Donald Cook
Aug 29, 2019
Age 69, passed away peacefully at Bethany Manor on Thursday, August 29, 2019, after an extended illness. Don was the son of the late Harold Cook and Ruth (Coakley) Miller. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Cathy (Van Alstine) Cook; sons, Jeremy J. Cook with Kerianne Schillo, and his daughter Emily Lynn Cook; Jason W. Cook;...
Harold Decker
Aug 25, 2019
Age 58, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Harold was born and raised in Elmira a son of the late Henry M. and Dorothy (Eddy) Decker. He is also predeceased by his wife of eleven years, Kathleen A. Watts-Decker, brothers-in-law, Raymond Foster and Richard Corey. Harry is survived by his stepdaughter Christine Watts-Wright and...
Brother James Cronen
Aug 24, 2019
Brother James, age 92, monk of Mount Saviour Monastery, died peacefully in his sleep on Aug. 24, 2019, at the Sisters of Saint Joseph Motherhouse in Rochester, New York, where he had been living and receiving excellent care since 2016. Brother James, the son of George and Olive (née Duffy) Cronen, was born on June 19, 1927, in East...
John E. Dunlavey
Aug 21, 2019
Age 63, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Jack was born in Poughkeepsie, son of the late Jack and Arada Dunlavey. He is predeceased by his brother and best friend, Jimmy. Jack leaves behind his beloved wife of 40 years, Judy Sheehan Dunlavey, and their six kids, Katie (Greg) Cummins, Tim (Eve), Casey...
Mildred Ziminski
Aug 19, 2019
Age 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Elderwood Nursing Facility. Millie was born on September 22, 1941 in Elmira, a daughter of the late Patrick and Mildred Carroll Ziminski. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her brother Ted Zywicki. Millie is survived by her brother, Dr. Charles Nicolson of NYC; niece, Kathleen...
Winifred Hinds
Aug 17, 2019
Age 99, of Elmira, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at St. Joseph's Skilled Nursing. Winifred was born in Malone, NY, a daughter of Herbert and Lena McGillic McCabe. She is predeceased by her husband John Barry Hinds, Jr. with whom she shared 74 years of marriage; sisters, Rita Trimm and Kathryn Hall, and infant brother Kenneth...
Darrell Harris
Aug 16, 2019
Age 45, died on August 16th 2019 in Estill, South Carolina. Darrell was born June 13, 1974 in Bronx, NY, the son of Patrice Y. Harris and Darrell Williams. He attended P.S. #5 and later on furthered his education at Theodore Roosevelt High School. Darrell was a passive man. He enjoyed being around his family and had a unique...
Lyle Zimmerman
Aug 12, 2019
Our dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather left us on Monday, August 12, 2019, after a long and happy life. His pleasant smile and sweet manner were beloved by all who knew him and he will be greatly missed. Lyle was born in 1928 in Delhi Township, Michigan, the son of Orville and Bertha, and served his country in the...
June Reenan
Aug 7, 2019
It is with great joy that we celebrate the life of June Robinson Reenan, born December 10, 1923, who passed peacefully in her home on August 7, 2019. June lived her life caring for others, never forgetting a birthday, anniversary or special event in the lives of those she cherished most; whether it was entertaining, knitting, needlework, or simply...
Samantha Poyneer
Aug 6, 2019
Age 48, passed away peacefully at Guthrie Hospital, on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Samantha was born in Elmira. She is predeceased by her father Parris P. Poyneer, grandparents, Thelma Patton, Carl McCann, Harold and Ruth Poyneer, and uncle Bud Poyneer. Samantha is survived by her daughter Andrea Poyneer of Elmira, with her daughter Alaurali "Birdi" Lafferty; son Christian Lohrke...
Annmarie Barnic
Aug 4, 2019
Age 84, of Elmira Heights, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 4, 2019, at home in the loving presence of her family. Annmarie was born December 22, 1934 in Scranton, PA, the eldest daughter of the late Thomas and Celia (Carey) Jackson. She was predeceased by her husband Frank J. Barnic, son Frank Barnic, Jr., and brothers, Thomas and...
Emil Paluska
Aug 1, 2019
Age 62 passed away, unexpectedly, on Friday, August 2, 2019. Emil was born in New York City, a son of the late Emil Paluska and Margaret Strella Federer. He is survived by his sisters, Linda (Roland) and Victoria; brother Jerrold (Debra); numerous nieces and nephews. Emil worked as a machinist for several years at Synthes before retiring in 2018....
Anthony Barnes
Jul 25, 2019
Age 34, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Tony was born in Elmira, the son of Casey C. and Karen Cicora Barnes. Tony was predeceased by his father. In addition to his mother Karen, he is survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins from the Barnes and Cicora families. Tony had a great love for...
Teresa Olson
Jul 25, 2019
Age 92, passed away peacefully at her home, with family by her side, on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Teresa was born and raised in Elmira a daughter of Liberto and Elizabeth (Scaringe) Baccile. She is predeceased by her husband Bob Olson, son Bobby Olson, and numerous brothers and sisters. Teresa is survived by her children: Stephen J. Olson of...
Joseph Mcintyre
Jul 23, 2019
Age 76, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Joe was born in Trenton NJ, a son of the late Joseph J. and Margaret (Turbert) McIntyre. He is also predeceased by his twin sister Joan Brophy. Joe is survived by his loving family: Marilyn Bratspis McIntyre, his wife of 48 years; children:...
Daniel Gilbert
Jul 21, 2019
Age 68, died peacefully at home on his farm, Sunday, July 21, 2019, a place he loved and lived, for nearly 50 years. Gilly was born and raised in Elmira a son of the late Andrew and Frances (Wolfe) Gilbert. He is also predeceased by his sister Catherine Rose Gilbert. Gilly is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Patricia...
Scott Roberts
Jul 19, 2019
Age 54, passed away suddenly surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, July 19, 2019. Scott is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 23 years Leigh Gibson Roberts, whom he married on August 26, 1995 on the Viking Boat, Keuka Lake; father Duane C. Roberts of Minnesota with longtime friend Beth Eucker; daughter Justine Roberts of Minnesota;...
James Powell, Dds
Jul 12, 2019
Age 93, formerly of Elmira, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Our Lady of Victory Nursing Home in Bourbonnais IL James was born on May 9, 1926 in Horseheads to James Joseph Powell and Margaret Esther (Coughlin) Powell. In 1949 he married Joan Curran of Elmira. Both Joan and James were graduates of Elmira Catholic High. James...
Thomas Eagen
Jul 11, 2019
Age 89, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019. Tom was born in Kingston PA a son of Frank N. and Marguerite (Garvey) Eagen. He is survived by his loving family, Joan Collins Eagen, his wife with whom he celebrated 68 years of marriage with on June 30, 2019; children and their spouses: Thomas G., Jr. and Paula Eagen...
Charlene Prior
Jul 11, 2019
Age 71, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019. Charlene was born in Pittson PA a daughter of the late Charles R. and Sophia (Moczydlowski) Domoracki. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by step-granddaughter Brooke Amanda Prior. Charlene is survived by her husband Michael W. Prior; step-children, Joby Prior of Lowman, with wife Robin and their children,...