David Long

David Long

Nov 19, 2014

Elmira: age 84, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014. David was born November 11, 1930 in Dover-Foxcroft, ME. He is predeceased by his wife Gene Power Long. David is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Nikki Long with daughter Rebecca (Michael) Brown, all of Maple Valley, WA; daughter and son-in-law Meredith and Ertis Bradley of Edinburg, TX;...

Ann Schwab

Ann Schwab

Nov 15, 2014

Age 89, passed away peacefully at Elderwood Nursing Home in Waverly on Saturday, November 15, 2014. Ann was born in Elmira on May 27, 1925, a daughter of Michael and Theodosia (Cusick) Rusczak. She was predeceased by brothers, Nicholas, Joseph, Charles and Stephen and sister Olga Owen. Ann is survived by her children, Stephen J. Schwab of Mims FL,...

Peter Sheran

Peter Sheran

Nov 10, 2014

Age 72, passed away at the Bath VA Medical Center on Monday, November 10, 2014. Pete was born in Boston MA on April 2, 1942 the son of Peter L. and Winifred (Brodrick) Sheran. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Gina M. and Jeff Stewart of Elmira and their children, Vincent M. Zukas, Jeffrey C. Stewart, Jr.,...

Jeanette Randall

Jeanette Randall

Nov 10, 2014

Horseheads: Age 94, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014. Jeanette was born on February 8, 1920, in Clifton Springs NY, a daughter of Russell, Sr., and Lillian (Miller) Williams. She is predeceased by her husband John H. Randall, sister and brother-in-law Elsie and Alvara Ciardi. Jeanette is survived by her daughters, with their families, Barbara J. and Edward J....

Wayne Hope

Wayne Hope

Nov 10, 2014

The obituary will be posted tomorrow.

Alison Symolon

Alison Symolon

Nov 7, 2014

Elmira: died at the age of 58 on Friday, November 7, 2014. Alison was a loving mother, compassionate nurse and dear friend to many. She was born on August 8, 1956 in Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey, England. Alison is survived by her mother Valerie Wheeler Green of Hailsham, England; daughter Holly E. Symolon of Atlanta GA; siblings, Catherine Clinton of Fort...

Helena Spaulding

Helena Spaulding

Nov 5, 2014

Mrs. N. Helena Spaulding passed away Thursday, November 5, 2014 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, FL following a short illness. Helena was born in Elmira, New York May 1, 1915 to Franklin Amos and Nellie Baker Squires. She spent much of her life in Fulton, NY and moved with her husband to Lakeland, FL in the 1970's after...

Eva Bubacz

Eva Bubacz

Nov 1, 2014

Lowman: Age 93, passed away at the home of her daughter, on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Eva was born September 16, 1921, in Elmira, a daughter of George and Mary (Shemoin) David. She is predeceased by her husband Robert C. Bubacz, sisters, Rose (Charles) Charlap, Rum (Art) Sykes, Adlyn David, brothers, George (Gert) David, David J. (Mable) David, and...

Albert Fiorini

Albert Fiorini

Oct 28, 2014

Horseheads: Age 89, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Albert was born May 16, 1925, in Endicott NY, a son of Joseph and Mary (Devitta) Fiorini. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Dorothy Lundy Fiorini; children and their spouses, Kathleen A. and Robert Meriwether of Elmira; Linda R....

William Stamp

William Stamp

Oct 27, 2014

Age 76, passed away suddenly Monday, October 27, 2014 at The Villages in central Florida. Bill was born in Elmira, October 2, 1938, son of Raymond and Florence (Vite) Stamp. He leaves behind his wife Carroll Ann Rogers Stamp; euphemistic "Second Wife", Patricia Rogers Arnold, who with her sister was a constant companion during their golden years; children, and...

Philomean Saracene

Philomean Saracene

Oct 27, 2014

Age 89, passed away very unexpectedly on Monday, October 27, 2014. Phil was born December 18, 1924, in Elmira, a daughter of Nicholas and Theresa (Fillipone) Mucci. She is predeceased by her sister Mary Capozza and brother James Mucci. Phil is survived by her loving husband Thomas L. Saracene, with whom she recently celebrated 68 years of marriage; son...

James Walker

James Walker

Oct 26, 2014

Age 78, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014. Jim was born September 17, 1936, a son of James H. and Myrtle (Clark) Walker. He is predeceased by his wife Barbara (Martin) Walker, son-in-law Gale Weller, brother Robert Walker, sister Doris Talada and brother-in-law Robert Brown. Jim is survived by his daughter Connie M. Weller of Erin; son and daughter-in-law...

Betty Deblasio

Betty Deblasio

Oct 23, 2014

Betty Joyce DeBlasio peacefully took her leave of this world after 88 years, on Thursday October 23rd, at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, surrounded by her children. Betty was born in El Centro, California, the largest city in the Imperial Valley, on March 26, 1926, when "the temperature was 101-degrees." She claimed she'd never been that warm since. Betty was the...

Catharine Sutton

Catharine Sutton

Oct 16, 2014

Passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Bethany Manor where she had been a resident for the past four years. Catharine had resided at Woodbrook Assisted Living Facility prior to moving to Bethany. She was born on November 17, 1915 in Elmira, the daughter of Robert and Lena (Mencing) Petrie. Catharine was predeceased by her husband John A....

Ellen Wozniak

Ellen Wozniak

Oct 11, 2014

Age 56, of Pultneyville NY and formerly of Elmira, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, October 11, 2014 in Rochester. Ellen was born in Elmira NY on February 15, 1958 a daughter of Theresa Gourley Connelly and the late Edward F. Connelly. In addition to her mother, Ellen is survived by her husband Timothy Wozniak and...

Jan Updegraff

Jan Updegraff

Oct 9, 2014

age 71, of Elmira, October 9, 2014. Survived by his wife of 47 years Mimi Hodge Updegraff; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Vince Stalker of Corning; Jill and David Balderson of Basking Ridge, NJ; granddaughters, Haley and Samantha Balderson; grandson Luke Balderson; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Maryann and Phillip Long of Brisbane, Australia. Jan was born March 12, 1943, the...

Myron Sozanski

Myron Sozanski

Oct 8, 2014

Big Flats: passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2014, his 81st birthday, at St. Joseph's Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility. Myron was born October 8, 1933, in Elmira, the son of Joseph and Pauline (Salinska) Sozanski. He is predeceased by his wife Eleanor J. Sozanski; son Matthew B. Sozanski; brothers and sisters-in-law, Walter and Barbara Sozanski, Stephen and MaryLou Sozanski; sister...

Reidar Tholfsen

Reidar Tholfsen

Oct 4, 2014

You could always count on Reidar Tholfsen for a funny story or a good joke, a firm handshake or a warm embrace. He was deeply loved by his wife of 32 years Dottie Tholfsen and his family and friends. He died October 4, 2014 from pancreatic cancer at his home. His cancer never dampened his concern for others or...

Joan Rogers

Joan Rogers

Oct 4, 2014

age 89, of Elmira, New York, passed away on October 4, 2014. Joan was born in Rochester, New York, on May 14, 1925, the daughter of Anna and Jeremiah Flynn. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Henry B. Rogers, daughter, Leigh Cannon, and brother, Robert C. Flynn. Joan is survived by sons, James H. (Susan) of Elmira and...

David Phillips

David Phillips

Oct 2, 2014

Elmira: Age 65, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2014, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. David was born August 26, 1949, in Elmira, a son of the late David T. and Nataline (Santucci) Phillips. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by daughter Jennifer Phillips and brother Duane Phillips. David is survived by his loving wife of 43...