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| Reading a series of obituaries from a single cemetery, as they are presented here, is like reading the multi-generational history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade" or business. All people are listed in alphabetic order by surname at BIRTH. Women identified by a married alias only and for whom a birth surname can not be identified, are listed on the last page for the cemetery's obituaries. |
| This page will include obituaries for military personnel who served during World War Two. Many obituaries are already included on the site in the Obituaries by Cemetery section of the site on the various individual cemetery pages. This is for obituaries of people who had some connection to this three county area such as born her, lived here, spouse from here. Those buried in a known local cemetery will continue to be included on the appropriate Obituary by Cemetery pages. As with all obituary pages on this site, women will be in order using their surname at birth rather than a married alias . |
ABER Harold Leonard "Sonny" or Whitey"
85 years, formerly of East First St., Corning, NY and Turner Park,
Montour Falls, NY, died Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Absolut Care of
Three Rivers. He was born July 20, 1924 in Highland Park, Michigan, the
son of the late Harold and Ann Leonard Aber. He was a graduate of Watkins
Glen and Montour Cook Academy (class of 1943). Harold was a Veteran of
the United States Navy serving during World War II 1943-1946. He was employed
as a machinist working in the store room department at the Fall Brook Plant
and later at Sullivan Park. Harold retired in 1984 and received his 50
year pin in 1997. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church of Corning, NY
and St. Joseph's Church of Campbell, NY. A lifetime member of the Corning
VFW, past member of the Horseheads Lodge of Elks and the Montour Mechanics
Club. Harold truly enjoyed life. He was kind and loving and never was judgmental
of others. Surviving are his daughter, Sandra Aber (Keith) Myers of Rittman,
OH; grandchildren, Jennifer (Jim) Fleck, Kellianne (Richard) Peterman and
Charles King; great-grandchildren, Austin King, Brandon King and Weston
Fleck; sister-in-law, Suzanne Aber; nephews, John and Jay Aber; special
friend, Louise "Weedie" Maloney of Corning, NY. He was predeceased by his
brother, J. Douglas Aber on October 29, 2009. Friends may call at the Haughey
Funeral Home, 216 E. First St., Corning, NY Wednesday, November 18, 2009,
at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Patrick
Connor officiating. Committal Prayers and Interment will be held at the
family plot in the Montour Cemetery, Montour Falls, NY. The family would
appreciate memorial donations may be given in Harold's name to the charity
of one's choice. Published in Star-Gazette on November 17,
2009
ALVE, Eino Victor Lt. Colonel, Retired, United States Air Force
Surrounded by his family, Eino Victor Alve, aged 88, died on May 29,
2009 at Elderwood Senior Care in Waverly, NY. Mr. Alve was a life-long
resident of Spencer, NY, born April 21, 1921 to Frank Ribert and Vera Sophia
Alve. He is survived by Edna Alve, his wife of 63 years, and four daughters:
Susan Rautine (and her husband Arvo) of Spencer; Christine Myers of Redlands,
CA; Annette Alve of Bronxville, NY; and Lynn Alve of Ithaca. He has five
grandchildren, Tanya Rautine, Jennifer Strasser (married to Lance Strasser),
Amy and Ryan Myers, and Elizabeth Alve-Hedegaard. Three great-grandchildren
survive him, Tanya's children, Arika and Ty Struzinsky (their father Steven,
was a longtime friend to Mr. Alve) and Jennifer's son, Connor Strasser.
Mr. Alve has one surviving sister, Violet Gray. Mr. Alve graduated from
Spencer High School, served in the United States Air Force, and upon returning
from the World War II attended Cornell University as a student of veterinary
medicine until he purchased a dairy farm in Spencer. He expanded the farm
into a successful family business until selling ownership to his daughter
Susan and son-in-law, Arvo Rautine, who continue its operation. The Air
Force awarded Mr. Alve with the Distinguished Flying Cross, a military
medal for aviators in honor of their heroism and extraordinary achievement
during flight. He enlisted in 1940 and became the pilot of a B-24 airplane
stationed in Norfolk, England. He successfully completed 35 missions over
Germany, a number far exceeding the average, and safely brought his crew
back to home base every time. He continued to serve the country as a member
of the Air Force Reserves until 1981. In retirement, Mr. Alve wrote his
wartime memoirs in a self-published book, Rembrances of Shack Rabbit, which
is available at the Spencer Library. Elementary school students in Norfolk,
England have corresponded with Mr. Alve and use the book in their history
classes. In recent years he had been an active volunteer restoring airplanes
at the War Museum in Elmira, NY. When a restored B-24 Bomber made a visit
to Elmira, the crew honored Mr. Alve with a place in the pilot's seat for
a flight over upstate New York. Mr. Alve was a dedicated member of his
community serving as a volunteer in many civic and farm organizations.
In his more youthful years he was an assistant chief of the Spencer volunteer
fire department, justice of the peace, member of the town board and one
of the founding members of the first volunteer effort to improve Nichols
Pond in the 1960's. More recently, he had taken great pleasure in walking
the newly groomed trail around the pond. He had a deep, respectful partnership
with the earth and it gave him a sense of peace knowing that other caring
volunteers shared his respect and vision of a beautiful pond, playground
and nature preserve in downtown Spencer. It was Mr. Alve's desire that
no funeral services be held. However, those wishing to remember him may
do so through a contribution to the Spencer Volunteer Fire Department or
Spencer Emergency Squad. Published in the Star-Gazette on 5/30/2009
ANDERSEN - Andrew Walter Andersen, 82, of Austinville, Pa., died on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 at his home. He was the loving husband of the late Sandra (DREBER) Andersen. Services are private and at the convenience of Andrew's family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vickery Funeral Home, Inc. 100 West Main Street Troy, Pennsylvania. Andrew was born Oct. 25, 1926 in Brooklyn, N.Y. the son of the late John and Ellie Andersen. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran, serving in the Merchant Marines. After serving his country, Andrew stayed working on ships as a seaman until his retirement. He was a member of the Troy Vets Club and was a 50 year member of the Free & Accepted Masons. Andrew is survived by his son Erik J. Andersen of Port Jefferson Station, N.Y., his daughter Andrea J. Andersen and husband Paul Fleming of Enfield, Conn., his grandchildren Katie and Sean Fleming, and several nieces and nephews. Andrew was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Sandra, his brother James Andersen and his sister Elsa Thayer. 27 August 2009, Towanda Daily Review.
ANDERSON Elmer Leonard
Age 86, died July 30, 2009 at Hospice House in Ft. Pierce, FL. Len
was born in Chicago, IL and moved to Corning in 1950 and retired to Jensen
Beach in 1988. He was a Research Engineer for Corning Inc. in Corning,
NY, earning a number of patents during his career of almost 35 years. Len
was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WWII, a graduate of Illinois
Institute of Technology in Chicago, IL. He was member of Grace United Methodist
Church of Corning, NY and Trinity United Methodist Church of Jensen Beach,
FL and he enjoyed singing in the choirs of both churches. He was an avid
bridge player and enjoyed golfing and playing pool. He was a long term
active Rotarian in both Corning and Jensen Beach. Before moving to Florida,
his hobbies included raising cattle, horses and orchids. Len has been honored
through the establishment of the E. Leonard Anderson Scholarship Fund,
available annually to a graduating senior from Corning East or Corning
West High Schools. Primary criteria in the selection process include the
demonstration of the highest standards of personal values, strong career
interest in engineering, excellent academic achievements, and active participation
in the community. Survivors include his second wife of 27 years, Eleanor
Pienkoski Anderson of Jensen Beach, FL and Painted Post NY; daughter, Gail
Whitehead of Luttrell, TN; three sons, Gary Anderson of Mars Hill, NC,
Bruce Pienkoski of Albany, NY, Brian Pienkoski of Rochester, NY; a sister,
Helen Pryber of Vero Beach, FL; 10 grandchildren, Denise Helms, Mellissa
Whitehead, David Whitehead, Laura Pienkoski, Sarah Pienkoski, Aimee Pienkoski,
Bradley Woehrlen, Andrew DePotter, Fredrick Pienkoski, and Zoe Pienkoski;
two great-grandchildren, Eli and Kylie Helms; and a godchild, Lindsay Ullman.
He was predeceased by his first wife of 23 years, Janet Brown Anderson
of Corning, NY; and his parents, Elvar and Helga Johnston Anderson of Chicago.
Contributions may be made to the Community Foundation of Elmira, Corning
and Finger Lakes Inc., co, E. Leonard Anderson Scholarship, 307 B.E. Water
St., Elmira, NY 14901 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted
to Aycock Funeral Home, Jensen Beach, FL. Memorial services will be held
at Grace United Methodist church of Corning, NY on August 21, 2009 at 1
p.m. Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/19/2009
ANDERSON William G.
