Oct 11, 2022

Age 74, passed away in Rochester NY on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, as the result of a fall. Melvin is predeceased by his parents Milton, Sr. and Artie Oakes, brother Milton Oakes, Jr., and sister Barbara Oakes who died on October 4, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife Connie Hulslander Oakes.

Melvin was...

Oct 10, 2022

Age 78, passed away peacefully at home after an extended illness on Monday, October 10, 2022. Karen was born in Binghamton NY, a daughter of the late James V. and Esther (Burnside) Tallo. She was predeceased by her son David T. Queen, brother James Tallo, brother-in-law Larry Jirkovsky. Karen is survived by twin sister Sharon Tallo of Elmira; sisters,...

Oct 7, 2022

Mary was born in Acushnet, MA, daughter of the late Luciano and Gladys (Gracie) Maciel. She was also predeceased by her sister Barbara Kim. Mary is survived by her husband of 48 years P. Mark Klinger; son John R. Klinger of Denver CO; daughter Dr. Mary Beth Klinger-Lawrence of South Hero VT with husband Ryan Lawrence and children, Cullen...

Oct 1, 2022

Age 91 passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Peter was born in China, the fourth of five sons. He was predeceased by his first wife Jen-Lan Liu in 1980. Peter is survived by wife Elaine Jin Lan-Lu; sons Michael Lu of Gaithersburg MD, and Jefferson Lu of Warren VT with his children, Sophie...

Sep 30, 2022

Of Quebec Canada and formerly of Elmira, passed away unexpectedly in Quebec on Friday, September 30, 2022. Cheryl was born and raised in Elmira, daughter of Vicki Isaacs Hollenbeck of Horseheads and the late Michael L. Hollenbeck. In addition to her mother, Cheryl is survived by her children Addyson, Preston and Charlie-Ann; brother Marcus Hollenbeck of Horseheads; grandfather Dean...

Sep 29, 2022

John Daniel Miller, III, of Lake Wesauking, near Towanda, PA, died peacefully after a long illness on September 29, 2022, at the age of 65. John was predeceased by his parents John D. Miller, Jr. and Phyllis Stevens Miller. John is survived by his wife Katherine van den Blink Miller; sisters: Anne Miller, Kristin Griffey, and Karin Schultz (Charles);...

Sep 24, 2022

Sylvia Andell passed away peacefully in Elmira NY on September 24th, 2022 at age 99.

Sylvia Andell was born on March 4, 1923 and raised in New York City. Her father, Abraham Levey, was a cotton goods broker and her mother, Irene Levey, a homemaker. Sylvia was an only child who was adored by her...

Sep 21, 2022

"Sis"

Age 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca NY. Sis was born and raised in Elmira, the daughter of James and Mabel (Hall) Lambert. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years Edward W. Plaisted in 2018. She was also predeceased by her brothers Robert...

Sep 19, 2022

Elmira: Age 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 19, 2022, at his home, with his loving family by his side. George was born in Mansfield PA a son of Porter W. and Myrtle (Mays) Shaw. He is predeceased by his siblings, Barbara Stevens, William Shaw and Porter Shaw, Jr.

Sep 18, 2022

Elmira: Age 92, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Harold was born and raised in Elmira a son of Harold F., Sr. and Ada (Viele) Wood. He is predeceased by his first wife Helen Kisken Wood, second wife Mary Armstrong Wood, and sister Margaret Brink Emmick. Harold is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Michael D. and Kari...

Sep 17, 2022

Horseheads: Age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Christopher is the son of Kevin and Brenda Brimmer Starkweather of Horseheads. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife of two years, together for 19 years, Brandi Burdick Starkweather, daughters, Brianna and Olivia Starkweather; sister Becky Brimmer of Spencer, NY; mother-in-law, Nancy Burdick;...

Sep 17, 2022

Age 92, passed away peacefully at Elcor Health Services in Horseheads on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Mary was the youngest of six, born June 16, 1930 in Elmira, daughter of Edwin and Margaret Sullivan Lyon. She was predeceased by her son Bruce Young; granddaughter-in-law Kara Young; brothers, Connie, Ed, Jack , Bill and sister Margaret. Mary is survived by...

Sep 11, 2022

Matthew "Matt" Joseph Coleman was a caring husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He unexpectedly left this world on September 11, 2022.

Matt was born on February 10, 1984 to Joseph and Kathleen (Crimmer) Coleman in Elmira, New York. He had a fun-filled childhood in Elmira, surrounded by a vast supportive family and a close-knit...

Sep 10, 2022

Age 69, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his bedside after a short battle with cancer. Bob was born in Elmira, the son of the late Francis and Sallie (Belman) Blaine. He is survived by his wife Marylou Marino Blaine; children with their families, Samantha M. Blaine with Thomas Brown of Breesport and their children, Mason...

Sep 3, 2022

Ken, "Hoss" Cartwright passed away peacefully on September 3, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Although Ken's life on earth may have come to an end, his memory will live on in the hearts of all those who knew and loved him.

The simplest pleasures in life brought Ken the greatest joy. Whether it be...

Aug 28, 2022

Elmira Heights

Age 39 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Stephanie is the daughter of Walter and Mary Landon Melville of Elmira Heights. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter Dylan; sister and brother-in-law Amy and Matt McNeely of Horseheads with their son Connor; brother and sister-in-law Alex and...

Aug 24, 2022

Age 38, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Eddie was born and raised in Elmira. He is survived by his mother and stepfather Cindy and Sean Coggins; father Edward Moore; son Connor Moore; companion and mother of Connor, Heather Wiggins; brother Jeremy Moore with Samantha DeRico and their sons, Cullen, Brycen, and Roman DeRico and soon to...

Aug 24, 2022

Maureen passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in Portland OR. Maureen was born in Newfoundland Canada, the daughter of William F. and Alice O’Dwyer O’Shea. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Thomas W. Daly; brother Daniel O’Shea; grandson Jasper Daly; brother-in-law Gerald Daly. Maureen is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel P. and Maria...

Aug 23, 2022

Gladys (Glad) Cumming, 94, passed peacefully to heaven on August 23, 2022, at The Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira, New York after a lengthy illness. She was born in Elmira on May 29, 1928, to Genevieve and J. Bruce Shutts. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 71 years, Joseph, and five adult children: John (Sheila)...

Aug 23, 2022

Age 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at the Chemung county Nursing Facility. Bob was born in Elmira a son of the late Francis and Charlotte (Smith) Hicks. Bob is survived by his wife Gail Haupt Leljedal Hicks, of Elmira; sons: Robert F. Hicks, Jr. of Texas with son Brendan…Brian Hicks of Waverly with children, Brianna, Brooklyn...