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ADAMOVICH - PICKEL
Helen Marguerite (Adamovich) Of Horseheads, NY, died Saturday evening,
April 30, 2005, at Elcor Health Services. Helen was born July 15, 1915
in Woster, WI. Helen was a devoted wife of Henry August Pickel, who predeceased
her on September 24, 1980. She was a beloved mother and grandmother. Survivors
include her son, George (Joyce) Pickel and their children, George Steven
Pickel and family, William, Emily and Colby DePree, Leslie M. Pickel and
Johnathan Henry Pickel; daughter, Kathleen (Thomas) Holden and Amie Davis;
son, Henry David (Dana) Pickel and their children, Kim, Lael and Jimmy;
daughter, Julie (Carl) Hand and their children, Ellen, Andrew, Rose, Daisy
and Justin Henry. Helen was a longtime member of Our Lady of Lords Church
in West Elmira and made her home of 53 years at 339 Larchmont Road. She
later lived with her son, George, and his family prior to her joining the
loving family she gained when she entered Elcor Health Services. She loved
her caregivers as they loved her. She taught many about her roses, and
enjoyed her beloved cottage on Seneca Lake. She crocheted many blankets
for family and friends and sewed many of her own clothes as well as her
children's. She loved her houseplants, flowers and her cats, which were
her other family. Throughout her life she cooked and cared for her own
brother and sister when her mother died at a young age. Then later took
her father into live with her and her family. She was a caregiver all her
life. She loved life and life's simple pleasures. She was a very true and
gracious lady and will be missed by many. She will finally be in the glory
of her beloved Savior. Family and friends will be received at Sullivan's
Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St. at Rt. 13, Horseheads, NY, on Wednesday,
April 4, 2005, from 5 to 7 p.m. Helen's Funeral Service will be held at
the conclusion of calling hours at 7 p.m. with Mr. James Radford of The
Full Gospel Church of Catlin, NY. Those wishing to remember Helen may do
so through memorials to the Children's Miracle Network, 600 Roe Ave., Elmira,
NY 14901. Interment will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira,
NY, at the convenience of the family.
ADAMS - Virginia M. Douglas, Erin resident
Erin – Virginia M. Douglas, 68, of Erin, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 1996,
at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Elmira. Mrs. Douglas was a homemaker. Roberts
Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Douglas, Virginia Marie Age 68 of Erin,
NY, Saturday, September 7, 1996 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Elmira, NY. There
will be no prior calling hours. Friends are invited to attend funeral and
committal services at Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg, NY, Monday at 6
PM with the Rev. Donald Knapp officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial
Park at the convenience of the family. The family will provide their own
flowers. Friends may contribute to Southern Tier Hospice, Inc., 244 W.
Water St., Elmira, NY 14901 or St. Joseph’s Hospital Memorial Fund in Virginia’s
memory. Survived by daughters, Kathryn Averill of Springwater, NY
and Patricia Heiney of Elmira, NY; son, Kenneth Wood of Elmira, NY; their
father, Gordon Wood of Erin, NY; eight grandchildren. Mrs. Douglas was
predeceased by her husband, Raymond Douglas, Sr., in 1989 and a son, Lawrence
Wood in 1966.
AIKMAN
Aikman, John W. Sr. age 67, of 104 Wygant Rd. Horseheads, N.Y.,
Tuesday, January 30, 1979 at the Arnot Ogden Hospital after an extended
illness. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, Horseheads,
Thursday 7 to 9 p. m. Private funeral services will be held there at the
convenience of the family. The Rev. Edwin Larson officiating. Interment
Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Those wishing may make memorials to the American
Cancer Society. Survived by wife Mrs. (Mildred) Dusenbery Aikman, daughters
and sons-in law Cola and Dennis Thayer of Elmira and Adell and Michael
Gruslin of Watertown, Conn.; son and daughter-in-law John W. and Christine
Aiklman Jr. of Breesport: sons Percy C. Aikman at home and Theodore Aikman
of Santa Cruz, Ca.; granddaughter Andrea Gruslin. Mr. Aikman was a retired
sales representive for I. Shulman and Co. and a Veteran of World War II.
ALLEN FAY L. SPENCER
Fay L. Age 93 formerly of Beaver Dams, NY died on Sunday June 11, 2006.
Fay was born July 16, 1912 in Harrison Valley, PA the daughter of the late
Clarence Jefferson Allen and Susie Fay Allen. Mrs. Spencer was also pre-deceased
by her grandson Steven Dale Spencer; her sisters Edra Harvey, Reva Folnsbee,
and Neva Bower; her brothers Clarence Allen and Warren Allen. Fay was a
retired sales clerk at Newberry's Department Store in Elmira, NY. Mrs.
Spencer is survived by her son: Clarence J. Spencer of Addison, NY; granddaughter:
Faye Denise Spencer of New Jersey; three great grandchildren; sisters and
brothers-in-law: Elnora & Mike Savino of Horseheads, NY, Geraldine
Strong of Elmira, NY, and Susie & Sam Chinelli of Rochester, NY; sister-in-law
Jessie (Mrs. Clarence) Allen of Horseheads, NY; several nieces, nephews,
cousins and a host of friends including a special friend Mary Everetts
of Beaver Dams, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Mrs. Spencer's
Funeral and Committal Service on Saturday June 17, 2006 at 10 AM at the
Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY. Interment in Forest
Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY at the convenience of the family.