Age 87, of Reading Center, NY, died peacefully at home on Tuesday,
September 22nd, 2009. Friends and family may call from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
on Saturday, September 26th, 2009, at the Haughey-Wood Funeral Home, 119
Fifth St., Watkins Glen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
at 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 27th, 2009, at St. Mary's of the Lake Church,
905 Decatur St., Watkins Glen. Memorials may be made in his name to the
charity of one's choice. Bill was born on October 19, 1921 in Glasgow,
Scotland, the son of the late George and Lily Anderson. Bill served as
a Technical Sergeant during WWII in the US Army Air Force from 1940 to
1945. He attend high school in Hawthorne, NJ, received his BA Degree from
Hope College in Michigan and his MA in Administration from Albany State
Teachers College. He did additional graduate work at University of Rochester,
UCLA, University of Oklahoma and Oak Ridge in TN. Bill taught science for
two years in Poland, NY and then 20 years at the Dundee Central School
beginning in 1951. He served as Vice Principal and retired after 18 years
as the high school Principal at Dundee Central School. He was a former
member of the Dundee Presbyterian Church, the Dundee Masonic Lodge, the
Dundee Fire Dept. and Emergency Squad, the Dundee Village Planning Board
and the American Field Service. Bill was an active Board Member of the
Town of Reading, volunteered for Schuyler Hospital Auxiliary and the Schuyler
County Office of the Aging, and a member of the Dundee Flying Club. He
was an active communicant of St. Mary's of the Lake Church in Watkins Glen,
served as a Stephens Minister, and was a member of St. Mary's Resurrection
Choir. Bill had a passion for flying, as he did for golfing. Bill is survived
by his wife of 37 years, Kay Anderson; his children, Douglas Anderson of
Detroit, MI, Mark Anderson of Kingsland, GA, Joy Hodges of Reading Center,
NY, Timothy Hodges of Rochester, NY, and Kathleen Wilson of Scottsdale,
AZ; grandchildren, Matthew Anderson, Diana Anderson, Jeffrey Anderson,
Benjamin Anderson, Wesley Anderson, and Delaney Hodges; and beloved niece,
Susan Brennan. In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his
former wife, Diana Hossick, mother of Douglas and Mark Anderson; and his
sister, Margaret Brennan. Published in Star-Gazette on September
24, 2009
BARNES John
Age 95, of Elmira, died Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Arnot Ogden Medical
Center. John was born in Kingston, PA, on March 9, 1914, son of John and
Elizabeth Tkach Barnes. He is predeceased by his wife Mary-Ruth Edwards
Barnes, and daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Riley Sanford. John is survived
by his children, Vivian Marsh, with husband Herb, of Montgomery, PA, Caroline
Ostriche of Newville, PA, Michael Barnes, with wife Dr. Ada Hall, of Neenah,
WI, and Margaret Barnes of Carmel, NY; grandchildren, Robert (Michelle)
Knoll, Stephanie (Randy) Myers, Michele (Jay) Northrop, David (Cori) Ostriche,
Carl Sanford, Mel and Annie Barnes; great-grandchildren, Joseph and Allison
Northrop, Alexandra and Austin Myers, Brittani, Breanna, Braeden and Trevor
Knoll, Xayn Kurta. Also surviving are sisters, Elizabeth Ligus, Helen Bray,
both of Dallas, PA, Mary Marshall of West Palm Beach, FL; along with several
nieces and nephews. A US Army Air Corps veteran of WWII, John flew a number
of missions in the Pacific as a gunner on a B29. He worked for over 50
years in retail sales and retired in 1976. John was a volunteer at Arnot
Ogden Medical Center with 25 years of service, "retiring" at age 90. He
was also a long time active member of North Presbyterian Church. John loved
to work with his hands. He was an avid woodworker, furniture refinisher
and caner. John loved the time he spent with his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren,
especially the camping trips and ball games. A private family service will
be held. Those wishing may remember John with a donation to North Presbyterian
Church Food Pantry, 921 College Avenue, Elmira NY 14901. Arrangements by
McInerny Funeral Home. Published in Star-Gazette on October
25, 2009
BARRETT Orin R. (Beans)
died peacefully on Friday, August 14th, 2009, following a brief illness.
Born March 24, 1925 to Earl and Grace Barrett of Elmira, NY, he attended
public schools in Elmira, graduating from Southside High School, Class
of 1943. He enlisted in the Air Force and served with the 509th Bomber
Group, serving on the South Pacific island of Tinian during the final days
of World War II. He married Mary Ella (Ayers) of Sayre, PA in 1949 and
settled down to raise their family. He spent most of his working life with
the Pennsylvania Railroad, retiring from Conrail in 1983. He enjoyed golf,
bowling and pulling the occasional slot machine, but his great love was
his family, and all the neighborhood children who called him "Grandpa."
Orin attended St. James Church in Waverly. He was predeceased by his parents;
his brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank (Burdette) and Mary, Charles and
Pauline, William and May, George, and Maxwell; and his sister and brother-in-law,
Mary Mae and Wayne Whitney; sister-in-law, Kathleen Glann; and sister and
brother-in-law, Patricia and Richard Hilker. Orin is survived by his wife
of 60 years and best friend, Mary Ella; his children, James (Charlene)
Barrett of Binghamton, Nancy (Michael) Gray of Horseheads, Earl (Sandra)
Barrett, Denise Barrett and Emory Young, Mark Barrett and Beth-Anne Maloney,
and Matthew Barrett, all of Waverly. He is also survived by his grandchildren,
Megan, Faren and Broc Jones, Kelsey, Sharon, Michael, Ella, Kamry, Jade,
Cassia, and Emily; and great-grandchildren, Isabella and Lucas Broxton
and Lucas Carter. Also surviving are his sister-in-law, Esther Barrett;
brother-in-law, James Glann; and many special nieces and nephews. He was
also a loving friend to Jean and Steve Kennedy, Bob and Val Hugg, Patricia
Anderson, Norris and Marilyn Jernigan, and his many friends from Southside
High School in Elmira. Orin was a member of the Cayuta Hose Company #4,
the J.E. Hallett Fire Company, the VFW and the American Legion. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, August 17th, 2009, at 10:00
a.m. at Saint James Church Blessed Trinity Parish in Waverly NY. Family
and Friends are invited to call at the Luckner Funeral Home, 449 Park Avenue,
Waverly NY, Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Interment will be in
Saint James Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations
be made in Orin's name to the Valley Food Pantry. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 8/15/2009
BAUER Adelia C. "DeDe"
Age 93, of Route 54, Bath formerly of Appleridge in Horseheads, died
Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Steuben County Health Care Facility in Bath,
NY. DeDe was born June 20, 1916 in Wooster, Ohio, the daughter of the late
Emery and Gertrude (Adell) Bauer. DeDe graduated from Milne High School,
Albany, NY in 1933, and later from Russell Sage College in Troy, NY in
1939. DeDe earned her Ph.D. in chemistry in 1957 from the University of
Iowa. She served as a pharmacist in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
She was employed by the National Institute of Health, of Bethesda Maryland
as a Doctor of research for over thirty years, retiring in 1988. DeDe was
a member of the Potamac Applachian Trail Club and was an avid hiker, photographer
and world traveler. DeDe also enjoyed spending time with her family and
friends. She is survived by her niece and local caregiver, Candy Whiting
of Corning; sister, Adell (Gage) Hotaling of Massachusetts; and two brothers,
Robert (Marie) Bauer of Florida, and William (Lori) Bauer of Utah; nephew,
John (Gayle) Bauer of Corning, NY; niece, Barbara (Henrick) Tranberg of
Copenhagen, Denmark; several other nieces and nephews and great-nieces
and nephews She was predeceased by her brothers, Emory Bauer and Richard
Bauer. By DeDes' wishes there will be no formal funeral services. Her remains
were donated for medical research to SUNY Upstate Medical University in
Syracuse. The family suggests donations to Potomac Appalachian Trail Club,
118 Park St. SE, Vienna, VA 22180-4609. Arrangements entrusted to Carpenters'
Funeral Home LLC, 14 E. Pulteney St. in Corning. Published in the
Star-Gazette on 6/30/2009
BLAIR Curtiss A.
Age 85, died at home in Elmira, October 14 2009. He was born November
27, 1923 in Pumpkin Hook, NY to Howard E and Harriet (Andrews) Blair. He
is survived by his wife of 65 years, Phyllis Stafford Blair; a sister,
Betty Blair of Horseheads; daughters, Jacquelyn (Thomas) Moore of Fairport,
NY, Linda Brennan of Sidney, NY, and Terry (Gregory) Garlow of Fort Collins,
Co; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews
and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; his brothers, Howard and
Douglass; and daughter, Nancy Orlando. Curtiss was a captain and pilot
in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He also was a proud graduate of Cornell
University. He retired at the age of 80 from Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
Co. He also managed and owned Riverdale farm in Elmira, a member of the
American Legion, Masons and the Rotary Club. A special thanks from the
family to Ken, Tina, Jeannice, and Ann who took such good care of him.
At his request, there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Burial
at the convenience of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery Canandaigua, NY.
Those wishing may make a donation in Curtiss' memory to Southern Tier Hospice
or the American Legion. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Kalec Funeral
Home. Published in Star-Gazette on October 16, 2009
BRAMBLE Russell B.
82, of Tampa, died October 21, 2009. He was born March 4, 1927 in Elmira,
NY. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Zondra. He retired from
Thatcher Glass after many years and later owned Central Welding Co. He
was a WWII veteran. He excelled in all sports in his youth. He was a professional
boxer and golden glove champion as well as a professional diver. His hobbies
included golfing, wood working and gun collecting. He enjoyed playing poker
and watching football games. He was a kindhearted person who loved children
and animals. He was blessed with many friends and will be greatly missed.
Interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to LifePath Hospice. Arrangements made by Blount Curry Carrollwood
Chapel, 3207 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa, FL. Published in Star-Gazette
on October 24, 2009
BUCK Frederick J.
Age 85, of West Hill Rd. A. He was born February 28, 1924 in Elmira,
son of the late Floyd and Ollie (Hammond) Buck and died Sunday, September
6, 2009, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by
his daughters, Marian Mosher and Jeanne (Frank Ribble) Reese, both of Elmira;
grandchildren, Cynthia Reese of Palmyra, NY, Michael Reese and Christine
Phinney, both of Elmira; great-grandchildren, Alicia, Cassandra, Kianna,
Brandon and Maria. Mr. Buck was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in
the Philippines during WWII. He was the founding chief of the West Hill
Volunteer Fire Department; retired from Pittsburgh Testing Lab in Williamsport,
PA and was a former employee of Dalrymple Contracting for many years. At
Mr. Buck's request, private services will be held at the convenience of
his family. Thank you to all the home based primary care associates from
the Veterans Administration with special thanks to Carrie and Debbie for
all their personal attention during his declining health. In lieu of flowers,
those wishing may remember Frederick through donations to the Disabled
Veterans of America, 344 W. Genesee St., 2nd Fl., Syracuse, NY 13202. Walter
J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family. Published in Star-Gazette
on September 9, 2009
COLBY - Lester E. Colby, 76, of Oak St., Warsaw, N.Y., formerly of Wyoming, N.Y., died Sunday, April 23, 2000, at Wyoming County Community Hospital, Warsaw. Born June 9, 1923, in Elmira, N.Y., he was the son of Leonard and Cornelia Celmer [birthname Rarick] Colby. For many years he owned and operated Lester Colby Construction in Wyoming, N.Y. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Wyoming Hook and Ladder Co., Wyoming Exempt Firemen, American Legion, Wyoming Sportsmen's Club and was an avid baseball and softball player and was a former Little League coach. He was a former Middlebury town clerk and a former member of Wyoming Village Board. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Louis Colby and Donald Colby. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Marjorie Stevens Colby; and several nieces and nephews. There are no calling hours. Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 3, at 7 p.m. at Robinson and Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw. Burial will be made at Wyoming Cemetery, Wyoming, N.Y. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Family Care, 550 E. Main St., Batavia, N.Y. 14020. - Wellsboro Gazette, May 3, 2000
COOLEY David - On Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, David Allen Cooley, Sr., died peacefully in his home while surrounded by his family. He was born on Nov. 3, 1923, in Towanda, Pa. He spent most of his life in and around the Towanda area. Upon graduating from Towanda High School in 1941, Dave, as he was known to his family and friends, joined the Army where he served with the Army Air Corps as a tail gunner on a B-24 bomber in the Pacific Theater during World War II. While he was in training for the Air Corps in Walla Walla, Washington, he married his devoted wife, Laura. After having received an honorable discharge from the service, Dave fulfilled his life-long dream of becoming a farmer when he and Laura purchased a dairy farm in LeRaysville. He operated a successful dairy farm for twenty-six years before retiring from farming; however, retiring did not mean Dave stopped working — he grew a lavish garden and shared his produce with friends and family until failing health forced him to stop. Dave's greatest joy in life was his wife and family. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Laura WALMSLEY Cooley; his six children, daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Richard Broughton of Morris, Pa., son and daughter-in-law, David and Gayle Cooley of LeRaysville, Pa., son Wayne Cooley of St. Charles, Mo., daughter and son-in-law, Terry and Barry Brown of Rome, Pa., son Craig Cooley of Binghamton, N.Y., and daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Bruce Robbins of LeRaysville, Pa.; twelve grandchildren; and two beautiful great-granddaughters. Also surviving are his two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ralph and Eileen Cooley and Vern and Joan Cooley of Towanda, Pa., brother Max Cooley of Elizabethtown, Pa., his sister-in-law, Eleanor Cooley of Sayre, Pa,; and many nieces and nephews. Dave was predeceased by his parents, Reed and Mildred Allen Cooley of Towanda; his sisters, Eleanor Daly and Donna Smith, both of Towanda, Pa.; a brother, Reed Manley Cooley of Sayre, Pa.; and his sister-in-law, Ruth Cooley of Elizabethtown, Pa. Abiding with his wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the HOPS Ambulance Association c/o Mr. James Seipler, RR 1, Box 280, Rome, Pa 18837 in loving memory of David Allen Cooley, Sr. Caring assistance is being provided by the Cooley Family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols, N.Y. 17 Sept. 2009, Towanda Daily Review.
