Mar 9, 2025

Age 86 of Pine City NY, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Barb was born in Elmira and raised in Sagetown (Pine City) a daughter of William and Garnet (Kaminsky) Hill. She is predeceased by her brother William Hill Jr. Barb is survived by her loving husband of 64 years...

Mar 4, 2025

Age 50, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Scott was born and raised in Elmira, a son of Steven J. and Shirley M. Burlew. He is predeceased by his father Steven and infant brother Stanley M. Burlew. Scott is survived by his mother Shirley; brother Sam M. Burlew with Erica Grafius; Sam’s son Tyler M....

Mar 3, 2025

Nancy Milne LaRouche a globe-trotting adventurer formerly of Elmira and Rochester, NY (80) passed away on March 3, 2025. Nancy was born in Elmira on November 29, 1944, to the late Frederic F. Milne and Nancy Booth Milne. She is survived by her loving daughter Elizabeth M. Kelly, son-in-law David L. Kelly Jr. of Watkins Glen, NY, her son...

Mar 2, 2025

Age 92, of Elmira Heights, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Cicero NY. Art was the son of Clarence J. and Pearl Green Paul. He was predeceased by his wife Agnes Canali Paul; brothers, Ralph, Robert, Arnold and Donald Paul; sisters, Shirley Paul and Helen Bailey; son-in-law James Menechella. Art is survived by daughters, Barbara A. Thayer...

Mar 1, 2025

Age 87, passed away at home on Saturday, March 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born in Elmira, daughter of the late Edward M. Liddy and Leonore Schweppe Liddy. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years VanEtten E. “Jim” Harkness, stepmother Irma Liddy, brothers, Max and Fred Brinthaupt, twin brother Marty Liddy and his...

Feb 27, 2025

Renee Diane Hawk Brent Ferguson, affectionately known as “Butterfly” to her church family, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at the age of 60. She was born on April 16, 1964, in East Orange, New Jersey, to Ronald Edward Hairston and the late Gloria Elizabeth Walker (Hawk). She was raised by her predeceased grandmother, Bertha Hawk, and dear...

Feb 26, 2025

Elmira: With heavy hearts, the family of Rosa Ocampo of Pampanga, Philippines, announces her unexpected passing at the age of 80. She passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Rosa was a woman of warmth, generosity, and boundless love. She found joy in the simple things...

Feb 12, 2025

Pete, age 93 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Nursing Facility. Pete was born and raised in Elmira, a son of Matthias and Catherine (Shields) Fennell. He is predeceased by his wife of 49 years Susan (Wisnoski) Fennell, brother and sister-in-law Matthias “Matt” and Ann Fennell, and sister Kathleen “Sis” Fennell.

Feb 8, 2025

Age 84, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Joyce was born in Hornell NY, a daughter to Paul and Hazel (Sexton) Morey. She is predeceased by her husband Arthur L. “Butch” Call. Joyce is survived by her daughters and their families: Lisa and Brian Adelson of Gansevoort NY with their daughters,...

Feb 7, 2025

Age 88, passed away at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Friday, February 7, 2025. Joe was born in Elmira, son of Joseph A. and Bernice Button Chalk. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Ann Conklin Chalk; sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph J.”JJ” and Julie Chalk of Hickory NC, Raymond J. and Nancy Chalk of Charlton...

Feb 3, 2025

With heavy hearts, we mark the passing of John Edward "Butch" Sullivan, Jr., 84, of Horseheads, New York, who passed away at home on February 3, 2025.

His family will hold a Celebration of Life in John’s honor on Saturday, August 23, from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Bernie Murray’s at...

Feb 3, 2025

Age 76 of Big Flats, NY passed away, with his family by his side, on Monday, February 3, 2025. Joe is the son of the late Walter M. and Barbara L. (Rundell) Sozanski. He was predeceased by sister-in-law, Barbara A. Sozanski, cousins Paul Kitchman, Matthew Sozanski and Grechen Updike. Joe is survived by his devoted sister Terri L. Sozanski-Kojeszewski...

Jan 29, 2025

Elmira:  Age 92, passed away at home, after a long illness, on Wednesday January 29, 2025.  Marie was born September 30, 1932 in Bound Brook, New Jersey the daughter of the late Frank and Emma Gallo. She is survived by her husband of 68 years Dr. Andrew T. Colucci; children, Mary Grace Guenther, Newport, RI, Joseph M....

Jan 28, 2025

Marty, age 62, passed away at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Marty was born in Elmira NY, the only child of the late James and Mary Lucci Whitford. He was also predeceased by brother-in-law Randy Myers, sister-in-law Robin Myers-Wilson, several aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by...

Jan 25, 2025

Jeffrey Lynn Cacala, aged 63, passed away on January 25, 2025, in Elmira, NY. Born on May 12, 1961, Jeff was known for his compassionate nature, a contagious smile, and offering endless hugs. Always marching to the beat of his own drum, Jeff humorously dubbed himself as "the crash-test dummy," reflecting his light-hearted approach to life's challenges.

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Jan 25, 2025

Alfred "Larry" Lawrence Lagonegro, 68, passed away at 5:09 pm Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Lutheran Downtown Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Larry was born in Elmira, NY, the son of Richard Lagonegro and Betty (Cloke) Lagonegro. He graduated from Elmira Free Academy with the Class of 1975 and earned his Associates...

Jan 23, 2025

Age 87, passed away peacefully at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Jay was born in Elmira, a son of John J. and Helen (Nemitz) Roth. He is survived by his wife Linda Davis Roth; daughters, Diane Savino of Painted Post NY and Catherine “Cathy” Collins of Baldwinsville NY; grandson Mason Collins of Brooklyn NY;...

Jan 18, 2025

Age 88, passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2025 with her loving children by her side. Argiro was born in Kounoupia, Kynouria, Greece, the daughter of Panayiotis and Kalliope (Karaminza) Kontoroupis. She is survived by daughter Mary Greven, with husband Bill Kimmel of Albany; son George Greven of Rochester; brother James Condax of Athens, Greece; and numerous...

Jan 12, 2025

Andrew J. “Andy” Mehalick Jr.

After a long life devoted to community, country, friends, family — and sports — Andrew J. “Andy” Mehalick Jr., 88, slipped away peacefully on Jan. 12, 2025, at Sunrise of Columbia Memory Care, in Maryland, where he resided for the...

Jan 12, 2025

Francis P. “Frank” Kraft

Elmira

Age 87, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born in Barton NY a son of Francis and Elizabeth (LaDue) Kraft. He is predeceased by his wife of 59 years Jeanne DeRigge Kraft.

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