ALLEN –MARGARET A. HOUSER, 62, Ocala, Fla. died Thursday, August 31, 1989 at her residence. A native of Canton, Pa., she came to Ocala from Leesburg, Fla., 20 years ago. She was employed with the Ocala tag office for 10 years and then owned her own business, Video thyme Movie Rentals. Survivors include four daughters, Carol Bedford, Ocala; Cheryl Mealor, Titusville; Barbara Dill, Palm Bay, and Beverly Dillon, Canton, Pa.; a son, Allen Krotzer, Ocala; a brother, James Allen Jr., Canton; four sisters; Madeline Bellows and Geraldine Jennings, both of Canton; Ethel Chamberlain, Burlington, Pa. and Martha Rutty, Elmira; 22 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and friend, Bob Houser. The funeral service was held on Sept. 2 with burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. (Parents James M. and Jennie Shedden Allen. Born Sept. 141926 Granville Twp., Bradford Co., PA)
ALLEN - WISE Pauline, Age 96, formerly of Elmira Heights, NY, died peacefully Friday, April 4, 2008, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira. Pauline was born on February 12, 1912 in Avoca, NY, daughter of the late Guy and Agnes (Thompson) Allen. Survivors include her children, Joel Wise of Elmira, Douglas (Emmie) Wise of Bethlehem, PA, and Sharon (Willis) Shutt of Elmira Heights; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Pauline was predeceased by her husband, Harold Wise in 1987; and her son, Allan Wise in 1962. Family and friends are invited to call Monday, April 7, 2008, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ballard & Lindgren Funeral Home at 161 Oakwood Ave., Elmira Heights. Funeral services will be held there on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. with Deacon William Dougherty officiating. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. Those wishing to remember Pauline may make a donation in memory of her to the NY Autism Society, Attention: Kim Conley, 119 Cheryl St., Elmira Heights, NY 14903, or to a charity of one's choice. The family of Pauline would like to thank the 6th floor staff of the Chemung County Nursing Facility for their compassion and care Pauline received during her stay. Published in the Star-Gazette from 4/6/2008 - 4/7/2008.
HOWARD H. ALVOID SR. of 1020 Lake St., Saturday, November 19, 1977. Friends are invited to call at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home, Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Funeral and committal service there Saturday at 11 a.m., the Rev. Hugh Smith officiating. Burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. He is survived by his wife, Mary; three sons, Howard Jr. of Elmira, Frederick J. of Orlando, Fla. and Robert of Elmira; four daughters, Patricia Ann Evans, Joanne Stanko, Marylou Hill and Crystal Alvoid, all of Elmira; one sister, Marie Clark of Andover, N.Y.; ten grandchildren. –Elmira Star-Gazette 11/24/1977
AMBERG Richard Arthur
Age 71 of Horseheads, NY died on Monday November 12, 2007. Mr. Amberg
was born August 25, 1936 in Elmira NY the son of the late Ernest and Marion
Kinney Amberg. Richard married his wife, Dianne Opper Amberg on July 12,
1958 and they recently celebrated their 49th Wedding Anniversary on July
12, 2007. He was a member of The Oakwood United Methodist Church in Elmira
Heights, NY and The National Soaring Museum. Richard loved gliders and
was a collector of sports, car, war and military memorabilia. He retired
as the business manager for The Central New York Cardiac Surgical Group
in Elmira, NY. Richard loved his family and friends and cherished the time
he spent with them. Mr. Amberg is survived by his loving and devoted wife
of 49 years Dianne Opper Amberg; sons and daughter-in-law: Richard A. Amberg
II of Elmira Heights, NY, Terence A. & Alicia Amberg of Elmira Heights,
NY, and Kyle D. Amberg of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren: Chelesa, Veronica,
Cassie, Nathaniel, and Dylan Amberg; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law,
nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends
are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads,
NY on Thursday November 15, 2007 from 4-7 PM. Private Funeral Services
for Mr. Amberg will be held at the Funeral Home with the Rev. Patrick L.
Holder officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/14/2007.
TERRALL (BILL) AMES
Terrall (Bill) Ames, 62, of Gillett, PA, died February 2, 1994
unexpectedly at his home. He was a US Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict
and attended the Gillett Baptist Church. He worked for the Elmira
City School District, Chapel Lumber and the Dairylea Plant in Horseheads,
NY. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Phyllis; son, Colie Joseph
(Joy) Ames of Gillett; daughters, Brenda (Edgar) Kingsley of East Smithfield,
PA and Suzanne (Bob) Kemmer of Gillett, PA; six grandchildren; two sisters
and four brothers; mother and father-in-law, Colie and Beatrice Tice of
Troy, PA; many friends. Funeral services were held at the Olthof Funeral
Home in Elmira, NY, on February 4. Those wishing may send memorials to
the Gillett Baptist Church or the South Creek Ambulance Association, RR
1, Gillett, PA 16925. (TGR, Thursday, February 10, 1994)
ANDERSEN
Andrew W. Age 91, a resident of Lorien Life Center, Mt. Airy, MD died
April 25, 2001. He was born in Bronx, NY, the son of Andrew Andreasen and
Marie (Nielsen) Andreasen. Andrew lived most of his life in Elmira, NY
where he retired from General Electric Foundry. He was in the Merchant
Marines and was a longtime member of the Eagles Club #941 of Elmira, NY.