CULVER George J.
85, of Phoenix, AZ, died on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 at the John C Lincoln
North Mountain Hospital. He was born in Chemung, NY, on March 16, 1924,
the son of Thomas and Sarah Culver. A graduate of Waverly High School,
he received a Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University and a
Master's Degree in Retailing at the University of Pittsburgh. He served
as a buyer at Sibley's, in Rochester, for several years before moving on
to the Sakowitz Dept. Store in Phoenix. George was a World War II veteran,
serving in the Military Police and stationed in France. He was called back
into service during the Korean conflict. An accomplished musician, he received
awards for his talent as a trumpet player. He was a member of the Syracuse
University Band and served as Army Bugler while stationed at Camp Polk,
LA. He is survived by two sisters--Betty Arcangeli, of Hornell, and Eleanor
Young, of Brandon, VT, and several nieces and nephews. Services will be
held at a later date with arrangements made by the Bishop and Johnson Funeral
Home. He will be interred in the family plot at the Hicks Cemetery in Hicks,
NY. Published in Star-Gazette on November 28, 2009
RONALD G. DAY (1927-2009)
Ronald G. Day, 82, of Mansfield, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at the
Green Home, Wellsboro. He was born May 8, 1927, in Mansfield, the
son of Ralph and Lenora Markowitz Day. Ron was employed by Penelec
and Ralph's Service Center. He was a World War II United States Air Force
veteran, a member of Friendship Lodge #247 F&AM, a life member of the
Lone Camp, Cedar Run and served on the Mansfield Water Authority.
Ron is survived by his wife of 58 years, the former, Jane Loveland; two
daughters and a son-in-law, Barb and Rich Rosencrans of Montoursville,
Judy Case of Stockton, N.J.; a granddaughter, Erin Case of Stockton; a
great-granddaughter, Haley Chmill; a sister, Patricia Hodge of Ontario,
Calif.; and a brother, Dr. Robert Day of Fallbrook, Calif. Friends are
invited to call at the Gary Wilston Funeral Home and Cremation Service,
130 S. Main St., Mansfield, on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 1 to 2 p.m. Friendship
Lodge #247 F&AM will conduct services there at 2 p.m., followed by
a funeral service with the Rev. Joy Hulslander officiating. Published
in The Wellsboro Gazette from November 13 to November 24, 2009
DISCENZA Joseph John Jr.
80, of Watkins Glen, New York, died on Tuesday, September 15, 2009,
at Schuyler Hospital with daughter, Ginny and granddaughter, Hollie by
his side. Joseph was born October 3, 1928, the son of the late Joseph J.
and Rose Salvatore Discenza. He was predeceased by his brother, Perry (Pat)
Discenza; sons-in-law, William Pastore and John Yeager. He was also predeceased
by brothers-in-law, Anthony (Murph) Schimizzi, Richard Eschler, and Harold
Barnes. Joseph is survived by his wife of 58 years, Catherine Schimizzi
Discenza; daughters, Virginia Yeager, Jacqueline Pastore, and Patricia
(Robert) Nelk; granddaughter, Hollie Heath (Clint Kellogg); and grandchildren,
Joseph, Emma, and Anthony Nelk. He is also survived by brother-in-law,
Dominick (Carol) Schimizzi; sisters-in-law, Mary Rose Eschler, Josephine
Barnes, Nona Schimizzi; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Joseph served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division and MP in
the U.S. Army; was employed for 34 years at Westinghouse and 25 years as
a part-time Watkins Glen police officer. Joe was a beloved husband, father,
and grandfather. He had the ability to bring out the best in his daughters,
and he always encouraged and supported them. Joe enjoyed hunting and woodworking,
making several items his family treasures. His greatest pleasure was his
grandchildren and he enjoyed spending time with them in his workshop. Following
Joseph's wishes, there will be no prior calling hours. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's of the Lake Church in Watkins Glen
on Saturday, September 19, at 1:30 p.m. Arrangements are being handled
by Haughey-Wood Funeral Home. The family gratefully declines flowers as
they will provide their own. Those wishing may remember Joseph by making
a donation to St. Mary's of the Lake Church, POB 289, Watkins Glen, NY
14891; or Schuyler County Volunteer Ambulance, POB 2, Watkins Glen, NY
14891. The family extends thanks to Doctors Borzell and Cummings for their
care and compassion in treating Joseph. Joe's girls (wife, daughters, granddaughter)
are eternally grateful for the angels at Schuyler Hospital in the ER, ICU,
and Med-Surg units who treated Joe with the utmost kindness and compassion
while respecting his wish to die with dignity. Published in Star-Gazette
from September 17 to September 18, 2009
DOYLE Alton Bailey
Age 84, of Guilford, NY lost his battle with cancer on August 29, 2009.
Al was born in Syracuse, NY on February 19, 1925 to Frank Cooley and Josephine
(Bailey) Doyle. He was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy and Springfield
College (MA) and served in the United States Navy on the USS Chepachet
AO78 during World War II. He was a coach of numerous sports and athletic
director at Oxford Academy and Central School from 1950-1971, appointed
Oxford School District Director of Public Health, Physical Education and
Recreation in 1957. At Oxford he was the head coach of Varsity Football
for 16 years, basketball for 8 years, baseball for 20 years, track and
field for 8 years, and varsity wrestling for one year and JV wrestling
for 3 years. Al was instrumental in reinstituting the interscholastic wrestling
program at Oxford Academy. He was also the founding force of the Clyde
Cole Wrestling Tournament, New York State's second oldest high school wrestling
tournament. During his career at Oxford, "Coach" Doyle was at the helm
of two League Championship football teams, Susquehanna League Champions
in 1953 and Pioneer League Champions in 1963. Al was proudly affiliated
with the New York State Public High School Athletic Association for many
years, first as State Football Coordinator (1967-1971) as Field Representative
(1971-1975), and becoming the Association's first Executive Director in
1975, a position from which he retired in 1990. He was inducted into the
NYSPHSAA Hall of Fame in its inaugural year, 2003. He was a member of the
NYS Wrestling Hall of Fame, the Elmira Sports Hall of Fame, Section 4 Athletic
Council Hall of Fame and was recently notified of his induction into the
Springfield College Hall of Fame. During his career in athletic administration
he served as President of the NYS Federation of Secondary School Athletic
Associations (1981-1983), served on the Executive Committee of the National
Federation of State High School Associations (1980-1983), as its president
in 1982-1983; was chairman of the National Federation Competition Committee
1987-2000, and a member of the Empire State Games Advisory Committee. He
was and Oxford/Delmar Rotarian, a member of Oxford Lodge #175 F&AM,
a member of the Oxford Police Department, a Sergeant in the Chenango County
Sheriff's Department and Captain of the Oxford Emergency Squad. After his
retirement as an athletic administrator, always the politician, Al began
a new career in public service, first as Guilford Town Justice, and for
many years, until his death, as Guilford Town Supervisor. He was an active
member of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors. In 2009 he was honored
with the Chenango County Liberty Bell Award for his life-long service to
his community. Al was married to Nancy Jane Kinne of Penn Yan, NY in 1948,
losing her to cancer in 2000. He is survived by his two daughters, Barbara
Jo Hennessey of Nassau, NY, and Katharine Ann Miller of Horseheads, NY;
his two sons-in-law, David G. Hennessey and Charles H Miller; four grandchildren,
Corey Stephen Wessels of Castleton, NY, Jennifer Virginia Sacci of East
Greenbush, NY, Ryan Joseph Miller of Philadelphia, PA, and Joseph Alton
Miller of Ocean Grove, NJ; and three great-granddaughters, Brianna Taylor
Bujak and Mallory Katharine Paschall of East Greenbush and soon-to-be Ella
Grace Wessels of Castleton. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday,
September 2, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 32 Main
St., Oxford, NY with rector, the Rev. Ralph Osborne, officiating. Burial
with Full Military Honors will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Guilford. Friends
may call at the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main Street, Oxford, NY on Tuesday,
September 1, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to
Oxford Dollars for Scholars, PO Box 192, Oxford, NY 13830 for an athletic
scholarship. Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/31/2009
FELL John R.
91, died at home May 24, 2009. He was born in London, England to Richard
and Eleanor Macaree Fell. During World War II he served in the British
Army as a camouflage artist in North Africa, Italy and Greece. After the
war, he attained teaching degrees at Coventry College and London University.
