Jan 3, 2010

Emma Gregory passed away on January 3, 2010, at age 96. She was born Zedanka Matejeck in Gary, Indiana, on December 13, 1913 and moved with her family to a farm on West Hill in Elmira Heights, New York, as a young child. She attended Carr's Corner School, a one room school house, on upper Hoffman Street in Elmira,...

Jan 3, 2010

Mary S. Champion Age 87, of Elmira, died Sunday, January 3, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mary was born June 18, 1922. She is predeceased by her husband Harry L. Champion and brother Fred Schadler. Mary is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn C. and Jack Roepnack of Poland, NY; sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte and Holman Griswold of...

Jan 1, 2010

Mathew M. Ostriche, Jr. Age 66 of Corning, passed away suddenly on January 1, 2010 in Corning. Matt was born in Elmira on November 12, 1943 to the late Mathew M. Sr. and Ruth Robinson Ostriche. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his infant sister Sharon Ostriche, his beloved uncle William "Unk" Ostriche and his son...

Sep 24, 1994

Thomas M. Brann "Tom" Elmira: Age 52 of Beecher St., died at home on Saturday, January 1, 2011 after a very brief and unexpected illness. Tom was born in Elmira on April 25, 1958, son of the late Charles "Chuck" F. Brann who passed away on September 24, 1994 and Mary I. (O'Connor) Brann who passed away on May...

Feb 12, 1984

Emilien E. DuPont "Papa" Elmira: Age 83, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Emilien was born in Trois Rivieres, Quebec on April 5, 1929. He was the seventh of twelve children born to Camil and Marianna (Leclerc) DuPont. Emilien married Thérèse Lemaire on February...

Jul 19, 1950

Corporal Robert C. Agard, Jr. Age 19, died 71 years ago while serving in Korea with the US Army’s 2nd Platoon, 24th Reconnaissance Company, 24th Infantry Division. Cpl. Agard was on night patrol in July 1950 when he went missing in action near Taejon, South Korea. In December of 1950, remains were recovered that, all these years later, would...

Ellen Mary Welickovitch (McCarthy) Horseheads: Age 94, passed away peacefully at Bethany Manor with her loving family by her side. Ellen Mary was born in Ridgebury Township PA. She was the daughter of Michael and Julia Cain McCarthy. In addition to her parents Ellen was predeceased by her husband John M. Welickovitch in 2001 and her aunt Mary A....

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...