Frances Tunis

Frances Tunis

Apr 21, 2012

Frances Knott Tunis Elmira: Age 90, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Frances was born in Elmira on August 21, 1921 daughter of Edward and Victoria (Grabowski) Knott. She is predeceased by her husband Robert Tunis; siblings, Bill Knott, Ruth Kiernan, Victoria Cogswell, Clair Knott and Anna Mary Comstock. Frances is surviced...

Shirley Augustine

Shirley Augustine

Apr 20, 2012

Shirley B. Augustine Elmira: Age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 20, 2012 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Shirley was born in Elmira on October 1, 1927, daughter of Frank and Eunice (Harding) Bowman. She was predeceased by her husband Louis A. Augustine, brother Robert Bowman, sister and brother-in-law Ellen and Jack Dublin. Shirley is survived by...

John Liddle

John Liddle

Apr 18, 2012

John E. Liddle Horseheads: Age 65, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. John was born November 12, 1946 in Queens, NY the son of the late Russell and Bessie (Hildebrand) Liddle. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Catherine Ciuffo Liddle; children, with their families, John E. Liddle, Jr., currently serving his...

Jack Mikkelsen

Jack Mikkelsen

Apr 17, 2012

Jack H. Mikkelsen Elmira: Age 88, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born and raised in Benton Center (near Penn Yan), the son of Axel and Margaret (Olsen) Mikkelsen. He is predeceased by his first wife Marjorie Mikkelsen, sister June Jenson, brother-in-law William Brennan and sister-in-law Vivian Balmer. Jack...

Cornelius Jr

Cornelius Jr

Apr 9, 2012

Cornelius James Milliken, Jr. of Elmira, died Monday April 9, 2012. Connie was the son of the late Jean Sturges and Cornelius J. Milliken, Sr. Three siblings predeceased him. He is survived by his wife Jean Macdonell Milliken, daughters Mary Coleman (Victor, NY), Clare Milliken (Elmira), Ann Milliken (Saratoga Springs, NY), Eileen (Brian) Beiter (Fairport, NY), Jean Milliken (David)...

Dorotheia Knoll

Dorotheia Knoll

Apr 9, 2012

Dorotheia F. Knoll "Dottie" Elmira: Age 87, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility, Dottie was born in Bath NY on April 25, 1924. She was the daughter of Walter and Ena (Foster) Bates. Dottie is predeceased by her husband Robert Knoll and step-son John Knoll. Dottie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law,...

Kathryn Fabrizio

Kathryn Fabrizio

Apr 7, 2012

Kathryn A. Fabrizio "Katie" Elmira: Another star was added to the sky when Katie passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2012. She was born October 28, 1974, a daughter of Anthony and Victoria (Battersby) Fabrizio. She will be forever missed by her loving family…..parents, Tony and Vicki; sisters, Megan Hill and Jennifer Stroman; nephews, Gavin, Jackson, and Gianni; niece...

Margaret O’Connor

Margaret O’Connor

Apr 7, 2012

Margaret A. O'Connor Elmira: Age 101, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012 At St. Joseph's Hospital SNF. Margaret was born July 13, 1910 the daughter of James W. and Mary (Conroy) O'Connor. She is predeceased by her brother James O'Connor and sister Katherine O'Connor. Margaret is survived by her nieces, Mary Jo (Ronald) Morse of Clay, NY, Toni Ann...

Marguerite Backes

Marguerite Backes

Apr 4, 2012

Marguerite S. Backes Peacefully, Marguerite passed away at the Chemung County Nursing Facility on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at the age of 97. She was predeceased by her husband Charles and son Timothy. Proud mother of Paul (Carolyn) and beloved Nana to Sean, Brian, Colleen, Kevin, Kierstin and Patrick, as well as to seven great-grandchildren, and one great grandson...

Lucy Galvin

Lucy Galvin

Apr 4, 2012

Lucy A. Galvin Elmira: Age 83, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, following a short illness. A lifelong resident of Elmira, born Lucy Ann Liotino on March 28, 1929 to Lorenzo and Maria (Mazzaraco) Liotino, she was graduated from Elmira Free Academy in 1946 and married John Mark Galvin in 1953. He...