Later he continued post-graduate studies at Elmira College and Alfred University
in New York State. He taught Art and Pottery for ten years in London schools
prior to his marriage in 1957 to the former Marjorie Clendenin of Trout
Run. With her, he immigrated to the United States and in 1958 began teaching
in the Elmira public school system. In addition he pursed a successful
career as an artist, exhibiting in many museums in New York, Pennsylvania,
Virginia and Florida, including a number of one man shows most recently
at Lycoming College in 2002. After retiring from teaching in 1980, he served
as curator of the Gmeiner Museum in Wellsboro. He also conducted adult
classes there, as well as summer classes on his lawn in Trout Run. He loved
art, music and nature, particularly this area of Pennsylvania. He had a
happy outlook on life, liked everybody and will be sorely missed. In addition
to his wife, he is survived by a nephew, Peter (Karen) Clendenin of Hallieford,
VA; a niece, Lucinda (Reynold) Scott of Buffalo, NY; two nephews, Jasper
Jacob and John Kelley of London, England; a niece, Harriet Macaree of Nice,
France; and 10 great-nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be held
at a later date. Contributions in his memory may be made to the James V.
Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., Williamsport, PA 17701 or the Lycoming
County SPCA, 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA 17701. Arrangements are
being handled by the Maneval Funeral Home, Ltd. Published in the
Star-Gazette on 5/27/2009
FOLCARELLI Anthony John
Anthony J. Folcarelli, Sr., 82, of Mansfield, PA, died Friday, October
23, 2009 at Bath VA Medical Center in Bath, NY. He had formerly lived in
Philadelphia, Hatfield and Telford, PA. Born in Philadelphia in 1927, he
was the oldest child, son of the late Joseph and Mary (DiTullio) Folcarelli
who moved to Hatfield in 1938. He was a Veteran of World War II, having
joined the US Navy when he was 17, being a signalman aboard the USS Taconic
communications ship. He later graduated from Hatfield High School with
the class of 1947. He was an artist who attended the Pennsylvania Academy
of Fine Arts and the Philadelphia Museum College of Art. He married Carolyn
L. Linder in 1954 after becoming a Master Plumber, establishing Anthony
J. Folcarelli Plumbing & Heating Co., and toiled away raising his own
family of 6 children in Telford, PA, where he lived for over 40 years until
he and his wife retired to their mountain home and farm in Mansfield in
1998. He was a true outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, raising animals
on his farm (especially horses) and was an avid vegetable and flower gardener
his whole life. He took great pride in tending his property. In the 1960's
he operated "Joe's Italian Treat" pizzeria with his father and Carolyn.
He loved cooking and baking his whole life long and even built a bakery
in his Mansfield barn. He belonged to St. Marie Goretti Parish in Hatfield,
PA for 45 years until he moved to Mansfield where he joined Holy Child
Church. He was a member of the American Legion and the Moose Lodge. He
will be forever remembered as a loving husband, a wonderful provider, the
BEST father, and a hard-working man with a huge heart of gold, who was
loved greatly by all of his family and his many friends. He was a man of
the earth who never sat still, always busy working on his own projects,
while helping others with theirs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded
in death by his youngest daughter Dolores and his brother Joseph. He is
survived by his wife of over 55 years, Carolyn, and their 3 daughters and
2 sons, 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren: Debbie Palombo, husband
Larry and sons Matthew and Nathaniel of Tampa, FL; Anthony J. Folcarelli,
Jr., daughter Morgan of Mansfield, PA; Carol Ann Haber, husband James and
sons Jared and Travis of Perkomenville, PA; Joseph Folcarelli, wife Lori
of Mansfield, PA and their children Randi Lea Brauchle (husband Steve and
daughters Julianna and Allison) of Elkland, PA, Amy, of FL and Joseph in
the US Army, AL; Maria Carreras and her children Moises (partner Sonia
Henson, her daughter Makenna) and Regina (partner Michael Hamm and their
children Mason and Olivia) all of PA. He is also survived by his sister
and 3 brothers: Susan Bishop (husband Dick); Ralph Folcarelli (wife Carol);
Richard Folcarelli; and John Folcarelli (wife Sandi); as well as his wife's
brother and 4 sisters: Howard Linder, Jr. (partner Sophie); Lois Royer
(husband Don); Mary Yerk (husband Lamar); Florence Lynch (husband Jack)
and Lollie Snyder (husband James) and many, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces,
great-nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. Anthony had a
large family who loved him dearly and he will be greatly missed. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to Bath VA Medical Center,
Voluntary Services, 76 Veterans Avenue, Bath, NY 14810. All services will
take place at the Jacquelyn A Buckheit Funeral Chapel, 637 S. Main Street,
Mansfield, PA. The family will receive friends from 7-9 PM Friday, November
6, 2009. A Memorial Service with military honors will be held Saturday,
November 7, 2009 at 10 AM. Published in Star-Gazette on November
3, 2009
GRUBB Alex HB
Age 83, of Sayre, PA, passed on at his home on October 24, 2009 with
his loving family by his side. Alex was born on December 23, 1925 in New
York, NY, a son of the late Harry and Tatiana Grubb. He married the love
of his life, Clara Zolli in 1971. After high school Alex attended Cornell
receiving his bachelors and heard the call of his country joining the Navy
in 1943 where he served as an Ensign during WWII. Alex loved working with
his hands and was a wood worker-cabinet maker. He was a Bio Medical Technician
for Arnot Ogden Medical Center and retired in 1991. Although his greatest
pleasure was found with his grandchildren and being surrounded by his family
and many friends. In addition to his wife, Clara Grubb; Alex is survived
by his sons, William and Linda and their children, Jim and Nick of Sayre;
Kenneth and his son, Kyle of Sayre; his daughters, Amanda and Lisa of New
York. Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also
survive. Alex was predeceased by a son, Curtis Grubb in 1992. Alex's wishes
were for a private memorial service and will be held at the convenience
of the family. Friends may kindly consider a memorial contribution to Bradford
County Humane Society, Rt 220, Ulster, PA 18850. Caring assistance is being
provided by the Cooley-Tioga Point Cremation and Burial Options, Inc.,
802 N. Main St., Athens, PA 18810. Published in Star-Gazette on October
26, 2009
HACKETT Samuel S.
Age 83, of Bragg Towers, Elmira, NY, died Saturday, September 26, 2009,
unexpectedly at St. Joseph's Hospital. He is survived by his brother, William
Hackett, Jr. of Easton, PA; sister, Catherine Frazier of Philadelphia,
PA; special friends, Pamela Jones, Marion Gaskins and Joe Cavallaro. Sam
retired from Moore Business Forms. He was on the tenant's board at Bragg
Towers and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII. Family and
friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St.
at Washington Ave., Elmira on Thursday, October 1st, from 10 to 11 a.m.
His funeral and committal services will follow at 11 a.m. Minister Jerry
Hayes will officiate. Interment will take place in Bath National Cemetery.
A special thank you goes out to Sandra Brown, Arletta Taylor, Leland Roberts
and Darryl Johnson. Published in Star-Gazette on September 30, 2009
HARRISO, George Schnee
Yea, Though I walk through the valley Of the shadow of death, I shall
fear no evil, for thou art with me. Psalm 23:4
Ardently devoted husband and father, died on November 13, 2009 at Bethany
Manor, Horseheads, NY. George was born in Sunbury, Pennsylvania on April
2, 1919 to George P. and Eleanor H. Harrison. He was raised in Elmira and
remained an Elmiran for his entire life. George married Eleanor C. Harder
on November 17, 1943. They are the proud parents of George W. Harrison
and Edward S. Harrison. Over nearly 66 years of marriage, George devoted
himself to his wife and sons as he assumed the role and responsibility
of primary provider, enabling his wife to remain at home and care especially
for Edward, who was born with Cerebral Palsy and mental retardation. With
continuous love and support George encouraged Eleanor to pioneer for programs
and services within the community for those who are mentally and physically
challenged for over 60 years, beginning from a near zero-based level. George's
career spanned employment with American LaFrance, BMT Machine Tools, and
Westinghouse Electric Corporation, from which he retired in 1984. He was
past program director for Junior Achievement of Chemung County and a member/trustee
of Centenary United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran.
He enjoyed bowling, fishing, golf, winemaking, playing cards and bread
baking. Every summer he would ensure a family vacation, usually to the
beaches in the Carolinas. George is predeceased by his beloved wife, Eleanor,
on August 29, 2009. He is survived by his sons, George W. Harrison and
his wife, Virginia, of Halfmoon, NY and Edward S. Harrison of Pine City,
NY. His grandchildren are Dr. Zachary E. Harrison and his wife, Evon, of
Las Vegas, NV and Olivia M. Claypool and her husband, Steven, of Ballston
Spa, NY. George's great-grandchildren are Jacob Carl Harrison Claypool,
Emma Marie Claypool, and Kylee Thompson. He is also survived by nieces,
Claudia (David) Webber and Nadine Duckworth; and nephews, Robert (Marti)
Jump and Richard (Linda) Jump. The family would especially like to express
their gratitude to the staff of Skill 3 Bethany Manor for their care and
compassion demonstrated to George during his last several years. A Memorial
Service to honor George's life will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2009,
at 3:00 p.m. in New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 330 West Church
St., Elmira, NY. It was George's request that, in lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to Chemung ARC Fund, 711 Sullivan, Elmira, NY 14901.
Published in Star-Gazette from November 16 to November 20, 2009
JENSEN Robert Mecum
Of Horseheads, NY, formerly of Woodfield Farm in Odessa, NY, died Tuesday,
October 13, 2009, at home at the age of 82. Bob served in the U.S. Navy
aboard the U.S. Rolette from 1944-1946, receiving the Asiatic Pacific and
American Area Medals. He retired for Lucent (New York Bell Telephone Company)
after 31 years of service in 1985. Bob's civic activities included: Schuyler
County 4-H horse programs; Odessa-Montour Central School Board of Education;
President, Havana Glen Board; Board of Directors, Highland Cemetery; Horseheads
Elks Club; Member of Sampson WWII Navy Veterans; and American Legion in
Odessa, NY. As a war-era veteran, he was interested in the Wings of Eagle
Program in Horseheads and participated in the restoration of warplanes.
