Betty Chalk
Jun 12, 2018
Age 80, a former long-time Elmira resident, passed away peacefully at home in Sayre, PA on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on December 12, 1937, daughter of the late Ross Faulkner and Theresa and John Burns. She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Robert A. Chalk, brother George (Joyce) Faulkner,...
Vernando Bonsignore
Jun 12, 2018
"Vern" – age 88 of Elmira, N.Y. passed away on June 12, 2018. He was born on March 12, 1930, the son of the late Nicholas Bonsignore and Elisa (Martino) Bonsignore. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Elizabeth (Collins) Bonsignore; son, William Bonsignore and daughter-in-law Holly of Basking Ridge, NJ; daughter, Elizabeth “Betsy” Bonsignore of...
Daniel Kennedy, Jr.
Jun 8, 2018
Of Port Saint Lucie FL, age 48, passed away unexpectedly in Florida on Friday, June 8, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident. Dan was born in Elmira. He is survived by his mother and step father Roberta “B.J.” and Lee McDonald of Big Flats; father Daniel M. Kennedy, Sr. of Fort Lauderdale FL; daughter Caitlin Catherine Kennedy...
Connie Weller
Jun 5, 2018
Age 60, passed away unexpectedly at the Robert Packer Hospital on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Connie was the daughter of the late James H. Jr. and Barbara (Martin) Walker. She was also predeceased by her husband Gale A. Weller. Connie is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Wayne E. and Della Walker of Millerton PA; nephew Jeff Walker and...
Peter Monitello
Jun 2, 2018
age 78, Pine City, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Pete was born February 5, 1940, in Elmira, to Sam and Rose (Punzo) Monitello. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sister Josephine Monitello, and his brother and sister-in-law, Nicholas and Rita Monitello. Pete is survived by his wife of 53...
Rita Smith
May 28, 2018
Age 88, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 28, 2018 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Rita was born in West Hazleton PA a daughter of the late Frank R. and Martha (Jackowski) Dombroski. She is also predeceased by her husband Jack R. Smith, daughter-in-law Marilyn Smith, sister-in-law Alison Dombroski and brother-in-law John Samchisen. Rita is survived by her...
Lillian Raniewicz
May 24, 2018
Age 93, passed away unexpectedly at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Thursday, May 24, 2018. Lillian was born in Blossburg PA, daughter to Victor A. and Lenora Hayes Mitchell. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years, Theodore “Ted” Raniewicz on July 14, 2017. She was also predeceased by her four brothers, William, Robert, Edward and...
Dennis Nurnberg
May 19, 2018
passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, May 19, 2018. He is survived by his siblings: Wendy (Bill), Steven (Suzy), Sara (Tom), and Paul (Libby) as well as his nieces and nephews: Nathaniel, Nicholas, Sara and Rebecca. The family would like to thank the staff at Arnot Ogden Hospital and Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for caring for...
Louise Smith
May 16, 2018
Louise “Bebe” Streeter Smith was born on January 7, 1929, to Henry William and Mary Louise Streeter, Sr. and passed away peacefully at Appleridge Senior Living on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at the age of 89. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Arthur “Doc” C. Smith, Jr.; brother Henry W. (Anne) Streeter, Jr. of Elmira. Bebe...
Sue Parker
May 9, 2018
Age 59, of Elmira, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Sue was born in Elmira, one of eight children to the late Thomas J. and Elizabeth Ludwig Golden. In addition to her parents Sue is predeceased by her husband Daniel J. Parker; brother Frank Golden; sister and brother-in-law Debra and Bruce Wilkinson; father-in-law Al Parker....
Thomas Tarby
May 7, 2018
"Hi, my name is Tom Tarby, what's yours? This is how Tom greeted people all his life. Tom was born on April 9, 1950 to Harry and Emma (Coletta) Tarby, and lived his life in the Southern Tier of New York until his passing on Monday, May 7, 2018. Tom is survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael and...
Norman Niles
Apr 29, 2018
Age 69, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Norm was born in Johnson City NY, son of the late Nelson and Eleanor Lewis Niles. He was also predeceased by his sister Wilma, granddaughter Marietta Southard and sister-in-law Patricia Niles. Norm is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Orletta Ellsworth Niles; children...
Dorothy Hilfiger
Apr 27, 2018
Age 66 of Southbury CT and Elmira, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018, at her home in CT, after a long, courageous 40 year battle with MS. Susie was born and raised in Elmira, a daughter of the late Richard and Virginia (Gerrity) Hilfiger. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her brother Billy. Susie was...
Daniel Claire
Apr 26, 2018
Age 79 passed away peacefully in Sarasota FL on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Danny was born in Elmira, son of the late Daniel and Margaret West Claire. In addition to his parents Danny was predeceased by his sister Mary Elizabeth Griswold. Danny is survived by his sons, Scott Claire of Houston TX and Sean Claire of Sarasota FL; daughter...
Angeline Sgro
Apr 25, 2018
Of Elmira, surrounded by her loving family, was called to be with Our Lord on April 25, 2018. Angeline "Ange" was born in Hornell, NY, the daughter of the late Frank and Louise DiVito DiNardo. Angeline was a graduate of St. Anne's Grammar School and Hornell High School. She also graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing affiliated with...
John Wipfler
Apr 20, 2018
Age 70, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 20, 2018. Jack was born in Elmira, a son of the late John M. and Gretchen Singerhoff Wipfler. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, JoAnne Zorich Wipfler; daughters Jenna Strickland of Simpsonville SC and Elizabeth "Betsy" Wipfler of Elmira Heights; brother and sister-in-law David and...
David Lapp
Apr 19, 2018
Age 83, passed away at home on Thursday, April 19, 2018 after an extended illness. David was born in New Rochelle NY the only child of the late Edwin and Margaret Safford Lapp. David is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Geraldine "Gerry" Townsend Lapp; daughters, Cynthia J. Schroth with children, Justin, Valerie and Jesse; Deborah A....
Janet Geiger
Apr 10, 2018
Age 67, of Elmira, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Janet was born in White Plains NY a daughter of the late William and Janet Egan Sullivan. She is also predeceased by her husband Robert E. Geiger, brother Joseph J. Sullivan and sister Maureen Creeden. Janet is survived by her loving and devoted daughter Kayla A. Geiger...
Brother Justin Young, O.S.B.
Apr 4, 2018
Order of Saint Benedict, aka John Young, age 69, of Mount Saviour Monastery since 2011, transitioned from this life to the next to be with God the Father on April 4, 2018. He was born Feb. 20, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, to John T. Young, Sr. and Bernice (Terrell) Young, both deceased, and after graduating from Southwestern High School,...
Thomas Daly
Apr 1, 2018
Age 84, of Elmira, passed away at Robert Packer Hospital on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Tom was born in Elmira, son of William R. and Mary McMahon Daly. He is predeceased by brother Gerald Daly, grandson Jasper Daly, and brother-in-law Daniel O'Shea. Tom is survived by his wife of 50 years Maureen O'Shea Daly; sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas W.,...