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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. Please send in typed obituaries for people buried in our local cemeteries. If possible include name of newspaper and date. Send typed in your email or in attached Word files. Send to Joyce M. Tice (JoyceTice@aol.com) |
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HALSTEAD - CARR, Mrs CORNELIA H.
died Saturday morning at the family home, in the town of Ridgebury,
aged twenty-six years. She is survived by her husband, Charles Carr;
a daughter, Beatrice; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hallstead, of Ridgebury,
and a sister, Mrs. William B. Owens, of Wellsburg. The funeral will
be held at the home to-day at 2 pm, the Rev. Cummings of Bentley Creek,
to officiate. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery at Wellsburg.
HALSTEAD, ROBERT B. (Pfc)
Pfc. Robert B. Halstead, son of Cecil C. Halstead of Elmira
Rd 2, will be buried with military honors this afternoon at 2:30 in Ashland
Cemetery, Wellsburg. Pfc. Halstead gave his life in action Feb 10, 1945,
while serving with Co. 1, 101st Infantry Regiment of the 26th Division.
The committal service will be read by the Rev. Frederick Turner of the
Wellsburg Methodist Church. Bearers will be Robert Palizay, Russell Gill,
Fred Tucker, Harold Flood, Lloyd Moore and Rexford Gates, all former servicemen.
Lt. Linden Watkins of Wellsburg and Chief Warrant Officer William Atwater
of Romulus, formerly connected with the 26th Division, will have charge
of the firing squad composed of Walter Kintz, Lester Wilcox, Eldon Hughes,
Dean Lamb, Robert Appleton, Harry Ward, George Baker and Norman Beardslee.
Buglers will be Richard Miller and Mary Ward. Pfc. Halsted's body arrived
in Wellsburg Saturday morning, escorted by Sgt. Ralph E. Davis.
HANMER, GEORGE
78, of 115 Terrace St., Wellsburg, died Monday, November 1,
1976. Funeral and committal services will be held Thursday 2 pm at
Christ Episcopal Church, Wellsburg. Friends may call at the Roberts
Funeral Home, Wellsburg, Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Friends
wishing may contribute to the Christ Episcopal Church Building Fund or
Chemung County Cancer Society. A Wellsburg resident for 72 years, Mr. Hanmer
was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church of Wellsburg, Chemung Valley
Lodge No. 350 F&AM, and the Charles G. Fairman Lodge No. 278, IOOF.
He was a member of the Jewett Family of America, the Chemung County Historical
Society and a life member of the Wellsburg Volunteer Fire Department. He
was been a resident of Wellsburg for the past 72 years. Survived by daughters,
Miss Martha Hanmer of Wellsburg and Mrs. Raymond (Beverly) Parker of Elmira;
sisters, Mrs. Fred Kintz, Mrs. LaRue Merriam and Mrs. Marion Havens, all
of Wellsburg; brother, Harold Hanmer of Collinsville, Okal.; eight grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews.
HAMMOND FUNERAL.
The general services for the late Gordon Hammond were held at his hate
home on the Bentley Creek road at 2 o’clock Monday, the Rev. Charles T.
Manning, pastor of the Baptist church officiating. The interment
was at Mountain View cemetery. Handwritten: Sept 15 1913
HAMMOND, GORDON
Wellsburg, Sept 15, 1913.---(Special)-- Holy Communion will
be celebrated in Christ church Sunday morning at 9 o'clock by Archdeacon
William Cook of Utica. At 3 o'clock afternoon there will be evensong
and Archdeacon Cook will preach a sermon. The funeral services for the
late Gordon Hammond were held at his late home on the Bentley Creek road
at 2 o'clock Monday, the Rev. Charles T. Manning, pastor of the Baptist
Church officiating. The interment was at Mountain View Cemetery.
HANKINSON - DECKER, Elizabeth A.
Age 58, of RD 2, Elmira, (Lowman, N.Y) Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1971.
Friends may call at the Page-Jamieson Funeral Home, Wellsburg, Friday 2
to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Saturday at 3 p.m., the Rev. Welling
Storch officiating. Burial in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg.
Survived by husband, Howard; brother, Percy Hankinson of Lowman, N.Y.;
several nieces, nephews, cousins. She was a member of the Loyal Order
of the Women of the Moose, Chapter No. 107, Elmira.
HANKINSON - DECKER, Elizabeth A.
Age 58, of RD 2, Elmira. Funeral was held Saturday at 3 p.m.
from the Page-Jamison Funeral Home, the Rev. Welling Storch officiating.
Pallbearers: Ray Card, Edward Baker, Elmer Stranger, George Bartlett, Charles
Westbrook, Frank Fudlaa. Committal services were held in Ashland
Cemetery Wellsburg.
HANKINSON - DECKER, ELIZABETH A.
Age 58, of RD 2, Elmira, (Lowman, NY) Wednesday, Nov 10, 1971.
Friends may call at the Page-Jamieson Funeral Home, Wellsburg, Friday 2
to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral there Saturday at 3 pm, the Rev. Welling
Storch officiating. Burial in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg.
Survived by husband, Howard; brother, Percy Hankinson of Lowman, NY; several
nieces, nephews, cousins. She was a member of the Loyal Order of
the Women of the Moose, Chapter No. 107, Elmira. Pallbearers: Ray Card,
Edward Baker, Elmer Stranger, George Bartlett, Charles Westbrook, Frank
Fudlaa. Committal services were held in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg.
HANMER - KINTZ, FANNIE L.
Of 98, of 119 Main St., Wellsburg, Friday, January 7, 1983.
Friends may call Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg, Sunday 2-4 pm & 7-9
pm. Funeral & committal services there immediately following
calling hours at 9 pm. Reverend Janet Watrous of Christ Episcopal
Church, Wellsburg officiating. Interment Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg,
convenience of the family. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Doris Kintz
of Wellsburg; sons, Walter L Kintz of Sayre, PA & Leslie M Kintz of
Chenango Bridge, NY; 4 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 2 great great
grandchildren; sisters, Florence Merriam, Marian Havens, both of Wellburg.
Mrs. Kintz was the oldest member of Christ Episcopal Church & a lifelong
resident of Wellsburg.
HARBAUGH, GERALD L.
Age 95, formerly of Wellsburg and most recently of Ormond Beach,
FL died Saturday, March 6th at the Bowman's Nursing Home in Ormond Beach,
FL. He was born on August 11, 1897 in Cambra County, PA, the son
of Charles and Mattie Harbaugh. He was married to Mary Murray who
predeceased him. For more than forty years he was employed by the
Lackawanna Railroad, and retired as a section Foreman. He was a Veteran
of World War I serving with the US Army. He also was a member of
St. Mary's Church, Elmira, NY. For many years he served as the Mayor
of Wellsburg, and was also a life member of the Wellsburg Fire Dept. He
is survived by a daughter, Mrs. LaRue (Mary) Allen of Valois, NY; a son
and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Mary Jo Harbaugh of Ormond Beach, FL; 2
grandchildren, Mrs. Lester R. (Sharon) Grummons of Oneonta, NY and Ms.
Valerie Allen of Charlottesville, VA. He is also survived by five
great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. A Graveside
Service will be held in the Spring in the Wellsburg Cemetery.
HARDING - Fletcher, Grace Harding
Grace Harding Fletcher Died Nov. 4, 1977. She is survived by
her daughter, Alice Harris; her son-in-law, Denton P. Harris; her sisters,
Ethel H. Turner, Florence Kennedy, Helen King, several nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to attend a funeral service Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock
in Hedge Memorial Chapels, Inc., 770 E . Main St. at Alexander. In
lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute to the Gates Ambulance
Fund. Buffalo Rd., 144 Gatewood ave.
