Jan 8, 2024

Kellie Krauss Alleman

Age 57, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, After a courageous battle with lung cancer. (if you needed a sign in order to quit smoking cigarettes, insert blinking marquee here) Kellie was pre-deceased by her “Soul Brother” Dan “Taz” Courtney. She left behind a loving husband of 38 years Alan Bren...

Jan 7, 2024

Age 61, passed away at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Reneé was born in Towanda PA, a daughter of the late David and Echo Elaine Westfall Denniston. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her father-in-law and mother-in-law Richard and Teresa Smithers, and brother-in-law Stephen “Smitty” Smithers. Reneé is survived by her...

Jan 6, 2024

Age 97, days short of her 98th birthday, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Barb was born in Sayre PA, a daughter of Wayne and Elizabeth Sherman Howland. She lived in “The Valley” during her preteen years before her family moved to Elmira. She was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy. Once out of high school, she worked...

Jan 5, 2024

Age 52, of Elmira, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 5, 2024. Michael was born and raised in Elmira, a son of the late Robert C. and Patricia A. Riley Duffy.

Michael is survived by his daughter Meghan Duffy of Elmira; long time companion Amy Charron of Elmira; brothers and sister-in-law, Robert Duffy of Elmira...

Jan 4, 2024

Joanne M Casey, age 69, passed away at home, suddenly and unexpectedly, on January 4, 2024. Joanne was born in Worcester MA, the daughter of Arthur L., and Anne (Sullivan) Burns. In addition to her parents, she is also predeceased by her siblings, John Burns, Mary Ellen Rose, and Christine Popieniuck.

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Jan 4, 2024

Age 75, passed away at home on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, John was born in Elmira NY, son of the late John A. and Catharine Petrie Sutton. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Nancy Chapin Sutton. John is survived by son and daughter-in-law John W. and Amy Sutton of Minden NV...

Jan 2, 2024

Age 34, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Justin was born and raised in Elmira. He is survived by his mother Ericka Grafius with step-father Sam Burlew; father Tracy Butts with wife LeeAnn; Joseph Keough; son Carson Crane; sister Kayla Keough with fiancé Eli Harper and their sons, Kaiden and Kai; brothers, Joshua Keough with Sudoana...

Dec 31, 2023

On Sunday, December 31, 2023, Debbie Difasi passed away at age 64, surrounded by her loved ones. Debbie was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and grandchildren and cherished every moment with them. Debbie especially loved her role as “Nana”. She loved to cook, bake, and spend time outdoors fishing or soaking up the sun....

Dec 28, 2023

Elmira: Age 93, passed away in the comfort of her home, with family by her side, on December 28, 2023. Fran was born and raised in Elmira, the daughter of Elmer F. and Catherine Connolly Morgan. She is predeceased by her husband Joseph E. Prunier, infant son James Francis Prunier, son-in-law Michael Quilty, brother and sister-in-law Robert and Trudy...

Dec 24, 2023

After a long hard fight with cancer, George left this world for a better place on Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2023, at his home with his wife by his side. George was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital on January 1, 1940; the first baby of the New Year. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 58...

Dec 22, 2023

Age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 22, 2023. Dan was born in Jamestown ND and grew up in Jamestown and Fargo ND. He was the son of Flora Nagel McGarvey of Fargo ND and the late Richard McGarvey. Dan was also predeceased by his sister Elizabeth Dronen. In addition to his mother Dan is survived by his...

Dec 22, 2023

Age 95 of Elmira, NY passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023. Betty was born March 25, 1928, in New Castle, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Jacobs. She is survived by her children Robin (Virginia) Jacobs, Judith (Donald) Mustico, Mark (Patricia) Jacobs, Benita (Jeffrey) Ference and Laura (Jason) Rorie. Betty is also survived by...

Dec 16, 2023

Age 92, Joe passed away at the Bath VA Medical Center on Saturday, December 16, 2023.

Joe was born in Elmira, New York and was the youngest son of Herman Clyde and Julia Kearney Tillinghast. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years Margaret “Peg” Cavanaugh Tillinghast; his son Martin...

Dec 14, 2023

McInerny Funeral HomeBorn January 5, 1962, entered God's kingdom on December 14, 2023. She was predeceased by her father, Willis L. Minch; mother, Donna Rae Gilbert Minch; grandmothers, Rachel Lattin Gilbert, and Cecelia Skibinski Minch Duffy; grandfathers, Franklin Gilbert and John F. Minch; and father-in-law Richard Schornstheimer, Sr. She is survived by her husband, Richard Schornstheimer, Jr.; son, Zeke...

Dec 14, 2023

Elmira: age 81, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the Robert Packer Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Binghamton, NY. She is predeceased by her birth mother Emma Benjamin McCormick, who died when Betty was very young; father and mother Claude and Eleanor McCormick; daughters, Theresa Fields and Cheryl Granger; brothers, Alan and William...

Dec 13, 2023

Johanne Miles, daughter of George Dewey Miles and Florence Manning Miles, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on December 13, 2023. Born in November of 1933 in Elmira, NY, Johanne graduated from Elmira Catholic High School.

After Johanne’s high school graduation, she entered training at St. Joseph’s Hospital to...

Dec 11, 2023

Elmira: Age 91, passed away on December 11, 2023, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. A daughter of the late Ambrose V. and Catherine (Keigler) McMahon. Pat is survived by her brother, Reverend Bartholomew McMahon, OFM of Butler NJ; cousins, Peggy and Paul Saya of Ransomville NY, Joyce Monroe of Horseheads, Henry “Bud” and Cathy Hulser of Elmira; godson...

Dec 10, 2023

Age 76, passed away on December 10, 2023, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Gail was born and raised in Elmira, a daughter of the late Roswell D. and Margaret (Brown) Haupt. She is also predeceased by her first husband Leonard A. Leljedal, 2nd husband Robert F. Hicks, brother Daniel Haupt, sister Nancy Haupt, sister-in-law Charlotte Roberts, brother-in-law Mike...

Dec 4, 2023

Priscilla R. Ogden Horseheads - Priscilla R. Ogden, age 94, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023. Born in Elmira NY, daughter of Joseph Elliott and Madeline (Kakritz) Elliott. She is predeceased by her husband, Norman H. Ogden; and survived by children: Richard (Eva) Hunt of Biloxi MS, Thomas S. Hunt (Fran Arnott) of Landisville PA, Rae Ann Roberts...

Dec 3, 2023

Age 76, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility.

Marie was born in Endicott NY, a daughter of the late Charles and Helen Sadler Andrew. She is survived by her husband of 37 years Thomas A. “Bud” Brewer Sr.; daughter and son-in-law Lisa and Brett Earley of Elmira; grandchildren,...