Margo Symonds

Margo Symonds

Dec 20, 2016

Age 67 of Elmira, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Margo was born in Elmira, a daughter of Grace Campbell Cokely of Elmira and the late Harold L. Cokely. Margo is also predeceased by her brother Scott Cokely. In addition to her mother Margo is survived by her husband of 43 years, James...

Diana Tarantelli

Diana Tarantelli

Dec 19, 2016

age 90, died on December 19, 2016 at Elcor Health Services in Horseheads. Diana was born in Elmira, daughter of the late Ralph and Betty (Freelove) DeMark . Diana grew up and worked her entire life in Elmira. She married her beloved husband Donald "Don" Tarantelli in 1948. Diana thoroughly enjoyed raising her boys, Tom and Joel, and was...

Edward Casey

Edward Casey

Dec 18, 2016

of Elmira NY, born in Ithaca on November 14, 1941, passed away on December 18, 2016. Ted was pre-deceased by his wife of 20 years, Jo Ella (Van Kirk). He is survived by his daughter Kimberley Anne and her partner Maria Morales of Orlando, FL; son Matthew and wife Jennifer, and Ted's adoring grandchildren, Samantha, William and Benjamin of...

William Mangan

William Mangan

Dec 12, 2016

"Bill" Age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 12, 2016. Bill was born in Elmira, a son of the late William and Susan (Holleran) Mangan. He was predeceased by his wife Theresa in 2002, daughter and granddaughter Patricia (Mangan) and Stephanie Hines in 2002, son William J. Mangan, Jr. in 2011, and brother-in-law, Ron Mason. Bill is survived...

James Donahue

James Donahue

Dec 10, 2016

"Jimmy" Age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 10, 2016. Jimmy was born in Elmira, a loving son of the late Thomas and Helen (McCarthy) Donahue. He was also predeceased by his "special dad", Lee Hastings. Jimmy is survived by his loving partner Christine Tongue of Gillett PA and her family, children, Susan (William) Hawthorne, Michelle (Charles) Larrabee,...

Anthony Manzo, Jr.

Anthony Manzo, Jr.

Dec 10, 2016

“Nino” Age 57, passed away very unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 10, 2016. Nino was born in Elmira, the son of the late Anthony J., Sr., and Audrey (Berwick) Manzo. He was a 1977 graduate of Elmira Free Academy, continuing his education at SUNY Oswego where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Nino was retired...

Jean Potson

Jean Potson

Dec 4, 2016

Age 88, died peacefully, Sunday, December 4, 2016, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Jean was born March 20, 1928 in Simpson, PA, the daughter of Martin and Jennie (Bochinski) Kelinski. She was predeceased by her husband, Melvin, and infant daughters, Anne Marie and Mary Rose. Jean is survived by her children, with their spouses: Gerald and Joanne Potson...

Ryan Latterell

Ryan Latterell

Dec 3, 2016

Age 29, passed away very unexpectedly on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at his home in Rochester NY. Ryan is survived by his son Ryan Joseph Latterell II; mother AnnMarie (Peter) Michalko; brother David J. Latterell; sister KristiAnn (Elisha) Perry; grandfather Ernest Latterell; along with many aunts, uncles and cousins. Ryan is predeceased by his father David Latterell; maternal grandparents...

Joseph Calabucci

Joseph Calabucci

Dec 2, 2016

Age 92, died on Friday, December 2, 2016, surrounded by his family at his home on Keuka Lake, Penn Yan, NY, of complications related to various health issues. Joseph was born in Sayre, PA on July 13, 1924, the son of the late John and Maria (Fagiolo) Calabucci. In addition to his parents, Joseph was also predeceased by his...

Joan Walsh

Joan Walsh

Dec 1, 2016

Age 86, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Joan was born December 2, 1929 in New York City a daughter of John and Catherine McKenna Tiernan. She is predeceased by her husband, Daniel S. Walsh, in 1977. Survived by her sons: Daniel and wife Carol; Dennis; Michael and wife Shelley; Kevin and wife Mary Kay; 7 grandchildren, 2...

