Anthony Bernas
Sep 8, 2019
Age 61, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2019. He is predeceased by his parents Richard and Joyce Bernas. Tony leaves behind his brothers, David Bernas, Richard Bernas; sister Rosemary Gonzalez, all of Elmira, along with a host of nieces and nephews. Tony enjoyed going fishing and hunting. He will be forever missed by his family. There will...
Donald Jurusik
Sep 6, 2019
Age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2019. Don was born and raised in Elmira a son of Frank J. and Alice (Przydryga) Jurusik. He is predeceased by his wife Mary Hintz Jurusik, daughter Alice E. Kane, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Joan and William McCann. Don is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Mary Theresa and Joe Duffy...
Ralph Gestwicki
Sep 2, 2019
died Monday, September 2, 2019 at age 72. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph J. and Theone (Toni) Allen Gestwicki, sister, Rachel Van Etten, and brother-in-law, Paul S. Richards, Jr. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, and best friend, Bonnie Gestwicki, sister, Lora (Nick) Cavallaro, uncle Jay Allen, sister-in-law, Maureen Richards, brother-in-law...
Richard Campbell
Aug 30, 2019
Age 65, after a courageous battle with lung cancer, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 30, 2019, and was joyfully reunited with his dear wife Kathleen Lewis Campbell. Ric was born in Elmira, son of the late Leslie and Mary (Morich) Campbell. He was also predeceased by his sister Sharon Presher. Ric is survived by his daughter...
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...