Dr. James F. Agan, Jr., Phd
Apr 15, 2024
Dr. James F. Agan Jr. PHD, beloved husband, father, son, brother, papa, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2024, surrounded by his family, at the age of 68. His sudden departure has left a void in our lives that can never be filled.
Born on March 6, 1956, James, known affectionately as Jim,...
Geraldine M. (Foster) Place
Apr 14, 2024
Age 81, passed away peacefully in Bangor ME on April 14, 2024. Jeri was born in Syracuse NY, the daughter of the late Everett and Bernese (Phillips) Foster. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years, Joseph D. Place. She is survived by and will be dearly missed by her sons and...
Bridget Anne Wetmore
Apr 14, 2024
Bridget Anne Wetmore, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
Bridget Anne was born on February 8, 1949, in Elmira, New York, the daughter of the late Jerome E. and Patricia (Widman) Sweet. Bridget Anne is survived by her loving husband of forty-one years, Weeden...
Richard E. Roberts Jr.
Apr 11, 2024
Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the age of 67. Richard was born in Newark NY. He was the son of the late Richard E. Roberts Sr. and Dora Burm. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Elda Roberts and daughter, Lethia Mae (Joe) Townson with their daughter Jasmine. He was a loving husband, father, and...
Margaret M. Davis
Apr 10, 2024
Margaret Mable Davis
Age 66 of Elmira New York, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Margaret was born in Rochester NY to the late Leroy and Harriet (Beebe) Beam. She is survived by daughters, Christine Davis and Cassandra Henry of Elmira NY, sons, Vincent John Beam and John...
Kelly L. Swanson
Apr 9, 2024
Age 61, Pine City, NY, passed away peacefully at home, on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, after a courageous battle with ALS. Kelly was born in Elmira, NY to the late Frederick and Janet Ludwig Ricks. In addition to her parents Kelly was predeceased by her father-in-law John Swanson, grandparents, Jacob and Wilma Ludwig, Charles and Margaret Ricks and many...
Evelyn E. Deloria
Apr 7, 2024
Evelyn Elaine DeLoria, age 95, passed away April 7, 2024, in Horseheads, NY. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Paul Leo DeLoria (1927-2015).
Evelyn was born in Potsdam, NY, to Justine Benton and Royal Thompson. She is survived by her grateful children Kathie (Jackson) of Seal Beach, CA, and Christopher...
Rosa Lee Washington
Apr 5, 2024
Rosa Lee Washington age 82 a beloved, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, with her "daughters" by her side.
Rosa was born in Hahira, GA to the late Nancy Davis Washington and Thomas Milton Washington. Rosa lived in St. Petersburg FL before coming to...
Lisa W. (Berger) Lewis
Apr 2, 2024
Age 96 left this world on April 2, 2024, to be reunited with her husband George who predeceased her on May 12, 1999. Lisa is also predeceased by her parents, sister, and brother, who all lived in Munich, Germany.
Lisa was born and educated in Germany. She came to this country...
Cindy K. Davis
Mar 27, 2024
Cindy Kay Davis, age 73, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2024, surrounded by her children, Timothy Davis and Kristine Hall. She is now cradled in the arms of Jesus, joining her parents Lyle and Betty Edwards, and the love of her life, Daniel Davis, who preceded her in...
Brian Charles Pappalardo
Mar 24, 2024
Elmira: Long-time Star Gazette employee, age 64 passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Brian was born in Harrisburg PA, a son of the late Paul and Rita (Mailey) Pappalardo. He is survived by his sister Karen Pappalardo; brothers, with their families, Mark and Andrea Pappalardo with sons, Gregory...
Marianne (Clune) Wichtowski
Mar 22, 2024
Elmira: Age 81, passed away, on Friday, March 22, 2024, with her children by her side. Marianne was born in Elmira, a daughter of the late Faustin J. and Anne M. Dooley Clune. She was predeceased by her husband David L. Wichtowski, brothers, Paul, John, and Joseph Clune; brother-in-law, Arthur Wichtowski and sister-in-law, Judith A. A’Hearn-Crossman.
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Violet Loraine Frawley
Mar 20, 2024
Age 90, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her bedside on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Violet was born in Windber PA, daughter of Harry Alton Thomas and Katherine Mae (Bertram) Thomas. She was predeceased by her husband Edward A. Frawley and siblings, Katherine, Harry, Clarence, Cleo, and James.
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James Michael Sabatini
Mar 15, 2024
James Michael Sabatini, a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corp., passed away on March 15, 2024, surrounded by his family. The son of Dominic and Jean Sabatini, James grew up in Elmira, New York, and was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy.
At the age of 18, James enlisted...
Louise T. Gavette
Mar 15, 2024
Age 82, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her bedside on Friday, March 15, 2024. Louise was born in Sidney NY, a daughter of Frank and Kathryn Cost Cockcroft. She was predeceased by her son Mark Davis, sister Mary Ellen Miller, and brother Thomas Cockcroft. Louise is survived by her husband Arnold N. Gavette; daughters, Mary...
Stephen R. Chely
Mar 14, 2024
Stephen R. Chely, beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away surrounded by family on March 14, 2024, at the age of 71.
Stephen was predeceased by parents Joseph and Mary Jane Chely; brother Michael Chely; sister Jeanne Chely Zimar; cousin Mary Chely; grandson Josiah Chely; and longtime feline companion...
Constance Purde Breed
Mar 14, 2024
Connie, age 70, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, after a two-year battle with lung cancer.
She was born in Elmira, NY to the late Frederick and Isabel (Wrigley) Purdue. Connie was also predeceased by her brother, Dr. Gary Purdue, nephew Scott Purdue, and sister-in-law Kathy Purdue.
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Maryann M. Novick
Mar 13, 2024
Age 93 of Elmira passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Bethany Manor. MaryAnn was born in Elmira, a daughter of the late John J. and Margaret (Gates) Semski. She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Robert A. Novick, son, Robert J. Novick, brothers and sisters-in-law Robert and Shirley Semski, John and Joyce Semski, Donald and Annabelle...
Miguel Angel Collazo
Mar 9, 2024
Elmira: Age 61, passed away, unexpectedly, on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Mike was born in the Bronx. Mike is survived by his “mommy” Benedicta Collazo, brother Samuel Montalvo; ex-wife Maria Casteneda; adult children, Miguel Collazo, Angel Collazo, Margie Collazo and Janelly Rios. He is also survived by his wife Shelly Collazo, and with their marriage, he shared eight step-children...
Joseph F. Riley Iii
Mar 8, 2024
Age 92, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 at the Church of Christ Care Center in Clinton, Michigan. Joseph was born in Elmira, son of the late Joseph F. Riley, Jr., and Elizabeth “Betty” Klebert. He is also predeceased by his wife Virginia “Ginny” Riley, (nee Silbaugh).
Joseph attended Colorado...