HARKNESS Cathleen Marie Beloved daughter, sister and aunt Age 29, of Mount Zoar Street Elmira, NY, passed away unexpectedly at home. She was born November 28, 1975 in Elmira the daughter of Barbara M. (Brown) and David R. Harkness. Her maternal grandparents, Weldon and Ruth Brown; and her paternal grandparents, Clarence and Gladys Harkeness, predeceased her. She is the beloved daughter of David and Barbara; beloved sister of Christine (Joseph) Lemak of Elmira, NY, Kelly Ann Harkness of Washington, DC. She is survived by her nieces, Mary and Martha Lemak; along with several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. "Leenie," as she was affectionately known, was a pure soul. All who spent time with her considered themselves lucky to know her innocence and unconditional friendship. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Wednesday, August 31, 2005, from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral Services honoring her life will follow the visitation at 7:00 p.m. The Reverend Paul Bonacci will celebrate Cathleen's services. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of the family in the Ashland Cemetery Wellsburg, NY. Memorial donations may be directed to the SPCA Animal Shelter, Route #352 Elmira, NY 14901, or to a charity of one's choice.
HARTFORD Cierra Ann
Age 15, of 405 Columbia St., Elmira, NY, passed away Tuesday, June
10, 2008, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased
by her maternal great-grandparents, Richard and Marie Haflett; and is survived
by her parents, Paul and Kimberly (Hartford) Weber; sister, Maddison and
Isabelle; maternal grandparents, Reed and Diane Hartford of Elmira; paternal
grandparents, Jay and Carol Weber of FL, Marna and Mark Williams of Elmira;
paternal great-grandparents, Reed and Janice Hartford of Shunk, PA; along
with several aunts, uncles, cousins; and special caregiver, Rhonda Howe
of Elmira. Cierra was special to all who met her. In celebration of her
life, her family asks that all who attend her services wear bright, festive
colors for Cierra. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent
Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Thursday, June
12th, from 5 to 8 p.m. Her funeral service will be held there on Friday,
June 13th, at 11 a.m. Rev. Alex Raducz will officiate. Committal prayers
and interment will follow in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg. In continuing
celebrating Cierra's life, a memorial benefit will be held on Saturday,
June 21st, at Grove Park, Elmira, from 2 to 7 p.m. Cierra's family wishes
to give a special thank you to Dr. Amy White of Southern Tier Pediatrics
and Debbie Jaynes of Southern Tier Hospice. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 6/11/2008.
HARTMAN Donald C.
Don, Of Elmira, NY, passed away on his 94th birthday spending his last
days at home with his loving family, to start his well deserved journey
to be with his Lord, and with his family and friends who have gone before
him. He was born the first day of summer of 1913, in Letonia, PA, and went
along the way in his own style the first day of summer on Thursday, June
21st. He was a remarkable man of many facets with great accomplishment
for each of them. First and foremost was his fine character as a kind,
caring, generous and loving man, which compelled all who knew him to cherish
and adore him as the beautiful human being he was. Don Hartman was known
as the Dean Of Musicians far beyond local circles, having entertained with
banjo and guitar throughout the region for nearly 65 years, to include
performing with the big bands such as Shep Fields and the Glenn Miller
Orchestras, among others of celebrity. He owned and operated the Knapp
School of Music until the mid-60's, having taught many who became fine
musicians. He was no less of an outdoor sportsman, and was legendary in
his own time as an extraordinary fisherman, and was an avid bird hunter.
He was also an outstanding athlete as a younger man in baseball and boxing,
and any game he later was introduced to by his sons. He was in all respects
a man's man. Survived by his wife, Lois, at home; sons, Richard (Barbara)
of Pine City, Ronald (Viola) of Elmira, and stepson, David Anderson of
Elmira; grandchildren, Mark of Pine City, Steven of Sweden, Shon of France,
Brigette of Niskayuna, NY, and Jason of Elmira; and loving sister-in-law,
Alma Hartman of Elmira; her five children, and great friends, Carl Holly
and Donald Groff of Pine City; nine great-grandchildren. Predeceased by
his wife of 60 years, Patricia; sister, Evelyn; brothers, Harold and Leroy;
step granddaughter, Jessica Anderson; and best friends, Aubrey Turck, Duane
Curren and George Starkey. Don was a member of Southside Baptist Church
for over 70 years, having served as a Deacon until disabled. Calling hours
will be Sunday, June 24th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Olthof Funeral
Home Inc., Elmira, followed by the funeral service to be conducted by Pastor
David Daniels of Southside Baptist Church. A committal service for those
wishing to be present will be held at Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY,
Monday, June 25th at 1:00 p.m. Those wishing to make donations in Don's
name may send them to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Rd., Corning,
NY 14830, or to the Southside Baptist Church, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira,
NY 14904.
HARTMAN
Leroy C. Of Bowlby Rd., Elmira Passed away on Sunday, January 7th,
2007, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Leroy was born in Osceola, PA,
August 29th, 1919, the son of the late Alvin and Anna Jacobson Hartman.
He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Lois Hartman
of Elmira; nephews, Richard (Barbara) Hartman of Pine City, Ronald (Vi)
Hartman of Elmira; sister-in-law, Alma Hartman of Elmira; nieces and nephews,
Karen (Bill) Cushman of Dryden, NY, Scott (Sarah) Hartman of CT, Lisa (James)
Crupi of Elmira, Todd (Bo) Hartman of Elmira, Sheila (Bob) Cory of Elmira.
Leroy is predeceased by his loving sister, Evelyn and brother, Harold Hartman.
Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.,
1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904, on Thursday, January 11th,
2007, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Funeral and Committal services will be
held at the conclusion of the calling hours at 2:00 p.m. The Reverend James
Crupi will officiate. Interment will be at the Ashland Cemetery at a time
convenient with the family. Leroy attended the Southside Baptist Church.
He worked for Thatcher Glass in Elmira Heights as an electronic engineer
for nearly 20 years. He was very active in amateur radio throughout his
lifetime. He was a perfectionist in every aspect. At an early age he was
interested in electronics, which launched him into radio, and obtaining
his license at a very early age. Leroy was instrumental in establishing
the areas very first radio station. After his graduation from the Elmira
Southside High School, he entered into the United States Army, where he
was made in charge of establishing the first radio stations over seas during
World War II. Helping with the design, engineering, and application of
communication for the United States government during war time, and awarded
for such. After his four year stint in communication for the Army, Leroy
returned home. Once home he quickly made the move from radio to television,
helping to establish the areas very first television station. During the
1972 flood, Leroy was instrumental in keeping the area residences and authorities
in communication with his knowledge and abilities of HAM radios. Those
wishing may make memorials in Leroy Hartman's name to the Southside Baptist
Church, 601 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904. Leroy C. Of Bowlby Rd.,
Elmira Passed away on Sunday, January 7th, 2007, at the Arnot Ogden Medical
Center. Leroy was born in Osceola, PA, August 29th, 1919, the son of the
late Alvin and Anna Jacobson Hartman. He is survived by his brother and
sister-in-law, Donald and Lois Hartman of Elmira; nephews, Richard (Barbara)
Hartman of Pine City, Ronald (Vi) Hartman of Elmira; sister-in-law, Alma
Hartman of Elmira; nieces and nephews, Karen (Bill) Cushman of Dryden,
NY, Scott (Sarah) Hartman of CT, Lisa (James) Crupi of Elmira, Todd (Bo)
Hartman of Elmira, Sheila (Bob) Cory of Elmira. Leroy is predeceased by
his loving sister, Evelyn and brother, Harold Hartman. Family and friends
are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania
Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904, on Thursday, January 11th, 2007, from 1:00 p.m.
to 2:00 p.m. Funeral and Committal services will be held at the conclusion
of the calling hours at 2:00 p.m. The Reverend James Crupi will officiate.
Interment will be at the Ashland Cemetery at a time convenient with the
family. Leroy attended the Southside Baptist Church. He worked for Thatcher
Glass in Elmira Heights as an electronic engineer for nearly 20 years.
He was very active in amateur radio throughout his lifetime. He was a perfectionist
in every aspect. At an early age he was interested in electronics, which
launched him into radio, and obtaining his license at a very early age.
Leroy was instrumental in establishing the areas very first radio station.
