Alan John Underkofler

Alan John Underkofler

Jan 1, 2021

Age 63, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 1, 2021. Alan was born in Philadelphia PA, son of the late Alan W. and Marie (Wischum) Underkofler. He is survived by his wife Anita Pirozzolo Underkofler; children with their families, Alan (Allison) Underkofler of Leland NC with children McKenzie, Madison and AJ Underkofler...

Ossie M. Slusser

Ossie M. Slusser

Jan 1, 2021

Age 81 passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her bedside on Friday, January 1, 2021. Ossie was born in Potterbook PA, a daughter to the late Edward and Edith Mae (Cary) Tanner. She was predeceaded by her first husband Donald Wilbur and second husband William Slusser; sister Dolores Tanner; and brother Edward "Sonny" Tanner. Ossie...

Donald Duane Hamilton

Donald Duane Hamilton

Dec 29, 2020

Age 88, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Don was born in Elmira, a son of Lloyd and Bernice (Smith) Hamilton. He was predeceased by his young sons, David A. and Martin A. Hamilton; infant daughter Theresa D. Hamilton; former wife Rosemary A. (Cantando) Hamilton; sisters, Ada Harvey and Wanda...

John Ward Wenzel

John Ward Wenzel

Dec 27, 2020

passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020, after an extended illness, at Robert Packer Hospital surrounded by his loving family. John was born December 10, 1949 to John P. and Helen Ward Wenzel, who pre-deceased him. John is survived by his sister Jude (David) Squires; nephews, Mark (Kelly) Squires, David (Jennifer) Squires; grand-nephew and grand-nieces, Mason, Lauren, Griffin and...

Judy A. Smith

Judy A. Smith

Dec 24, 2020

Elmira Heights: Age 77, passed away December 24, 2020 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center from covid-19 complications. Judy was born and raised in Elmira a daughter of the late Ernest and Constance (White) Leonard. She is also predeceased by her brother-in-law Michael Bobby. Judy is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Bruce A. Smith; children and...

Lewis Hillary Stark

Lewis Hillary Stark

Dec 21, 2020

November 19, 1939 - December 21, 2020 Lewis (Buzzie) Stark, Jr. Made his transition to be with the Lord peacefully at the Chemung County Nursing Facility on Monday, December 21, 2020. Lew was born in Corning, NY, son of the late Lewis H. Stark, Sr. and Ethelyn Lauchie Stout. Pre-deceased by his Stepmother Corrine Woodard Stark. Lew is survived...

Theresa A. Tallis

Theresa A. Tallis

Dec 20, 2020

Age 76, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility after a long battle with ALS. Theresa was born in Elmira, daughter of the late Nazzareno and Josephine (Manocchio) Rocchi. She was predeceased by her brother Anthony F. "Tony" Rocchi. Theresa is survived by her loving husband John R. Tallis Jr.; sons and daughters-in-law, Scott...

Marilyn B. Moore

Marilyn B. Moore

Dec 20, 2020

Age 81, passed away at Bethany Manor on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Marilyn was born in Syracuse NY, daughter of the late John and Edna Barber. She was predeceased by her husband Donald Moore; brother and sister-in-law Phillip and Marilyn Barber; daughter-in-law Michele Cavanaugh. Marilyn is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Christopher and Charlotte Cavanaugh of Jacksonville FL,...

James William Morrisey

James William Morrisey

Dec 17, 2020

Age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 17, 2020. Bill was the husband of Frances (Dickinson) and father of Katharine (Robert), James (Karen), Patrick (Betsy), Margaret (Steve), and Molly. He was the son of Margaret (Crow) and James W. Morrisey. Bill grew up in Rochester, New York, and graduated from Ohio University, where he met Frances....