His beloved daughter, Jennifer Leigh; parents, Irving and Leah Jensen;
brother, Richard and sister-in-law, Dorothy Jensen; his mother and father-in-law,
John and Helen Moore; brother-in-law, John "Dinty" Moore and wife, Evi
predeceased him. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Margaret A. Moore
Jensen; daughters, Margaret Cafferty of Virginia, Kathleen Jensen (Craig
Umbehauer) of Virgil, NY; grandchildren, Brett James Cafferty, Emily Kathleen
Cafferty and Kristy Leigh Jensen. Also survived by brother and sister-in-law,
Jack and Madeline Jensen of Florida; and sister-in-law, Helen B. Moore
of Tenafly, NJ. Calling hours will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, October
15, 2009, at the Vedder and Scott Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee St., Montour
Falls, NY. Services will be held on Friday, October 16, at 10:00 a.m. at
the funeral home with interment to follow at the Highland Cemetery in Odessa,
where full Military Honors will be accorded. Memorial contributions may
be sent to the Alzheimer's Association , 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester,
NY 14620. "Bob was an avid golfer who is now shooting par on Championship
courses with the finest green and no roughs." Published in Star-Gazette
on October 15, 2009
HERBERT E. JOHNSON
Herbert E. Johnson, 90, of New Cumberland and formerly of Blossburg,
died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, in Harrisburg Hospital. He was a retired
electrician with Interpace Co. (formerly J.P. Ward Foundries) of Blossburg.
He was a World War II Army veteran; a 50-year member of both Blossburg
Lodge 350, F&AM and Williamsport Consistory, A.A.S.R. Mr. Johnson was
born in Morris Run, to the late Eli and Effie Haglund Johnson. He is survived
by his wife of 64 years, Jean M. Lindie Johnson; his daughter, Dusty J.
McMillen and her husband, J. Paul of Camp Hill; two grandsons, Michael
McMillen, Daniel McMillen and wife Christine and their two children, Madigan
and Liam McMillen; and a brother in law Keith Lindie of Blossburg.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Johnson
family respectfully requests that memorial contributions be made in Mr.
Johnson's name to PA Automotive Association Foundation, 1925 N. Front St.
/ P.O. Box 2955 Harrisburg, Pa. 17105 to benefit local charities.
Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Cumberland and Freeberg
Funeral Home, Blossburg have been entrusted with arrangements. Published
in The Wellsboro Gazette from October 21 to October 27, 2009
KRETCHMER Paul "Curly"
Age 89 of Elmira, NY died peacefully on Wednesday November 18, 2009
at St. Joseph's Hospital. Paul was a United States Army veteran of WW II
and a Pearl Harbor survivor. Also the past President of the Pearl Harbor
Survivors Association. There will be no calling hours. Funeral Services
will be held privately and are entrusted to Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in Star-Gazette on November 21, 2009
KUTKA Alfred F. Jr
Age 87, of Elmira, NY, formerly of Yonkers, NY, died on Friday, September
11, 2009, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Elmira, NY. Alfred is survived by wife
of 66 years, Maybelle F. Kutka; sons, Alfred F. (Diana) Kutka of Fishkill,
NY and Bob (Esther) Kutka of Elmira, NY; grandchildren, Jennifer M. (Alex)
Colandrea, Jason M. (Lauren) Kutka, and Daniel Lee (Jamie) Kutka; great-grandchildren,
Elizabeth Kutka, Cecelia Tapley, and Shannon Maybelle Colandrea. Alfred
was a United States Navy Veteran of WWII, a member of the VFW and the American
Legion. He was a retired Corrections Officer from the Elmira Correctional
Facility, for the New York State Department of Corrections. Alfred enjoyed
jewelry making, hunting, competitive pistol shooting and was an Endowment
Member of the N.R.A. It was Alfred's request that there be no calling hours
and a private graveside service be held at the convenience of the family
in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NY. Published in Star-Gazette on September
15, 2009
McALOON - Attorney George Patrick McAloon, 82, died early Tuesday, March 31, 2009 from complications of a short illness At Crouse-Irving Hospital, Syracuse. Mr. McAloon was born in Cos Cob, Connecticut on January 17, 1927, the son of James P. and Margaret Izat McAloon, formerly of Glasgow and Ardrie, Scotland. In July of 1944, after graduation from Greenwich High School, he entered the Unites States Army Air Force and served overseas with the 20th Air Force on Guam, and later Hawaii. He returned home in November of 1946 and was honorably discharged in December of 1946 with the rank of Sergeant. Mr. McAloon graduated from St. Lawrence University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in June of 1950. He later attended Columbia Law School and graduated from Albany Law School in 1954 with a Bachelor of Laws, later changed to a Juris Doctorate. Mr. McAloon was admitted to the NY State Bar in March of 1955, and the U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York in 1958. He married Mary Rose Scanlon, on August 2, 1958, at the Church of the Holy Family, Watertown. Mr. McAloon began his career with Dunk, Conboy, McKay and Bachman working from 1954 to 1957 in Watertown. He then moved his practice to Alexandria Bay, N.Y. in 1957 and continued to practice there until 2008.He later was associated with the Scanlon, Willmott, Aylward Law Firm, Watertown, becoming a partner in April 1973. Mr. McAloon served as Assistant District Attorney under William McClusky, District Attorney from February 1968 to April 1973. He was Acting Village Justice, Village of Alexandria Bay in 1957 and later appointed Village Police Justice. In 1961, he was appointed village attorney and remained as such until 1989. He was chairman of the Grievance Committee in the Jefferson County Bar Association from 1976 to 1985, and member of the 5th District Grievance Committee from 1976 to 1988. He was a member of the Jefferson County Bar Association, serving as president from 1979 to 1980. He is also a member of the New York State and American Bar Associations. Mr. McAloon was Republican Committeeman for the Fourth Election District Town of Alexandria from 1957 to 1997. He was a member of the Alexandria Central School Board District of Trustees from June 1958 to June 1971. He served as president for three separate terms. He acted as Town of Alexandria Attorney from 1961 through 1975 and Alexandria Central School District Attorney from 1971 through 1996. He was a member of the Alexandria Bay Rotary Club, serving as president from 1962 to 1963 and was a recipient of the Paul Harris Medal. Mr. McAloon served as a Trustee of St. Cyril’s Roman Catholic Church in Alexandria Bay, NY. He was a member of the St. Lawrence Alumni Executive Council from 1985 to 1991 and has served as class reporter for the Class of 1950, St. Lawrence University, from June 1 to his death. Mr. McAloon is survived by his wife of 50 years Mary Rose (Scanlon); a brother Col. (ret.) James McAloon and wife Constance; a sister Margaret and husband Thomas Leach and children, Daniel and Lisa McAloon, Alexandria Bay, N.Y.; Anne McAloon, Alexandria, Va., George and Barbara McAloon, Watertown, James and Cortney McAloon, Syracuse, N.Y., Mary Rose and Matthew Talada, Waverly, N.Y. and Robert and Rebecca McAloon, Hunterville, N.C. and nine grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are with the Costello Funeral Home in Alexandria Bay, N.Y. Calling hours will be Friday April 3rd, from 2p.m. until 4 pm and 7p.m. until 9p.m. A funeral mass will be at held at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church on Saturday April 4 at 10 a.m. Donations may be made to St. Cyril’s Church, the MacSherry Library, or the River Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 567, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607. - Sayre Morning Times, April 2, 2009
MELLOR John R.
Age 89, of Elmira, died Thursday, October 29, 2009, at the Bath VA
Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary; son, John
(Judy) Mellor Jr., Guilderland, NY; grandson, Steven (Nicole) Mellor, Rensselaer,
NY; granddaughter, Lori (Peter) Banfield, Clifton Park, NY; great-granddaughter,
Pyper Banfield; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his
parents, John A. Mellor and Cecelia Everts; sisters, Jane Pasmore and Eleonor
Long. John was a communicant of Christ the Redeemer Parish, a member of
Elmira Heights American legion, a US Army Veteran, WWII. Those wishing
may make a donation in John's memory to Catholic Charities or to a charity
of one's choice. There will no calling hours. You are invited to attend
his Mass of Christian Burial in St. Casimir's Church at 10 a.m. on Saturday,
October 31. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Kalec Funeral Home.
Published in Star-Gazette on October 30, 2009
MILLARD - Clifford N. Millard, 85, of 5 Pine Street, Waverly, N.Y., died Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Elderwood Senior Care, Waverly, N.Y. surrounded by his loving family. Born December 17, 1923 in Rush, Pennsylvania the son of the late Walter and Dora Birchard Millard. After graduating from Rush High School he enlisted in the Army and served in WWII European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign and awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Five Bronze Stars and the WWII Victory Medal. He was employed by Dean Phipps/National Auto for the majority of his adult life. He enjoyed working on cars, traveling, bowling, and square dancing. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, American Legion, VFW, Rotary and Waverly United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Shirley (Keene) Millard; sister Marjorie Buckley and brother Walter (Junior) Millard; children Rose Millard of Troy, Dale Marshall of Elmira, Paul and Rose Millard of Waverly, June Marshall of Elmira, Gene and Lyn Millard of Waverly, Sue and Rusty Morgan of Athens, Pam and Steve Zwierlein of Nichols, Norma and Joe Kurtz of Candor, Patty Millard of Waverly; stepsons Bob and Kathy Millage of Barton, Ron Millage of Barton and daughter-in-law Becky Millard of Waverly; 22 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Claude, Lawrence, Kenneth, Pat; sister Evelyn; and son Fred. A time for gathering with family and friend will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2009 at Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad Street, Waverly, N.Y. The celebration of Clifford's life will be held 11 a.m., Saturday April 4, 2009 at the funeral home with the Rev. Anne Bey Canfield honoring his memory. Burial will be held in Barton Cemetery, Barton, New York. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to one's favorite charity or American Cancer Society, 13 Beech Street, Johnson City, NY 13790. - Sayre Morning Times, April 2, 2009
MRUK Anthony T.
