Frank Robert Composto
Aug 15, 2021
Frank Robert Composto (Bob), 82, of Elmira, New York, passed away on August 15, 2021 after suffering a stroke. He was surrounded by his family, around the clock, in his final days. Bob, the eldest son to the late Frank and Helen Composto, was born on April 6, 1939 in Staten Island, NY, where he grew up and started...
Rob Brown Iii
Aug 12, 2021
It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Elwin Robert (Rob) Brown III age 59 on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Rob was born in Elmira, a son of Judith Butler of Elmira and the late Elwin Robert Brown, Jr. He is also predeceased by infant son Troy and step-father Robert E. Butler. In addition to his...
Michael R. Harris
Aug 11, 2021
Age 56, died on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Michael was born August 25,1964 in the Bronx, NY, the son of the late Charles D. and Eloise (Johnson) Harris. Michael was predeceased by his sister, Denise Harris, nephew Teddy Harris, and his grandparents. Michael is survived by his sisters and brothers, Bernadette Harris, Michelle...
Stephen T. Smithers
Aug 7, 2021
Age 58, passed away at home, due to heart issues, on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Smitty was born in Elmira, a son of the late Richard E. "Dick" and Teresa Viselli Smithers. He is survived by the love of his life Nodja M. Coolbaugh. He is also survived by his siblings and their spouses, Michael and Patricia Smithers, Daniel...
Norman K. Christiansen
Aug 6, 2021
Age 95, of Elmira NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 6, 2021 in Elmira. Norman was born in Granite City IL, son of the late Emile H. and Anna (Eckert) Christiansen. He is predeceased by his first wife, Margaret A. Christiansen; second wife, Frances H. (Blonk) Christiansen; brother, Wilbert Christiansen; sisters, Edna Mae Christiansen and Barbara Stoner. Norman...
Bonnie J. Kelly
Aug 3, 2021
Age 69, passed away very unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Bonnie was born in Elmira, daughter of the late Elbert G. Allen and Mary Koski Allen. She was also predeceased by her stepmother, Mary Allen. Bonnie is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, James A. Kelly; daughters and sons-in-law, Jessica...
Cora E. Bilinsky
Aug 3, 2021
Betty Bilinsky, née Burnham passed away on August 3, 2021. Born in 1928, Betty lived a long, full life. She was predeceased by her son Michael Campbell and her soul mate Peter Lemoncelli. She is survived by her daughter Debra Campbell along with the rest of her large and loving family. Betty's memorial service will be held at McInerny...
Wendy Pauline Rightmire
Aug 2, 2021
Age 69, passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital on Monday, August 2, 2021, after an extended illness. Wendy was born in Elmira, a daughter of the late Raymond Walsh and Pauline Tarbox Walsh. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Sherrie and Randy VanDyke of Seabrook NH, Amy and Jamie Campanelli of Elmira; son and daughter-in-law James...
Mary T. Amisano
Jul 25, 2021
We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, Mary Teresa (Skidmore) Amisano, passed away on July 25, 2021, at home, at peace, and surrounded by her loving family. Mary grew up with her parents, six brothers, and her sister in Levittown, NY. Her father nicknamed her “Sparkle Plenty” for the brilliance of her smile...
Janice A. Murphy
Jul 25, 2021
Elmira: Age 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family that she dearly loved, on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Janice was born in Passaic NJ on December 20, 1931, a daughter of Richard L. and Blanche Coffey McKevitt. She is predeceased by her husband Michael Larkin Murphy; sister Mary Frances Clancy; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary Ann Murphy O'Toole Maywalt,...
Sharon T. Reed
Jul 25, 2021
Of Big Flats, NY, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021, peacefully at home with her family by her side. Sharon was born on September 13, 1943 in Elmira, NY, a daughter of the late Eugene and Phyllis Coughlin Thompson. She was predeceased by her sister, Patricia Jean Teliska and infant granddaughter, Megan Christine Reed. She is survived by...
Mary Lynne Van Brunt
Jul 17, 2021
Horseheads - Lindy (Murray) Van Brunt, 77, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021, peacefully at her home. Lindy was born on April 5, 1944 in Poughkeepsie, NY, to Leonard Joseph Murray and Mary Ellen (Cain) Murray. She was predeceased by her parents and dear nephew Sean P. Murray. Lindy graduated from St. Joseph's School of...
Brian Kerwan Hope
Jul 12, 2021
Age 40, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 12, 2021. Brian was born and raised in Elmira, a son of the late Wayne E. Hope (November 10, 2014) and Claire L. Kerwan (March 27, 2007). Brian is survived by his sister Cara K. Hope of Elmira with her children, Reese and Kiara Fisher, who were the light of Brian's...
Margaret Frawley Kalbaugh
Jul 11, 2021
Margaret "Peg" Kalbaugh, age 98, passed away in Chambersburg Hospital on July 11, 2021 after a brief illness. Originally from Elmira, NY she had been residing with her daughter and son-in-law in Chambersburg for the past five years. Peg was pre-deceased by her husband Robert William "Bill" Kalbaugh in 2013. She was the daughter of the late John and...
Carolyn F. Moffe
Jul 11, 2021
Age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Elcor Nursing and Rehab Center. Carolyn was born and raised in Elmira, a daughter of Michaelangelo and Rose (Lucy) Cicora. She is predeceased by her husband George A. Moffe, siblings, John, Lucy Sassano, Joseph, Theresa (Albert) Masone, Anthony, and Rose Cicora; nephews, Albert, John Masone, James Sassano; her...
Henry Edward Hughes
Jul 1, 2021
Age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 1, 2021, with his family by his side. Henry was born and raised in Elmira NY, he was the son of Henry Edward and Carolyn (Day) Hughes. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his beloved aunt Evva Day Dorsett. Henry is survived by his wife Catherine Wigsten Hughes...
Kathleen W. Hughes
Jun 30, 2021
Kathleen (Ward) Hughes, 86, formerly of Elmira, NY and residing in Penfield, NY for the last 13 years of her life, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2021 after suffering a stroke on June 21. Kay was born in Corning, NY on May 22, 1935 to James and Katherine Ward. She attended St. Vincent's Grammar School, and graduated from...
David L. Ferriter
Jun 28, 2021
Age 73, passed away at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Monday, June 28, 2021. David was born in Utica NY, a son of the late Joseph S. and G. Norma (Schrader) Ferriter. He is survived by his sons, Erich Ferriter, with wife Samantha, of Lowman, Jason Ferriter, with Liz Wilson, of Wellsburg, Richard Ferriter of Lowman, and Joseph...
Ronald R. Van Dine
Jun 27, 2021
age 80, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Robert Packer Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the first baby born in Lycoming Co. PA on January 1, 1941 to the late George L. and Evalene E. (Houseknecht) Van Dine. Ron grew up on a dairy farm in Jordan Township in...
Carolyn R. Lee
Jun 24, 2021
Elmira: Age 81, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Carol was born and raised in Elmira a daughter of John C. and Mary (Dempsey) Lee. She is predeceased by her sisters, Barbara Lee and Maryann Wenrick. Carol is survived by niece Stephanie Wenrick of Loveland OH and close friend Mercedes (Chuck) Fruitt of Pine City. Carol attended St....