After his graduation from the Elmira Southside High School, he entered
into the United States Army, where he was made in charge of establishing
the first radio stations over seas during World War II. Helping with the
design, engineering, and application of communication for the United States
government during war time, and awarded for such. After his four year stint
in communication for the Army, Leroy returned home. Once home he quickly
made the move from radio to television, helping to establish the areas
very first television station. During the 1972 flood, Leroy was instrumental
in keeping the area residences and authorities in communication with his
knowledge and abilities of HAM radios. Those wishing may make memorials
in Leroy Hartman's name to the Southside Baptist Church, 601 Pennsylvania
Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904.
HARTMAN - PARSONS
Ursel G. Age 83, formerly of 251 Schuyler Ave., Elmira, NY passed away
on Thursday, February 23, 2006, at Chemung County Nursing Facility. Ursel
is survived by her sister, Edythe Denison of Liverpool, NY; and several
nieces and nephews. Her husband of 52 years, H. Dean Parsons in 1998; her
sister, Lois Finley; and brother, Edward Hartman predeceased her. It was
Ursel's wish that there be no calling hours and a private graveside service
be held at the convenience of the family in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg,
NY. Those wishing may make memorials to the Alzheimer's Support Group,
P.O. Box 588, Elmira, NY 14902-0588, or the Resident's Fund at Chemung
County Nursing Facility, 103 Washington St., Elmira, NY 14901.
HEATH –ADELINE P. GEE, age 79, of Canton, PA, formerly of Fassett, PA, passed away Monday, June 16, 2003, at Community Hospital, Troy, PA. Born May 27, 1924 in Sayre, PA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Samuel and Emma J. Matson Heath. She was predeceased by her husband, Roland T. Gee on January 21, 1996. Surviving is her son, James (Cathy) Gee of Apalachin, NY; a grandson, Gifford (Glenna) Gee of Newark Valley, NY; four great-grandchildren; sister, Bertha Taylor; brother, Samuel Heath; and numerous nieces and nephews, Adeline’s main interest in life encompassed her home and family, especially her grandson and four great-grandchildren. It was Adeline’s request that there be no calling hours or funeral service. Interment will be in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY, at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Roberts Funeral home, Inc., 279 Main St., Wellsburg, NY. –Elmira Star Gazette.
HEINZELMAN, JACK W.
Age 36 of Mobile Acres Trailer Court RD 2, Wellsburg Sunday
June 3, 1973. Friends may call at the Roberts Funeral Home (formely
Page-Jamieson) Wellsburg Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and
committal services there Wednesday at 11 a.m. Rev. Daniel Istvanik
officiating. Burial will be held at convenience of the family.
HERMAN, BENJAMIN
Wellsburg, NY, Jan 20 (SPECIAL), Benjamin Herman, proprietor
of the Herman house, died at 2:30 pm to-day, aged sixty-six. He was
an old and respected resident. The funeral will be held Wednesday
at 2 o'clock at the house. Tuesday, January 21, 1890.
HERMAN, STEPHEN D.
December 29, 1901, First Caterer at the Rathbun, Who Passed
Away Last Week, Friday night, December 29, 1901, there died at his home
in the village of Wellsburg, a gentleman, who was very prominent in social
circles of this city, during the years from 1840 to 1850. The name
of the deceased is Stephen D. Herman, who had reached the ripe old age
of seventh-nine. He was the first caterer in what is now the Rathbun,
when it opened in 1849. The bar room was then located beneath, where
is now the jewelry store of Swarthout & Co. Mr. Herman moved
to Wellsburg in the '60's, and opened the hotel that is still there near
the Erie depot. He had a personal acquaintance with all the prominent
men of this section, and was held in the highest esteem by all as he was
a gentleman of unquestioned integrity and honor. All the banquets
and social events considered it a privilege to have him as a caterer, as
they knew the punch would have a proper flavor, when decocted by him.
He was the youngest of a family of seven, Frederick, Samuel, Benjamin,
Moses, Stephen, Sarah and Rebecca, one of whom, Mrs. Rebecca Herman of
Wellsburg, survives. His other sister, Mrs. Susan Pierce, died but
two weeks ago in that village. He had been a great sufferer of some
time. He was a Free and Accepted Mason and had many friends in this
vicinity. Herman G. Halstead, of New York, was named after the deceased.
The funeral will be held at the house this afternoon at 3 o'clock with
interment at Wellsburg, PA.
HERRINGTON - HELEN H. ACKERMAN
Helen Ackerman, formerly of Wellsburg, NY, passed away August
8, 1991 after a long illness. She was born in West Burlington April 28,
1906, the daughter of Lewis and Lettie Perry Herrington. She graduated
from Troy High School and Meekers Business Institute in Elmira, NY and
worked at the First National Bank in Troy for several years. She was an
active member of the United Methodist Church in Wellsburg, NY. Surviving
are a son and daughter-in-law, Lewis and Norma Ackerman of Millport, NY;
brother, Robert Herrington of Bath, NY; granddaughter, Sherry Ackerman
of Largo, FL; sister-in-law, Dorothy Herrington of Troy, PA; several nieces
and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold Ackerman, in 1985
and brother Howard Herrington in 1985. Funeral services were held at the
Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg on August 11 with interment to be in
Ashland Cemetery.(TGR, Thursday, August 15, 1991)
HEWITT, B.B.
In the sudden death at his home a short distance east of Wellsburg
yesterday, of B.B. Hewitt, one of the oldest residents of Chemung county
has passed beyond. Mr. Hewitt, who was 97 years old, fell and ruptured
a blood vessel of the head, ensuing almost instantly. Mr. Hewitt was the
son of one of the pioneers who settled in this section years ago, and the
entire period of his long and useful life was spent on the farm where he
was born. He is survived by his son and five daughters; Libbie and Edith
at home; Mrs. Edward Halstead of Chemung; Mrs. Inora Sayre of Wellsburg,
and Mrs. J. Mangold of Kane, PA.; and one son, Melvin, with whom he made
his home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MISS EDITH HEWITT
Miss Edith Hewitt died at the family home in Chemung Friday afternoon
at the age of forty-six years. She is survived by her mother, four
sisters and one brother. Funeral services will be conducted at the
home Sunday and will be private. The Rev. Harold Loughhead will officiate
and interment will be made in Mountain View Cemetery, at Wellsburg.
HILLMAN, EARL M.
Age 73, of Elmira, NY RD 2, (Wilawana Rd.), Tuesday, November
24, 1970. Friends may call at the Page-Jamieson Funeral Home, Wellsburg,
NY Thursday evening 7 to 9 pm. Funeral there Friday at 11:30 am.
Interment Ashland Cemetery. The Rev. Coley Harison. Survived
by wife, Evelyn; daughter, Mrs. Dorothy M. Donald of Wellsburg; two grandchildren,
Mrs. Bruce (Carolyn) Morse of Elmira and Mr. H. Paul Sinderman of Richmond,
Virginia; also three great grandchildren.
HOLTON - MRS. DORIS MARJORIE (HOLTON) LA SEUR
Age 74, of 145 Vinyl Circle, Horseheads, NY, Monday, April 4, 1988.
Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Penna. Ave.
Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. With funeral there Wednesday, 10:30 am.,
Rev. Frederick Turner, officiating. Interment, Ashland Cemetery Wellsburg,
NY. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Anna Louise and Thomas Munn
of West Palm Beach, FL, Margaret Elaine and Thomas Perciballi of Horseheads,
NY; son and daughter-in-law James Richard and Sherry la Seur of Palm Springs,
FL; grandchildren, Scott and Michael Munn, Todd Perciballi, Heather and
Hilary La Seur; great grandson, Nicholas Munn; sister Marguerite Crippen
of DeLand, FL; several nieces and nephews. Doris was preceded in death
by her husband, Richard N. La Seur who died June 8, 1986. Mrs. La Seur
and her husband operated a truck garden for many years.
HUGHSON Christopher A.
Committal services for Chris will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April
28, 2007, in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. Arrangements by Roberts Funeral
Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 4/27/2007
HUGHSON, Albert B.
