Helen Rice
May 28, 2016
Age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2016 in Stuart FL where she had been residing the last several years. Helen was born in Waverly PA, a daughter of Cassius and Gladys (Decker) Ross. She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Leonard Joseph Rice, Sr. and son Leonard Joseph Rice, Jr. Helen is survived by...
Elizabeth Von Roth
May 26, 2016
Age 90, born in Hof, Bavaria, Germany February 18, 1926 joined her beloved husband Fritz on May 26, 2016. Liz had been in declining health and lived with her daughter and son-in-law Phyllis & John Overton who cared for her the past three years. She is also survived by daughters, Ingrid Rogler (Tom) of Tunkhannock, PA and Ilene Kerins...
Nicholas Cristofaro
May 25, 2016
Age 75, of Elmira, NY, passed away peacefully in Hornell, NY, on May 25, 2016. Nick, born on July 6, 1940, was the first-born son of Rita and Michael Cristofaro. He was predeceased by, and will join in heaven, his parents, brother Jimmy (James) and cherished son Mikie (Michael). He graduated from Elmira Free Academy, and proudly served in...
Stella Malandra
May 14, 2016
The angels are singing and dancing up above to welcome Stella with lots of love. A life-long resident of Elmira, Stella passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 94. Stella was a daughter of Peter and Helen "Lena" (Letchi) Cambio. In addition to her parents Stella was predeceased...
Alexander Olszowy
May 12, 2016
Elmira: Age 75 passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 12, 2016. Alex was born and raised in Elmira, son of the late Katherine (Rohan) and Alexander C. Olszowy, Sr. He is also predeceased by his brother Robert C., son-in-law Keith S. Miller, and special companion Darla Ober. Alex is survived by his children, and their spouses, Alexander C. "Cash"...
David Wigsten
May 9, 2016
Horseheads: passed away Monday, May 9, 2016. David was the son of the late John and Mary (MacNamara) Wigsten. He was born on Terry Berry farm in Watkins Glen NY during a blizzard, requiring his father to take a team of horses and a sleigh to the village to get the doctor and bring him back to the farm....
The Honorable John Frawley
May 7, 2016
Devoted husband, adored father and respected public servant, the Honorable John D. Frawley, age 93, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2016. Born in Elmira on May 18, 1922, he was the second of six children of Edward and Alice Frawley and is survived by one sister, Sister Clare Frawley. He is predeceased by his sister Rose Alice Frawley...
Barbara Lambert
May 5, 2016
Age 54, of Nashua, NH, died May 5, 2016. Born July 2, 1961, in Hornell, NY, Barbara grew up in Corning, NY, and lived in Washington state as well as New York City before settling in Nashua, where she resided for the last three decades. Barbara was a proud mother of two daughters, a loving sister to eight siblings,...
Leroy Tenny
May 2, 2016
Horseheads: Age 83, passed away at his home, with his loving family by his side, on Monday, May 2, 2016. LeRoy was born in Elmira, the son of Roy A. and Clara Hopkins Tenny. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Helen Frankie Tenny; daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl A. and Denis Sweeney of Corning with their children,...
Helen Ploucha
Apr 30, 2016
Age 97, formerly of Elmira, died at her son's home in Friendsville, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Helen was born in Elmira on August 22, 1918, a daughter of Thomas McElligott and Anna Graboski McElligott. She is predeceased by her husband of 67 years Eugene J. Ploucha, Sr., brothers, Thomas and Jack McElligott, and sister Ann Mary Hancock....
Patricia Sweet
Apr 23, 2016
Age 103, went to meet her Lord, peacefully, on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at St. Joseph's Skilled Nursing Facility. Pat was born and raised in Elmira, the daughter of Cecilia (Keavin) and Edward Widman. She was predeceased by her husband Jerome E. Sweet on July 18, 1981, and brother Edward Widman. Pat is survived by her children, Michael E....
Elli Zimmerman
Apr 11, 2016
Our hearts are sad to say good-bye to our dearest Elli: wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a light in all of our lives. Elli was born in Blumberg, Germany, the daughter of Erich and Clara (Huebner) Walter. She is predeceased by her brother Kurt Walter. Elli is survived by her husband Lyle, with whom she would have...
Sabrina Brown
Apr 5, 2016
Age 49, of Painted Post, NY passed away on Tuesday April 5, 2016 at home. She was born on March 8, 1967, in Elmira, NY, a daughter of the late Francis Xavier "FX" and Suzanne Parkhill Brown. She is also predeceased by sister Alicia M. Brown. Sabrina is survived by her fiancé Gregory Young of Painted Post, NY; son...
James Heverly
Apr 4, 2016
Age 41, passed away on Monday April 4, 2016 at home with his loving wife in his arms, surrounded by family. Jay was born in Elmira, NY a son of James M. Heverly Jr. and Mary L. Dolan (Jim) Manly. He is survived by his wife of 15 years Jamie Clawson Heverly; two loving sons, James A. and Jeremiah...
Joseph Forte
Mar 23, 2016
Elmira: Age 88, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Joe was born in Elmira a son of Virginia (Solometo) and Dominck Forte. He is predeceased by his grandchildren, Aaron and Vincent Henry, and brother-in-law Carmen Esposito. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Therese Esposito Forte; children, and their families,...
Edward Kunzinger, Jr.
Mar 12, 2016
Elmira: Age 94, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Ed was born in Brooklyn NY a son of Lucy (Howard) and Edward L. Kunzinger. He is predeceased by his wife of 64 years Grace Kunzinger and son Paul Kunzinger. Ed is survived by his loving family…..children, with their spouses, Ed and Kathy Kunzinger of Austin...
Jeane Lavelle
Mar 10, 2016
Elmira: Age 72, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016. Jeane was born in Elmira, a daughter of Gladys LaVelle Gannon and Francis J. LaVelle. Gladys was 6 months pregnant with Jeane when Francis (U.S. Army) was killed when his plane was shot down over Europe during WWII. Jeane was raised by her mother and step-father James F. Gannon, Sr....
Semera Lynch
Mar 7, 2016
Elmira: Age 82, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016 after an extended illness. Semera was born in Scranton PA, a daughter of Peter and Naziera (Salem) Haddad. Her husband Ellsworth J. Lynch predeceased her on April 12, 2013. She is also predeceased by her siblings, Albert, Joseph, Michael, Eva and Mary. Semera is survived by her son and daughter-in-law...
John Oshetski
Mar 5, 2016
"Uncle Don" Age 45, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at home. Beloved son and uncle, John was born in Elmira, son of John R. and Jean (Woodard) Oshetski of Erin NY. John is also survived by sister Marabeth Oshetski, with Jason Johnston, of Ridgegury Pa and her daughter Adah; brothers and sisters-in-law, Drs. James and Julie...
Timothy Sullivan, Jr.
Mar 4, 2016
God finally said "Tim, you have suffered enough", and on Friday, March 4, 2016 Tim closed his eyes and took God's hand and went to meet his family members who precede him in death. His parents Timothy and Marjorie Landerhans Sullivan, siblings, Rev. John A. Sullivan and Marjorie Sullivan, and special nephew Patrick Ventimiglia who died in 2015. He...