Mary Jane Sheets Elmira: passed away on January 3, 2011 in Walnut Creek, California. She was an incredible mother and grandmother. Jane will always be remembered for dedicating her life to helping those in need. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Jane was born, along with her twin brother, Charles, on March 29, 1928 in...
John P. Cherkis Elmira: Age 89, died Sunday, January 2, 2011 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. John was born March 21, 1921, the son of John and Anastasia Cherkis. He is predeceased by his son John T. Cherkis and sisters, Sophie Page and Stella Conklin. John is survived by his wife of 55 years Lena Caroscio Cherkis; children,...
David J. Latterlee Elmira: Age 50, died very unexpectedly on Sunday, December 26, 2010. David was born September 14, 1960, a son of Ernest and Eleanor (Storms) Latterell. He is predeceased by his sister Sherri Latterell. In addition to his parents David is survived by his wife Ann Marie Meck Latterell; children, Kristiann Perry of Fairport NY, Ryan J....
Edward A. Jadoski Horseheads: Age 44, passed away very unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at home. Ed was born April 1, 1966 the son of Edward J. and Catherine (Cerio) Jadoski of Horseheads. In addition to his parents he is survived by his three sons, Robert, Michael, with their mother Jennifer Jadoski and Aiden Jadoski, with his mother...
Dr. James Graham Gray Elmira: passed away of natural causes, surrounded by his family, at his home on December 22, 2010. A long time member of the Elmira medical community, Jim was born May 5, 1924 in New York City, the son of the late William Alexander and Mildred Holden Gray. He was raised in Pelham Manor in Westchester,...
Christopher Prescott Karee Elmira: age 17, passed away on December 20, 2010, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He will be missed by his younger brothers Nicholas and Matthew, his little sister Laurel, parents Dawn and Michael, his maternal grandparents Thomas and Barbara Heil of Massillon, Ohio, his paternal grandparents Raymond and Tina Karee of Akron, Ohio, five aunts-- Deanna...
Barbara Jean Sparling Pine City: Age 47, died unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, December 12, 2010. Barb was born September 12, 1963 in Hornell, NY, the daughter of Norma (Dye) Conz of Elmira and Richard H. Conz of Elmira Heights. She is predeceased by her brother Robert H. Conz and sister Edith A. McDonald. In addition to her...
Natalia Sophia Turner-Banks Elmira Heights: Infant daughter of Sarah E. Turner and Dwayne Banks, Jr. went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Natalia was born on November 6, 2010 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. In addition to her parents she is survived by maternal grandparents, Susan and Daniel Turner...
Margaret E. Gardner Elmira: Age 97, died Thursday, December 9, 2010 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Margaret was born September 11, 1913 a daughter of John and Frances (Flamensfeld) Reilly. She is predeceased by her husband Frederick C. Gardner. Margaret is survived by her sons, Dr. Richard C. Gardner of Gloucester, MA, and John F. Gardner of Elmira;...
Ruth Lois Bauman Texas: age 87, formerly of Elmira, passed away on December 1, 2010, in the company of family members in Dallas, Texas. Born March 10, 1923, Ruth spent most of her life in Elmira, NY, where she was born and raised by her late parents Lemuel and Nora Crum. She attended Elmira Southside High School and finished...
Rose M. D'Abbracci Binghamton: Age 88, formerly of N. Main St., Elmira, died Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at Willow Point Nursing Home in Binghamton. Rose was born February 20, 1922, in Elmira, the daughter of Ignazio and Egilda (Gallo) Nisco. Rose is predeceased by her husband Patsy D'Abbracci, sisters, Mari Murdock, Mary Cecchini and Amelia Cassidy, brothers, Amadio "Butch"...
Joan Palmer Maney Elmira: Age 83, passed away Monday, November 29, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Joan was born February 26, 1927, a daughter of the late Ernest and Hazel (Allen) Palmer. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her sister Jane Saltsman, brother Ernest Palmer, Jr., cousin Sally Rolls, sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, Hilda Miller, Paul and...
Joseph E. Prunier "Pomp" Elmira: Age 81, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2010, surrounded by the love of his family, in the comfort of his home. Joe was born in Elmira, February 13, 1929 a son of the late Edward H. and Helen F. (Curtin) Prunier. Joe was predeceased by his infant son James Francis Prunier. He is...
Earl Kristen Plate Endicott: Age 37, of Endicott passed away on Thanksgiving, Thursday November 25, 2010 at St Joseph Hospital in Elmira, NY after a courageous 10 month battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme, a neurological cancer. He was predeceased by his grandfather James Moulthrop. Earl is survived by his wife of 7 years, Brigit E. (Gault) Plate, his son, Alex...
Leonard S. Wojnarek Elmira: Age 88, died Monday, November 22, 2010, at Arnot Odgen Medical Center. Leonard was born August 7, 1922, the son of Anthony and Agnes (Wojzas) Wojnarek. He is predeceased by his wife Mary Colson Wojnarek; brothers, John, Florian, Francis and Bernard; and sister Sophie Rohde. Leonard is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Sharon and...
Paul H. Everson Nashville, TN: 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...
Thomas J. Viselli Elmira: Age 68, died Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Tom was born February 27, 1942, a son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Bamonti) Viselli. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Selma and Joseph Scrimale, Teresa and Richard Smithers; and sister-in-law Nancy Viselli. Tom is...
Louise K. Lapple Elmira: Age 75, passed away, very unexpectedly, at her home on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. Louise was born in Rochester, NY, March 21, 1935, the daughter of Franz and Clara (Jacob) Kraus. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Howard C. Lapple; children, Susan Hunt, with husband Lenny of Clarksville, MD, Christine Manuel, with...
Richard Hutchings "Dick" Smith Elmira: Age 75, died very unexpectedly on Sunday, November 14, 2010. Dick was born January 5, 1935, in Corning, the son of Richard H. and Mina (Nichols) Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Miriam Charlap Smith; children, with their families, Jeffrey C. Smith of St. Petersburg, FL; Mark H. and...
Pearl Irene Cortright Elmira: Age 77, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center with members of her loving family by her bedside. Pearl was born in Elmira, a daughter of the late Leslie and Ella May Woodard. She was predeceased by her husband Harry B. Cortright in 2001 and three infant children. Pearl...