Richard Webster

Richard Webster

Oct 23, 2016

"Stick" Age 62, of Elmira, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2016, at his sister's home, surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born April 21, 1954 a son of the late Richard L. and Myrtle (Gorman) Webster. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his sisters, LouAnn Webster and Connie Hazen. Rick is survived by...

Josephine Kakritz

Josephine Kakritz

Oct 13, 2016

Pine City: Age 87, passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, October 14, 2016 at home. Josephine was born in Detroit MI, daughter of Concetto and Antonina Vecchio. She was predeceased by her husband Charles on July 19, 2014. Josephine is survived by her sister Angela Dambroso of Dewitt NY; spiritual son Father Matthew Newcomb of Port Jarvis NY; extended family,...

Steven Burgey

Steven Burgey

Oct 12, 2016

Age 59, passed away peacefully at his Able 2 home on Ithaca Road in Horseheads on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. Steve was born in Elmira, a son of the late William and Marion (Gerrity) Burgey. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Annette and Jack Bjorvand of Kristiansand Norway; brothers and sister-in-law, Michael and Diann Burgey of Elmira,...

Father Raymond Hourihan

Father Raymond Hourihan

Oct 11, 2016

Age 91, of Elmira and Lakeland FL, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Fr. Ray was born in Elmira on June 15, 1925, a son to Patrick and Mary (Troy) Hourihan. He was the last surviving of his siblings, predeceased by his brothers, Joseph and John Hourihan and sisters, Agnes Hourihan, Mary Dillon,...

Mary Catherine Robinson

Mary Catherine Robinson

Oct 10, 2016

Age 82, of Elmira, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016, at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, surrounded by the love of her family. Mary Kay was born in Elmira a daughter of Anna (Sullivan) and Leland Brewer. She is predeceased by her husband H. Richard Robinson, daughter Mary Catherine Robinson, and brothers, E. Joseph and John "Jack" Brewer. Mary...

Jean Germano

Jean Germano

Sep 30, 2016

8/22/1954 to 9/30/2016 We've lost our Jeannie. For so many years, she has lit up our lives. Breast cancer was no match for her. Jeannie battled ovarian cancer ferociously these last 6 ½ years. It overcame her Friday night. Along the way, so many supporters. There were the "girls just wanna have fun" crews in all different parts of...

Agnes Paul

Agnes Paul

Sep 20, 2016

"Aggie" Age 84, passed away peacefully at Elcor Health Services on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, with her loving family by her side. Aggie was born in Schenectady NY a daughter of the late Antonio and Rosa (Pistolesi) Canali. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 61 years Arthur N. Paul; loving daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara A....

George Rossi

George Rossi

Sep 15, 2016

Was reunited with his parents, brothers, and sisters on Thursday, September 15, 2016, into the arms of Heavenly love. George was born February 22, 1933, in Elmira, son of the late Salvatore S. and Frances DiLauro Rossi. He is also predeceased by his siblings, Leonard, Antoinette "Nettie," Daniel, Dominic, Gaetana "Ki," and grandson Salvitore "Sammy" Rossi. George is survived...

Norman Hosey

Norman Hosey

Sep 14, 2016

Passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at St. Joseph's Skilled Nursing Facility, with his loving family at his side. Norm was born June 17, 1931 in Elmira the son of William and Mary (Hercig) Hosey. He is predeceased by his mother and father, and his brother Ronald J. Hosey. Norm is survived by his loving wife of 60...

Allene Stutts

Allene Stutts

Sep 7, 2016

Age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Bethany Manor, Horseheads. Allene was born in Akron OH a daughter of Norma (Owenby) and Thomas D. Lance. She is predeceased by her husband Ensel C. Stutts. Allene is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Brian E. and Catherine Stutts of Big Flats and their daughters, Christina and...