Age 83, of Elmira Heights, NY. He was born July 6, 1926 in Elmira,
son of the late Ignatz and Helen (Dusza) Mruk and died Wednesday, August
12, 2009, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was predeceased by his
sister, Sophia and is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elizabeth (Plesa)
Mruk; daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia and Charles Kanach of OK, Karen
and Ronald Bukowski of NY, Denise and Kurt Cox of FL, and Christine and
Jamie Secor of NY; granddaughters, Jordan Mruk Bukowski and Marissa Ann
Bukowski; sisters, Frances and Rose Mruk, both of Elmira. Tony was raised
in Elmira, was a communicant of St. Casimir's Church, and graduated from
EFA. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army having earned the rank of Sergeant
in the Fighting 69th Infantry Division during WWII. He worked for Westinghouse
Corp and retired after 37 years of dedicated service as both mechanic and
foreman. Tony was known throughout his life for his 'fix it' skills and
willingness to help. Tony will be remembered in the community for his love
of aviation and WWII airplane restoration with the Experimental Aircraft
Association, Wings of Eagles Discovery Center (National Warplane Museum)
and National Soaring Museum. His family and friends will remember him where
he was most at peace, on Seneca Lake, as a fisherman with his creative
copper-trolling systems and handmade lures. Family and friends are invited
to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave.,
Elmira on Monday, August 17th, from 9 to 11 a.m. His funeral service will
begin at 11 a.m. Committal prayers and interment, with Military Honors,
will follow in Bath National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing
may remember Tony through donations to the Wings of Eagles Discovery Center,
17 Aviation Dr., Horseheads, NY 14845. Published in the Star-Gazette
from 8/14/2009 - 8/15/2009
OWEN Jacque
Born: September 24, 1924. Died: August 04, 2009. Services: A memorial
service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2009, at Hiers-Baxley
Funeral Services, The Villages. Visitation: A gathering of family and friends
will be from 10:00 a.m. till service time Saturday. Jacque M. Owen, 84,
of The Villages, died Tuesday, August 4, 2009. He was born in Johnson City,
New York and moved to The Villages from Horseheads, New York 22 years ago.
He was a member of Lady Lake Methodist Church, American Legion Post 347,
Life member of VFW post 8083, and a life member of Elk's Lodge. Mr. Owen
was a retired auto salesman and served in the US Navy during WWII and the
Normandy invasion. He loved beagles and taking them to the field trials,
was an avid New York Yankee fan, an avid western book reader and played
golf. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Anne; two daughters, Cheryl
Crosby, Pompano Beach, FL, Pamela Fillak, Cape Coral, FL; a son, Thomas
Owen, Horseheads, NY; two brothers, Robert Owen, Atlanta, GA and Donald
Owen, Sarasota, FL; a sister, Joyce Decker, winter resident of FL; seven
grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Memorials: Memorials may be made
to The Villagers for Hospice, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, FL 32162 or
Lady Lake United Methodist Church, 109 West McClendon, Lady Lake, FL 32159.
Cemetery: Florida National Cemetery. Location: Hiers-Baxley Funeral
Services - The Villages. Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/6/2009
RAUH Francis A., Jr. "Fran"
Age 82, of Elmira, died at his home, on Friday, June 5, 2009. Fran
was the son of the late Francis A. "Doc" and Anna Ceasar Rauh. In addition
to his parents he is predeceased by his wife, Marjorie Rauh. Fran is survived
by his children, Deborah and Peter Peterson of Elmira, James and Mary Kay
Richardson of Cohasset, MA; grandchildren, Douglas Peterson of Elmira,
Nicole Peterson of North Syracuse NY, Chelsea, Lacey, Evan, and Sam Richardson
all of Cohasset; great grandson Hunter Peterson; sisters and brothers-in-law,
Jeanne and John Tablewski of San Diego, CA, Mary Anne and Larry Wisenski
of Vista, CA; sister-in-law Mary Doane of Horseheads; along with several
nieces and nephews. Fran served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He
was a graduate of St. Bonaventure's University and continued his education
at Elmira College where he received a Master's Degree. Francis was retired
from Capabilities, Inc. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service on Saturday,
June 20, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and
Walnut Sts., Elmira. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations
in Francis' memory to either Southern Tier Hospice, 1157 E. Corning Road,
Corning, NY 14830, SPCA, Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903, or Falck Cancer Center,
600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY 14905. The children would like to extend a special
thank-you to Carla Smith for the loving care she gave to both Fran and
Marjorie over the last several years. They also want to thank the dedicated
staffs at the Falck Cancer Center, SDS Infusion Center at Arnot Ogden Medical
Center, and Southern Tier Hospice for their wonderful care. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 6/7/2009
RAO John J.
Age 84, of Elmira, NY, died Monday, October 19, 2009, at the Bath VA
Hospital in Bath, NY. John was born on September 24, 1925 in Brooklyn,
NY, son of the late John and Mary (Diliberto) Rao. John served our country
in the United States Army during WWII and the Korean War. He was a member
of the VFW Post #901 and Knights of Columbus Council #229. He is survived
by his wife, Blanche of 50 years; son, Daniel (Patricia) Rao of Wellsburg,
NY; grandchildren, Becky Rao, Mary and Heather McCallister; great-grandchildren,
Gabriel Potter and Daveionta Johnson; sisters, Tina, Margaret and Rosemary.
Family and friends are invited to call Wednesday, October 21, 2009, from
12 to 2 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. A prayer
service will be held there on Thursday, October 22, at 10:30 a.m. followed
by a Mass Of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church at 11 a.m. Interment
will follow in Bath National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. In lieu
of flowers, contributions in memory of John can be made to the Bath VA
Hospital. Published in Star-Gazette on October 20, 2009
REINSMITH James M. "Jim"
Formerly of Elmira, NY, died July 27, 2009. Mr. Reinsmith served in
the Army Air Corps during World War II. A graduate of Penn State University,
he was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. He worked for thirty years
with Corning, Inc. in Corning, NY and was a manager of several departments
in the Human Relations Division. He also sang with the Elmira Symphony
and Choral Society and performed with the Elmira Little Theater. After
retiring he was a member of the Corning Country Club, Coordinator of Volunteers
at the National Soaring Museum, and later built a home in Sun City West,
Arizona for winter golf purposes. He moved from Elmira and Sun City West
to Greenville in 1996, after meeting and marrying a wonderful class mate
(Shirley Kroske), whom he re-met at the fiftieth high school reunion in
Pittsburgh in 1995. In Greenville he was a member of John Knox Presbyterian
Church where he sang with the Chancel Choir. He also sponsored, with his
wife Shirley, many organ recitals and special music events. During his
life Jim loved all kinds of music, from jazz and classical to pipe organ
and opera. Surviving are his loving wife, Shirley Kroske Reinsmith; his
son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Jude Reinsmith, of Ann Arbor, Michigan;
his son Randall Reinsmith of Juneau, Alaska; and his sister, Cynthia Forrest
Olson and her husband, Lee, of Somers, New York. His daughter, Elizabeth
Reinsmith Besford, predeceased him in 1999. Also surviving are his wife's
children, Deborah Humphries and her husband, Alva, Douglas Kroske and his
wife, Suzi, and Mark Kroske and his wife, Cindy, and all their children,
Jason, David, Christyn, Stephen, Ryann, Jennifer, Michelle, Brittany and
William, plus eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by step-children,
Michael Dandrea and his wife, Barbara, of Horseheads, NY, and Karen Dandrea
of Elmira, NY, and their children, Kyle, Blake, Aaron, James, Andrew and
Elizabeth. A memorial service will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. at John Knox
Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. John Brearley and the Rev. Joseph
Gaston officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7:00
until 8:30 p.m. at The Mackey Mortuary, Century Drive. Memorial contributions
may be made to John Knox Presbyterian Church, 35 Shannon Drive, Greenville,
SC 29615, or the American Diabetes Association, 16A Erozzini Court, Greenville,
SC 29615.
REXFORD Theresa Mae
Theresa Mae Rexford, age 40, of Dundee, NY died unexpectedly Sunday
November 1, 2009 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, in Penn Yan,
NY. Friends may call from 4-6 pm Friday (Nov. 6) at the Baird Funeral Home,
36 Water Street, Dundee. A private memorial service will be held at the
convenience of the family. The family respectfully requests and graciously
asks that instead of flowers, memorial contributions be made to a Fund
being established for her 14 year old daughter, Corrina Wilcox. Donations
should be sent to Richard or Connie Rexford in c/o Serv U Credit Union,
46 Millard St. Dundee, NY 14837. Theresa was born August 23, 1969 in Montour
Falls, NY, the daughter of Richard K. and Connie A. Buckley Rexford. She
received her formal education from Dundee Central School and then returned
to school later in life; graduating at the top of her class and receiving
her Cosmetologist License from BOCES in Coopers Plains. She has worked
at Chrissy's Beauty Salon in Dundee ever since. In her spare time, she
enjoyed scrapbooking and raising her family. She is loved and will be forever
missed by her 3 daughters, twins Marissa J. Smith of Dundee, and Miranda
J. Smith of Watkins Glen and Corrina Mae Wilcox at home; her parents, Richard
& Connie Rexford; maternal grandparents, Elmer & Betty Buckley;
paternal grandmother, Carolyn Rexford all of Tyrone; 2 brothers, Chad J.
(Suzie) Rexford of Breesport, NY and Timothy D. (Amberly) Rexford of Dundee;
nieces and nephews, Thomas, Nicole and Erica Rexford of Breesport, Ethan
and Caroline Rexford of Dundee; her companion of 6 years, Greg Bell and
his children, Brandon and Brittney and her baby, Zoey at home; numerous
aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends.
Published in Star-Gazette on November 3, 2009
ROUNSVILLE Clarence
84, of Elmira, died Friday, October 16, 2009 at home. Survived by his
wife of 56 years, Betty; his daughters, Lynn of Syracuse, NY, and Marianne
(Tim) Barron of Southport; his grandchildren, Matt and Aimee Barron; and
his brother-in-law, Theodore Chapman of Horseheads. He was predeceased
by his daughter, Bonnie; parents, Clarence and Helen; and his sister, Norma.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army in Europe during WWII. Private services
will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to
a charity of one's choice. Published in Star-Gazette on October 18,
2009
RUMSEY - Richard B. Rumsey, 90, died Saturday, July 25, 2009, in Anderson, S.C. Mr. Rumsey was born March 5, 1919, in Mainesburg, a son of the late Walter B. Rumsey and Iva M. Rumsey. Mr. Rumsey was raised in Mansfield, where he graduated from Mansfield High School. He served in the United States Air Force during World War II as a bombardier-navigator. He attended Syracuse University and graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in 1948. He was comptroller with a company in Niagara Falls, N.Y., before retiring in 1981. Mr. Rumsey attended the River of Life Church of God, where he was active within the senior group. Survivors include his wife, Alma M. Rumsey of the home; a son, Dale Robert Rumsey and wife, Andrea of Anderson, S.C.; one granddaughter, Brittany Rumsey of Anderson, S.C.; two brothers, Jerald Rumsey and wife, Deanna of Mansfield, James Rumsey of Canton; and two sisters, Lois Peters of Dallas, Texas and Audele Longley of Park Forest, Ill. In addition to his parents; one brother, Murice Rumsey and one sister, Elizabeth Seelye, predeceased him. The funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, in the Remembrance Chapel of Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, conducted by Dr. Stoney Abercrombie and Rev. Heinrich Scherz. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to River of Life Church of God, 601 South McDuffie St., Anderson, S.C. 29624. The McDougald Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
RUTTY Robert A.