Age 52 of 166 Main St., Wellsburg, NY, February 9, 1983. Friends
may call at the Roberts Funeral Home Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m..
Funeral and Committal Services there Saturday at 11 a.m. Rev. Glenn Stewart
of Wellsburg United Methodist Church officiating. Interment Ashland
Cemetery, Wellsburg, at the convenience of the family. Friends wishing
may contribute to the Wellsburg Volunteer Fire Dept., or the Muscular Dystrophy
Assoc., Elmira. Survived by his wife Mary; sons Michael of Horseheads,
Mark, Chris and Albert, Jr. all of Wellsburg. Brothers; Fred Hughson
of Cayuta, NY and R. Garth Hughson of Milan, PA> Grandchildren;
Michael Jr., Nicole and Andrew of Horseheads, Susan and Mary of Wellsburg.
Aunt; Mary LaNoue of Flint MI; Stepfather Earl Tarbox of Ulysses, PA and
several nieces and nephews. Albert was a veteran of the Korean
War, Clarence Oliver American Legion Post 154, he was Captain and Director
of the Wellsburg Volunteer Fire Dept., Fireman of the Year 1979, an employee
of Upstate Toll & Die Co., Elmira Heights.
HUGHSON
Christopher A. Age 48, of Pennsylvania Avenue, Pine City, NY, passed
away after losing his battle with Lou Gherrig's Disease. Chris was born
December 7, 1958 in Elmira, NY, son of Mary L. Moore Hughson and the late
Albert B. Hughson, Sr. He was a graduate of Southside High School in 1977
and from the New York State Correctional Officer Academy. He was retired
from Southport Correctional Facility on January 31, 2007 following 19 years
of service. His memberships included the Big Pond Lions Club, Big Pond
Lake Association, NYS Correctional Officers Union, Life Member, Past Assistant
Chief and Commissioner of the Wellsburg Fire Department, former Vice President
of the Southport Credit Union and the Glen Regional Corvette Club. Chris
had a passion for Corvettes and a deep love of both family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia A. (Hart) Hughson of Pine City, NY;
daughter, Jennifer Hughson of Waverly, NY; son, Christopher Hughson of
Pine City, NY; his mother, Mary L. Hughson of Wellsburg, NY; brothers,
Michael and Doretta Hughson of Horseheads, NY, Mark and Debra Hughson of
Elmira, NY, Albert Hughson, Jr. of Wellsburg, NY; several aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, cousins and a world of friends. His father, Albert Hughson,
Sr. predeceased Chris on February 9, 1983. Family and friends are invited
to call Saturday, March 17, 2007, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Roberts
Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY. Funeral and committal
services will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, March 18, 2007, at the funeral home
with Pastor R. Paul C. Mattison of the Victory Highway Wesleyan Church
officiating. Interment will be in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY, in the
spring. Memorial contributions are directed to Cynthia A. Hughson 1626
Pennsylvania Avenue, Pine City, NY 14871.
HUSTED, MR. CLARENCE
Age 76, of Pine City, NY, Monday May 20, 1985, at home.
A memorial service will be held Thursday at 2 pm at the North Presbyterian
Church, 921 College Ave., the Rev. Dr. Robert Edmunds officiating.
Interment, Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. In lieu of flowers, those wishing
may make contributions to the North Presbyterian Church. Survived
by wife of 51 years, Dorothy Mosher Husted; daughter, the Rev. Susan D.
Husted of Mayfield, NY; son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Georgianna
Husted of Jacksonville, FL; 3 grandchildren, Jennifer Lyn Husted, Robert
Brown and Patricia Brown Hill; 3 sisters, Mary Allington of Elmira, Mrs.
Elmer (Loretta) Knights of Corning, Mrs. Asa (Elsie May) Reese of Tioga,
PA; several nieces, nephews. Mr. Husted was a member of the North
Presbyterian Church, Elmira, and an Elder. He played the chimes for
25 years before the carillon was installed. He was retired from employment
with F.M. HOwell & Co., with more than 45 years of service.
JORDAN Bill
A longtime resident of the Fassett and Gillett, PA communities went
home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at his
home following an extended illness at the age of 77. Bill was born on July
9, 1928 in Reading, PA son of Clair & Nida Hill Jordan. He was an over
the road tractor trailer driver, logging countless miles across the country.
Bill's interests included hunting and family gatherings at his home. Surviving
is his cherished wife and companion of 60 years, Harriett Landon Jordan
along with their loving children, Robert E. (Virginia) Jordan, Elmira;
William Dale Jordan, Carolyn Jordan, Linda (Dave) Thomas, all of Gillett,
PA; Vicki (Ed Kent) Jordan, Wellsburg; and Theresa (Arthur) Hogan, Caton;
19 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, a dear aunt, Erma Clark, Wellsburg;
a sister-in-law, Virginia Cornish, Millport; a brother-in-law, Mervin (Bonnie)
Landon, Gillett, PA; longtime friends, LaVern & Charlotte Rose, Elmira;
Jim & Mary Borman, Millport. In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased
by his beloved son, Donald J. Jordan in 1979. Family and friends will be
received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport
on Saturday, April 15, 2006 between the hours of 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral
services will follow the visitation at 8 p.m. with longtime friend and
pastor, Reverend Donald Rockwell officiating. Burial will take place at
Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg at the families' convenience.
Baldwin KELSEY, 75, of Wellsburg, died Wednesday, Mar. 6, 1940, in his wife, Mrs. Ida Nelson Kelsey, Wellsburg; two daughters, Mrs. Fred R. Baker of McKeesport, Pa., and Mrs. Earl Hillman of Wellsburg; one son Harry B. Kelsey of Wellsburg; four grandchildren, one cousin, Mrs. Cora Baldwin LePorin of Brooklyn. Funeral announcement later.
KELSEY, BALDWIN
75, of Wellsburg, died Wednesday, Mar. 6, 1940, in his wife,
Mrs. Ida Nelson Kelsey, Wellsburg; two daughters, Mrs. Fred R. Baker of
McKeesport, PA., and Mrs. Earl Hillman of Wellsburg; one son, Harry B.
Kelsey of Wellsburg; four grandchildren, one cousin, Mrs. Cora Baldwin
LePorin of Brooklyn. Funeral announcements later. The body will be
removed from the Page funeral home Friday to the family home where funeral
will be held Saturday at 2 pm. Rev. Chauncey Ellison. Mt. View
Cemetery, Wellsburg.
Baldwin KELSEY, Wellsburg. The body will be removed from the Page funeral home Friday to the family home where funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p. m. Rev. Chauncey Ellison. Mt. View Cemetery, Wellsburg
KELSEY, CLAYTON
The body of Clayton Kelsey, who disappeared November 20 of last
year, was found in the cellar of a storehouse at the Andrew Fitzsimmons
farm on lower Maple avenue, corner of Caton avenue, Sunday night at about
10 o'clock. The man was employed as a laborer on the farm, which
has been owned by Miss Louise Fitzsimmons since the death of her father.
When found in the cellar of the storehouse, the body, clothed only in an
undershirt and shirt, lay beside a barrel at the foot of the stairway.
Rats had gnawed the flesh from one foot and the face and limbs had been
mutilated by the teeth of the rodents. The eyeballs were gone. In
the southeast corner of the cellar was found a bed made of old carpet,
robes and rags, and it was evident that the man had tried to live in the
cellar, which was always kept locked. He evidently had made his way
in and out through a small window. The cellar has been used as a
storehouse for cider and vinegar and during the search for the missing
farm hand, it was not opened, the door being securely fastened, and the
searchers supposed that the man had not stayed about the farm, but had
gone to some other locality. Discovered by Accident. At the foot
of the makeshift bed were found the overalls, under drawers and shoes of
the dead man, and a tin pail and drinking cup were beside the rags.
