Edward Cloke

Edward Cloke

Oct 28, 2017

Age 73, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness on Saturday, October 28, 2017, with his loving family by his side. Ed was born in Elmira, son of the late Edward L. and Christine Fierro Cloke. He is also predeceased by his wife Sharyn Barry Cloke; daughter Kristin Cloke Erbach; and sister Mary Ann Lepkowski. Ed is...

John Hinds, Jr.

John Hinds, Jr.

Oct 27, 2017

"Jack" Age 97, of Elmira, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on Friday, October 27, 2017, at Woodbrook. Jack was born in Malone NY a son of John Barry and Josephine (Allen) Hinds. He is predeceased by his sister Margaret Reisdorf. Jack is survived by his wife Winifred McCabe Hinds, with whom he celebrated 74...

Helen Parry

Helen Parry

Oct 26, 2017

Age 96, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Elcor Health Services. Helen was born August 7, 1921, in Elmira, to the late James and Mary (Hennessy) Hughes. She was also predeceased by her husband of sixty-four years William E. Parry; son Martin Paul Parry; brother Martin Hughes; sisters, Margaret Hughes Ingham, Patricia (Hughes) Moran and Theresa (Hughes)...

James Davis

James Davis

Oct 26, 2017

Age 34, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017. James was born and raised in Elmira. He is predeceased by his brother, Richard J. Davis. James is survived by his mother and step-father Colleen A. and Mark Barone of Elmira; father James M. Davis, Sr., of Elmira; children, Julian, Selena, Tali, Alanna and Avery Davis, all of Elmira; sister...

Miles Barnes

Miles Barnes

Oct 24, 2017

Age 72, of Elmira, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Miles was born in Elmira on August 15, 1945, one of thirteen children of Everett J. and Zelda (Doolittle) Barnes. He is predeceased by his mother and step-father, Zelda and Isiah Williams; father and step-mother, Everett and Mildred Barnes; siblings, Lewis, Charles and Gary...

Thomas Hamilton

Thomas Hamilton

Oct 18, 2017

Age 72 of Elmira passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Tom was born in Elmira, son of the late Clifford E. Sr. and Virginia (Berwick) Hamilton. He was also predeceased by his loving wife of 47 years Kathleen M. (Agan) Hamilton; nephew Jamie Hamilton; son-in-law Jeffrey Jacobus. Tom is survived by daughter and son-in-law Elizabeth M. and...

Dorothy Terris

Dorothy Terris

Oct 18, 2017

Age 90, passed away peacefully in Rochester NY on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Dorothy was born in Elmira, daughter of Harry and Jessie (Mitchell) Hardy. She was predeceased by her husband Jack Terris in 2006, brother Richard Hardy, and sister Shirley Dickinson. Dorothy is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Wendy S. and Larry Sargent of Wellsburg; daughter Robin E....

Concetta Brescia

Concetta Brescia

Oct 18, 2017

"Connie" Age 92, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Concetta was born in Monopoly, Italy, a daughter of Anthony and Carmela (Carrieri) Brescia. She is predeceased by brother Joseph A. Brescia and brother-in-law Edward Fisher. Connie is survived by her sisters and brother-in-law, Sandra Fisher, Carmen Fusco, Rita B. and Joseph E....

Patricia Field

Patricia Field

Oct 17, 2017

"Patty" Age 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Elcor Health Services. Patty was born in Elmira, daughter of the late Carl and Mary O'Leary Field. She was also predeceased by a loving friend and companion LeRoy Guyer. Patty is survived by brother Michael J. Field; godparents, Tom and Joyce Savino; many caring aunts, uncles and...

Roy Palmer

Roy Palmer

Oct 15, 2017

Age 96, passed away peacefully at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Roy was born in Cortland NY, son of Roy W. and Ruth Fuller Palmer. He was predeceased by his wife of 46 years Madeline Stoquert Palmer; brothers, Donald and Robert Palmer; sisters, Helen Palmer and Betty Phillips. Roy is survived by his sons...