Robert "Bob" Rutty, 91, of Lakeland, died at the Good Shepherd Hospice
in Auburndale, FL on October 4, 2009. He was a quiet and gracious man,
whose loyalty, work ethic, strength and dignity were an inspiration to
his family and friends. Robert Arthur Rutty was born to Charles Rutty and
Grace Payne Rutty in Eveleth, MN on November 16, 1917, the youngest of
seven siblings. He grew up in Elmira, NY, graduating from Southside High
School and worked at both Whipple's Automotive and Clute Motors. In 1939,
he married Esther Sagar. They attended Epworth Methodist Church and were
enthusiastic participants in the Friday night dances at the West Hill Community
Cabin. During WWII, he served in the South Pacific as a platoon Sgt. in
the USMC. Bob and Esther moved to Lakeland, FL in 1956, where he was employed
at Lakeland Ford for 37 years. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of
64 years, Esther, his siblings, Marion Johnson, Alice Fletcher, Reid Rutty,
Ruth Bennett, Grace Storch and Bernard Rutty. He is survived by his daughters,
Andra Vick of Bartow, FL and Sherrill Jones of Stony Brook, NY, 7 grandchildren,
5 great-grandchildren and a close-knit circle of nieces and nephews.
Published in Star-Gazette on November 1, 2009
SANDERS Forrest S.
Age 90, of Peoria, AZ. Sandy served in WWII as a Navy Air Corp. pilot.
He then began an extensive musical career which included teaching for 51
years at Miami University, Ithaca College, and Elmira College. He is survived
by his children, Leslie Sanders of Auburn, NY, Forrest (Skip) Sanders II
of Ithaca, NY, Penny Williams of Wallingford, CT, and Scott Sanders of
Canton, OH; and six grandchildren. Sandy was predeceased by his wife, Betty
L. (Bea); and daughter, Pauline Sanders. A memorial in his honor will be
held at the First Presbyterian Church in Sun City, AZ on Thursday August
27th at 9:00 a.m. Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/26/2009
SCHWENKLER Joseph John
died September 19, 2009 from complications due to Parkinson's disease
at the age of 87. Born on March 28, 1922 in Mt. Carmel, PA, Mr. Schwenkler
graduated from Elmira Free Academy in 1940. He earned a B.S. in Forestry
from Syracuse University in 1943 and a Master's Degree in 1947. Mr. Schwenkler
was drafted into the USNR. He served aboard the USS Phelps, USS Lamar and
the USS Lavaca from 1943-1946. He remained in the Naval Reserves after
the war and was honorably discharged as a Lt. in 1956. Mr. Schwenkler married
Alice Roscoe in 1948 and raised a family of six children in Ft. Washington,
PA before a job transfer took him to Geneva, IL in 1974. He lived there
until Alice died. In 1992, he moved to Dunedin, FL where he lived the remainder
of his life. In 1947, Mr. Schwenkler began a 40 year career working for
Container Corporation of America. He retired as Director of Manufacturing
of the Folding Carton Division in 1987. Mr. Schwenkler was a gracious,
gentle man generous with his hospitality. A loving father, grandfather,
brother and friend. He was greatly loved and is dearly missed. Wife, Alice,
son, Steven, and grandson, James preceded Mr. Schwenkler in death. He is
survived by daughter, Trudy Schwenkler of Ambler, PA; daughter, Nancy (Jim)
Bennett of Palm Harbor, FL; son, Joseph (Mary) Schwenkler of Flemington,
NJ; son, John (Alice-Marie) Schwenkler of Williamsburg, VA; son, Robert
(Trisha) Schwenkler of Boise, ID; daughter-in-law, Gerri Schwenkler of
Lecanto, FL; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandson; sisters, Jean (John)
Garvey of Corning, NY, Mary Cain of Elmira, NY, Theresa (Hank) Garvey of
Elmira, NY; brother, Ed Schwenkler of Elmira, NY. A Memorial Mass will
be held October 31, 2009 at St. Anthony's Church, Ambler, PA at 11:00 a.m.
Greet the family from 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to the Suncoast Hospice, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760.
Published in Star-Gazette on September 24, 2009
SMITH Marvin Ray (Billy)
86, of Spencer, died peacefully at home after a courageous battle with
cancer on Thursday, July 2, 2009. He was predeceased by his parents, Herrick
and Leotta (Congdon) Smith; son, Mark Douglas Smith; brothers, Ben and
Dayton Smith; sisters, Alice Casterline, Beatrice Brock and Muriel Westervelt.
Marvin is survived by his wife of 62 years, Madolin Kemmerer Smith, Spencer;
daughter, Melanie (Richard) Collins, Apalachin; sister, Letheda (Peggy)
Teeter, Venice Center; brother-in-law, William (Marleah) Kemmerer; sister-in-law,
Pamela (Joseph) Kartychak; family and many friends. After serving in the
Army Air Force during WWII, Marvin was employed at Spencer Ford Sales as
a mechanic for 42+ years. Anyone who knew Marvin knew him as a heck of
a guy. He was a member of Spencer Fire Department and Horseshoe Club. He
was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping. There will be no calling hours
or service. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Marvin
may be made to Spencer Emergency Squad. Allen-Manzer Funeral Home is assisting
the family. Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/3/2009
STETZ Joseph "Gabby"
died peacefully Monday, July 27, 2009, in Simi Valley, CA. Joseph was
born on April 16, 1922 in Elmira Heights, NY, son of the late Charles and
Catherine (Neporany) Stetz. Joseph was also predeceased by his wife, Marianna
Stetz; sister, Anna Stetz; and brother, Stephen (Anna Fecich) Stetz. Joseph
served our county honorably in the United States Army during WWII. He was
the owner of the Stetz Service Center in Elmira, and the past commander
of the Catholic War Veterans Post. He taught at the Elmira Reformatory
in Elmira Heights for several years, later retiring as a teacher in the
Los Angeles School District. Survivors include his children, Father Mark
Stetz, Kathy and children, Matthew, Alyssa Milne, John (Sharon) and children,
Joseph and Bernadette Stetz, Melanie Stetz; brother, Slako Stetz; brother-in-law,
Merrill (Brandy) Konish; several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian
Burial was held on August 5, 2009 at St. Peter Claver Church in Simi Valley,
CA. Interment was held in San Fernando Mission Cemetery. There will be
a Mass of Remembrance for Joseph on Saturday, September 5, 2009, at 5 p.m.
in St. Nicholas Catholic Church. All family and friends are invited.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/30/2009
SUFFERN - Donald D. Suffern 93 of 105 Elm St., Waverly, NY died on Friday February 8, 2008 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Donald was born on July 26, 1914 in Corning, NY, the of his late parents John S. and Flora YOUNG Suffern. Donald loved talking to people and helping them. He also loved to read. He attended Corning Schools and earned a GED degee later on in life. He served in the United States Army Air Corp as a B29 mechanic. He was a member of the the Waverly United Methodist Church, Lions Club of Waverly, and The Waverly American Legion. He loved music and dancing, his family, traveling, camping, and wilderness adventure. In their 80s Donald and his beloved wife Florence went white water rafting the Grand Cannon from start to finish four times.Florence and Donald celebrated the lives they'd been given. In spite of diffculties and challenges, that was what they did best. Before entering the service he owned a mink farm in Waverly. After the service he worked as a butcher at Suffern's Grocery Store in Waverly. In 1949 he worked for Stroehmann's Bakery as a delivery man for Tioga and Chemung counties. Donald worked for Ellsworth Gamester Construction Co. of Waverly. He ended his career working as a self-empolyed carpenter. Donald and Florence were involved in their extended family and played an instrumental roles in the lives of their nieces and nephews. Donald is predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Florence Ackley,whom he married on May 19, 1946; brother John Suffern and sister Alice Willard. A memorial service of remembrance to celebrate the life of Donald will be held on Saturday February 16, 2008 at noon at the Waverly United Methodist Church Chapel with Pastor Anne Bey Canfield officiating. Memorial contributions in Donald's name made be made to the Waverly United Methodist Church 158 Chemung St., Waverly, NY 14892. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Blauvelt Funeral Home 625 Broad St. Waverly NY. Blauvelt Funeral Home, Waverly, New York obit.
SUSSMAN Robert
Age 91, of Binghamton, NY, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, in West Chester,
PA, surrounded by his family. Born February 7, 1918 in Brooklyn, NY, he
was the youngest child of Russian immigrants, Rose and Morris Sussman.
Orphaned young, he brought himself up "by the bootstraps," training as
an apprentice to a printer, and later working 28 years for Gannett newspaper,
The Binghamton Evening Press. Bob served his country as an Army sergeant
on the front lines of WII as well as in the Korean War. He was a lifetime
scholar who took college classes into his late 80's. Bob was an opera buff,
a real estate broker, and an exercise devotee who made the Binghamton YMCA
his second home. He was active in the social and religious life of Temple
Israel synagogue. Predeceased in 1994 by beloved wife, Louise, he is survived
by three daughters, Rosalyn (Richard) DuBois of Horseheads, NY; Elizabeth
(Richard) Nassau of West Chester, PA; and Deborah (John) Gallant of Lima,
NY. He took great joy in his ten grandchildren, Jeffrey (Melissa), Michael
and Sara DuBois; William (Allison), Samuel, Benjamin and Leah Nassau; and
Joseph (Stephanie), Daniel and Laura Gallant. In addition, Bob leaves best
friend, Norman Sweeney; special niece, Rosanne Goodstein; cousins, Freda
Rosenberg and Joseph Motz; sister-in-law, Sylvia Azersky; brothers-in-law,
Sid Ayers and Murray Rappaport; and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives
and friends are invited to his funeral service, 12 noon, Friday, July 24,
2009, at Temple Israel, 4737 W. Deerfield Place, Vestal, NY 13850. Shiva
to be arranged. Interment Temple Israel Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to Temple Israel at the above address or
Broome Community College, P.O. Box 1017, attn: BCC Foundation, Binghamton,
NY 13902. Arrangements by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral
Home, Inc., West Chester, PA. Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/24/2009
VanDEUSEN - BALDWIN, Blanche
Age 83, of Burdett, NY and formerly of Elmira, died after an extended
illness on Saturday, September 26, 2009. Blanche is survived by her loving
husband of 62 years, Walt Baldwin; their four children, Michael (Judith)
Baldwin, of Amesville, OH, Daniel Baldwin, of Burdett, Jeffery (Sue) Baldwin,
of Burdett, Michele Baldwin, of Watkins Glen; four grandchildren, Jeremiah,
Jacob, Joseph, and Jonathan Baldwin; four great-grandchildren, Nehemiah,
Abigail, Alexandria, and Mackenzie; sister and brothers, Francis Brusso,
of Wayne, Richard (Carol) VanDeusen, of Elmira, and Robert (Myrtie) VanDeusen,
of Elmira; sisters-in-law, Nancy (Henry) Bellavigna, and Barbara (Dave)
Stoner. She was predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Winifred VanDeusen.