Andrew was pre-deceased by his two spouses, Edith (Doscher) Andersen, in
February 1958 and, Christine (Zepp) Andersen, in May 1995. Surviving are
two sons, Andrew R. Andersen of Fulton, NY and Steven W. Andersen of Mt.
Airy, MD; and a daughter, Jean E. Andersen of Farmington, NY. There are
seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Family and Friends are
invited to attend a Funeral Service on Tuesday, May 8, 2001 at 1:00 PM
at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY. Interment
will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, those wishing
may make memorials to the American Cancer Society , Chemung Schuyler Unit,
627 Church Street, Elmira, NY 14905.
FELICIA MARIE ANDREWS, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Andrews of 414 Ridge Road, Horseheads Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1962. Survived by parents; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Burnell Therit of Horseheads; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan of Troy, N.Y. Body at Barrett Funeral home. Private funeral today. Burial at convenience of family. Forest Lawn Memorial Park. –Elmira Star/Gazette 2/28/1962
DANA F. ANDRUS, Formerly of 915 Hazel Street. Age 98 died Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility, Elmira. He was born February 14, 1904 in Forksville, PA the son of the late Henry and Jessie (Forrest) Andrus. His beloved wife, Addie D. Andrus, predeceased him along with his 2 sisters. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lucille (Rogers) and Otis Arnts of Ocena, NJ; grandchildren (Robert (Leeann) Arnts of West Long Branch, NJ; William (Roxanne) Gaylord of Bath, NY; great-grandchildren, Alice Arnts of West Long Branch, NJ; Lydia and Sam Arnts of Bath, NY; nieces Suzanne (Charles) Gilbert of Pine City, NY; Donna (Ted) Finnerty of Gouverneur, NY; Vera Harmon of Houston, TX; along with several great nieces and great nephews. Dana was the founder and long-time operator of Dana’s Alignment and Frame Straightening Service on Cedar Street. He was an avid racecar enthusiast and made many trips to the Daytona Speedway. He enjoyed hunting and had quite a love for his Dachshund dogs. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY on Friday, July 26, 2002 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 PM. Funeral services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours. (8:00 PM) The Reverend William Vallett will officiate. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park. –Elmira Star Gazette.
LOUIS DEAN ANDRUS
Louis Dean Andrus, 85, Elmira, NY died on Saturday, April 6, 1996.
He was a retired carpenter for the city of Elmira and a longtime member
of the Elmira Loose Lodge. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Mary
E. Andrus (732 Harper St.); sons and daughters-in-law, Skip and Shelly
Andrus and Jack and Rose Andrus, all of Elmira; nephew, Harold Andrus of
Mountain Lake, PA; a niece, Donna Byrd of Georgia. Funeral services were
held at the Holly-Keck Funeral Home in Elmira with the Rev. Keith Haverkamp
will officiating and interment to be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. (TGR
Thursday, April 11, 1996)
ARROWSMIRTH - COOK, Joan
Age 82 of Elmira, NY. She was born November 16, 1925 near Wrexham,
Wales, daughter of the late Daniel and Lily (Matthias) Arrowsmith and died
Sunday, November 25, 2007, at her son's home in Palm Coast, FL. Joan was
predeceased by Angelo, her husband of 60 years, on November 15, 2005, and
is survived by her beloved children, daughter and son-in-law, Judith and
Bobby Dupree of Thomasville, GA; son, Scott Cook of Palm Coast, FL; grandchildren,
Kimberly, Kristine, Daniel, Tiffany, Courtney and Collin; great-grandchildren,
Megan and Jacob; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Charles and Betty
Caswell, Theresa and Don Carr, Mary Cox and Anthony Cook; several nieces
and nephews; and special friends, Lori Alcorn and Sharon and Terry Newman.
Known to many locally as "Taffy", Joan came to the US as a war bride in
1946. She was employed at Remington Rand and Corning Glass and enjoyed
knitting, crocheting, craftwork and reading. Family and friends are invited
to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave.,
Elmira on Friday, November 30th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Her funeral service
will be held at 1 p.m. Deacon George Welch will officiate. Committal prayers
and interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers,
those wishing may remember Joan through donations to St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 11/28/2007.
ATKINS
Omer "Tommie" goes here Age 101 of Elmira Heights, NY, died October
13, 2001 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, following a brief illness.
He was born in Long Island Kansas, August 21, 1900, son of Oscar and Helen
Marie Atkins. He was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Marjorie Brown
Atkins who died May 1, 1990. "Tommie" is survived by several nieces, nephews
and a grand nephew and many friends. He arrived in Elmira Heights in 1919,
and worked for the Eclipse Corp. for 46 years, and retired as a foreman
in the grinding shop. He had been an active member of St. John's Episcopal
Church in Elmira Heights since 1922. He raised to the Sublime degree Master
Mason on May 21, 1924, and was honored by his lodge January 9, 2001 having
completed 75 years of Masonry. "Tommie" was active in basketball, baseball,
track, golf and bowling. He was inducted into the Chemung County Hall of
Fame in 1980 for basketball, and also elected tot he White Eagles Hall
of Fame. "Tommie" played baseball at Dunn Field with Babe Ruth and Lou
Gehrig when they barnstormed through Elmira in 1928. It was "Tommie's"
request there be no visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Masonic
Memorial Service on Monday, October 15 at Ballard & Lindgren Funeral
Home at 7 PM. The Holy Eucharist to celebrate the life of Omer Atkins will
be in St. John's Episcopal Church, Elmira Heights on Tuesday, October 16
at 11 AM. The Committal Prayers will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira,
NY.
