Sophia Hawley Elmira: Age 89, went to be an angel of God on Sunday, April 7, 2013. Sophia was born July 30, 1923, a daughter of Valentine and Louise (Kukulka) Dobek. She is predeceased by her husband Michael Hawley, Jr., brothers and sisters-in-law, Louis Dobek, Walter and Theresa Dobek, Pauline Dobek, sisters and brother-in-law, Genevieve and Bernard Wholeben, Julia...

Stephanie S. Sanford Myers Randolph, New York: Age 44, of Elm Creek Road, Randolph, passed away at 7:55 AM Saturday (August 4, 2012) at home with her family by her side. Steph had experienced an escalation of the cancer that weakened her body such that her spirit went home to be with the Lord. She was born February 9,...

William F. Gilbert Elmira: Age 84, was reunited with his beloved wife, Alice, on October 1, 2010. He is survived by his 5 children, Mary Ann (Jay) Johnston of Brockway, PA, Terri (Jim) Auckland of New Market, VA, Susan (Tim) Krotz, of Anaheim, CA, Bill (Amy) Gilbert of Bentley Creek, PA and Michael Gilbert of Auburn, NY; 12 grandchildren,...

Kayleeana Hudson-Banks North Chemung and St Helena Island SC : Age 15, started her new life with the Lord on Saturday, April 21, 2012, as the result of an automobile accident. Kaylee was born in Elmira on November 16, 1996, daughter of John Hudson and Debra (Brown) Banks. Kaylee was a former student of Elmira Free Academy and most...

Mark A. Ungvarsky Age 58 of Elmira, NY; born February 24, 1954, went home in the loving arms of our Lord, after an extended illness, on Sunday, September 2, 2012, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Throughout his illness, Mark was an inspiration and pillar of strength to those he knew and loved so dearly. Mark was the son of...

Deborah Karen Willkens Pierce This obituary celebrates the life, loves, and passions of Deborah Karen Willkens Pierce. Born in Wellsboro in 1952 to Dan and Marie Willkens, Deborah was raised in Greenville, Ohio as one of five sisters including Catherine, Diane, Suzanne, and Barbara, before moving to New York in 1970. Her fifth sibling, Dan, joined the family in...

Mary Jane Templar (Stone) Elmira: Mary Jane, our angel among us, passed into the Lord's presence as peacefully from this earth as she had graced it for the past 87 years, on Monday October 22, 2012. Mary Jane was a God loving gentle soul that fluttered her wings all around us as evident in her daily walk. She was...

Philip C. Learned, Esquire Elmira: June 30, 1932-August 5, 2011 Philip was stricken very suddenly with a massive heart attack at his beloved Keuka Lake cabin on August 5, 2011. He died immediately and his organs were donated to the Organ Bank. Philip was born to Norman J. Learned and Alise Yeats Brown Learned in Elmira NY. He graduated...

Ethel P. Furey Elmira: Age 93, died at her daughter's home on Wednesday, October 13, 2010. Ethel was born January 27, 1917, the daughter of Francis and Georgianna (English) Paddock. She is predeceased by her husband John F. Furey, Jr., sisters-in-law, Clara Z. Paddock, Sylvania Miller, Dr. Mary Z. Furey, brother-in-law Dr. Dewitt T. Baker, nephew Ted Baker, and...

Richard H. Conz "Rich" Elmira: Age 80, passed away at his daughter's home on Saturday, August 20, 2011. He previously lived at Villa Serene in Elmira Heights. Rich was born August 12, 1931, in Hornell, a son of the late Harold and Charlotte (Rose) Conz. He is also predeceased by his son Robert H. Conz, daughters, Edith A. Conz...

Dorothy U. Richmond After an incredible 91 years on Earth, Dorothy Richmond has left us for her place in Heaven. She was blessed to have lived a very fulfilling life as a beautiful, sweet, and insightful woman of strong faith and family values. This remarkable lady was and will continue to be the foundation that so many of her...

Lucy M. Stone Horseheads: died at age 85, peacefully on Wednesday; January 2, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Lucy was born December 24, 1927 in Manhattan, NY. Lucy resided most of her life on Long Island, NY, where she raised her four daughters. Lucy worked for many years at SUNY Old Westbury,...

John P. Edwards Elmira: Age 58. John was born June 29, 1952, a son of the late Arland L. and Florence (Crusoe) Edwards. He is survived by his son Arland J. Edwards of Elmira; former wife, and devoted friend, April LaFontaine of Elmira; sisters and brother-in-law, Arlene L. Edwards of Elmira, Patricia A. and Roger Hamlin of East Lansing,...

Margaret A. Brody Zuniga "Peggy" Elmira: Age 75, died peacefully, surrounded by her children, at St. Joseph's Hospital on Sunday, February 20, 2011. Peggy was born February 8, 1936, a daughter of John and Margaret (Clancy) Brody. She is predeceased by her husband, Joseph L. Zuniga; daughter, Patricia Zuniga; brothers, John and James Brody. Peggy is survived by her...