Joyce Fiore
Jul 21, 2018
Age 79, passed away peacefully in Hornell NY on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Joyce was born in Elkland PA a daughter of the late Donald Belcher and Pauline Vanderpool Fields. She is also predeceased by stepfather Raymond Fields; husband Angelo Fiore; daughter Connie Jo Coykendall; grandson Jon Paul Degarmo; sister Donna Smith; twin brother Harry Belcher; and brother Kenneth...
Patricia A. Hourihan
Jul 21, 2018
Age 90, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital SNF surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Pat was born in Elmira, a daughter of Francis P. and Johannah McCarthy Crowley. She was predeceased by her husband John E. Hourihan Sr.; infant daughter Ann Hourihan; brothers, Joseph, John and Donald Crowley; sisters, Rita Crowley, Leona Spaulding...
Mary Gingrich
Jul 21, 2018
With a tender heart, sweet nature, and delightful sense of humor, Betty Gingrich lived well and loved best for 94 years. She was born at St. Joseph's Hospital on Thursday, September 13, 1923, the daughter of George and Mary (Brann) Givens, and died at St. Joseph's Hospital on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Betty is predeceased by her husband, Adam...
Maranatha Lougheed
Jul 20, 2018
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Maranatha Eileen Lougheed on July 20th, 2018 at just 39 years of age. Maran suffered a catastrophic intracranial hemorrhage two days after delivering her third son and, unfortunately, deteriorated shortly thereafter. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, who adored her. Maran is survived by her...
Nancy Meriwether
Jul 16, 2018
Age 69, passed away peacefully, at her home, on Monday, July 16, 2018. Nancy was born in Troy PA a daughter of the late Samuel, Sr. and Marie (Blodgett) Heath. She is also predeceased by her brother, Thomas Heath and brother-in-law Les Meriwether. Nancy is survived by her husband of 47 years Joseph Meriwether; son and daughter-in-law William C....
Joseph Mcginnis
Jul 16, 2018
Age 55, passed away unexpectedly, at home, on Monday, July 16, 2018. Joey was born in Elmira on December 25, 1962. He is predeceased by his father Robert H. McGinnis, Sr., mother and step-father, Rita M. (Skorniak) and Richard E. Durgin, Sr. He is also predeceased by his step-brother, Richard E. Durgin, Jr., and nephew, C.J. Buchanan. Joey is...
Katherine Castellino
Jul 13, 2018
Age 86, wife of 45 years to the late Samuel J. Castellino passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 at Edlerwood Assisted Living, Waverly NY. Born September 10, 1931 in Elmira, Katherine was the daughter of the late Katherine Stapleton and Harry J Lagonegro. Survived by her five children; Claire (Radames) Perez of Dryden, NY, Joseph Castellino of Elmira, William...
Matthew Matteson
Jul 10, 2018
HAROLYN GIORDONO MATTESON AND MATTHEW MATTESON Tragically died on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Both were born and raised in Elmira and were graduates of EFA. Matt, age 43, in 1993 and Harolyn, age 42, in 1994. Harolyn earned her undergraduate degree from Nazareth College, Rochester and earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Buffalo. Prior...
Mary Mackowiak
Jul 10, 2018
Age 91, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Mary was born in Rochester NY a daughter of Samuel and Anna (Cicero) Cappadonia. She is predeceased by her husbands, Samuel Biondolillo in 1969 and Edward M. MacKowiak in 2008. Mary is also predeceased by brothers-in-law, Victor Nelson and Ben MacKowiak, and sister-in-law Mary Philbin. She is survived by her...
Harolyn Matteson
Jul 10, 2018
HAROLYN GIORDONO MATTESON AND MATTHEW MATTESON Tragically died on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Both were born and raised in Elmira and were graduates of EFA. Matt, age 43, in 1993 and Harolyn, age 42, in 1994. Harolyn earned her undergraduate degree from Nazareth College, Rochester and earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Buffalo. Prior...
Liboria Forte
Jul 8, 2018
Age 86, of Elmira, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family. Libby was born in Williamsport PA, a daughter of the late Carmen and Ida (Giordano) Miele. She was the last surviving of their five children. Libby is also predeceased by her son-in-law, James Diehl. She is...
Jonna Holden
Jul 6, 2018
Loving wife, adored mother, cherished grandmother, trusted friend, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2018 surrounded by her loving husband Gerald of 42 years, and her three sons and daughters-in-law, after a bravely fought battle with breast cancer. Born in Minneapolis, MN on September 30, 1954, she was the oldest of five children to the late Reverend Frederick and...
Olga Krazinski
Jul 5, 2018
On Thursday evening, on the fifth of July, 2018, Olga I. Krazinski, in the 99th year of her life serving the Lord, went peacefully home. Her prayers were answered as she was lovingly received into the arms of Jesus and His Blessed Mother and her parents. Olga was born in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania on October 9, 1919, a daughter...
Brian Callahan
Jul 2, 2018
Age 71, of Elmira, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at the Bath VA. Brian was born in Rochester NY a son of the late Harold and Pauline (Tamborini) Callahan. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer A. Callahan of Horseheads; sister and brother-in-law Mary Theresa and R. Phillip Johnson of Elmira; brother and sister-in-law William K. and...
Ruth Turner
Jul 1, 2018
Age 92, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Ruth was born in Elmira, a daughter of Harry and Estella (Keith) Turner. She is predeceased by her brother Keith and is survived by several cousins, friends and good neighbors. Ruth retired from Marine Midland Bank after many years of service. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502...
Martha Ayers
Jun 30, 2018
of Sun City Center, FL, formerly of Elmira, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2018. Born on June 28, 1922, in Syracuse, NY she is predeceased by her parents, Mary and Leroy Wright of Newark, NY, her husband, Paul F. Ayers of Elmira, her daughter, Mary J. Ayers of Mission Viejo, CA., and her brother, Leroy Wright of Boynton...
George Crowe
Jun 27, 2018
Age 72, passed away, as the result of an accident, on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. George was born in Williamsport PA a son of the late Edward H. and Alice (Nixon) Crowe. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by brothers, James, Gerald and Lawrence Crowe, and nephew Edward Van Horn. George is survived by his sister and...
Philip Craven
Jun 19, 2018
Age 69, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Robert Packer Hospital after a reoccurrence of cancer he had 10 years ago. Phil was born in Elmira, son of the late Merritt H. and Virginia G. (Thornton) Craven. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Charlene Hawley Craven; son and daughter-in-law, Brian S. and Kelly...
Harry Bullock
Jun 14, 2018
Elmira – NYS Police Captain, (Ret.) September 17, 1945 – June 14, 2018. As another famous Elmira wrote, “The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” – Mark Twain. Sadly, dear friends and family, NYSP Captain (Ret.) Harry Bullock left us on Thursday, June 14, 2018. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Harry on...
Jeanne Kiernan
Jun 14, 2018
age 66, of Hector, NY, passed peacefully on Thursday, June 14th at home on her beloved Seneca Lake surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Thomas J. Kiernan, Jr., and their two daughters, Cortney Kiernan of Chapel Hill, NC and Kimberly Kiernan and her husband William Swacker of Simsbury, CT. Jeanne also...