camp Croft, SC and was...
Lena "Lee" Cherkis Elmira: Age 88, died at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Tuesday, March 1, 2011. Lena was born May 3, 1922, a daughter of Thomas and Maryanna (Carrescia) Caroscio. She was predeceased by her husband John P. Cherkis on January 2, 2011. Lena is also predeceased by her son John T. Cherkis, daughters-in-law, Kim Rudy Cherkis...
Richard L. Dalton "Dick" Elmira: Age 73, passed away, with his loving family by his side, on Monday, February 28, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Dick was born May 1, 1937, a son of the late James J. and Adelaide (Brewer) Dalton. He is also predeceased by his brother Larry. Surviving Dick are his wife of 54 years, Marilyn...
William Uiting Pine City: Age 70, of Mount Saviour Monastery, formerly of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at the Skilled Nursing Facility of St. Joseph's Hospital from complications of Parkinson's disease. He is survived by the community members of Mount Saviour; a sister, Mrs. Mary Anderson of Wyoming, MI; along with...