Patricia A. Krusen

Patricia A. Krusen

Dec 17, 2020

Age 86, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2020. Patricia was a resident at Woodbrook Assisted Living. Patricia was born in Elmira, the daughter of Edgar and Catherine (Hennessy) Thatcher. She was predeceased by her husband Philip B. Krusen and great-granddaughter Kayla Marie Ameigh. Patricia is survived by her son Mark (Cindy), grandchildren Jeff (Amanda) and Adrianne (Josh), great-grandchildren...

Roselle G. Kotch

Roselle G. Kotch

Dec 16, 2020

Age 93, passed away on December 16, 2020 in Waverly. Rose was a warm and loving person who radiated kindness. Her years were spent enjoying her family and making friends wherever she went. Born in Wilkes-Barre to the late Joseph and Anna Riscavage Andresky, she graduated from St. Nicholas HS and went to work at the credit bureau. Dances...

James Paul Parker

James Paul Parker

Dec 14, 2020

Age 63, passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA on Monday, December 14, 2020. Paul was born in Lyons NY, son of the late James P. and Ethel Larkin Parker. He was also predeceased by his sister Charlotte Parker. Paul is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer L. Parker and Donald Stark of Poughkeepsie, NY...

Gerald T. Hosey

Gerald T. Hosey

Dec 13, 2020

82 Years old, lifelong resident of Elmira, NY passed away December 13, 2020 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was predeceased by his parents James T. Hosey and Rose C. (Marchinock) Hosey. Gerald was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy. He served in the US Army where he acquired excellent administrative skills. Jerry was later employed in the...

Joseph A. Cerio

Joseph A. Cerio

Dec 10, 2020

Age 74, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 10, 2020. Joe was born in Elmira, a son of the late Anthony and Antoinette (Pinelli) Cerio. In addition to his parents Joe is predeceased by his sister Angela Cerio Zepp. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Frances Kunzinger Cerio; daughter Morgan K. Cerio of...

Margaret C. Minotti

Margaret C. Minotti

Dec 10, 2020

Age 95, passed away on December 10, 2020 at Arnot Ogden Hospital. Margie was born in Elmira, New York on April 20, 1925, daughter to the late Alexander and Lena (Giofrida) Stefani. She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony L. Minotti on March 6, 2010; son, Anthony Gerard Minotti; brother, John Stefani and sister-in-law Esther Stefani; sisters, Rose (Stefani)...

Richard P. Cox

Richard P. Cox

Dec 9, 2020

85 years old, resident of Elmira, NY passed away in the afternoon on December 9, 2020 after a long rich life. He was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Helen Cox; first wife, Judy; second wife, Ann Brown Cox; daughter, Julie Wheeler Hoyt; brother, James Cox; sister-in-law, Jean Ann Cox; and lifelong friends, Dan 'Doc' Fisher, Chuck Cassidy, and...

Margaret S. Allen

Margaret S. Allen

Dec 6, 2020

Age 66, passed away at Corning Hospital on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Margaret was born in Elmira, one of eleven children to the late Henry and Marguerite (Leslie) Sandore. In addition to her parents, Margaret is predeceased by daughter Debora Ann Allen; sister, Theresa Sandore and brother Henry Sandore. Her sister Linda Knapp passed away on December 10, 2020....

Kenneth L. Akins

Kenneth L. Akins

Dec 6, 2020

age 66, of Elmira, passed away December 6, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family. Ken was born in Bath, NY on November 15, 1954, son to the late Lloyd and Leona (Woodhouse) Akins. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Mary (Losito) Akins, son Timothy Akins; daughters, Alicia Akins Shoup, Katie Akins, Emily Akins;...

Dorene C. Novick
Matthias Francis Fennell, Sr.

Matthias Francis Fennell, Sr.

Dec 4, 2020

Age 92, formerly of Elmira, N.Y., died peacefully December 4, 2020 at his El Paso, Texas, home surrounded by loving and devoted family. An Elmira native, Fennell was the son of Matthias and Catherine (Shields) Fennell. His family was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic parish. He attended Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School and Elmira...