Ann Seymour
Aug 12, 2015
Age 98, of Corning, formerly of Elmira, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Ann was born in Ohio on November 28, 1916, a daughter of John and Catherine (Romance) Machuga. She was predeceased by her husband, Merton L. Seymour; daughter, Mary Ann Kelly; sister, Helen Stethers; brothers, Andrew, Steve, John, Joseph and Nicholas. Ann is survived by her...
Suzanne Splann
Aug 9, 2015
Elmira: Age 60, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015. Sue was born August 18, 1954 in Poughkeepsie NY, a daughter of Marian Aseline Riley and the late Lawrence J. Riley. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 37 years Henry F. Splann of Emlira; children, Sheila M. Splann of Charlotte NC, Henry F. Splann...
Catherine Mandell
Aug 4, 2015
Elmira Heights: Age 98, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Catherine was born July 25, 1917, in Elmira, the daughter of Serafino and Angelina (Bernardo) Noterfonzo. She is predeceased by her husband Michael A. Mandell, daughter Theresa A. Jung, three brothers and one sister. Catherine is survived by her sons, Michael...
Jean Asher
Aug 4, 2015
Age 87, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Jean was born in Buffalo, NY on August 16, 1927, the daughter of George H. and Mary E. (Chase) Ackerson. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, John W. Asher on Dec. 18, 2002 and her brother Paul C. Ackerson. Jean is survived by her children, Constance Asher...
Mary Hamula
Aug 2, 2015
Elmira: Age 86, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015. Mary was born in Elmira, July 12, 1929, the daughter of Francis L. and Anna (McCarthy) Hourigan. She was predeceased by her husband John C. "Jack" Hamula in 2002. Mary is survived by her children, with their families, Ann Marie and Michael Whitney of Tallahassee FL with children, Megan, Robert...
Mary Jones
Jul 24, 2015
Towanda PA: Age 89, formerly of Elmira Heights, passed away Friday, July 24, 2015 at the Towanda Skilled Nursing Facility. Mary Lou was born August 27, 1925 in Kingston PA, a daughter of Mary (Rydd) and Willard J. McKensie. She is predeceased by her son Owen M. Jones and grandchildren, Ned and Nora Jones. Mary Lou is survived by...
Anthony Negri Jr.
Jul 18, 2015
"Tony" Age 62, of Elmira, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 18, 2015, surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. Tony was born in Corning NY on September 24, 1952 a son of Anthony P., Sr. and Mary (Breon) Negri of Corning. In addition to his parents Tony is survived by his...
Willie Jackson
Jul 15, 2015
Age 72, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Willie was born in Boston GA on November 2, 1942, a son of the late Effie and Lillie Mae ( Lamon ) Jackson. Willie proudly served in the U S Marine Corps from 1960 to 1966. Over the...
Karen Osborne
Jul 15, 2015
Elmira: died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on July 15, 2015. Karen is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Bob Osborne; daughters, Angela (Bob) Court and Suzanne Ferko, both of Elmira; grandchildren, Rebecca (Olson) Willett, Jacob and Sarah Olson, Hailey, Robert, Jr. and Riley Court; and her special companion, Molly the cat. She is predeceased...
Virginia Schilling
Jul 12, 2015
Elmira: Age 87, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving children, on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Jini was born on January 9, 1928, at home, in Buffalo NY a daughter of Russell J. and Sarah (Brainard) Gies. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Richard L. "Dick" Schilling, Sr., on January 13, 2009; son Steven...
Loretta Varco
Jul 9, 2015
Loretta S. Varco Elmira: Age 72, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015. Loretta was born November 25, 1942 in Batavia NY, a daughter of the late Florence (Gullo) and Joseph Varco. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her sisters and brother-in-law, Joanne Way, Providence and Gerry Willis. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law...
Joseph Navaro
Jul 6, 2015
Age 71, of Elmira, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 6, 2015 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Joe was born in Fall River MA on July 1, 1944 a son of the late Joseph L. and Theresa Massa Navaro. He is also predeceased by his sister Marian Spallino and "adopted brother" Kenny Carrigan. Joe is survived by daughter...
William Leary
Jul 4, 2015
Horseheads: Age 67, passed away at home, surrounded by his loved ones, on July 4, 2015, after a short but courageous battle with ALS. William, known to many as Bill, was born in Albany, NY on February 13, 1948, to Sophia Bulac Leary and the late Donald E. Leary, Sr. He was predeceased by his brother, Donald E. Leary,...
Howard Lapple
Jul 4, 2015
"Howie" Age 81, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Howie was born on July 15, 1933 in Rochester NY, son of Frederick and Carmel Coyle Lapple. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Louise Kraus Lapple and brother Gerald Lapple. Howie is survived by his...
Robert Butts
Jun 30, 2015
Elmira: passed away on June 30, 2015 after a courageous battle with leukemia and kidney failure. Bob was born on September 19, 1938 to the late James and Frances Butts. He is also predeceased by his first wife, Marion (Schutt) Fields and their infant daughter Yvonne, and his in-laws Tom and Mary Maycumber. On May 28, 1973 Bob married...
Gerald Scanlan
Jun 29, 2015
Elmira; Age 86, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015. Jerry was born September 21, 1928 in Elmira the son of Sophia (Remisky) and Gerald F. Scanlan. He was predeceased by his first wife Jean (Kosloski) Scanlan. Jerry is survived by his wife Annabel "Kris" (Krystof) Scanlan; children with their families, Jeff and Crista Scanlan of Charlotte NC with son...
James Kieffer
Jun 29, 2015
Age 94, Chemung County Historian and Bell Ringer, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015. Art was born in Elmira on March 27, 1921, a son of Frances (Manning) and Joseph J. Kieffer. He was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Sophie Kieffer on May 7, 2013. Art is survived by his son James A. Kieffer of Nashua...
William Kelsey
Jun 28, 2015
"Billy Joe" Corning: Age 65, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015. Billy Joe was born September 27, 1949 a son of Marie Costley Kelsey and the late James R. Kelsey, Sr. He is also predeceased by his brother James R. "Butch" Kelsey. In addition to his mother Billy Joe is survived by his children, Michael T. Kelsey of Erin...
Leonard Rice
Jun 27, 2015
"Len" Age 93, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2015 in Stuart FL where he had been residing the last several years. Leonard was born in Elmira on April 21, 1922 the son of Louise Morrow. He was predeceased by his son Leonard Joseph Rice, Jr. and brother Michael Francis Rice. Leonard is survived by his wife of 69...
Ruth Thomas
Jun 24, 2015
Age 99, of Elmira, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Bethany Courtyards. Ruth was born on May 22, 1916 in Nanticoke PA. She was the daughter of David and Pauline Richards. Ruth was predeceased by her husband William J. Thomas in 1971; sisters, Melba Williams and Shirley Vacca; brother David "Harry" Richards. She is survived by...