AUSTIN - PHILLIPS
Alice Welles Austin Age 88, formerly of Coburn St., Elmira, NY, died
Saturday, February 11, 2006, in the Tioga Nursing Facility, Waverly, NY.
Alice was born June 24, 1917, to the late Allen D. and Ethel C. Austin
in Boston, MA. Alice graduated from the Boston School of Domestic Services.
After she married Harold F. Phillips on September 22, 1940, they moved
to Elmira, NY. She was employed for 25 years at Sears and also worked for
the Board of Elections. For 66 years, she was a member of the North Presbyterian
Church of Elmira. She was also a member of the DAR, Colonial Dames of the
17th Century, Alert Chapter #648 Order of the Eastern Star, and was involved
in Girls Scouts of America. Alice loved to do crafts, play cards, travel,
and spend time with her family. Harold preceded her in death on November
25, 1989. Mrs. Phillips leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters and
their husbands, Janet and Bob Marks of Pine City, NY, Elinor and Harold
Saunders of Saginaw, MI; grandchildren, Matthew and Mary Saunders of Bergenfield,
NJ, Keith Saunders of Taipei, Taiwan, Robin and Jeremy Oakes of Elmira,
NY, Karen and Michael Pinzone of Cleveland, OH; great-grandchildren, Jacob
Oakes, Ryan Elizabeth Oakes, Emily Saunders, Andrew Saunders, Massimo Pinzone;
sister-in-law, Eunice Austin of Durham, NC; and many wonderful nieces and
nephews. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home,
Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Friday, February 17, 2006, from
3 to 7 p.m. with Funeral Service there Saturday at 10 a.m. Reverend Gary
Chorpenning will officiate. Graveside services will follow in Forest Lawn
Memorial Park, Elmira, NY. Memorial donations in Alice's name may be made
to the charity of your choice.
AUSTIN Lawrence E.
Passed away at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center following an illness on Tuesday,
May 12, 2009 at the age of 86. Born on February 4, 1923 in Canton, PA,
Lawrence was the son of the late Lawrence E. & Alice E. Walburn Austin.
Having spent his childhood in Canton, he graduated from Canton High School
in 1941. Proud of his service and country, he served in the United States
Army Air Force during WWII. He was employed by General Electric as a patternmaker
until his retirement. Mr. Austin was married to Betty Jane Depew in 1948
and she predeceased him in 1994. Very musical, Larry enjoyed playing the
harmonica for church services. He was much loved by the Fassett Baptist
Church and Westminster Presbyterian Church congregations. His wit, smile
and sense of humor will be missed. Surviving is his loving family, sons,
Charles (Susan) Austin, Horseheads; Stephen (LuPita) Austin, Pheonix, AZ;
six grandchildren, Christopher (Evelyn) Austin, Heather (Gerald) Youmans,
Bradyn (Candice) Austin, Jessica Austin, Britney Austin, and Chelsie Austin;
three great grandchildren, Connor Youmans, Emily Austin and Bradyn Austin
Jr.; step-grandchildren, Kimberly (Jeffrey) Peterson and William (Deserai)
Diffenderfer; step-great grandchildren, McKenzie Peterson, Chloe Peterson
and Gabriel Diffenderfer; sisters, Doris Russell, Edna Schmick, Jane (Reverend
Donald) Rockwell, and Mary Lou (Philip) Parsons; brother, Dr. Frederick
Austin; many nieces, nephews and family friends. In addition to his parents
and wife, Lawrence was predeceased by a brother, Robert Austin. Family
and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126
Broadway, Southport on Thursday, May 14, 2009 between the hours of 2-4
and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will take place at the funeral home on Friday
afternoon at 2 p.m. with his pastor, brother-in-law and friend, the Reverend
Donald Rockwell officiating. Graveside services will follow in Forest Lawn
Memorial Park where full military honors will be accorded Mr. Austin. Memorials
may be directed to the Fassett Baptist Church, 36089 Rt. 14 Gillett, PA
16925 in Mr. Austin's memory. Published in the Star-Gazette
from 5/13/2009 - 5/14/2009
AYRES Chris L.
Age 87, of Elmira, NY died on Friday, April 27, 2007, at Arnot Ogden
Medical Center. Born on December 14, 1919 in Brown Lake, PA, the son of
the late Leo Ayres and Grace (Bockas) Ayres Bowman. He is survived by his
wife of 67 years, Marie Ayres; children, Carol (Robert) Goodling, of North
Carolina, Linda (Joe) Holly of Pine City, NY, Ann (Keith) Osborne of Elmira,
NY; nine grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren; and special nephew,
Don LeBaron. His brother, Jerry Ayres; and great-granddaughter, Perry Elizabeth
Goodling, also predeceased Chris. He was a United States Army veteran of
World War II, a member of the American Legion and a retired employee of
Schweizer Aircraft Corp of Big Flats, NY. In his spare time Chris enjoyed
traveling with his wife, Marie, he also enjoyed bowling, and he loved doing
yard work and gardening. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof
Funeral Home Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., on Monday, April 30, 2007, from
2:00 to 4:00 p.m. with Funeral and Committal there Monday, at 4:00 p.m.
the Reverend Allen Goss will officiate. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial
Park will be at the convenience of the family. Those wishing may make memorials
to The American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Foundation in Chris's
memory.
