William Cady, Jr.
Mar 3, 2016
Age 68, passed away unexpectedly on March 3, 2016. Bill was born in Elmira, the son of the late William Sr. and Margaret Burns Cady. He is survived by his sister Patricia Cady and her husband Mike Sacheli of Huntersville NC; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. Private services will be...
Rosanna Smith
Feb 29, 2016
"Sis" Age 96, a lifelong resident of Elmira, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Rosanna was a daughter of Wickham and Rosa Cotton Smith. She was predeceased by her brother Samuel Smith and other family members John and Ann Casey. Rosanna is survived by her cousins Jane Ann Casey of Cooperstown NY; George...
Robert Iszard
Feb 26, 2016
Merchant and Civic Leader With sadness, we mourn the passing of Robert F Iszard of Seneca View Skilled Nursing, formerly of Elmira, who died on February 26, 2016 at the age of 96. His wife of 53 years, Dorothy Lackmann Iszard preceded him in death in November 1995. He is survived by a son and two daughters, Robert French...
Thelma Squires
Feb 24, 2016
A lifelong resident of the Elmira area, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the age of 92. Thelma was a daughter of John and Ruth Andrews Litteer. She was predeceased by her husband George E. Squires; sister and brother-in-law Jane and Edward Owens. Thelma is survived by her five sons and their families, David...
Geraldine Gabers
Feb 20, 2016
"Gerry" Age 92 of Elmira, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 20, 2016. Gerry was born in Teaneck NJ a daughter of Francis and Louise Mandik Huber. She was predeceased by her husband Randolph Gabers in 2004. Gerry is survived by son and daughter-in-law Doug and Darlene Muschett of Silverthorne CO; daughter Wendy Gabers of Elmira; son...
Geraldine Cartwright
Feb 5, 2016
Age 74, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 05, 2016 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center with her loving family by her bedside. Jeri was born in Elmira NY, a daughter of the late Robert F. and Stella Winiecke O'Connor. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Kenneth T. Cartwright; sons and daughters-in-law, Christopher and Marci Cartwright...
Jerry Larrabee
Feb 3, 2016
Age 69, passed away at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Jerry was born in Elmira, NY and was a long time resident of Big Flats. He is survived by his wife Nancy of 42 years; sons Sean Larrabee, Stow, OH and Patrick Larrabee (Lynette DeMuth) Horseheads, NY; grandchildren, Hope and Seth Larrabee,...
Carmen Esposito
Feb 2, 2016
Webster NY, age 92, passed away February 2, 2016. Predeceased by his parents Dominic and Antoinette Esposito, his infant sister Josephine and great-granddaughter Grace Esposito. Survived by his wife of 67 years, Therese (Milliken) Esposito, children Dominic (Camilla) Esposito of Fairport NY, Kathleen Esposito of S. Pasadena CA, Jacqueline (Anthony) Fitzpatrick of Elmira NY, Anthony Mark (Vickie) Esposito of...
Peter Palmieri
Jan 31, 2016
"Pete" Age 77, of Santa Monica, California, formerly of Elmira, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 31, 2016. Pete is predeceased by his parents, Dominic J., Sr. and Louise (Dodson) Palmieri, stepmother Marion (Hill) Palmieri, sister Mary Louse (Palmieri) Mowry, brothers, Dominic J., Jr., Nicholas and Anthony Palmieri, special aunt Theresa (Palmieri) Fargo. Pete is survived by his long-time...
Patricia Campanelli
Jan 30, 2016
Elmira: Age 77, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 30, 2016. Pat was born in Elmira a daughter of the late Eleanor (Cunningham) and Michael L. Campanelli. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Delores "Dee" and Anthony, Sr. DeSocio of Elmira; niece Nanette DeSocio Finnell with husband Kevin of Batavia and children Allison of Boston,...
Lettie Evans
Jan 22, 2016
Age 91, passed away peacefully at Elderwood Health Care at Waverly on Friday, January 22, 2016. Lettie was born in Geneva NY a daughter of Oakley and Lena Wandell Frutchey. She was predeceased by her husband Leon E. Evans. Lettie is survived by children and their families, Sharon Haurski of Campbell NY with husband Joseph and daughter Jennifer (Lenny)...
Nancy Bush
Jan 22, 2016
Elmira Heights: Age 62, passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital on Friday, January 22, 2016 with her family by her side. Nancy was born in Seneca Falls NY, the daughter of the late Leroy Keller and Norma Hinshaw Krolak. She was predeceased by her husband Ronald J. Bush and brother Dennis Keller. Nancy is survived by her son...
Robert Cavalier
Jan 16, 2016
Elmira: Age 82, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, January 16, 2016. Bob was born in Fort Lee, NJ, the son of Anna (Capabianca) and Alfred Cavalier. He is predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, Alphonse and Nancy Cavalier. Bob is survived by his wife of 44 years, Caryl Heid Cavalier; children, Robert...
Joseph Fredo
Jan 15, 2016
Elmira: Age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 15, 2016. Joe was born in Watkins Glen NY, a son of Joseph P. and Alice Coluche Fredo. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary Drabinski Fredo. They were married in Blossburg PA on November 30, 1946. Joe is also survived by his brother and...
Robert Waite
Jan 14, 2016
Elmira: Age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 14, 2016. Mark was born in Fayetteville NC, a son of Mary T. Waite of Elmira and the late Robert L. Waite. He was also predeceased by his wife Joyce Thompson Waite on May 20, 2015. In addition to his mother Mark is survived by daughter Andrea Tanner of Bentonville...
William Schweizer
Jan 8, 2016
Age 98 of Elmira passed away peacefully at his home on January 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 57 years, Margaret “Peg” Hardy Schweizer preceded him in death in May 2001. He is survived by three sons and a daughter, and their spouses: William Stuart and Lucia Schweizer of Elmira, Paul Hardy and Lauren Schweizer...
Brian Griffin
Jan 1, 2016
"Egee" Elmira: Age 56, passed away Friday, January 1, 2016 after a hard fought battle against ALS. Egee was born in Elmira a son of the late Barbara (Eckert) and Francis J. Griffin. He is also predeceased by his brother, Michael. Egee is survived by his daughters Samantha S. (Tom) Courtney, Moncks Corner SC; Amanda L. (Scott) Christman, Ogdensburg...
Elizabeth Biggs
Dec 31, 2015
"Betty" Elmira: Age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 31, 2015. Betty was born in Brooklyn NY the daughter of Primula (Cronin) and James Dwyer. She was predeceased by her husband, George Ransom Biggs, son, David Biggs and brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Cissie Dwyer. Betty is survived by her children, James Biggs of...
Peggy Lyon
Dec 24, 2015
Big Flats: Age 70, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015. Peg was born in Elmira and grew up in Horseheads, a daughter of Jean Gelder McKee and the late Glenn Lyon. She is also predeceased by her sister Linda Sipe and brothers-in-law, Ray Wells and Jim Yost. In addition to her mother Peg is survived by life partner Pat...
David Conklin, Sr.
Dec 13, 2015
Age 69, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 13, 2015. David was born in Elmira, the son of the late Francis R. and Ruth M. (Rorick) Conklin. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patricia Rourke Conklin; children and their families, Kimberlie Jordan of Elmira with son Kyle; Katherine Marie...