She served her country during WWII as a member of the Women's Army Corps.
She worked at Rose, Kimball & Baxter, and Izard's Department Store
in Elmira; she worked as a Schuyler Home Health Aide until she retired.
Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. You may sign
a memorial guestbook online at www.Royce-Chedzoy.com. Arrangements by Royce-Chedzoy
Funeral Home, Watkins Glen. Published in Star-Gazette on September
28, 2009
WALTZ Abigail Waltz Kent
MRS. ABBIE W. KENT, widely known in Lycoming County as a Red Cross
nurse, died in the Williamsport Hospital at 4:30 p.m., Friday, September
2, 1966. She was 75. Mrs. Kent was closely associated with
the Red Cross Bloodmobile and other activities of the agency. She
was formerly the agency’s director of nursing services. She established
and taught courses in pre and post natal care and also served as an instructor
in first aid courses throughout the county. Mrs. Kent organized classes
to train high school girls to be competent baby sitters and also taught
various courses at the Laurelton State School and Hospital. Mrs.
Kent was a registered nurse for over 50 years and was a member of many
professional organizations associated with nursing. She served as
an Army nurse during WWI. She was the recipient of numerous citations
and honors for her work, including the Grit Noritorious Service Award.
At the time of her death, Mrs. Kent was a resident of the Williamsport
Home. Mrs. Kent was born here May 11, 1891, the daughter of Gottlieb
and Fannie Randall Waltz. Her father was a contractor and builder.
Mrs. Kent was educated in the city’s public school and graduated from the
Williamsport Hospital of Nursing in 1913. She became affiliated with
the Red Cross in 1927 and served the agency for over 29 years. She
was a lifelong member of Central Baptist Church. Surviving are two
sons, Mark N. of Salem, Oregon and Ornan W. of McKeesport and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be at Maneval’s, 711 West Fourth St. at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The Rev. Henry Meyers, her pastor, will officiate. Burial will be
in Twin Hills Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home
from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday. Submitted by: George and Peg Boyce.
Williamsport Sun Gazette - September 3, 1966
WARD Merrill E.
Merrill Eugene Ward, a longtime resident of Horseheads and Elmira,
died peacefully in his sleep on June 13 after a brief illness. He was 83
years old. Merrill was born December 12, 1925, in Sunbury, PA, the son
of the late Harry Matthew and Bertha Mae (Fabel) Ward. Merrill was predeceased
by his beloved wife of 53 years, Rebecca Beryl (Lyons) Ward of Altoona,
Pennsylvania; brothers, Clarence, Andrew, Max, Vaughn, Harry, and Robert;
and sisters, Jeanne, June, Betty, Thelma, Bertha, and Letha. He is survived
by his sister, Mollie Dill of Sunbury; stepson, David Wainwright of San
Diego, CA; daughter-in-law, Carol Weber of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren,
Jon Wainwright of Austin, TX and Judy Monroe of Lillington, NC; great-grandchildren,
Katy and David Wainwright of Austin, and Chelsea, Taylor, and Keaton Monroe
of Lillington; sister-in law, Janice Ferguson of Little Rock, AR; his many
nieces, including Peggy Kuhns, Yvonne Koble, and Angel Rohrbach of Sunbury,
Helen Kocher of Mechanicsburg, PA, Merle Lash of Anchorage, AK and Carole
Snyder of Selinsgrove PA; and his many nephews, including Max Ward of Lewisburg,
PA, Melvin Reichner of Shamokin, PA, James Ward of Arlington Heights, IL
and Thomas Ward of Mifflinburg, PA. Merrill served his country honorably
in the United States Navy during World War II aboard the escort carrier
U.S.S. Hoggatt Bay (CVE-75), which participated in many of the major operations
in the Pacific Theatre, including the battles of the Marianas, Peleliu,
the Philippines, and Okinawa. Merrill faithfully attended and greatly enjoyed
the annual reunions of those who served aboard the Hoggatt Bay, and will
be sorely missed by his comrades at this fall's reunion and in the years
to come. Merrill was a graduate of Northumberland High School in Northumberland,
PA. After the War, Merrill joined the Pennsylvania Railroad and worked
for many years as a flagman on the run from Elmira to Sodus Point, supplying
coal to the Great Lakes freight ships. Later he worked for many years at
the Mohawk Bakery on Lake Street in Elmira, and later still for Thatcher
Glass in Elmira. He retired as a foreman with Anchor Glass in Elmira Heights.
Merrill's last years in Horseheads were filled with activities and friends.
He enjoyed long walks each day, breakfast or lunch up the road at Gerould's
Pharmacy, weekly dinners out with friends, occasional excursions over to
Tioga Downs, and frequent visits with his friends and neighbors. Merrill
especially enjoyed helping friends, neighbors, and even strangers wherever
he was needed and whenever he could. A special thanks goes to St. Joseph's
Hospital for sponsoring the Widow/Widowers Support Group, which Merrill
joined after the death of his wife in December 2004. This program offers
its participants help during the grieving process after the death of a
loved one. The family is grateful for the lasting friendships that Merrill
developed while he was a member of the "Group," including his dear friends
Pat Kerbein, Richard Nemeth, Russell Gugino, Gail Fritz, and many others.
The family is also especially grateful for the tender loving care Merrill
received during his final days from Southern Tier Hospice, from his caregivers
Bonnie Butler, Tina Brown, Carole Hollecek, Pam Sheldon, and Kathy Shutt,
and throughout his time in Horseheads from his friends, Stu Jacklin, Betty
Jacque, Teri Sheesley, and many others. Family and friends are invited
to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main St. in Horseheads on
Tuesday, June 23, 2009, from 10-11:00 a.m. where his service will follow
at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. Commensurate with his military service,
Military Honors will be accorded at the funeral home at the conclusion
of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Merrill's name may
be made to Southern Tier Hospice at 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY
14830. Published in the Star-Gazette on 6/21/2009
WEAVER,Margaret R.
(Peg, Aunt Peg), a communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church died June
29, 2009. She was born in LaPorte, PA on August 14, 1923. She is the daughter
of the late Frederick J. and Anna (Mac Dermott) Weaver. The family lived
in Elmira where Margaret attended St. Mary's grammar school then graduated
from Southside High School. She served in the United States Navy at the
end of WWII. In 1951, Margaret graduated from Ithaca College with a major
in Physical Education. She served the Newfield Central School District
from 1951 until 1993 as a teacher, administrator and school board member.
Margaret is survived by brothers, G. David Weaver (Mary Jane), F. Michael
Weaver; sister, A. Mary Harrison; special friend, Mary Humpton; Mary's
niece, Tina Brown, Tina's son, Aric and her daughter, Ashley Nichols; and
many dear nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, John, Joseph,
William and Anthony Weaver. At her request there will be no calling hours.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary Our Mother Church,
816 W. Broad St., Horseheads on Friday, July 3, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. with
the Rev. Christopher Linsler, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, those wishing
may make a donation to: Newfield Central School Reading Program, 247 Main
St., Newfield, NY 14867 c/o Joanne James. Arrangements with Barber Funeral
Home in Horseheads. Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/1/2009
WHITE Donald
A lifelong resident of the Millerton, PA community died on Friday evening,
October 30, 2009 at home following an illness under the care of his loving
family at the age of 83. Born on October 13, 1926 in Tioga County, Don
was the son of the late Bert & Leona Wheeler White. Dedicated to his
country, Don served in the United States Navy during WWII. He was employed
as a Mason with Local Union #3. Civic minded, Don was a member of the VFW,
Moose, the American Legion, and was a member of the Jackson Center United
Methodist Church. His interests included, NASCAR, fishing, enjoyed music
and dancing. He married Rena Gilbert on August 20, 1987 in Southport. Together
they cherished a close and loving family. Surviving is his loving wife,
Rena Gilbert White, Millerton, PA; Don's sons, Donald (Penny) White, Danny
(Marlene) White, Timothy White, and Jimmy Steele; Rena's daughters, Julie
Ann (Donald) Bull and Carrie (Brian Smith) Cady; several grandchildren
and great-grandchildren; brother, Wayne (Beverly) White; several special
nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased
by a sister, Elouise Sproule and brothers, Lester and Lawrence Albert.
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens,
1126 Broadway, Southport on Friday, November 6, 2009 between the hours
of 4-6 pm. A memorial service will follow the visitation at 6:15 pm with
Pastor Jennifer Wolf officiating. Memorials may be directed to organization
of your choice in Don's memory. Remember the songs "Act Naturally, Waiting
for a Train" Which Don always sang. He was the greatest star of our family.
Published in Star-Gazette from November 1 to November 4, 2009
WILLIAMS Solomon
Age 86, of Elmira, NY, died on Friday, July 10, 2009, at the Bath VA
Center. Solomon is survived by his wife, Lottie Williams of Elmira; sons,
Abdul of Buffalo, NY and Daren Brooks of Elmira; daughters, Marsha (Carl)
Jenkins of Elmira and Pauletta Deborha (Jerome A.) Page of Greensboro,
NC; sister, Hassie Williams of Buffalo, NY; 17 grandchildren; special niece,
Marsha of Buffalo; along with a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Solomon
served our Country in the US Army during WWII. Family and friends are invited
to call on Tuesday, July 14th, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the James D. Barrett
Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place there at 11 a.m. with Rev.
Clifford Proper officiating. Interment will follow in Bath National Cemetery
with full Military Honors. Published in the Star-Gazette on
7/12/2009
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