AYERS - COWAN Leone M.
Age 86 of 2550 Shady Acres Drive in Mulberry, Florida formerly of Horseheads,
NY died on Saturday August 9, 2008. Leone was born on April 17, 1922 in
Wheelerville, PA, the daughter of Emory F. and Nellie Packard Ayers. Leone
was a lifetime Mother and homemaker. Leone was a longtime member of the
Breesport Baptist Church before moving to Florida where she became a longtime
member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church in Mulberry, Florida. She was pre-deceased
by her husband, Roy S. Cowan, who died on June 11, 2004 and her son, Army
Specialist 4 John R. Cowan who was killed in action in Vietnam on March
11, 1966. Leone was also pre-deceased by her parents; brothers Lionel Ayers,
Ira Ayers and Emory F. Ayers Jr. and sisters Esther (Ayers) Hyer and Essie
(Ayers) Haflett; and recently a close sister-in-law Thelma Frost of Interlaken,
NY and brother-in-law Ted Wilcox of Mansfield. PA. Leone is survived by:
son & daughter-in-law Thomas J. & Barbara J. Cowan of Mulberry,
Florida; daughters & sons-in-law: Beverly & David Soper of Gastonia,
NC and Janice & Donald Rosenbeck of Mulberry, Florida and Brenda and
David Klobe of Columbus, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law: Elwood F. &
Marion Ayers of Wilmington, NC; Edward F. & Cheryl Ayers of Williamsport,
PA; and sister Sister Constance (Evie) Ayers of Orleans, MA; sisters-in-law
and brothers-in-law: John Frost of Interlaken, NY; Margorie and Melvin
Hayes of Horseheads, NY; Alice and Bernie Hornbeck of New Port Richie,
FL; Carol Cowan of Beaver Dams, NY; Sylvia Wilcox of Mansfield, PA; Wesley
& Barbara Cowan of Horseheads, NY; Benjamin & Marion Cowan of Stuart,
FL; and Sarah (Mrs. Samuel L.) Cowan of Horseheads, NY; 14 grandchildren
and more than 30 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and a host
of friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral
Home, 318 West Broad Street, Horseheads, NY on Thursday August 14, 2008
from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Mrs. Cowan's Funeral Services will be held at the
Lynch Funeral Home on Friday August 15, 2008 at 11:00 AM. Brother Edward
F. Ayers will officiate. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira,
NY. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember
Mrs. Cowan through memorials to Good Shepard Hospice 1919 Lakeland Hills
Blvd., Lakeland, Florida 33805 or Southern Tier Hospice 11751 East Corning
Road Corning, NY 14830 or Esteem Music Inc. 121 Carleton Street, Lakeland,
FL 33803 or a charity of your choice. Published in the Star-Gazette
from 8/11/2008 - 8/12/2008
BACHERT - CORSON, Evelyn B.
Age 80 of Elmira, NY. Passed away very unexpectedly Thursday, April
30, 2009 at Elcor Health Services. Evelyn was born in Farmington, PA July
13, 1928. She was the daughter of the late John and Florence Colegrove
Bachert. Evelyn is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kandy (Bill)
Camp of Big Pond, PA; son and daughter-in-law, Richie (Linda) Corson of
Elmira, NY; daughter and fiancé, Kittyrn Corson (Tim Richards) of
Elmira, NY; grandchildren, Brett, Bryan, Bart, Michelle, Jozel, Joe, and
Clyde; great-grandchildren, Candace, Ryan, Camille, Holden, Michaela, Rachel.
Evelyn is also dearly missed by her sister, Elaine Perron of WA; her sister-in-law,
Phyllis Bachert of IN and several nieces and nephews. Evelyn was predeceased
by her husband, whom she dearly missed Edwin F. Corson and several loving
brothers and sisters. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof
Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY Tuesday, May 5,
2009 from 3:00PM to 7:00PM. Funeral and committal services will be held
at the conclusion of the calling hours at 7:00PM. Lay pastor John Knapp
will officiate. Interment will take place in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park
at the convenience of the family. Evelyn will be remembered best for her
love of dancing, her happy smile, and red lipstick. It had to be red. The
beautiful garden she grew, her wonderful cooking, prideful housekeeping
and the love she had for her family. She was very involved with her membership
in the Lake Street Presbyterian Church, where she was a deaconess and member
of the Ladies Circle. Evelyn was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post#901
of Elmira, NY. She worked for the Remington Rand Co. for over 20 years
of dedicated service and retired from Trayer Products after 20 years. Those
wishing, please make memorials in Evelyn B. Corson's name to the Alzheimer's
Foundation, 322 8th Avenue, New York, New York 10001 or to the Lake Street
Presbyterian Church, 300 Lake Street, Elmira, NY 14901.
