Chester E. Cornish
Dec 2, 2023
Chester (Chet) E. Cornish, of Elmira, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, after a brief illness, at Arnot Ogden Hospital/Hospice and Palliative Care. He celebrated 92 years of life on September 2, 2023.
Chet was born and raised in Harrison Valley, Potter County, PA, the son of Charles E. and Ruth (Jeffers) Cornish. He...
Gerald F. Mclaughlin
Dec 2, 2023
Elmira: Jerry, at the age of 95 died peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He was born in Hornell NY, the son of the late Patrick G. and Angela (Carey) McLaughlin. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his beloved wife Rosemarie DiNardo McLaughlin, sister Rosemary Creenan of Buffalo NY; sisters-in-law, Angela...
Ann Cavanaugh Morgan
Dec 2, 2023
Age 84 passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on December 2, 2023.
Ann is survived by her husband of 65 years James P. Morgan; children: Daniel J. Morgan, Mary Beth (Martin) Conwell, Patrick (Linda) Morgan; grandchildren: Maggie Ann Conwell, Kathryn (Michael) Muldoon, Morgan (Erica) Conwell, Molly Morgan, Kevin...
Anne Keeton Dimmick
Dec 1, 2023
Died after a short illness Friday, December 1, 2023, with family by her side, at Bethany Manor Nursing Facility. She was 91. Anne was born in Elmira NY to Walter and Fanny (Wolfe) Callahan. She was one of eight children, which contributed to her characteristic spunk, resilience, and generous spirit. Anne graduated from Southside High School, Elmira NY, class...
Stanley A. Wisniewski Sr.
Nov 26, 2023
Age 81 passed away, Sunday November 26, 2023, after a long courageous battle with cancer with his beloved family by his side. He is predeceased by his parents Joe and Leona (Jankowski) Wisniewski, infant daughter Rose Marie, brothers and sister-in-law, John and Jane Wisniewski, Joe Wisniewski, sister and brother-in-law Theresa and Don Stamp and their son Danny Joe, and...
Geraldine L. Derenzo
Nov 24, 2023
Age 95 passed away November 24, 2023. Geraldine was born in Orwell Township PA, a daughter of Emory and Gertrude (Bennett) Woodruff. She is predeceased by her husband Leonard DeRenzo, son Christopher Woodruff, great-grandson Sean Marshall, brothers, Emery and Lloyd Woodruff, sisters, Velma Tinklepaugh and Shirley Maxim. Gerry is survived by her grandchildren, Joshua Woodruff (Rachel Pineda), Sara Marshall...
David Warren Watkins
Nov 24, 2023
David Warren Watkins Age 74 of Elmira and formerly of Binghamton NY, passed away peacefully at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Friday, November 24, 2023 with his wife and son by his side. David was born in Johnson City NY, the oldest of 6 sons to the late Gordon W. and Jean (Vincent) Watkins. In addition to his...
Michael Francis Van Wert
Nov 17, 2023
Age 71, much beloved by his family and friends, left this world to go with God on November 17, 2023. He left this world surrounded by the love of family, transitioning to a place of eternal peace. He will be remembered not only for his achievements but also for his generosity, compassion, and the joy he brought to those...
Charles A. Roberts
Nov 15, 2023
Age 84, of Waunakee WI – volunteer fire fighter, glass technologist, maintenance man, and frequent flyer at the Waunakee Valley Senior Living card and bingo games -passed away on November 15, 2023.
Born August 31, 1939, to Cecil and Anna Roberts in Elmira, NY, he grew up one block from a AA baseball stadium, enjoying...
Gene L Cardwell Jr.
Nov 14, 2023
Age 51, of Elmira, NY unexpectedly passed away on November 14, 2023. He was the son of Vicky Bryant and the late Gene Cardwell Sr. In addition to his father, Gene was predeceased by his stepfather, Raymond Bryant, wife Alice Cardwell, and lifetime companions Cathie and Susan. Gene is survived by his mother, Vicky, stepchildren Mike (Elizabeth) Peckham and...
Dorothy M. Sgro
Nov 9, 2023
Age 83, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Dorothy was born in Elmira, a daughter of the late Walter J. Bartkowski and Margaret J. (Soper) Bartkowski. She was predeceased by her first husband, Joseph Demyan; sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret and Donald Estes, Donna and John Mashanic, brother Raymond Bartkowski. Dorothy is...
Marian A. Henley
Nov 9, 2023
Elmira: Age 91, passed away on November 9, 2023 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. A daughter of Daniel C. and Elizabeth (Rutledge) Henley, she was a life-long resident of Elmira. Marian is survived by her sister and brother-in-law Mary Jane and Colonel (Ret) Giac Modica of Lady Lake FL; nieces and nephews, Christopher (Susanne) Modica, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret)...
Gary S. Geiger
Nov 8, 2023
Age 71, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Gary was born in Warren PA, a son of the late Robert E. and Millicent Davidson Geiger. He is survived by his wife Deb Wilson Geiger; daughters and sons-in-law, Hillary and Justin Evert with their children, John, Dietrich, Grace, and Faith Evert …. Janine and Nate Shinagawa with son...
William R. Gill
Nov 5, 2023
Elmira - Age 85, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Horseheads NY. Gilly, a life-long resident of Elmira, went to Elmira Free Academy and graduated with the class of 1957. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Church until its closing in addition to being a member of the Elmira Elks Club,...
Thomas W. Bennett
Nov 4, 2023
Age 73 of Pine City, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 4, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Tom was born and raised in Elmira, a son of the late Howard W. “Dutch” Bennett and Doris Bennett McCann. He was also predeceased by brother-in-law Terry Masker. Tom is survived by his wife Sandra Hall Bennett; children,...
Joseph Dean Place
Nov 2, 2023
Age 81, passed away peacefully in Bangor ME on November 2, 2023. Joe was born in Elmira NY, the son of the late Dean and Helen (Calkins) Place. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Geraldine ‘Jeri” (Foster) Place, sons and daughter-in-law, Robert and Deborah Place of Newburg ME, and Scott Place of Elmira with his son...
Charles Nelson Gilbert
Oct 29, 2023
Age 72, formerly of Elmira, passed away on October 29, 2023, in The Villages Fl after a long battle with ALD…adrenoleukodystrophy. Charlie was born and raised in Elmira, the son of the late Donald and Virginia (Kipp) Gilbert. He is also predeceased by his step-mother Gloria (Saxbury) Gilbert, sister Donna Farmer, nephew Michael Gilbert and sister-in-law Sandra Gilbert.
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Rocco A. Fredo
Oct 24, 2023
Elmira - Age 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on October 24, 2023. Rocco was the son of Joseph P. and Alice L. (Colouche) Fredo. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Gwendolyn C. (Robinson) Fredo, son Christopher B. Fredo; brother Joseph F. Fredo, and sisters-in-law, Diane K. Robinson and Laura Reed Robinson. Rocco...
Hannah Marie Carey
Oct 22, 2023
Age 13 of Elmira, passed away peacefully at home in the care of her loving family on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Hannah was born in Montour Falls NY. She attended Elmira Elementary Schools followed by Waverly Middle/High School. A happy and selfless person, Hannah was an inspiration to all who knew her.
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Renee C. Perry
Oct 19, 2023
Elmira: Age 36, entered a glorious dawning when our Heavenly Father summoned her home on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre Pennsylvania after a lingering illness. Renee was born and raised in Elmira, a daughter of Eugene Perry and Jacqueline Cartwright. In addition to her parents, Renee is survived by her children, Makenzie 17, Iverson...