Leon A. Ropelewski "Rope" Elmira: age 91, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, died on Friday, March 9, 2012 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira, New York. Rope was born on August 15, 1920, in Elmira, New York to the late Leo and Cecilia Ropelewski. His grandmother, the late Barbara Ropelewski, was a significant influence in...
Peter R. Salbego "Pete" Passed away very unexpectedly on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born November 6, 1921 in Islan, Pennsylvania to Marco and Angelina (Lazeretti) Salbego. In addition to his parents, Pete was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Margaret (Melvin) Salbego and brother Archie Salbego. Pete is survived by his...
Daniel William Cheney Age 47, affectionately known as Danny, formerly of Waverly, NY found peace as he went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 4, 2012. He was born to Donna L. (Morrison) and G. William Cheney II on September 29, 1964 in Elmira, NY. Danny had various jobs throughout his life but by far his...
Ruth L. Lawton Passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Elcor Health Services. Ruth was born February 28, 1923 the daughter of Charles and Rebecca (Horton) Heaberlin. Her husband Richard Lawton predeceased her in 1991. She is also predeceased by grandson, Andy Lawton and by her 5 siblings. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Terry with husband James Wilson...
George Bozinis Age 82, of Horsheads, NY, died Saturday, March 3, 2012 at home. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Greta Paige Bozinis and sister, Marie Shea of Corning. Predeceased by infant daughter, Diane Bozinis; parents, Nick and Leone Bozinis of Big Flats; sisters, Catherine Williams of Ithaca, Dory Wheaton of Elmira, and Linda Davies of Corning. Also...
John E. Kravec Horseheads: Age 63, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012. John was born February 5, 1949, the son of Phyllis (Stewart) Kravec and the late Stanley Kravec. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife of 30 years Jodyann Wright Kravec; daughters, Juliann...
Robert L. Brown North Chemung; Age 81, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Bob passed away at home in the company of his loving family. He was born in Elmira on January 8, 1931, son of the late Leo J. and Julia (Spirawk) Brown. Bob was predeceased by his brother Francis in 1999 and...
Jean Spahr Segatto Elmira: Age 80, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Bethany Manor. Jean was born in Long Island, NY, the daughter of Walter E. and Beulah (Lowry) Spahr. She attended Sewanhaka High School and during those years she took private art and piano lessons. Her husband Dr. Peter R. Segatto, and brother Kenneth Spahr predeceased...
Vincent A. Mucci "Jimmy" Elmira: Age 83, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Jimmy was born in Elmira on November 24, 1928, a son of Carmine and Maria (Novellino) Mucci. He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years Tekla Mysnyk Mucci. Jimmy is also survived by daughter Bernadette M. Toombs of...
Kathryn P. Parke Elmira: passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital, SNF. Kathryn was born January 13, 1923 the daughter of Henry C. and Catherine (Cahill) Palmer. Her husband Robert L. Parke predecased her in 1992. She is also predeceased by her brothers, James and Francis Palmer, and sister Christina Main. Kathryn is survived by her...
Patricia Jovanelli Wigsten Horseheads: Age 80, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Patricia was born September 16, 1931 a daughter of the late Edwin and Suzanne (Vallelli) Jovanelli. She is also predeceased by her brothers, Alfred and Edwin, Jr. Jovanelli, sisters, Geraldine Westlake and Johanna Jovanelli. Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 47...
John J. Elston Elmira: Age 73, passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 at Elcor Health Services. John was born July 2, 1938, the son of the late Earl and Dorothy (Kinkade) Elston. He is also predeceased by his infant sister Lucetta Elston and niece Norah Beechey. John is survived by his sisters and brother-in-law, Elizabeth E. Elston of Elmira,...
Patty L. Losinger "Pat" Elmira: Age 83, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012 after an extended illness. Pat was born August 10, 1928 in Stevensville PA, a daughter of Jesse and Blanche (Robinson) Anderson. She is predeceased by her husband of 61 years Willard A. "Tick" Losinger and brother Francis Anderson. Pat is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Charles...
Francis X. Miles "Bud" Elmira: Bud died at home on Friday, February 3, 2012. The oldest of five children, he was born October 28, 1926 in Corning NY to the late George Dewey Miles and Florence Manning Miles. As a teenager Bud worked on his father's milk route, Miles Dairy. Following that he worked for the Erie Railroad and...
Michael J. Fitzpatrick "Mike" Elmira: Age 52, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Michael was born in Elmira on March 6, 1959, the son of Alice M. and the late Jerome A. Fitzpatrick. In addition to being survived by his mother,...
Rose D. MacFeiggan "Aunt Rose" Elmira: Age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital SNF. Rose was born in Elmira on October 8, 1918, a daughter of Anthony and Maria (Spallone) DeSocio. She is predeceased by her husband Malcolm C. MacFeiggan, brothers, Ralph, Charles, and Peter DeSocio, and sisters, Clara Muccigrosso, and Dolores...
Sharon A. Pearte Elmira: Age 65, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012, after a long battle with cancer, at St. Joseph's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born August 30, 1946, a daughter of the late Edwin and Mary (Gressel) Philbin. She is also predeceased by her husband Joseph M. Pearte, Jr. and brother James Philbin. Sharon...
Donald Philip Hanes, Sr. Gillett PA: Age 55, passed away at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, January 22, 2012, with his loving family by his side. Don was born in Wellsboro PA November 7, 1956, a son of Harry T. and Miriam (Clark) Hanes. In addition to his parents, he is survived by...
Roy L. Cleveland Elmira: Age 61, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at the Syracuse V.A. Roy was born April 18, 1950 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, a son of Violet Malkin and the late Arthur Malkin. He was adopted by Ernest and Evelyn (Hager) Cleveland who also predecease him. Roy is survived by his wife Mary "Meg" Backer...
Robert C. Huntington, Jr. Horseheads: Age 80, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Bethany Manor. Bob was born in Elmira on February 24, 1931, son of Robert C. and Beatrice Sheffer. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years Rose Amacher Huntington and sister Ann Albert. Bob is survived by two sons, Robert Huntington III and wife...