BACON Steven L. Age 17, of Gillett. PA, died on March 23, 2007 after being struck by a automobile while riding his bike. Friends may call at the BAKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 640 W. Gray St., Elmira, NY, on Sunday, April 1, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. and 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1009 Maple Ave., Elmira, on Monday, April 2, at 11 a.m. Rev. Susan Husted officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Elmira. In Lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial to the Bacon Family, c/o Maryann Dean, 506 Jefferson St., Elmira, NY 14904. Steven is survived by his loving parents, Philip and Julianne Bacon of Gillett, PA; sister, Jessica Bacon of Elmira; brother, Philip Bacon III of Gillett, PA; a nephew, Jason Spaid, Jr.; cousin and best friend, Travis Dean; maternal grandparents, David and Cheryl Mattison; paternal grandmother, Dorothy Bacon, all of Elmira; maternal great-grandfather, Herbert Doan of Wellsburg, NY; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Steven was predeceased by his uncle, David Mattison, Jr.; maternal great-grandparents, Lyman and Rose Mattison; maternal great-grandmother, Jean Doan; paternal grandfather, Philip Bacon Sr.; special aunt, Lisa Walburn. Steven loved life, to ride his bike, and was loved by all those who knew him, and will be deeply missed.
FLOYD P. BACORN, 79 of Elmira RD 2, Wednesday, July 4, 1962. He was a retired farmer. Survived by sons, Rodney of Estella, Russell and Vernon of Overton, Merton of Waverly, Calvin and Robert of Elmira RD 2; daughters, Mrs. Marvin Wentz of Leighton, Mrs. Edward Cease of Canton, Mrs. Charles Wiles of New Albany, Mrs. Walter Sherman of Overton; sister, Mrs. Fanny Simmons of Waverly; 25 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Body at Page-Jamieson funeral Home, Wellsburg. Calling hours today and Friday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral arrangements incomplete. –Elmira Star-Gazette 7/5/1962 (Buried Forest Lawn Cemetery, Elmira. ERROR on newspaper, name listed as BACON, should have read BACORN)
ROBERT C. BACORN age 73 of Chemung, N.Y. died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 21, 2001 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. He was born on Feb. 10, 1928 in Forksville a son of the late Floyd and Julia (Chapman) Bacorn. Bob moved to the Elmira area in 1948 and was employed by National Homes as a carpenter for over 29 years. He enjoyed his family and gardening. Bob also enjoyed country music and square dancing. Bob is survived by his long-time companion, Pauline Trask; children, Rob Bacorn of Newark, Del., Roger (Paula) Bacorn of Nichols, N.Y., Debra (Bruce) LaRock of Chemung, N.Y. and Raymond Bacorn of Chemung, N.Y.; grandchildren, Chris Bacorn of Newark, Del., Ry, Cory and Madeline Bacorn of Nichols, N.Y., Greg and Katie Bacorn of Dryden, N.Y., Kyle Bacorn of Newfield, N.Y. and Lindsay LaRock of Chemung, N.Y.; brothers, Vernon (Norma) Bacorn of New Albany, Merton (Edna) Bacorn of Lowman, N.Y. and Calvin (Doris) Bacorn of Waverly, N.Y.; sisters, Ruth Wilcox of Gillett and Isabel Wiles of Towanda and a special nephew, Donald Bacorn of Waverly, N.Y. He was predeceased by his son, Rand Bacorn in July of 1999; brothers, Rodney and Russell and sisters, Genevieve Bacorn, Blanche Wintz and Marie Sherman. Friends are invited to call at Roberts Funeral Home Inc., 279 Main St., Wellsburg, N.Y. on Thursday, July 26, 2001 from 4 to 7 p.m. The funeral service will immediately follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Jim Carr officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Elmira, N.Y. on Friday, July 27, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. with full military honors accorded. Memorial contributions in Robert=s name may be directed to the Chemung Fire Department or to the Greater Valley EMS. –Towanda Daily Review
BAILEY - STEARNS
Coral J. Age 88, of Elmira Heights, NY, died Monday, October 3, 2005,
at the Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY. Coral was born June 5,
1917 in Dubois, PA, daughter of Paul and Lillian Williams Bailey. She was
a dedicated homemaker and attended Southside Baptist Church. Surviving
Coral are sons and daughters-in-law, Edwin and Donna MacMillian of Callahan,
FL, Paul and Sandria Hess of Southport; daughters and son-in-law, Sandra
and Robert Kuba of Windermere, FL, Marilyn MacMillian of Penn Yan; stepbrother,
Gene Packard of Horseheads; 19 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren;
and two great-great-grandchildren. Coral was predeceased by sons, Robert
and Gerald Hess; husbands, Donald Hess, Kenneth Hovencamp, Edwin MacMillian,
Chester Stearns; and a brother, James Bailey. Friends are invited to call
at Ballard & Lindgren Funeral Home, 161 Oakwood Ave., Elmira Heights,
on Friday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. The funeral service will
be at the funeral home at the conclusion of the visitation (12 Noon) with
Rev. David Daniels officiating. The burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial
Park.
