Jun 8, 2024

Age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Elmira. Rick was born and raised in Waterloo NY, a son of the late Robert S. and Glenora Pike Merchant. He was also predeceased by infant son Andrew Merchant and brothers, David and Bradley Merchant. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Nancy Hawkins Merchant;...

Jun 4, 2024

Age 75, passed away peacefully at Corning Hospital on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Linda was born and raised in Elmira, the daughter of the late John R. and Irene Slater Gordon. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Mel Dunlap; sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Kathleen Dunlap of Batavia NY...

May 27, 2024

Elmira: Age 94, passed away at home in the care of his loving family on Monday, May 27, 2024. Jack was born in Elmira on October 5, 1929, the son of Margaret Sullivan Ryan and William Benjamin Ryan. He was predeceased by his loving wife Barbara DeLaney Ryan, his brother, Joseph and sister-in-law Rita Ryan. He is survived by...

May 24, 2024

age 60, Pine City, New York passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2024

Kenny was born on November 30, 1963, in Elmira, NY to Ann Tamara Freeman and Robert A. Hughes. He is preceded in death by father Robert A. Hughes; step-father Daryl A. Freeman; grandparents James and Dorothy Hughes; grandparents...

May 24, 2024

Age 51, of Horseheads, “the beautiful princess”, who is survived by fiancé James Mosley, passed away peacefully at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Friday, May 24, 2024, after a long illness. Rachael is predeceased by her father Marvin Braveman. She is also survived by her mother Christine Braveman of Elmira; brothers, Ryan Braveman of Pine City and Shawn...

May 21, 2024

Age 47, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, with family by his bedside. Keith was born and raised in Blakely PA before moving to Elmira 15 years ago. He was the son of Sandie Roberts Carlisle of Elmira and the late John Carlisle. In addition to his father, Keith was predeceased by his wife Roberta...

May 20, 2024

Age 75 passed away very unexpectedly on Monday, May 20, 2024. Jack was the middle of five children born to the late James L. and Marion L. Shearer O’Dea. In addition to his parents, Jack was predeceased by his brother Kevin J. O’Dea. He is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Marnie and John Malone of Elmira; his...

May 15, 2024

Burdett: Age 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Born and raised in Elmira, Stephen was the son of the late Stephen J. and Antoinette Emanuel Aloi. He is also predeceased by his infant brother Edward and brother Daniel. Stephen is survived by his children, Stephen G. Aloi II, of Pittsford NY with wife Sarah and sons,...

May 12, 2024

James “Jamie” Masker, aged 52, of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, May 12th, 2024. He was predeceased by his father and hero, Terrence Masker, as well as his uncle Tom Bennett.

Jamie is survived by his loving mother, Carol Masker, his built-in best friends and brothers, Mickey Masker...

May 5, 2024

Francis Christopher (Skilly) O’Connor

1936–2024

Francis C. O’Connor, known to all as Skilly, passed away May 5, 2024, with his family by his side. Skilly was born in Elmira, New York, to the late Helen Carey O’Connor and Francis B. (Skilly) O’Connor. He grew up on Lorenzo Place and throughout his...

May 2, 2024

Mary Spallone (née Beirne), a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and the undisputed leader of our family, passed away peacefully in Lake Bluff, IL, on May 2, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on May 15, 1933, to James and Mary (Sammons) Beirne, Mary was the eldest of five siblings and a true trailblazer of her generation.

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Apr 29, 2024

Juliana Mae Lantz

“Julie”

Age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Robert Packer Hospital surrounded by the love of her family. Julie was born in Elmira, a daughter of Samuel and Louise Barnhart Bedrosian. She was predeceased by her husband Robert B. Lantz and sister Mary Louise...

Apr 28, 2024

Age 82, of Elmira NY went on to reunite with his loving wife and family on April 28, 2024, after a long and turbulent illness. Richard is predeceased by his devoted wife of 50 years, Mary Lou (Palmieri), daughter Theresa, son Richard Jr., parents Curtis Sr. and Jessie (Spearbeck), siblings: Charles, Curtis Jr., Mavis Schaar, Judy Kastrick, Helen Laird,...

Apr 27, 2024

Of Elmira, NY passed away at the age of 67 on April 27, 2024. Bobby is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, as well as his brother, sister, and sister-in-law. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren, along with many nephews and nieces. At Bobby’s request, there will be no services. In remembrance, the Costley Family...

Apr 27, 2024

Anthony Jamiah Perry, age 25, of Elmira, NY completed the earthly portion of his walk with the Lord in his home on April 27th.

Anthony was born in Elmira on January 21st, 1999 to Stephanie Browning and James Perry. He attended elementary school in Horseheads, where he participated in Little League, youth basketball...

Apr 27, 2024

Karin Peterson Howland of Elmira NY passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the age of 82. Karin was born in Elmira, daughter of the late A. Adolf and Evelyn J. Peterson. Karin was also predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Reeve B. Howland, her brother, John A. Peterson, her sister-in-law, Chistine K. Peterson, and Reeve’s parents, R....

Apr 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beautiful mom, Karen Elizabeth Dean-Phillips. She went to heaven very unexpectedly, on Thursday, April 25, 2024, while sleeping peacefully.

Karen graced the world 67 years ago, in Poughkeepsie, NY, born to Regina (Schiefen) Dean and the late Edward Dean. She is preceded in...

Apr 24, 2024

Martin “Marty” Hughes, age 71, passed away very peacefully on the evening of April 24, 2024. His wife Anne was with him as he journeyed through the last two years of declining health. Marty was the son of the late Loretta Daly Hughes and brother of the late Mary Hughes Banks. Marty is survived by his wife of almost...

Apr 20, 2024

Age 72, passed away peacefully at her home, on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Doreen was born in Elmira, daughter of the late Alwyn E. and Betty (Rutzke) Darmstadt. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, John C. Saltsman; daughters and sons-in-law, Gretchen J. and Christopher Blowers of Elmira with daughters, Lilly, Gabby, and Ella …. Heidi N....

Apr 18, 2024

Sheila Aber Cashman

Age 60, of Anchorage AK, Homer AK and The Villages FL, passed away, along with her husband, Patrick, in Anchorage, on April 18, 2024.

Born and raised in Elmira, Sheila is the daughter of the late Dr. Jack and Charlotte (VanDyke) Aber. In addition...