John R. King Elmira: marked his 96th birthday on April 4, 2011, with a celebration of his life that continued with family and friends until his death on April 14. The youngest of nine children, he was born in Susquehanna, PA, to the late Michael and Ida (Wank) King. He is pre-deceased by all of his brothers and sisters....

Theodore K. Bowen "Ted" Elmira: Born April 13, 1948 in Syracuse, NY. On Saturday, September 17, 2011, Ted's heroic 15-year battle with cancer came to an end and he went to his rest with Christ. Ted's good humor, courage and grace throughout his battle were an inspiration to those who knew him. He was principal of Thomas Edison High...

Timothy M. Decker "Deck" Caton: Age 49, Monday May 30, 2011, unexpectedly at St. Joseph's Hospital, passed peacefully into eternal rest to be with his big brother John Thomas Decker; and his beloved parents, U.S. Army Ret. James H. and Helen B. Decker. Tim was born as an "Army Brat" in Fort Meade, Maryland, and has been a true...

Lettie B. Davidson-Smith Born on October 5, 1943, passed peacefully into God's arms on March 8, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with pulmonary disease. Lettie was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Janet Grace Struble; her loving life-long partner, Lanis ("Jake") Smith; and her siblings, Donald Updyke, Victor Updyke, William Updyke, Buddy Updyke, Thomas Struble, and Bertha...

William (Valent) J. Biroscak Age 91, of West Elmira, passed peacefully at home on 05 June 2010. Bill was born on 24 May 1919 in Jimtown, PA to Vincent S. and Mary (Gavlas) Biroscak. He is survived by his wife, and best friend, of 56 years Lois A. (Huber) Biroscak. His children include Mary M. Biroscak, Watkins, Glen, NY,...

Josephine M. Caparulo Embraced by her God in Heaven on Wednesday, October 4, 2011. Josephine was born on April 15, 1919 - the daughter of Petrina (Bonjorno) and Thomas Maimone in Groveland, New York. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph and brother Stephen, two grandchildren: Peter and Aaron Lockwood and beloved son-in-law Hank Lockwood. She is survived by...

Marie Shultz Woodard Of Elmira passed to her heavenly reward, after a brief illness, on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. Marie was born February 24, 1917, daughter of Margaret K. (Churchill) and William W. Shultz. She is predeceased by her husband of 59 years, James C. Woodard. Marie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Jean and John Oshetski of...

John J. Harney Age 69, of Ridgebury, PA, passed peacefully at home, with his family surrounding him, on Friday, March 26, 2010, after battling cancer. John was born November 20, 1940, the son of Edward and Helen (King) Harney. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Barbara Bauer Harney; children, Sean P. Harney, with wife Cindy...

Helen Donovan Elmira: made the world a better place for 95 years. Her spirit left this earth by the light of the Full Paschal Moon on Palm Sunday, April 17, 2011. She was born on December 20, 1915 in Elmira, NY to Richard and Katherine Lonergan. After graduating from Cortland Normal, Helen taught locally in one room schoolhouses until...

Michael R. Gibson Age 59, resident of Mira Loma, California, passed away while visiting his brother Dr. Mark Gibson. Mike was born in Des Moines Iowa, on January 28, 1953. He was the son of the late Roy and Dorothy (Morton) Gibson. Mike grew up in a small farm community in Linden, Iowa where he and his family managed...

Patricia Connelly Cusick "Pat" In Tidewell Hospice in Venice, FL, October 3, 2011, died of complications due to a heart attack. On January 28, 1933 Pat was born to Harold P. and Catherine (O'Dea) Connelly. She is the widow of Dr. John K. Cusick and is predeceased by her sons, Michael P. and Peter J., as well as many...

Cary, Ronald V. "Ron" Elmira: Age 88, completed his final mission on Sunday, March 17, 2013. Born on July 22, 1924 and raised in Elmira, he was called Ron or Ronnie by family and friends. His father was Harry Raub Cary, owner of Cary's Pharmacy located for decades on 115 E. Church Street. Ron was a 1942 graduate of...

Anne Ryan Elmira: Age 93, was blessed that her final prayer to go to God was granted on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Anne was born in Sayre PA on October 14, 1918, a daughter of James and Bridget (Joyce) McKaig. She graduated from Sayre High School, then moved to Elmira, graduating from St. Joseph's School of Nursing in 1939....

Lawrence L. Higgins "Larry" - "Big Red" Pine City: Age 78, passed away peacefully at his daughter and son-in-law's home on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Larry was born December 22, 1933, son of Carroll Higgins and Carro Higgins Webber. He is predeceased by his wife Shirley (Nagle) Higgins. Larry is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Jean L. and...

Jeanette L. Ciccotti Van Fleet May 30, 1964 - January 30, 2013 Survived by: daughter Laura Ciccotti of Breesport, sons, Mark Ciccotti of Breesport, T.J. Ciccotti of Horseheads, mother Lorraine (Duane) Wheeler, father James Van Fleet, brothers, Tim (Nancy) Van Fleet, Jeremey (Dawnmarie) Van Fleet, several nieces and nephews, special friends Pete and Ruth Graham, Luanne Gardner, and Sas...

Barbara Theresa Canney (MacDonald) Elmira: entered heaven on Thursday, January 26, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Barb was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Gardner and Josephine MacDonald (Cunningham) and grew up with siblings Leonard, William, Mary and Alyce (Binney), graduated from Melrose High, then went to work for the telephone company and later trained as a Dental Assistant....

Lucy Ann Kozlowski (Fesh) On St. Valentine's Day, February 14, 2010, the angels in heaven were lonely and called one more angel home to them. At age 68, Lucy Ann Fesh Kozlowski of Apalachin, NY died suddenly at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, NY. Lucy was born October 15, 1941 to John Fesh and Angeline Ponzi in Elmira. Lucy...

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,...