DAVID M. BAILEY, age 29, unexpectedly, Sunday, July 14, 2002 in Tampa, FL. David was born in Elmira, NY, graduate of Southside High School, class of ’92, member of the Elmira Wesleyan Church. David loved to fish and garden. He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Angela Bence Bailey; loving family; Parents, Fred H. and Carol E. Bailey of Spring Hill, FL; Father and Mother-in-law, Revs. Philip (Kathy) Bence; brothers, Larry (Paula) Bailey, Tampa, FL; Stephen (Shannon) Bailey, Elmira Heights, NY; Michael (Mindy) Bailey, Spring Hill, FL; sister, Ashley Bailey, Spring Hill, FL; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Bence of Seattle, WA; nephews, Dylan and Bryce Bailey, Tampa, FL, and Troy Gonzalez, Elmira Heights, NY; niece, Breanna Bailey, Elmira Heights, NY; Grandmothers, Madeline L. McClintic of Middlefield, OH and Helen Bailey of Brooksville, FL; several aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as a host of friends. We all love you and miss you dearly each and every day of our lives, as you have gone to be with out Lord. The family will receive family and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home, Friday, July 18, 2002, 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held at the Elmira Wesleyan Church, 1100 South Main St., Elmira, NY on Saturday, July 19, 2002 at 10:00 AM. Officiating will be Rev. Melvyn Connell, uncle of Angela and Rev. Edward Crandall, David’s Pastor. Private interment will be immediately following the service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. –Elmira Star Gazette.
BAILEY Merton R.
Age 74 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Thursday June 4, 2009 at St.
Joseph's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Merton was born September
28, 1934 in Elmira, NY the son of the late Clarence and Mildred Daniels
Bailey. He married his wife, Ruth Swain Bailey, on December 29, 1951 and
they would have celebrated their 58th Wedding Anniversary on December 29,
2009. Merton was also pre-deceased by his sister Doris Bailey Donald and
by his brothers Donald, Ted, Ike, Pete, and Harold Bailey. Mr. Bailey retired
as District Sales Manager from Combined Life Insurance Company of New York.
He owned and operated Mert Bailey & Son Appliance Company for several
years, drove Bus # 49 for the Elmira City School District and was a School
Crossing Guard, worked at Delany Reynolds Oil Company, and was a Volunteer
Fireman with The East Hill Fire Department and The Webb Mills Fire Department.
Merton was a member of The Oakwood United Methodist Church in Elmira Heights,
NY. Merton loved his family and friends and treasured the time he spent
with them especially his grandchildren. Mert is survived by his loving
and devoted wife of 57 years Ruth Swain Bailey; his loving children: Debbie
& Bob Adams of Big Flats, NY, Patty & Carl Lewis of Horseheads,
NY, Ron & Sue Bailey of Horseheads, NY, Carol & Max Rich of Horseheads,
NY, Paula & Bill Bauer of Elmira , NY, Peggy & Tom Drake of Horseheads,
NY, and Pam Bailey of Horseheads, NY; 16 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren;
brothers and sisters: Bob & Joan Bailey of Cape Vincent, NY, Bill &
Louise Bailey of Punta Gorda, Florida, Eleanor Bailey of Horseheads, NY,
James & Theresa Bailey of Millerton, PA, Barbara & Howard Harris
of Elmira, NY, Dick & Kathy Bailey of Elmira, NY, Joanie & Paul
Hale of Punta Gorda, Florida, and John & Kathy Bailey of Punta Gorda,
Florida; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of caring friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318
West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Sunday June 7, 2009 from 2-5 PM. Mr.
Bailey's Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday June
8, 2009 at 11 AM with the Rev. Paul D. Mills officiating. Interment in
Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY. The family will provide their
own flowers and those wishing may remember Mr. Bailey through memorials
to a charity of one's choice. Published in the Star-Gazette on 6/6/2009
BAILEY Timothy E.
Age 67, of Elmira, NY, died on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Chemung
County Nursing Facility. He was born on August 20, 1940 in Elmira, NY,
to the late William and Ellamae (Towner) Bailey. Timothy was predeceased
by his brothers, Ronald, Charles and William Bailey. He is survived by
his children, Matthew (Amber) Bailey, Susan Bailey and Lynn Fenchel, all
of Elmira; and their mother, Velma Yontz of Elmira; five grandchildren,
four great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews. Family
and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, May 14th from 3 to 4 p.m.
at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 4
p.m. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family in Forest
Lawn Memorial Park. Published in the Star-Gazette on 5/12/2008.
BAKER, GEORGE F. George F. Baker, 87, o Sebring, FL and formerly of Sylvania, PA died January 4, 1987 in Sebring. Mr. Baker was born July 21, 1899 in Tioga County, the son of Ray and Ethel Shives Baker. He was a retired dairy farmer and a former owner of the Baker Motel, Sylvania, PA. He was a member of the Sylvania Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla (Peggy) Baker of Sebring; daughter, Mrs. Richard (LaVerna) Brewer of Sylvania; sisters, Edna Washburn of Zephyrhills, FL and Virginia Harte of Zephyrhills, FL; brothers, Grant Baker of Elmira, NY and Orrin Baker of Zephyrhills, FL.; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were scheduled for January 8 at the Vickery Funeral Home (2 p.m.) with Rev. George W. Ogden officiating and burial to be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY. (TGR Jan. 8, 1987)
BAKER Ida M.