The man had transported these articles to the cellar, as they were not
there at the time of the death of Andrew Fitzsimmons. The body was discovered
by accident. Sunday evening, Frank Quinn of Waverly, was calling
at the Fitzsimmons home, Miss Louise Fitzsimmons mentioned a double harness
which had been missing for some time. Mr. Quinn volunteered to make
a search for the harness and, taking a lantern, went through the barn.
Not finding the harness, he went back to the house and suggested that the
article might be in the storehouse, which is about twenty feet distant
from the rear of the farm house. While in the storehouse, Mr. Quinn
went to the cellar to look for the harness and, at the foot of the stairway,
he found the decomposed body. Coroner Charles N. Hammond went to the place
yesterday morning, after summoning Dr. William Palmer, health officer for
the town of Southport. After viewing the body, the coroner held an
inquest at the Fitzsimmons home. Clayton Kelsey was a son of Horace and
Martha Baldwin Kelsey, both deceased. He was born in the town of
Ridgebury, PA. When a young man was associated with his father in
the management of the Exchange Hotel in Wellsburg. Clayton Kelsey
during those years was one of the most careful dressers in this county.
Attired in the height of fashion with silk hat and walking stick he made
an imposing figure upon the streets of this city where he frequently visited.
At the time of the death of his father and the leasing of the Exchange
Hotel in Wellsburg to other parties, he appeared to care less and less
about his personal appearance. Finally he sought work as a farm laborer
and was employed on farms near Watkins, Montour Falls and in the vicinity
of Wellsburg. For about four years, prior to last October, he was employed
and lived at the Judd Beckwith homestead on lower Maple avenue. It was
in October, a month after the death of Andrew Fitzsimmons, that Miss Louise
Fitzsimmons employe, Mr. Kelsey as a farm laborer. On two occasion
he left the place. It is said that he frequently drank to excess
but had always put in appearance after being absent for a week or ten days.
Miss Fitzsimmons furnished a room in the Fitzsimmons home for Mr. Kelsey
and he was made to feel at home. It was on the morning of November 19 that
he was about the Fitzsimmons home. The following-day he did not put
in appearance. Search was made for him but nothing was found to give
a clue to his whereabouts. Baldwin Kelsey, his brother, was notified
and aided by a neighbor of the Fitzsimmons family the barns and outbuildings
were searched. Later word came from Gillett, PA, to the erect that
place. This clue was investigated, but it developed that the man
was not Kelsey. (Advertiser, Tuesday Morning, March 6, 1917)
KELSEY, HARRY B.
Area historian and carographer Harry B. Kelsey of Wellsburg
died early this morning in his home after an extended illness. He
was 64. A sign painter by occupation, history was Mr. Kelsey's hobby.
He devoted much of his time to that and was well known in the area for
his ristorical work. He was historian for the Village of Wellsburg and
Chemung County at the time of his death, and was former historian of the
Towns of Ashland and Chemung and Chemung Valley Lodge 350 F&AM. Mr.
Kelsey was instrumental in starting the Chemung Historical Journal.
He had been a regular contributor to it. He had also served as publications
chairman of the Chemung County Historical Society. Yonkers was Mr. Kelsey's
birthplace, but he grew up and, except for three years in the Army, lived
in Wellsburg most of his life. In the Army, he was a cavalryman stationed
near the Mexican border in the early 1920s. Mr. Kelsey served as supervisor
of the Town of Ashland for one year--and as town clerk for eight years.
He was a former Boy Scout troop leader and committeeman in Wellsburg and
belonged to the Wellsburg Methodist Church.
KENT - PAUTZ, MRS. PAULINE ELLEN (Kent)
Age 57 of RD 1 Wellsburg, NY Thursday, August 30, 1973 at the
Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital. Friends are invited to call at the
Olthof Funeral Home Saturday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service there
Sunday 1 p.m. Rev. Lynn F.B. Tschudy of the First United Church of Christ.
Burial Ashland Cemetary, Wellsburg. In lieu of flowers the family
requests donations be made to the First United Church of Christ Memorial
Fund. Survived by daughters, Miss Nancy Pautz of Hershey, Pa., Mrs.
Glenn (Phyllis) Toczko of West Pittsburgh, Calif.; sons, James L. Pautz
of Westfield Pa., Ralph N. Pautz of Gillett, Paul H. Pautz of Wellsburg,
Harold L. Pautz, Jr. of Gillett, PA; sisters, Mrs. George (Grace) Pautz
of Wellsburg, Mrs. Gertrude Timmerman of Ulster, Pa., Mrs. Edward (Irene)
Babroski of Candor N.Y.; 15 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was a member of the First United Church of Christ and an employe of
Moore Business Forms, Inc. of Elmira. She was the widow of Harold
L. Pautz who passed away July 15, 1972.
KING David W.
Age 51, of Mackey Place, Elmira, NY, passed away Wednesday, October
1, 2008, at home following a lengthy illness. Family and friends are invited
to call Monday, October 6, 2008, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Roberts Funeral
Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY. David's service will be held
at the conclusion of calling hours at 7 p.m. with Reverend James Carr officiating.
Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Ashland Cemetery.
David was born in Elmira, NY on August 29, 1957, son of the late Leon and
Beverly Green King, Sr. He attended area schools and had previously worked
for Wolfe's Contracting. Survivors include his daughter, Michelle King
of Elmira; granddaughter, Rebecca King of Elmira; sisters, Pam Fish of
Elmira, Kathy (Walter) Brown of Elmira, Debbie Metzger of Phillipsburg,
NJ, Vickie (Terry) Husner of Elmira; brothers, Leon (Cindy) King, Jr.,
Gary (Kim) Woodard, Richard King, all of Elmira, and Robert King of Watkins
Glen, NY; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Published
in the Star-Gazette from 10/4/2008 - 10/5/2008
KING Herschel Burt
Age 77 of 374 Baty St., Elmira, N.Y. on Sunday, December 5, 1976 at
the Arnot-Ogden Memorial Hospital. Friends may call at the Hagerman
Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal
will be held there Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Voight Archer
of the Centenary United Methodist Church officiating. Burial in Ashland
Cemetery, Wellsburg, N.Y. Memorial may be made to the Centenary United
Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Survived by wife Helen at home; daughter
Mrs. Ronald (Norma) Holloway of Elmira; sisters, Mrs. Florence Kennedy
of North Arlington N.J., Mrs. Grace Fletcher and Mrs. Ether Turner of Rochester,
N.Y.; grandchildren, Joan Rennie of Elmira, Ralph Holloway of Wilmington,
Delaware, Paul Holloway of West Hartford. Conn., Donald Holloway of Elmira;
two nieces; one nephew ; several great-nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, a retired postal
clerk, a veteran of World War I, past county commander and past commander
of the Harry B. Bentley Post No. KINTZ Leslie "Les" M. Age 85, of
Church Street, Wellsburg, NY, passed away Friday, March 10, 2006, at the
Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Les was born July 2, 1920, son of the late
Fred and Fanny Hanmer Kintz. He was a graduate of the Elmira City Schools
and served his country in the United States Navy during WWII and the Korean
War. Les was married to the former Elizabeth "Betty" Jenks on June 28,
1947 in Community Baptist Church in Port Dickinson, NY. Retiring from Whipple
Bros., Inc., in Binghamton, NY, where he worked in the sales department
for many years, Les loved to travel; he visited all 50 states and seldom
missed the chance to visit Las Vegas. His memberships included the Christ
Episcopal Church of Wellsburg and Wellsburg Fire Department, where he was
a 50-year member. Survivors include his loving wife, Elizabeth J. "Betty"
of Wellsburg; daughters, Karen D. Smith and her companion, Douglas Heath
of Binghamton, NY, Bonnie J. (Donald) Stevens of Kirkwood, NY; a sister,
Doris Durham of Elmira; three grandchildren, Casey, Rachell and Maria;
four great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased
by his daughter, Lisa M. Ackermann Best, in 2002; and his brother, Walter
Kintz. Family and friends are invited to call Wednesday, March 15, 2006,
from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg,
NY. A Memorial Service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours
at 1 p.m., with Rev. Robert F. Adkins of Christ Episcopal Church officiating.
Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Ashland Cemetery.
Memorials are directed to the Wellsburg Fire Department, P.O. Box 23, Wellsburg,
NY 14894.
OBIT: Elisha KNAPP
SOURCE: Elmira Gazette, Thurs. 9 April 1891
DEATH DATE: 8 April 1891
BURIAL: unknown
Transcriber: Anne Ross
"Died at Wellsburg.
ELISHA KNAPP, father of W.E. KNAPP, the well known attorney of this
city; died at his home in Wellsburg yesterday afternoon. Mr. Knapp was
one of the most highly respected and esteemed citizens of the county. For
a number of years he was justice of the peace of the town of Ashland. He
had also served two terms as justice of sessions and was for a long time
police justice. He leaves a wife and family. The time of the funeral has
not yet been announced."
LEVERICH - WILCOX, SARAH A.
Age 83 of Church St., Wellsburg, NY, Saturday, December 23,
1995 at home. Friends may call at Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg,
NY, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral and Committal Services there
immediately following at 9 pm. Interment in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg
at convenience of family. Survived by her husband of 53 years, Lester;
nieces, Kathy Berlick of FL, Jan Ruda of Buffalo, NY, Barbara Cahill of
MA; nephews, Tom Wilcox of Corning, Ronald Wilcox of MI, Walter Wilcox
of CO; cousin, Joan Griffin of Marysville, OH. Sally was a charter
member of the Wellsburg Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary, and she was the
Wellsburg Post-mistress from 1945 until her retirement in 1970.
LEWIS Patricia Lee
Age 56, of Main Street, Wellsburg, NY, passed away Thursday, October
2, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital after being stricken at home. Family
and friends are invited to call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, 2008,
at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY. Her
funeral service will be private and interment will be in Ashland Cemetery,
Wellsburg, NY. Patty was born July 5, 1952 in Elmira, NY, daughter of William
B. Lewis and the late Harriett Denton Lewis. She was a graduate of Southside
High School and was employed at her family business, Lewis Transportation,
as a bookkeeper and driver. She enjoyed reading, working on her computer
and loved vacationing in Maine with her family. Survivors include her father,
William B. (Linda Bowman) Lewis of Athens, PA; her brother and sister-in-law,
Jack and Laurie Lewis of Haskinville, NY; longtime companion, Raymond Harkness
and his family, Jennifer Harkness, Tia Harkness and Joseph Harkness of
Wellsburg, NY; niece, Kayla Deathrage of Amarillo, TX; two nephews, Patrick
William Lewis of Batavia, NY, and Jack "J.D." Lewis of Haskinville, NY;
several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Published in the Star-Gazette
from 10/4/2008 - 10/5/2008
LOSEY, Ruth - DECKER, Mrs. DALLAS (Ruth)
Age 87, of 141 Main St., Wellsburg, NY, Friday, April 18, 1969.
Friends may call at the Page-Jamieson Funeral Home, Wellsburg, Sunday and
Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and where funeral will be held Tuesday 2 pm.
Rev. Coley J. Harrison. Burial in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of
Wellsburg.
LOWMAN - SILVERS
Christina M. (Lowman) "Tiny" Of Elmira, NY, left to join her loving
husband of 49 years, Coy R. Silvers Jr., on Saturday, February 25, 2006.
Her beloved sons, Gary H. Silvers Sr. and Roy R. (Diane) Silvers, both
of Elmira, survive her; along with seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren,
several sisters and brothers, nieces and nephews. "Tiny" was a very loving
and devoted wife, mother and grandmother that left us all with many wonderful
memories. One of her greatest joys was watching the New York Yankees.especially
when they won. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Tuesday,
February 28, 2006 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Olthof funeral Home, Inc., 1050
Pennsylvania Ave. Services celebrating "Tony's" life will follow the visitation
at 6 p.m. Lay Pastor John P. Knapp will officiate. Interment will take
place in the Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY at the convenience of the
family.
LYNCH BARBARA P. STANTON
Barbara P. Age 73, of 227 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY, passed away unexpectedly
Friday, June 16, 2006, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Elmira, NY. Barb was born
April 23, 1933 in Bronx, NY, daughter of the late Phillip M. and Pauline
M. Basler Lynch. She and Mervin K. Stanton, Sr. were married August 10,
1957 in Bronx, NY. Barb was a devoted homemaker, loving wife and cherished
every moment she spent with her children and grandchildren. She was a member
of St. Mary's Church, Southside, American Legion Auxiliary Post #443, Elmira,
NY. In her spare time Barb enjoyed knitting, working on her computer, watching
the New York Yankees and spending time with her family. Survivors include
her husband, Mervin K. "Wiff" Stanton, Sr.; children, Mervin and Michelle
Stanton, Jr. of Wellsburg, Scott and Kim Stanton of Wellsburg, Lawrence
and Tonja Stanton of Walnut Court, PA, Jennings "J.B." Stanton of Wellsburg,
Robin and John "Mike" McCoy of Wellsburg, Bernadette Stanton of Elmira,
Maureen Stanton and Mike VanGalder of Wellsburg; sisters, Susan Kurus of
Valajo, CA, Geraldine Nettra of Las Vegas, NV, Patricia Fullam of Cloister,
NJ, Ginger McLaughlin of MI; brothers, Phillip Lynch of Cloister, NJ, Michael
Lynch of Redding, PA; special sister-in-law, Janice Keller of Elmira; special
granddaughter, Colleen Stanton; grandchildren, Michael, Craig, Daniel,
Joseph, Amanda, Melissa, Kaitlyn, Rodney, Meagan, Matthew, Amber, Alexis,
Larry, Kelsey, Austin Mark, Austin Michael, Michael, Mackenzie and Scott;
great-granddaughter, Kiley; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was
predeceased by her daughter, Colleen Stanton February 20, 1970. Family
and friends are invited to call Tuesday, June 20, 2006, from 4 to 8 p.m.
at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY. Funeral
services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 8 p.m. with
Deacon George Welch officiating. Interment and committal prayers will be
held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at the graveside in Ashland Cemetery,
Wellsburg, NY.
MACKENZIE - BEMENT, DONNA J. (SRGP 72446)
Age 74, of Port Crane, NY passed away on Sunday August 25, 2002
at home. She was born in Elmira, NY on February 1, 1928, a daughter
of the late Donald and Marjorie (Stanton) Mackenzie. Donna was a
practical nurse at the Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center in Johnson
City, NY. She enjoyed traveling in her RV and loved square dancing.
She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Donna is survived by her husband, Wayne Bement of Port Crane; children,
Daniel and Kathleen Bement of Loves Park, IL, David and Marilyn Bement
of Port Crane, Karen and Kenneth Larson of Georgetown, TX, Sharon and David
Polak of Santa Cruz, CA; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
brother, Donald and Barbara Mackenzie of Chemung; sisters, Marilyn and
Donald Waterman and Doris and George Miller both of Dundee, FL and brother-in-law,
Gordon Brown of Kokomo, IN. In addition to her parents, a sister,
Virginia Brown, preceded Donna in death. In keeping with Donna's
wishes, there will be no calling no calling hours. A graveside service
will be held on Thursday August 29, 2002 at 11 am at the Ashland Cemetery,
Wellsburg, NY. Arrangements are under the direction of the Roberts
Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY. In lieu of flowers
donations may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
MAKINSTER Elizabeth “Betty” M. SUMMERS, 75, of Gillett RR 1, PA died Tuesday, April 6, 1999 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Elmira, NY. She was born in Elmira, NY April 9, 1923, the daughter of the late Otto and Della Ross McKinster. Betty was a member of the Southside Baptist Church in Elmira, NY and a former member of the Wellsburg Rebekahs. Betty is survived by her husband of 58 years, Quentin Summers; daughters, Quenta M. Summers of Gillett RR 3 and Della A. (Jack) Perry of California; a son, Quentin (Emily) of Troy RR 3; brothers-in-law, Ralph (Susie) Summers of Troy and Dean (Minnie) Sheppard of Canton; sister-in-law, Elizabeth McKinster of Florida and Millie McKinster of Pittsburgh; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg on April 9 with the Rev. James Crupi of the Southside Baptist Church officiating and interment to be in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. Friends may contribute to the American Heart Association, Southern tier Chapter, 530 W. Church St., Elmira, NY 14905. (In the Ashland Cemetery obits is MCKINSER, Elizabeth M. (Betty) Summers. I don't know if she changed her name or not or if it just was an error..., but her father was Otto Makinster and the siblings went by Makinster.)
