Joseph Francis Chalk
Feb 7, 2025
Age 88, passed away at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Friday, February 7, 2025. Joe was born in Elmira, son of Joseph A. and Bernice Button Chalk. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Ann Conklin Chalk; sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph J.”JJ” and Julie Chalk of Hickory NC, Raymond J. and Nancy Chalk of Charlton...
John E. "Butch" Sullivan, Jr.
Feb 3, 2025
With heavy hearts, we mark the passing of John Edward "Butch" Sullivan, Jr., 84, of Horseheads, New York, who passed away at home on February 3, 2025.
His family will hold a Celebration of Life in John’s honor on Saturday, August 23, from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Bernie Murray’s at...
Joseph W. Sozanski
Feb 3, 2025
Age 76 of Big Flats, NY passed away, with his family by his side, on Monday, February 3, 2025. Joe is the son of the late Walter M. and Barbara L. (Rundell) Sozanski. He was predeceased by sister-in-law, Barbara A. Sozanski, cousins Paul Kitchman, Matthew Sozanski and Grechen Updike. Joe is survived by his devoted sister Terri L. Sozanski-Kojeszewski...
Marie Gallo Colucci
Jan 29, 2025
Elmira: Age 92, passed away at home, after a long illness, on Wednesday January 29, 2025. Marie was born September 30, 1932 in Bound Brook, New Jersey the daughter of the late Frank and Emma Gallo. She is survived by her husband of 68 years Dr. Andrew T. Colucci; children, Mary Grace Guenther, Newport, RI, Joseph M....
Martin John Whitford
Jan 28, 2025
Marty, age 62, passed away at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Marty was born in Elmira NY, the only child of the late James and Mary Lucci Whitford. He was also predeceased by brother-in-law Randy Myers, sister-in-law Robin Myers-Wilson, several aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by...
Jeffrey Lynn Cacala
Jan 25, 2025
Jeffrey Lynn Cacala, aged 63, passed away on January 25, 2025, in Elmira, NY. Born on May 12, 1961, Jeff was known for his compassionate nature, a contagious smile, and offering endless hugs. Always marching to the beat of his own drum, Jeff humorously dubbed himself as "the crash-test dummy," reflecting his light-hearted approach to life's challenges.
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Alfred Lawrence Lagonegro
Jan 25, 2025
Alfred "Larry" Lawrence Lagonegro, 68, passed away at 5:09 pm Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Lutheran Downtown Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Larry was born in Elmira, NY, the son of Richard Lagonegro and Betty (Cloke) Lagonegro. He graduated from Elmira Free Academy with the Class of 1975 and earned his Associates...
John J. Roth, Jr.
Jan 23, 2025
Age 87, passed away peacefully at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Jay was born in Elmira, a son of John J. and Helen (Nemitz) Roth. He is survived by his wife Linda Davis Roth; daughters, Diane Savino of Painted Post NY and Catherine “Cathy” Collins of Baldwinsville NY; grandson Mason Collins of Brooklyn NY;...
Iro Greven
Jan 18, 2025
Age 88, passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2025 with her loving children by her side. Argiro was born in Kounoupia, Kynouria, Greece, the daughter of Panayiotis and Kalliope (Karaminza) Kontoroupis. She is survived by daughter Mary Greven, with husband Bill Kimmel of Albany; son George Greven of Rochester; brother James Condax of Athens, Greece; and numerous...
Andrew J. "Andy" Mehalick, Jr.
Jan 12, 2025
Andrew J. “Andy” Mehalick Jr.
After a long life devoted to community, country, friends, family — and sports — Andrew J. “Andy” Mehalick Jr., 88, slipped away peacefully on Jan. 12, 2025, at Sunrise of Columbia Memory Care, in Maryland, where he resided for the...
Francis P. Kraft
Jan 12, 2025
Francis P. “Frank” Kraft
Elmira
Age 87, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born in Barton NY a son of Francis and Elizabeth (LaDue) Kraft. He is predeceased by his wife of 59 years Jeanne DeRigge Kraft.
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Pasquale F. F. Scopelliti
Jan 11, 2025
Age 75, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at home with his loving wife by his side. Pat was born in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Frank and Lucia Chindemi Scopelliti. He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years Carolyn Haas Scopelliti of Big Flats NY; stepson Anthony Lichtmann of Elmira; Aunt Josephine; brothers...
Catherine E. Lavarnway
Jan 2, 2025
Age. 94, passed away peacefully at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre PA on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Catherine was born in Elmira, a daughter of Robert E. and Margaret Larkin Murphy. She was predeceased by Robert F. Lavarnway, her husband of 51 years. Catherine was also predeceased by her infant daughter Catherine Lavarnway, brother and sister-in-law Michael L....
Bruce J. Haskell
Jan 1, 2025
Bruce J. Haskell
Age 91, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Bruce was a lifelong resident of Elmira, the last surviving of five children born to Ralph J. and Vella VanGordon Haskell. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law Thomas and Linda Haskell of Elmira with their children, Hannah and Jack Haskell;...
Carol Ellen Bucy Tapia
Dec 27, 2024
Carol Ellen Bucy Tapia passed away on December 27, 2024, after a brief illness.
Born in Elmira to Bill and Betty Bucy, Carol loved her hometown and lived her whole life there. A member of the Elmira Free Academy class of 1969, she went on to manage offices- particular favorites being...
Stephen Francis Vetukevic
Dec 25, 2024
Stephen Francis Vetukevic, age 81 of Pine City, NY died peacefully in the care of his loving family on 12/25/2024 at Guthrie Corning Hospital. Stephen fought a long courageous battle with lung cancer and COPD. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia Vetukevic (Stevens). Stephen and Patricia went together through high school and were married for 59 years....
Barbara K. Nail
Dec 25, 2024
Passed away on December 25, 2024, at Bethany Nursing Home. Pre-deceased by her parents: Willard and Violet (Wilson) Roff, loving husband Bruce A. Nail, infant son John Thomas, and her five brothers and sisters. Barbara worked at the Holding Point, Elmira Correctional Facility and Elmira Psychiatric Center, until her retirement in 1983.
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Florence Holloway
Dec 19, 2024
Florence “Flossie” Lynch Holloway
Age 82, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Bethany Manor after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Flossie was born and raised in Elmira NY a daughter of Timothy J. and Abigail (Donahue) Lynch. She is predeceased by her siblings and their spouses, Ann and John Lukeman, Timothy J....
Rickie Green David
Dec 4, 2024
Elmira: Age 77 passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 after an extended illness. Rickie was born in Charleston SC, daughter of the late Alexander and Jane (Dukes) Green. In addition to her parents, Rickie is predeceased by her brother Alexander “Bud” Green. Rickie is survived by her loving husband Sam David whom she...
Frederick Parisi
Dec 3, 2024
Age 66, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Fred was born in Auburn NY, son of the late Vincent Parisi and Carol Hoff Parisi. He is survived by his daughter Nicole “Nikki” Matkosky with her daughter Harper; son James Wells; partner Gail Wells; step-son Matthew (Bre) Coon; brothers, Richard Parisi...