Mar 3, 2024

Jim passed away at home in Arlington, VA on March 3, 2024 following a brief battle with cancer. He was the eldest child of his late parents, Francis B. Weingart and Mary Florence (Jensen) Weingart. He was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Mary Elizabeth (Lagonegro) Weingart (m. 1982-2022). Jim is survived by his children, Elissa Marie, Olivia...

Mar 3, 2024

Age 67, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the Robert Packer Hospital. Deb was born in Elmira, a daughter of the late Donald W. and Margaret “Cookie” (Sheehan) Wilson. She is also predeceased by husband Gary S. Geiger; son Jason Janowsky; brothers, Jerry, Tom and Jimmy Wilson; brother-in-law Gregory Geiger.

Deb is survived...

Feb 28, 2024

Age 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Leone was born at home in Lawrenceville PA, the last surviving of 7 children to Charles Leon and Harriet Hudson Tilford. She was predeceased by her husband Harry Welch Jr; her 6 siblings Archibald Tilford, Bernice Adams Jones, Constance Tilford, Mary Henderson, Ann...

Feb 20, 2024

Age 90, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Anna was born in Elmira, a daughter of the late Daniel and Madeline Capozza. She is survived by her children, Michele (Anthony Jr.) DeSocio of Elmira, Joseph Bonsignore of Elmira, and David Bonsignore of San Diego CA; grandchildren, Brittany (Evan) Lloyd, Ryan (Carrie) DeSocio and Leonardo John...

Feb 17, 2024

Age 81, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center after a brief illness. Gene was born in Elmira, a son of the late Metro and Helen Zeedock Kozemko. He was also predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law Emil and Sophy Kozemko; brother-in-law Francis J. Smith. Gene is survived by his loving wife of...

Feb 15, 2024

Elmira Heights: Age 76, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Jim was born and raised in Elmira, the son of the late Rocco and Velma (Stone) Menechella. Jim is also predeceased by his mother-in-law Agnes Paul and brother-in-law Robert Downey. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Helen Paul...

Feb 13, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Aaron Joseph Mekos on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 49 years of age.

Aaron is survived by his loving parents Joseph and Marilyn Punzo Mekos. He also leaves behind a large family including brother-in-law Brent Young, his beautiful nieces and...

Feb 11, 2024

Age 59, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Colleen was born in Baltimore MD, a daughter of the late Joseph McCarthy and Nancy McCarthy Karpinski. Her family moved to Elmira when Colleen was a child. In addition to her parents Colleen was predeceased by her son Joseph R. Brewer. She is survived...

Feb 5, 2024

Age 56, passed away at home on Monday, February 5, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Joe was born in East Stroudsburg PA, son of Eleanor Gilliland Werkheiser of Elmira and the late Robert Werkheiser Sr. In addition to his mother, Joe is survived by his loving wife Roxann Baldwin Werkheiser; children Haley Werkheiser (Dakota Wilson), Barbie Werkheiser...

Feb 5, 2024

Age 69, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Mary was born and raised in Elmira, the fifth oldest of 10 children to the late Robert F. “Buster” and Marion “Mimi” Howland Gordon. In addition to her parents, Mary is predeceased by sisters, Sharon “Sherry” Grafius and Carol Gilboy, brothers, Michael “Mickey” and...

Feb 5, 2024

Eileen was born in Scranton, PA, then adopted and raised by her loving parents, the late Terence J. and Maureen Byrne of Oak Park, Illinois.

She is survived by her children, John Laux of Bellevue, WA, Kathleen Laux with husband George Zilahi and daughter Annabel Zilahi of Palmyra, NJ, and Ryan...

Feb 5, 2024

William James "Bill" Kinney, a beloved member of the Elmira community, passed away peacefully at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, on February 5, 2024, at the age of 78. Bill was born in Elmira, New York, to Charles and Marjorie (Sheehan) Kinney. He attended Elmira Free Academy, graduating in 1963. Bill furthered his education at Mohawk Valley Community College (1965)...

Feb 4, 2024

Age 81, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Wellsville, NY on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

Karen was a committed member of the Kingdom Hall in Elmira, NY. Spending many hours a day studying the Bible and living in the way of Jehovah, Karen was prepared to join the New World. She...

Feb 1, 2024

Age 63, passed away peacefully at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Ritchie was born in Elmira, son of Joseph Palmieri of Elmira and the late Margaret “Peggy” Kelly Palmieri. In addition to his father, Ritchie is survived by sisters, Janette A. “Jan” Palmieri of Elmira and Jacqueline M. “Jackie” Palmieri Koerner with husband Timothy...

Jan 29, 2024

Shirley Seaberg Norton, 95, died Monday, January 29, 2024, at Woodbrook Assisted Living Residence in Elmira, NY. Born February 9, 1928 in Jamestown, NY, Shirley was the daughter of the late Nathan T. and Margaret Brooks Dreyer. She was a graduate of Jamestown High School and a former parishioner of Saints Peter & Paul Church, Jamestown. On May 30,...

Jan 27, 2024

Big Flats, age 79, passed away, Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Dan was born in Johnson City NY, son of the late David F. Delbridge and Eleanor Schwehm Perry. He was also predeceased by his sister Margaret Conlin. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Barbara Williams Delbridge; daughter Tanya (Ray)...

Jan 17, 2024

Age 83, of Elmira, died quietly in bed at St. Joseph’s care facility in Salt Lake City, UT, on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. She moved to SLC in 2018 to be near her daughter Beth.

Diane was born as Diane Lampila on January 21, 1940 to her parents Charles and Jane (Houston) Lampila. She was predeceased by...

Jan 16, 2024

Of Sebring FL formerly of Elmira

Age 70, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic after a brief illness. Debbie was born in Elmira, a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Bille Joan (Knight) Schmidt. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Thomas E. Narde. She is also...

Jan 12, 2024

Age 97, of Elmira, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Hospital SNF following years of declining health. Gen was born March 24, 1926, the daughter of the late Peter and Lucy Palange. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Joseph Orlousky, brother Bias Palange, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Marion...

Jan 11, 2024

Jonathan Wilson died Thursday January 11, 2024, in Elmira, NY. He was a resident of Elmira for the past 8 years and had been battling lung cancer. Jon was born in Greenville SC on May 18, 1972, later moving with family to Smyrna, Georgia where he attended Wills HS.

Surviving him are his parents Bill...