Mary Rusinko

Mary Rusinko

Sep 3, 2016

(6/24/39 – 9/3/16) Mary Lyn Rusinko was an incredibly strong, exceptionally courageous person, whose kindness and grace compelled the deep admiration, loyalty, respect and love of family, friends and colleagues alike. Mary earned a BS from Mansfield University and an MS from Elmira College, and devoted her longest career tenure to Ernie Davis Junior High School (Elmira), teaching English...

Martin Mccarthy

Martin Mccarthy

Sep 1, 2016

Age 84 of Chemung, passed away peacefully at the Robert Packer Hospital on Thursday, September 01, 2016. Marty was born in Elmira, a son of Thomas J. and Jennie Newell McCarthy. He was predeceased by his wife Loretta Sheehe McCarthy. Marty is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth A. McCarthy with Steven Crum of Horseheads with their children, Aidan, Teagan...

Barbara Ginter

Barbara Ginter

Aug 29, 2016

Age 83 of Elmira, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Monday, August 29, 2016. Barbara was born in Greensburg PA a daughter of the late Harold and Edna (Fath) Watson. She was predeceased by her husband Robert Ginter and seven brothers and sisters. Barbara is survived by children, Marie Butcher and husband Robert Butcher of Elmira with...

Charles Schiefen

Charles Schiefen

Aug 27, 2016

Age 83, of Pine City, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 27, 2016. Chuck was born in Elmira, the second youngest of 13 children, to the late Carl F. and Mary Evelyn (Dunn) Schiefen. In addition to his parents Chuck is predeceased by his first wife Mary Frances Schiefen; brothers, Lawrence, Buddy, Joseph and William Schiefen; sisters,...

Philomena Cantando

Philomena Cantando

Aug 25, 2016

Age 92, passed away, peacefully, Thursday, August 25, 2016. Phil was born in Elmira in 1924, a daughter of Mary (Capozzi) and Nicholas Vendetti. She is predeceased by her husband of 49 years Dominic A. Cantando. Phil is survived by her children, and their families, Ronald D. and Roseanne Cantando of Elmira, and children, Gina (Jerry) Hess and Kara...

Charlene Delany

Charlene Delany

Aug 24, 2016

Age 63, of Breesport, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a courageous 10 year battle with cancer. Charlene was born in Elmira NY, a daughter of the late Donald J. and Eleanor (Miller) Mosher. She was also predeceased by a brother Gary Mosher and sisters, Candice "Candy" Boyles and Machell Bailey. Charlene...

Donald Wescott

Donald Wescott

Aug 23, 2016

Age 29, passed away Tuesday evening, August 23, 2016, at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester NY, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Don was raised in Knoxville PA. He is survived by his wife Christi Wescott; sons, Landen, age 9, and Owen, age 4; mother Nicole Ward Wescott; father Donald R. Wescott II, with his wife Denise; sisters, Jennie...

Kate Coller

Kate Coller

Aug 22, 2016

Age 44, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, after a courageous 2-year battle with cervical cancer. Kate was born in Sayre PA, a daughter of Sheila Hart Zulkosky and the late John Zulkosky, Jr. Kate is also predeceased by her husband Donald P. Coller. In addition to her mother, Kate is survived by her...

Edward Sullivan

Edward Sullivan

Aug 18, 2016

Age 88, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Ed was born in Elmira, a son of John and Abby Sullivan. He was predeceased by his wife Martha E. Richards Sullivan and brother John Sullivan. Ed is survived by his second wife Betty Ward Sullivan; sons, Ron (Fran) Sullivan of Landenberg PA with...

Alexander Laviola

Alexander Laviola

Aug 13, 2016

Age 22, of Horseheads, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, August 13, 2016. Alex is survived by his mother Maureen R. Swartwood of Elmira, with Andrew Fife; father Stephen M. LaViola of Horseheads, with Terry Levels; sister Megan R. LaViola of Horseheads; maternal grandparents, Gene and Patricia Hauber of Elmira; paternal grandparents, Frank and Adele LaViola of...