Rae C. Drake Elmira: Age 82, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 14, 2012, with her loving family by her side. Rae was born in Elmira on September 16, 1929, daughter of Raymond and Carolyn Fitzgerald Leyden. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Carl J. Drake; daughter and son-in-law, Lindy and Paul DiPietro of...
James Robert Chely "Bob" Passed away January 9, 2012. Bob, as he was known his entire life, was born on January 30, 1921 in Elmira and resided in Elmira his entire life, except for his service time in the Army Air Corps. He was honorably discharged in 1946. Bob retired as Director of Elmira Housing Authority in 1985. He...
Roy A. Savino Elmira: Passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a brief illness. Roy was born in Elmira on February 6, 1936, a son of the late Rocco and Mary DiFabio Savino. He is also predeceased by sister Mary "Babe" Savino Agan, infant sister Antoinette Savino, sisters-in-law, Janet Savino and Betty Savino, brother-in-law...
Donald J. Kienzle Elmira: Age 94, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Don was born January 8, 1917, in Morristown, NJ, son of Joseph F. and Ethel (Jewell) Kienzle. He is predeceased by his wife Kathryn Murphy Kienzle, infant son, Richard D., three-year old son Lawrence D. Kienzle, and great-granddaughter Elexus Sincock. Don is...
Robert G. Sullivan "Bob" Elmira: Age 83, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center with his loving family at his side. Bob was born in Elmira on March 27 1928, to the late Leonard and Agnes (Falsey) Sullivan. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Eleanor "Nora" (Shea) Sullivan; daughter and...
Catherine C. Page Haughton LA: Age 66, formerly of Elmira, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 29, 2011 in Louisiana. Catherine was born on December 11, 1945 the daughter of the late Constantine and Helen (James) Dumas. She was predeceased by brothers Thomas and James Dumas. Catherine is survived by her husband of 44 years, David R. Page. Also...
Patricia L. Flory Age 86, of Comfort Hill Road, Wellsburg, NY, passed away Monday, December 26, 2011. Pat was born October 26, 1925, the daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Campion) Cahill. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, John A. Flory; son Mark, and infant son Thomas Walter Flory; brothers, Michael, Edward and Thomas, and sisters, Mary...
Julia Ann Norton Elmira: Age 52, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, December 23, 2011. Julia was born January 27, 1959, a daughter of William J. and Mary (Pearson) Norton. She is predeceased by her sister Kathleen Norton Leach. In addition to her parents Jule is survived by her husband William R. Norton;...
George L. MacInerney MacInerney, George L., 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Elmira Heights, with loving family members by his side, on Saturday, December 17, 2011. George was a man of devout faith and selfless up to the time of his death. He was born on March 9, 1926, the son of George L. and Charlotte (Blazinski)...
Judy Tapia Elmira: Age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Bethany Manor in Horseheads. Judy was born in Ecuador on February 26, 1923, the daughter of Luis and Marianna (Zabaleta) Valverde. She was predeceased by an infant son and son Mario Tapia in 2008. Judy is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Luis and...
Jeannine Rita Minster 1931-2011 Elmira: Age 80, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2011 in Elmira. She was born in Elmira on July 21, 1931, a daughter of John and Alene (Horton) Minster. She was predeceased by brothers, John, Jr. and Joseph. Jeannine is survived by John, Jr.'s wife Edna; Joseph's wife Willamina; sister and brother-in-law, Jacqueline and...
Herbert R. Williams "Herb" Horseheads: Age 82, passed away with his loving family by his side, on Thursday, November 24, 2011, at his home. Herb was born October 8, 1929 in Edwardsville PA, a son of James and Catherine (Morris) Williams. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Lou Ruseskas Williams; children, with their spouses, Jay...
John J. Crowley, Jr. "Jack" Elmira: Age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility after a brief illness. Jack was born in Elmira on December 1, 1922 the son of John J. and Anna (Bochnewick) Crowley. Jack is predeceased by beloved sisters, Regina L. Corsi and Patricia Ann Dailey, and brother-in-law...
Sharon F. Petrillose passed away in Elmira, NY on Wednesday November 16, 2011 at the age of 81. Sharon was born July 14, 1930 in Wellsville, New York. She was the daughter of Thomas and Viola Sheldon Follett. Sharon lived in Wellsville until she moved to Ithaca, New York in 1948 to attend Cornell University's Home Economics College and...
Leonard J. Rice, Jr. "Lenny" Hammondsport: Age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at home. Lenny was born in Elmira on November 9, 1950. He is survived by his parents Leonard J., Sr. and Helen Ross Rice now residing in Stuart FL; son Matthew Leonard Morseman and his mother Marsha Morseman both of Erin NY; sister...
James Norman Sharp Elmira: Age 84, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility, with his loving family by his side. James was born January 21, 1927 a son of the late Thomas V. and Alberta (Gunderman) Sharp. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his wife Betty Kies Sharp, brothers, Ronald and...
Miriam L. Stull VanSile Big Flats: Age 86, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, with her loving family by her side, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Miriam was born May 2, 1925 in Commodore PA, a daughter of Paul and Velma (Lockard) Shank. She is predeceased by her first husband Arthur Stull, and sisters, Alberta Fleming and Theda...
George David Weaver "Dave" Died Monday, November 14, 2011. Born January 2, 1929 in Elmira, NY. He was the son of the late Frederick J. and Anna (MacDermott) Weaver of Elmira, NY. He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Mary Jane (Lutz) Weaver, his children: Linda M. Riner of Elmira, NY; David G. and Janette Wakefield Weaver...
Floyd L. "Jim" Cole Elmira: Age 75, died at his home, with his family by his side, on Thursday, November 11, 2011. Jim was born February 26, 1935, a son of the late Carl E. and Helen (Stafford) Cole. He is survived by his wife Patricia Rabenold Cole; children, Helen C. Robertson, with husband Sage of Howardsville, VA, James...
Mary C. Miller Elmira: Age 95, passed away Monday, November 7, 2011 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, with her family by her side. Mary was born October 8, 1916 a daughter of Salvatore and Madaline Gambino. She is predeceased by her husband Joseph John Miller; brothers, Edward and Frank, sister Beatrice, and grandson Francis Slade. Mary is survived by...