TIM S. MATHEWS
Tim S. Mathews, late of Lower; Maple Avenue died at 11 p.m.; Friday
(Oct. 5, 1934). Surviving are his widow; a daughter, Miss Mary Mathews;
three sons, Jim Jr., Frederick and Edward, all at home; three sister, Mrs.
Mary Griswold, Mrs. Harriett Rollens and Miss Julia Mathews, and a brother
Fletcher Mathews, Lower Maple Avenue. The body will be removed to
the home Sunday from the Page funeral home in Wellsburg and the funeral
will be conducted Monday at 2:30 p.m. by the Rev. L. A. Guiles of the Wellsburg
Methodist Church. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery, Wellsburg.
MATTISON Ralph E. Age 93, of Main Street Wellsburg, NY, passed away Monday, January 16, 2006, at the Tioga Nursing Facility, Waverly, NY. Ralph was born May 22, 1912 in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Albert and Maud (Bisby) Mattison. He retired in 1976 from Westinghouse where he was employed as Supervisor in the Maintenance Department. He was a member of the Wellsburg United Methodist Church, Past President of the Wellsburg School Board of Education and had served the Village of Wellsburg as Trustee. His many interests included woodworking, especially cabinet building. Survivors include his wife, Mary Mattison of Wellsburg, NY; daughters, Jeanne Breese and Alfred Martin of Chemung, NY, and Joyce and Donald Weston of Dryden, NY; a sister, Esther Elfers of Hot Springs, SD; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; nieces and many friends. Family and friends are invited to call Wednesday, January 18, 2006, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY. Ralph's funeral service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 8 p.m. with Rev. Frederick Turner officiating. Interment in Ashland Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. Memorials are directed to the Artic League, 114 West 2nd Street, Elmira, New York 14901.
MAYNARD John R. Sr.
Of Wellsburg, NY, Age 63, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2008, at
St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by his children and grandchildren. John
was born December 29, 1944 in Elmira, the son of Jeanne E. Carr and Harold
W. Maynard. Harold, and his loving father in life, John S. Carr, predeceased
John. He is survived by his loving mother; sons, John (Carrie) Maynard
Jr. (Christopher, Ashley, Matthew and Sydney) of Leola, PA; Michael (Kim)
Maynard (Corey, Mallorie, Bailey and "Nick") of Elmira, NY; daughters,
Stacy Maynard (Sean) of Boston, MA; Kelly (Mark) Smith (Ethan, Abigail)
of Elmira, NY; aunt, Dorothy (Bill) Hough of Elmira, NY; sisters, Joyce
Bertozzi, Delores (Duane) Cleveland and Barb (John) Dunn; brother, Harold
"Web" (Nellie) Maynard; along with the rest of his extended family including
nieces, nephews and cousins. Many loving and caring friends and neighbors
also survive John. John served his country in the USAF and retired from
the Chemung County Sheriff's Department. He was also a member and past
Commander of the American Legion Bentley Post #443 in Elmira. It was John's
request that there be no prior calling hours and a burial in the Ashland
Cemetery privately at the convenience of his family. Family and friends
are invited to gather at the American Legion Bentley Post #443, 316 Lake
Street, Elmira, NY, on March 5, 2008 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in celebration
of John's life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in John's name may
be directed to St. Joseph's Hospital, 555 East Market Street, Elmira, NY
14901; or to the American Legion Bentley Post #443, 316 Lake Street, Elmira,
NY 14901. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home,
Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904. Published in the
Star-Gazette from 3/3/2008 - 3/4/2008.
MAYNARD John R., Jr.
Formerly of Elmira, NY, Of Paradise, PA, was born November 27, 1965
in Anchorage, AK, the son of John R. and Lynda (Kelly) Maynard, Sr., and
passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2008, unexpectedly at the Arnot Ogden Medical
Center at the age of 42. His father, John; paternal grandfather, John S.
Carr; and maternal grandfather, Stuart "Larry" Kelly predeceased him. John
is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Carrie (Shoemaker) Maynard
of Paradise, PA; beloved children, Christopher, Anthony, Ashley, Matthew
and Sydney; mother, Lynda Limoncelli of Elmira, NY; brother, Michael (Kim)
Maynard and their children, Corey, Mallorie and Bailey, all of Elmira,
NY; sisters, Stacy Maynard and her son, Sean of Hanover, MA; Kelly (Mark)
Smith and their children, Abigail, Ethan and Carter of Elmira, NY; paternal
grandmother, Jeanne Carr and maternal grandmother, Jennie Kelly both of
Elmira, NY; along with several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
John was presently employed at RR Donnelly & Sons in Lancaster, PA
as a dedicated binder operator. He was a member of the American Legion
Bentley Post # 443 of Elmira. He was a diehard New York Yankees fan, a
devoted Miami Dolphins fan and a NASCAR enthusiast following # 48 Jimmy
Johnson. In his earlier years, John enjoyed the many fishing trips with
his father and other family members. A gathering of family and friends
will take place on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at the Olthof Funeral Home,
Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Lay Pastor
John P. Knapp will celebrate the services for John. The Chemung County
Veterans Honor Squad will accord Military Honors following the services
for Mr. Maynard. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family
in the Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be directed to a Trust Fund for his beloved children in his memory.
Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Published in the
Star-Gazette from 7/22/2008 - 7/23/2008
MERRIAM - Mrs. C. Marguerite Dalton of 105 W. Fifth St., Wellsburg. Body at Page-Jamison Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Calling hours: today to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Requiem and Burial Office Monday at 11 a. m. in Christ Episcopal Church, Wellsburg, the Rev. Howard St. Cyr, Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg.
MERRIAM - DALTON, MRS C. MARGUERITE
of 105 W. Fifth St., Wellsburg. Body at Page-Jamieson
Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Calling hours today to 4 to 7 to 9 pm.
Requiem and Burial Office Monday at 11 am in Christ Episcopal Church, Wellsburg,
the Rev. Howard St. Cyr. Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg.
MERRIAM - ABER, Lula M.
Age 94 of 173 Main St., Wellsburg, N.Y., Tuesday January 8, 1974.
Friends may call at the Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg, Thursday 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal services there Friday at
11 a.m. Rev. David Durham and Rev. Welling Storch officiating. Interment
Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg. Friends wishing may contribute to the
Wellsburg United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Survived by Daughter,
Lodemah Aber of Wellsburg; sister, Mrs. Rend Andrus of Elmira; granddaughter
Mrs. David (June) Durham of Ithaca, N.Y.; grandson, A.B. Aber of Elmira;
four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Aber was
the oldest member of the Wellsburg United Methodist Church and a charter
member of the United Methodist Women. She was born and raised on
Comfort Hill and has lived in Chemung County all of her 94 years.
Mrs. Aber was the widow of the late Burt C. Aber.
MERRICK –RUTH GRACE (MERRICK) ROSS, 92 of the Steuben County Infirmary, Bath, NY passed away February 1, 1995 at her residence. Mrs. Ross was the daughter of the late Hiram L. and Vernie B. (Wilcox) Merrick. She was born on October 12, 1902 in Barclay Township, Bradford Co. and was a homemaker for all of her life. Mrs. Ross is survived by two sisters, Edith M. Hatherill, Middlebury Center, PA and Marian Williams, Mansfield; several foster children and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Oscar J. Ross. Funeral services were held February 3, 1995 from the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, Canton with the Rev. Jasper Smith, retired Methodist minister officiating. Interment was in the Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. –Canton Independent Sentinel
MILLER - HAWLEY, ELIZABETH E. (Betty)
Age 69 of Main Street, Wellsburg, NY, Sunday, June 27, 1993
at home. Private funeral services were held Tuesday, July 6, 1993.