John Mullaney

John Mullaney

Dec 1, 2016

"Jack" Age 81, passed away peacefully at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Jack was born in Corning, the son of the late John and Sarah (Kittner) Mullaney. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his beloved wife of 46 years Elizabeth (Lodge) Mullaney and brothers, William and Robert Mullaney. Jack is survived...

Dr. Thomas Meier

Dr. Thomas Meier

Nov 30, 2016

Retired President of Elmira College, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at age 76. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate and intercollegiate athlete at the University of Texas at Austin, he was a First Lieutenant US Army. An outstanding advocate for higher education, he received an M.A. and Ph.D. from Columbia University in English Literature and Masters of Business...

Timothy Reidy

Timothy Reidy

Nov 29, 2016

Age 70 of Elmira, passed away peacefully at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Tim was born in Elmira, son of the late Timothy J. and Mary Arnold Reidy. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, JoAnn Guthrie Reidy; children, Timothy J. Reidy III and wife Tracy of Big Flats with their son...

Jeannette Raatz

Jeannette Raatz

Nov 17, 2016

"Jean" Age 74, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Absolute Care of Three Rivers, Painted Post. Jean was born in Mt. Storm, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Fielding and Elizabeth (Shrout) Kyer. She is predeceased by her brother, Gerald Kyer and grandson, Tayler Elmore. Jean is survived by her children, Robin Gergel, Rhonda D'Urso, Belinda...

Mary Youngman

Mary Youngman

Nov 14, 2016

Of Horseheads, formerly of Elmira Heights, passed away peacefully at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Monday, November 14, 2016. Mary was the daughter of Morris, Sr. and Mary (Kingston) Shephard. She was predeceased by her husband Ernest E. Youngman, twin brother Leo Shepard, brothers, Morris Shepard, Jr. and John Shepard. Mary is survived by children, Ellen M. Youngman...

Theresa Josbeno

Theresa Josbeno

Nov 6, 2016

Elmira: Age 72, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Theresa was born in Elmira, a daughter of the late Samuel J. and Katherine (Jessup) Josbeno. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her infant sisters, Sharon and Mary Claire; sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Stanley Knecht. Theresa is survived by her brother...

Sheila Skelley

Sheila Skelley

Oct 29, 2016

passed away on October 29, 2016 in Hagerstown, Md. She was born in Elmira on February 13, 1938. Her parents were Paul and Margaret (Bebble) Skelley. Sheila was predeceased by her sister Kathleen Felix, brothers, William, Jerome, and Michael. She is survived by sisters, Mary Ellen Ritter, Rita Billingsley, brother James; sister-in-law Rosemary Skelley; and brother-in-law Charles Felix. There...

Dr. Arthur Smith Jr.

Dr. Arthur Smith Jr.

Oct 26, 2016

Arthur C. Smith, Jr., MD, ("Doc") Was born on November 21, 1921 and passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at the age of 94. He was predeceased by his parents Arthur C. and Louise Smith, Sr., and sisters Hope Welliver of Elmira, and Constance Templeton of Oceanside, CA. Art is survived by his wife of...

Frederick Ricks

Frederick Ricks

Oct 26, 2016

"Fred" Age 77, formerly of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in Knoxville, Tennessee after a long, courageous battle with many health issues. Fred was born in Bainbridge, New York on April 1, 1939 to the late Charles and Margaret Taylor Ricks. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 34 years, Janet L. Ludwig Ricks;...

Mary Ann White

Mary Ann White

Oct 24, 2016

Elmira: Age 58, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016, after a brief illness. Mary Ann was born May 26, 1958, the beloved daughter of Donald and Eileen (Rogan) White. Mary Ann is predeceased by her parents, Donald and Eileen, and her Uncle Myers (Thurber), Aunt Ann (Rogan), and her Uncle Fred and Aunt Millicent (Clark). Mary Ann is...