Dolores Lee Phillips
Oct 4, 2021
Dolores went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2021. She was born in Elmira to the late Nataline (Santucci) and David T. Phillips. Dolores graduated from Elmira Free Academy in 1976. She then attended Elmira College where she studied Elementary Education. She graduated with degrees in Elementary Education, Special Education, and School Administration. Dolores moved to the...
James Eugene Skelley
Oct 2, 2021
On October 2, 2021, James Eugene Skelley, 94, passed away. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley (Seemer) Skelley, daughter Kathleen Margaret Skelley, grandson Matthew Patrick Skelley, brothers William, Jerome and Michael, sisters Kathleen Felix and Sheila Skelley. He is survived by his great-grandchildren Adeline, Oliver, Theodore and Bennett Helmus; his grandchildren Amanda (and Michael) Helmus and...
Donald Alan Miller
Sep 30, 2021
Age 54, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Don was born in Elmira a son to Linda Vanderpool Keehan of Elmira and Donald A. Miller of Corning. In addition to his parents Don is survived by his loving wife and companion of 22 years Nancy Colunio Miller; stepson Nicholas Mastrantonio of Horseheads with his daughters Myla Rose...
Michael A. Brookman
Sep 30, 2021
Age 74, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Mike was born on October 13, 1946, in Elmira, a son of the late Matthew and Gaetana Rossi Brookman. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother Matthew Brookman and twin sister Mary Elizabeth Brookman. Mike is survived by...
Erika Lynn Strobel
Sep 26, 2021
Age 38, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, September 26, 2021. Erika was born in Binghamton and grew up in Elmira. She is survived by her mother Michelle Hawley Walushka with her husband Thomas; father Wayne L. Chapman Jr.; husband James D. Strobel; children, Hailey Chapman, Gabrielle Chapman, Alexis Chapman, Jaydan Chapman, Heaven Strobel, Sophia Strobel, Jaziya Hollis,...
Anna Marie Dlugokinski
Sep 23, 2021
Elmira: Passed away peacefully, at the age of 97, on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital SNF where she had resided since September 2013. Anna Marie was born and raised in Elmira the daughter of John Walter and Frances (Nowayczk) Dlugokinski. Her brother Aloysius "Al" Dlugokinski predeceased her. Anna Marie is survived by her much loved goddaughters,...
James M. Devens
Sep 23, 2021
Age 65, passed away suddenly of a heart attack, Thursday, September 23, 2021. He was born on March 9, 1956, in Elmira, a son of the late Edward F. and Helen (Tomulinas) Devens. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his niece Lindsay Devens. Jim leaves his husband, Patiwat "Tong" Maiyodklang, brother and sister-law, Robert and Debra...
John M. Crandall
Sep 22, 2021
Jack Crandall, "the piece of work" passed away September 22, 2021 with family at the home he so loved on the hill overlooking Elmira, New York. He was predeceased by his parents, George Wells Crandall and Marion Lownie Crandall. He is survived by great friend Barbara Park, sister Elizabeth (Betsy) Crandall Mohseni (Sia), children Lauriann Kloppenburg (Bill), Ann Wells...
Mary Lou Thurber
Sep 21, 2021
Mary Lou Thurber (née Rogan), born on October 7, 1930 in New York, New York, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2021, in Elmira, New York, at the age of 90. Mary Lou was one of seven siblings, the fourth, born to John and Susan (O'Doherty) Rogan, who emigrated to America from Ireland, ultimately settling in Elmira, New York,...
Mary C. Masone
Sep 20, 2021
Elmira: Age 75, passed away at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Monday, September 20, 2021. Mary was born and raised in Elmira a daughter of the late Charles and Irene (Sipka) Osman. She is survived by her daughter Charlene Masone with Michael Spallone and their three sons, Nicholas Spallone with Jennifer Jernberg, and his daughter Liliana Joél…..Christopher Spallone...
Christine Ann Saxon
Sep 13, 2021
Age 46, of Elmira passed away very unexpectedly on Monday, September 13, 2021 at her home. Christy was born on May 10, 1975, a daughter of Janet Hansen Saxon and the late John E. Saxon. In addition to her father she is predeceased by her sister Carolyn J. Saxon and uncle James W. Saxon. She is survived by her...
Patricia L. Vetter
Sep 8, 2021
Age 94, passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Pat was born in Cortland NY, daughter of Harry L. and Mary Call Long. She was predeceased by her husband Robert M. Vetter and brother Robert J. Long. Pat is survived by daughter Elizabeth "Beth" Vetter of Elmira; daughters and sons-in-law Mary Louise and David...
Kristy Stoll Schaar
Sep 6, 2021
Born: July 5, 1960, Passed: September 6, 2021…lived and passed in Elmira NY. In the early morning, on September 6, 2021, Kristy Susan Stoll Schaar passed away in her sleep at the age of 61. She was an Elmira staple, seen at all the local sporting events, making friends along the way. Kristy loved unconditionally, served others before herself,...
Kara M. Young
Aug 29, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kara Mekos Young on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 48 years of age. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family who adored her. Kara is survived by her loving husband Brent Young; three beautiful children, Mary Katherine, Elizabeth, and Jake. She also leaves behind a large family...
Robert E. Agan
Aug 28, 2021
passed away on August 28, 2021, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 83. A dedicated husband to his beloved wife Sharon of 61 years, he was the father to 9, grandfather to 23, great grandfather to 4 and a friend to all. Bob is survived by his wife Sharon (Cunningham); son Steve and wife Beth (Middaugh)...
Charles D. Payne
Aug 27, 2021
Age 61, passed away unexpectedly August 27, 2021. He was born in Sayre, PA on August 12, 1960, to Gerald Howard Payne and Julia Jane Manuel Payne. He attended Waverly High School, graduating in 1978. Chuck joined the United States Army in 1982, serving until his honorable discharge in 1986. He earned his Armed Services Ribbon/Overseas Ribbon and M-16...
Ann K. Christoff
Aug 25, 2021
Elmira: Age 72, passed away very unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at her home. Ann was born September 18, 1948, a daughter of the late Arthur D. and Pauline Ruth (Kennedy) Rising. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter Kimberly Smith, brother, Gary A. Rising, brother-in-law, Robert Campbell and sisters-in-law, Francine and Constance Christoff....
Mary Theresa Norton
Aug 24, 2021
Passed away, unexpectedly, with her family at her bedside, on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at the age of 87. Mary was born in Ithaca NY, daughter of Robert and Helen (Weeks) Pearson. She was predeceased by her husband and best friend, William J. Norton; daughters, Kathleen Leach and Julia Norton; daughter-in-law Anita Norton; brothers Robert and Richard Pearson; sister...
Patrick James Horton
Aug 23, 2021
Age 57 of Elmira, passed away Monday August 23, 2021, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Patrick was born December 1, 1963, a son of the late Darwin and Mary Patricia Golden Horton. He was also predeceased by his sister Carol Spencer, nephew Kyle Patrick Moharter, brother-in-law Frank Wagner and all of his canine companions most recently his beloved Harley-Bear....
Shirley K. Kingsley
Aug 23, 2021
Age 82, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021, after a brief illness. Shirley was born in Norfolk VA, a daughter of the late Thomas H. and Susie Meeks Keel. She was also predeceased by husband Gary K. Kingsley; brother Daniel L. Keel; sister Betty M. Keel; and grandson James E. Wells II. She is survived by son and...