Friends may contribute to the Southern Tier Hospice, Inc., 244 W. Water
St., Elmira, NY 14901 in her memory. Arrangements by Roberts Funeral
Home Inc., Wellsburg, NY. Survived by husband, Edmond; sisters, Mrs.
Jean (Stanley) Wisneski of Elmira Heights, NY and Mrs. Alice (Jerome) Fitzpatrick
of Horseheads, NY; brothers, Richard (Ann) Miller of Bentley Creek, PA
and Robert Miller of Spencer, NY. Also several nieces and nephews.
Ashland Cemetery.
MILLER, LEROY S.
Age 26 of 110 Berwick Turnpike, Wellsburg Monday July 15, 1974.
Friends may call at the Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg, Tuesday 7 to 9
p.m. Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Prayer service at the funeral
home Thursday at 9:30 a.m. followed by funeral Mass at 10 am at St. Ann's
Church, Bentley Creek, Pa. Interment Ashland Cemetary, Wellsburg.
Survived by his wife, Angelina and daughter Jennifer; mother, Mrs. Ruby
Miller, Peraksie, Pa.; father, Roland Miller of New Jersey; sister, Rose
Miller, Peraksie, Pa.; brothers, Roland Miller Jr of RD 2 Sayre, PA, James
Miller and Chester Miller, both of New Jersey; several nieces, nephews
and cousins. Mr. Miller was a veteran of Vietnam and a member of
the Wellsburg Volunteer Fire Dept.
MOATS Lloyd W. Age 70, of Elmira, NY, passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital, Tuesday, December 4, 2001. Lloyd was predeceased by his wife Retta June on January 22, 1990. He is survived by: children; Carol (Steven) Mattson of Endicott, NY, Linda S. Moats of Palisades Park, NJ, David (Ronni) Moats of Wheatridge, CO, Kathleen Moats Osier of Hickory, NC, grandchildren; Amy (David) Fetcinko, Barbara Mattson, Katie Moats, several brothers, sisters and nieces and nephews. Lloyd was a member of the North Presbyterian Church in Elmira, NY. He was also a member of the AARP. Lloyd served his country faithfully during WWII as a soldier in the Army Airforce. He had many hobbies and interests. They included: being a great fan of the Giants and of NASCAR and being a member of the Southport Coin Club. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, December 7, 2001, from 4pm until 7pm at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY 14904. Funeral and committal services will be held there on Saturday, December 8, 2001 at 11am. Interment will immediately follow in the Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the North Presbyterian Church's Rebuilding fund 921 College Ave., Elmira, NY 14901.
MORGAN
Sr. Merill A. (Smokey) Age 84, of Hamlin Street, Cortland, NY formerly
of Wellsburg, NY passed away Friday, October 20, 2006, at the Crouse Irving
Hospital Syracuse, NY following a lengthy illness. Merill was born October
2, 1922 in Wheelerville, PA son of the late Leon and Verna Miller Morgan.
Merill served his country with the US Army Air Corps during WW II where
he was stationed in Alaska. He was retired from Harding Brothers where
he was employed as a Machinist for over 30 years. He devoted his time to
his family and community. Merill was a former Trustee and Mayor for the
Village of Wellsburg, NY, past member of the Wellsburg Volunteer Fire Department,
Ridgebury Sportsman Club, Elmira and Cortland Elks Lodge, Harding Brothers
Sports Hall of Fame and Wellsburg United Methodist Church. He enjoyed sports
and at one time played semi-professional football with the Elmira Indian
Chief's. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Merill (Mary) Morgan,
Jr. of Erin, NY, Scott (Jenifer) Morgan of Rome, NY, daughters and sons-in-law,
Sandra (Ronnie) Perry of Cortland, NY, Jacqueline Morgan (Ross) Wood Nashville,
TN, Dianna (Lee) Vert of Pine City, NY, stepdaughter and son-in-law, Cheri
(Dick) Casselberry of Palm Harbor, FL., stepsons, Ross Sturdevant of Glens
Falls, NY, Mark (Leslie) Sturdevant of Italy; brother and sister-in-law,
Laverne (Mary) Morgan of Horseheads, NY; 18 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren,
nieces, nephews and many friends. Wives, Arloine (Hawley) Morgan and Bonnie
(Seeley) Morgan; his sister, Enid Ingerick; and brothers, Ellis and Dean
Morgan predeceased him. Family and friends are invited to call from 6 to
8 p.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2006, and from 12 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, October
25, 2006, at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg,
NY. Funeral and committal services will be held Wednesday at the conclusion
of calling hours at 2 p.m. with Reverend Kelvin Jones officiating. Interment
with Military Honors will be in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY at the
convenience of the family. Memorials are directed to the Cortland Regional
Medical Center, Dialysis Unit, 134 Home Ave. Cortland, NY 13045.
Dean of Star-Gazette Correspondents Dead
Stephen Herman MURPHY, 77, of Wellsburg, died in an Elmira hospital
Thursday morning, Jan. 12, 1939, after a long illness due to a fractured
hip. He was the oldest member of Christ Episcopal Church, Wellsburg,
in point of age and the oldest correspondent of The Star0Gazette in years
of service. Several years ago Mr. Murphy underwent an operation from which
he never fully recovered and early last summer his health declined until
he found it necessary to enter a hospital. He spent a number of weeks
there and returned home with his physical condition improved but later
injured himself severely in a fall. Mr. Murphy was of a kindly nature,
interested in the welfare of those around him and deeply appreciative of
kindness extended him. Misunderstandings distressed him and he not
infrequently too long walks to see those who he felt might have misunderstood
some statement he had made. He was devoted to the interest of Christ Church
and attended services unfailingly. While in the drug business he
not infrequently expressed the wish that he had followed a theatrical career,
being a student of Shakespeare and possessing ability along dramatic lines.
He had served as treasures of Christ Church and for years held a similar
office in the village fire company.
Mr. Murphy was methodical in the extreme and in 1928 left with his
neighbor, R. W. Page, Wellsburg funeral director, two envelopes to be opened
when he died. One was addressed to Mr. Page and contained complete
arrangements for his funeral. The other contained the following autobiographical
sketch:
“He was born in Ridgebury, Pa., June 22, 1861, the son of Mrs. Rebecca
Herman and Charles T. Murphy. He resided in Wellsburg nearly his
entire life and obtained his education in the school of that village.
He entered the drug business at an early age and later practiced pharmacy
in Elmira, Binghamton and Utica.
“Returning to his home village he established a drug store and continued
in the same for 40 years until his health failed. A life-long member
of Christ Episcopal Church, he was also an exempt fireman and a member
of the C. E. Coffey Hose Company since its organization.
“He was a correspondent for Elmira newspapers for a period of 50 years
and the oldest representative of The Star-Gazette. He leaves one
adopted son, Louis C. Liddiard of Elmira” Mr. Murphy’s body is at the Page
funeral home where friends may call until late Saturday morning when it
will be removed to Christ Church. Funeral services will be held at
3 p. m. and as he requested they will be conducted by the Rev. Levi Lunn
of Crace Church, Waverly and the Very Rev. Frederick Henstridge of Crace
Episcopal Church, Elmira. Burial will be made in Mountain View Cemetery.
This cemetery is held under another name that Mr. Murphy did not fell was
entirely fitting and so in items he wrote referring to it he gave it the
name of Mountain View and ultimately the latter name was accepted by the
public although it never appears on official burial records.
Handwritten: And, thus, the name “Mountain View Cemetery is
explained
Handwritten: It became so commonly used that it appeared in
a number of obituaries, particularly around the turn of the century into
the 1900’s proving others agreed with Murphy on the appropriateness of
his chosen name, and adopted it. It, too, heartily agree that Mountain
View cemetery does seem a (rest is missing)