Donald Ross

Donald Ross

Apr 3, 2012

Donald C. Ross Elmira: Age 72, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at Elcor Health Services. Don was born August 1, 1939, the son of Chester and Helen (Gilbert) Ross. He is survived by several cousins and many friends. Don retired after 40 years of service with Weyerhaeuser. He was a good and kind neighbor. Don enjoyed many hours...

John Dr

John Dr

Mar 31, 2012

Dr. John J. Aber "Jack" Florida: Age 83, formerly of Elmira, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2012 in Destin, FL after battling cancer. Jack was born, in Elmira, February 15, 1929 the son of Helen (McIntyre) and Oscar Aber. After graduating from Elmira Free Academy, he enlisted in the U S Marine Corps in September 1946, training with...

John Mcnamara

John Mcnamara

Mar 21, 2012

John J. McNamara "Jack" Age 89, of Oak Ridge TN, formerly of Elmira, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012 in Oak Ridge. Jack was born in Elmira, son of John B. and Irene (Wall) McNamara. He was predeceased by his wife Constance Hayes McNamara and daughter Ann McNamara. Jack is survived by his granddaughter Jillanne McNamara of Elmira; brother-in-law...

Jerome Kaplan

Jerome Kaplan

Mar 20, 2012

Jerome Kaplan Elmira: Age 66, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Jerry was born May 1, 1945, in Elmira, the son of the late Barnett and Ada (Schayer) Kaplan. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years Cheryl Billy Kaplan; son Connor J. Kaplan of Elmira; brother and sister-in-law, Leo and Bilha...

Stella Shorey

Stella Shorey

Mar 20, 2012

Stella E. Shorey Elmira: Age 85, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012, with her loving family by her side, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility after an extended illness. Stella was born July 17, 1926, the daughter of Edwin and Eva (Reese) Mulherin. She is predeceased by her husband Norman, daughter Eva Drehmer, sister Virginia Shorey, infant brother Daniel...

Catherine Mccarty

Catherine Mccarty

Mar 18, 2012

Catherine Loretta McCarty Horseheads: Age 80, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012 at Elcor Health Services. Loretta was born in Elmira, daughter of the late John and Catherine (Casey) Dunlavey. She was predeceased by daughters, Mary Jo Brinthaupt and Michele McCarty. Loretta is survived by her husband of 60 years, Harry A. McCarty; daughter Lu Ann McCarty of Horseheads;...

Grace Kunzinger

Grace Kunzinger

Mar 16, 2012

Grace F. Kunzinger Elmira: Age 89, passed away Friday, March 16, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Grace was born August 14, 1922, a daughter of Frank and Pauline (Greco) Fiore. She is predeceased by her son Paul Kunzinger, sister Ida Fiore, brother Matthew Fiore and sister-in-law Audrey Burton. Grace is survived by her loving family…..her husband of 64 years...

Gary O’Connor

Gary O’Connor

Mar 15, 2012

Gary S. O'Connor Elmira: Age 58, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012 at the Bath VA. Born in Glen Ridge, NJ on July 2, 1953, Gary is the son of John P. O'Connor and the late Virginia (Reilly) O'Connor. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Nancy (Dunbar) O'Connor, daughter Rebecca O'Connor, son and daughter-in-law, Rory and...

Daniel Sr

Daniel Sr

Mar 14, 2012

Daniel F. Dimon, Sr. Elmira: Age 72, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2012, with his family by his side at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. Dan was born June 30, 1939, the son of the late Kenneth H. and Madeline (O'Leary) Dimon. He is also predeceased by his brother Dr. Kenneth H. Dimon, Jr. Dan is survived by his...

Joseph Plaski

Joseph Plaski

Mar 12, 2012

Joseph P. Plaski Elmira: Age 94, died Monday, March 12, 2012 at the Bath VA. Joe was born March 22, 1917, the son of Alexander and Theresa Bell Plaski. He is predeceased by his wife, Dewella Seeley Plaski. Joe is survived by several nieces and nephews. A veteran of World War II, Joe proudly served his country in the...