John Malachi Cain
Mar 24, 2022
Elmira: Age 76, passed away at his home, with family by his side, on Thursday, March 24, 2022. John was born and raised in Elmira, a son of the late J. Malachi and Catherine (Stout) Cain. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by daughter Catherine "Katie" Cain, sisters, Clara DeRenzo and Sister Susan Cain, RSM. John is...
Sandra Hill
Mar 22, 2022
Sandra "Sandy" Hill earned her wings and went to sing, dance, and entertain the angels on March 22, 2022. (We’re certain she immediately went to find Elvis!) Sandy was an extraordinary spirit whose true passion was caring for others. She was always the first to offer help when needed. Sandy was often referred to as “mother nature” and joked...
Nancy L. Sutton
Mar 21, 2022
Horseheads Age 75, passed away peacefully at home with her husband John at her bedside on Monday, March 21, 2022 after several years of declining health due to dementia. Nancy was born in Elmira NY, a daughter of the late William F. and Lana Elizabeth "Betty" DeKay Chapin. She is survived by John, her husband of 50 years. She...
Nancy L. Marrone
Mar 20, 2022
Elmira: Age 77, passed away quietly and very unexpectedly in the early morning hours of March 20, 2022. Nancy was born and raised in Elmira a daughter of the late Robert and Stella (Winiecke) O'Connor. She is also predeceased by sisters, Jeri Cartwright and Kathy Shaw, mother-in-law Grace Marrone, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jim and Mary Theresa Keefe, Joe and...
Joseph Paul Beaty
Mar 19, 2022
Elmira: Age 75, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Paul was born and raised in Philadelphia PA a son of the late Joseph A. and Alma (Gruber) Beaty. He is also predeceased by brothers, Peter and Mark Beaty, and brother-in-law Joseph McDermott. Paul was a graduate of LaSalle College High School in Philadelphia. He continued his education at...
Patricia A. Mailey
Mar 18, 2022
It is with great sadness that her husband, children and grandchildren announce that Patricia "Pat" A. Agan-Mailey, earned her wings on March 18, 2022. Pat, of Horseheads and formerly of Elmira, NY was 86 years old. Many of her loved ones were present as she passed. Pat, the second oldest of six children, was born in Rochester, NY to...
Gretchen E. Updike
Mar 9, 2022
Age 63, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Gretchen was born in Elmira, the daughter of the late Lewis and Dorothy Rundell Updike. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Christy L. and Kevin Harmer of Horseheads, with their sons, Kevin II, Chase, Preston and Gavin Harmer; son Brandon M. MacEwan of...
Mary Lou Williams
Mar 8, 2022
Horseheads: Age 89, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Mary Lou was born in Wilkes Barre PA a daughter of Joseph and Helen (Brusock) Ruseskas. She is predeceased by her husband Herbert R. Williams. Mary Lou is survived by her children, with their spouses, Jay and Mary Lou Williams of Pine City, Suzanne and Tom Morrissey of Elmira,...
Teresa A. Pyhtila
Mar 3, 2022
Elmira: Age 92, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. A life-long resident of Elmira, Teresa was a daughter of Richard J. and Anna (Newcomb) Connelly. She is predeceased by her husband of 54 years Reino A. Pyhtila, son Richard R. Pyhtila, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Fred and Theresa Maki, Aili Norton, Aune Knuutila...
Caroline Kennedy
Feb 26, 2022
Age 85, of Corning, NY, passed away on February 26, 2022, at the Bampa's House in Corning, NY Born in Corning, NY, she was a daughter of the late Melvin and Cecil (Ward) Kennedy. Caroline retired from Westinghouse/Eaton Corporation and was a caring, loving sister and aunt to her large family and friends. She loved nature and had an...
Nancy C. Yonko
Feb 25, 2022
Nancy Keefe Yonko of Elmira, NY, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2022. She was 87 years old. Nancy was born in Sayre, PA, to Leonard J. and Margaret (O'Neill) Keefe. She has one brother, Jeremiah (Jerry). Nancy attended St. Patrick's School in Elmira, graduating eighth grade in 1948. She then attended Elmira Catholic High School, graduating with the...
Lucy M. Gill
Feb 23, 2022
Elmira: Age 80, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester NY. A life-long resident of Elmira, Lucy went to school at St. Anthony's Grammar School and Notre Dame High School. She was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church until its closing and was then a member of the Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish....
Daryl Allen Freeman
Feb 22, 2022
Pine City: Age 67, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Daryl was born in Corning NY and raised in Elmira Heights, graduating from Thomas A. Edison High School. He is predeceased by his mother Gwendolyn (Whitcomb) Freeman, father-in-law and mother-in-law Louis and Patricia Tamara, sister-in-law Patricia Tamara Russick, brother-in-law Louis Tamara, granddaughter Olivia Hughes. Daryl is survived by...
Neal Ian Gummoe
Feb 13, 2022
In Memorium Neal Ian Gummoe January 7, 1926 – February 13, 2022 Neal Ian Gummoe of Big Flats passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on February 13, 2022, surrounded by family at the Seneca View Skilled Nursing wing of Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, NY. The family has high praise for the staff at Seneca View and...
Ann R. Teeter
Feb 12, 2022
Ann Riggs Teeter – May 4, 1927 – February 12, 2022 Born May 4, 1927 the daughter of the late Asher and Louise Riggs of Elmira, Ann Riggs Teeter passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2022. She was 94. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 65 years, David Teeter, and is survived by her son and...
Kathleen A. Fennell
Feb 11, 2022
Kathleen A. “Sis” Fennell, Elmira/Horseheads, age 92, passed away peacefully at home Friday, February 11, 2022. Sis was born in Elmira, the daughter of Matthias A. and Catherine F. (Shields) Fennell. She was a lifelong communicant of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, and attended Ss. Peter & Paul’s School, Elmira Catholic High, and Elmira College. Sis retired from Westinghouse...
Hildegard Antonie Berggold
Feb 7, 2022
Age 89, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. Hildegard was born in Germany, a daughter of the late Getrude Czichos. In addition to her mother, she was also predeceased by her brother Alfred Mainka and sister Edeltraut Mainka. Hildegard immigrated to the United States from Germany and became a U.S. citizen in 1970. She is survived by three...
Robert E. Morgan
Feb 1, 2022
passed away peacefully on February 1st, 2022, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Rob was born in Corry, PA on Feb 6, 1940. He was predeceased by his loving wife Lois Leonard Morgan, parents David and Irene Morgan, and siblings Ronald Morgan and Patricia Oaks. He is survived by sons, Micheal Morgan of Winnipeg, MB., Canada, Christopher Morgan of...
Felix Aragon
Jan 31, 2022
Age 83, passed away at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Monday, January 31, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Felix was born in Antigua, Guatemala a son of Jose and Alfonsa "Ramona" Aragon. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 52 years Diane Hutsick Aragon; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Dan Knuth of Elmira with their...
James R. Sophia, Sr.
Jan 28, 2022
Jim, aka "Pop Pop", passed away at the age of 87 on Friday, January 28th, 2022, in Montour Falls, NY at Seneca View Skilled Nursing. Jim was born in Elmira, the second son of the late Edward Ormel and Florence (Cardillo) Sophia, Sr. A 1954 graduate of EFA, he was a long-time member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church....