Jan 11, 2024

Age 73, passed away peacefully, at her home on Thursday January 11, 2024, with her daughter, Kimberly by her side. Karen was the daughter of the late Richard “Buck” and Marie Jane Bennett Hardy. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Cheri Murray. Karen is survived by her daughter Kimberly Amacher with John Harding of...

Jan 11, 2024

Annabel “Kris” Scanlan died peacefully on January 11, 2024 at the age of ninety-five in Reston, Virginia. She was preceded in death in 1990 by her husband of 42 years, Richard “Pete” Pietropaoli, and in 2015 by her husband of 18 years, Gerald “Jerry” Scanlan. She is survived by six children, Theresa Alexander (John), Betsy Pietropaoli (Bridget), Michael Pietropaoli...

Jan 10, 2024

Age 72, of Wellsburg passed away on January 10, 2024. Arlene was born in Syracuse NY a daughter of the late Michael and Antoinette (Vita) Ventrone. She was predeceased by her brothers-in-law, John Roussell, Robert J. Hackett, and Quy Tran. Arlene is survived by her loving husband of 31 years William C. Roussell of Wellsburg; brother Michael Ventrone of...

Jan 8, 2024

Age 76, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, after a brief illness. Bill was born in Elmira, son of the late John W. and Hazel R. (Germillion) Rice. He is survived by his beloved wife Judy Whittaker Rice; son Jason W. Rice of Elmira with his daughter Lilly M. Rice (who was the sunshine of Bill’s life); son...

Jan 8, 2024

In loving memory of Jeffrey “Jeff” David Hafler, aged 66, who peacefully passed away at his residence on Monday, January 8, 2024. Jeff's life was characterized by an abiding love for family, science fiction, technology, and a remarkable talent for fixing computers and anything else that crossed his path.

Jeff was preceded in death by...

Jan 8, 2024

Age 73, of Elmira, NY, Passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday, January 8th, 2024, due to a heart attack. Richard was born in Montour Falls, NY on August 30th, 1950, to the late Oakley Richard and Margarette Pound Bauman.

Richard graduated from Watkins Glen HS in 1968 and went...

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...