Ann Hitchcock

Ann Hitchcock

Oct 13, 2017

Loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Ann Elizabeth Hitchcock, embarked on life's final journey Friday, October 13, 2017, surrounded at home by her loving family. Born in Elmira on July 9, 1935, she was predeceased by her parents, James H. McFarland, Helen Schiefen McFarland, step-mother Ruth Mayes McFarland, beloved sister Joan Rommelt and many friends and relatives. She is...

Ronald Hamlin

Ronald Hamlin

Oct 12, 2017

"Ron" Age 82, of Elmira, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017, in Waverly NY, at Elderwood Nursing Facility, of congestive heart failure and vascular dementia. Ron was born September 15, 1935, in Elmira, a son of the late Florence M. (Ruggles) and Ira J. Hamlin. He is also predeceased by his siblings: Barbara Stirling, Richard "Dick" and Alan...

Mary Keenan

Mary Keenan

Oct 7, 2017

Age 92, of Batavia, and formerly Elmira, passed away on October 7, 2017 surrounded by her loving daughter and grandchildren. Known to many as "No-No", she will be remembered for being the life of a party, a great teaser, and a music lover. She has left a handprint on all of our hearts and memories to last a lifetime....

Patricia Baker

Patricia Baker

Oct 6, 2017

Age 77, of Pine City, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017. Pat was born in Rochester NY a daughter of the late Herbert L. and Olive (Reagan) Emmons. Pat is survived by her loving husband William R. Baker, with whom she celebrated 57 years of marriage in June; daughters, Deborah M. Baker, PhD of Terre Haute IN; Donna...

Mary Ivers

Mary Ivers

Oct 3, 2017

Age 83, of Elmira, formerly of Big Flats, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Mary Ellen was born in Larchmont NY a daughter of Henry and Helen (Schermerhorn) Donihee. Mary Ellen was a mother, grandmother, teacher and community volunteer. She was also a summer resident of the Chautauqua Institution, an educational and cultural center on Lake Chautauqua NY....

Girolama O'Herron

Girolama O'Herron

Oct 1, 2017

Geroma, "Little Bit" Girolama Palmieri O'Herron went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at the age of 89. She was born in Elmira to the late Gilbert and Jennie Palmieri. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years, D. Joseph O'Herron and brother, Joseph Palmieri. She is survived by...

Lee Kiesling

Lee Kiesling

Sep 27, 2017

Lee Kiesling had an active life, ranging from government work in the Middle East during the Cold War to library branch manager in St. Louis. Her retirement years in Elmira were no different before she passed away Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 in Arnot Ogden Hospital after a short illness. An avid gardener and cook, Lee was active in several...

Aileen Tremblay

Aileen Tremblay

Sep 24, 2017

Age 89, of Elmira, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility, surrounded by her family. Aileen was born April 24, 1928, in Elmira, the daughter of the late Francis and Rose (Lynch) Rohde. She was predeceased by her husband Cal in 1981. Aileen is survived by her loving children, Theresa (Phil) Clark of...

Marian Demember

Marian Demember

Sep 19, 2017

"Gramma D" Age 74, passed away peacefully at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Marian was born in Elmira, daughter of the late John, Sr. and Edith (Vandermark) Coolbaugh. She is also predeceased by her husband Robert C. DeMember, Sr.; daughter Danielle DeMember; sister Jeannette Smith; brothers, Ted and Delbert Coolbaugh. Marian is survived by...

Michael Kane

Michael Kane

Sep 19, 2017

Age 61, passed away at Auburn Hospital, after a battle with cancer, on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Mike was born in Elmira, son of the late George "Mickey" and Dorothy (Wade) Kane. Mike is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Sarah and Michael Dunham of Auburn NY with son Benjamin; Kathleen E. and Lucas Ruscio of Windsor NY with...