Age 63 formerly of Elmira, NY and Horseheads, NY died on Wednesday
October 10, 2007 at Tioga Nursing Home in Waverly, NY. Ida was born August
5, 1944 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late James B. Baker and Loretta
E. Hardenstine Baker Hatt. She was also pre-deceased by her step-father
Howard Hatt. Ida was a graduate of Corning Community College and worked
as a nurse's aide at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY prior
to working at J.C. Penney at the Arnot Mall in Horseheads, NY. Ida loved
her family and friends and will be sadly missed by all. Ida is survived
by her sons: Herbert Kenneth Hyde Jr., James Michael Hyde, and Shawn Robert
Hyde all of Washington; five grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law:
Sonja H. & Michael DePalma of Elmira, NY and Loretta Darlene &
Wayne Hicks of Lockwood, NY; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host
of caring friends including her caregivers at Tioga Nursing Home. It was
Ida's wish that there be no prior calling hours or funeral services. Interment
in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street
Horseheads, NY. Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/12/2007.
BAKER – Leonard H. Baker, age 85, of 208 Washington St., died Tuesday September 19, 1967. Friends are invited to call at Hughes Funeral Home, 311 Lake St., Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Service there Thursday at 1:30 PM, the Rev. Robert J. McCune. Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Lena Newkirk of Elmira; brother, Wilfred of Sayre, PA; granddaughters, Mrs. Delores Cleveland, Mrs. Barbara Dunn, Mrs. Georgia Seagren and Mrs. Frances Woodruff, all of Elmira; grandson, Harold Maynard of Elmira; 17 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was a retired carpenter.
BALDWIN Eugene Melvin
Age 79, of 212 Mill Street, Westfield, PA, passed away Wednesday, June
3, 2009, at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. Eugene was a decorated
Veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Ingersoll/Dresser Rand. Eugene
was a devoted uncle, father and friend who will be missed by all who knew
him. He is survived by his son, Joe (Donna) Baldwin, Sorrento, FL; grandson,
Jessie Baldwin, Westfield, PA; granddaughter, Karen Cameron, Westfield,
PA; nieces, Gloria (Ken) Sterling, Millport, NY, Patricia (Michael) Bettis-Trevarthan,
Endwell, NY; nephew, Mortimer (Patty) Baldwin Connis, Binghamton, NY; and
special friends, Connie, Donna and Cindy, Westfield, PA, Tammy Jo Connis,
Vestal, NY, and Cynthia Smales and family, Elmira, NY. He was preceded
in death by his wife, Betty, in 1995. Family and friends are invited to
call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc., 214 West Main Street, Elkland, PA,
Friday from 1 to 2 p.m., where funeral services will be conducted at 2
p.m. immediately following the visitation. Burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery,
Elmira, NY with full Military Honors. The family would like to express
their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of 3C at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center
for their exceptional care of Eugene and their compassion and patience
to Gloria and Patricia during his hospitalization. Published in the
Star-Gazette on 6/4/2009
BALL Carmen Lee
Age 64 of Elmira, NY died on Friday June 1, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital
after an extended illness. Carmen was born December 25, 1942 in Bellevue,
PA the son of the late Roland A. and Alma Lenore Reed Ball. He was a graduate
of Horseheads High School Class of 1961. Carmen received his Bachelor's
Degree in Fine Arts and Drama from Ithaca College in 1965 and a Bachelor's
of Science Degree in Radio and Television Production in 1966 from Ithaca
College. He was employed at Moran Institute of Juvenile Delinquency in
Canton, NY and beginning in 1971 became an instructor on Substance Abuse
Problems & Treatment at Moran Institute. Carmen later worked as an
actor, director, lighting designer, and assistant director for CBS TV in
Calgary, Canada. He later worked for The New York Drug Abuse Control Commission
as a Senior Drug Abuse Specialist in Binghamton and was a regional director
in Syracuse, NY and Weschester, NY. Carmen was a man who loved his family
and friends and was loved by everyone who knew him. Carmen is survived
by his sister Sharon Wight and his nephew David Wight both of Simi Valley,
CA. He is also survived by his fiancée Mary Ann Jordan of Elmira,
NY and many friends. A Celebration of Carmen's Life will take place on
Sunday June 10, 2007 at DeClemente's Restaurant at The Chemung County Airport
from 2-5 PM. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday June 11, 2007 at
10 AM at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY. Arrangements are entrusted
to the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY.
BANKS - WAKEFIELD, Anna A.
Age 89, of Horseheads, NY, died Sunday, December 21, 2008, at the Chemung
County Nursing Facility. Anna was born on April 8, 1919 in Millport, NY,
daughter of the late George and Cora (Tompkins) Banks. Anna retired from
Thomas Edison High School in the maintenance department after many years
of service. She worked the concession stand for Elmira Heights Little League
for many years and was a volunteer for Meals On Wheels for several years.
Survivors include her daughter, Darlene Sullivan of Elmira Heights, NY;
sons, James Wakefield of Horseheads, NY, and John (Winnie) Wakefield of
Painted Post, NY; grandchildren, David (Laura) Sullivan, Rich (Cindy) Sullivan,
Steven Sullivan, Jeffery Wakefield and Julie Wakefield; great-grandchildren,
Kara, Briana, Matthew, Andrea and Andrew. Anna was predeceased by her husband,
Daniel in 1987; sister, Dorothy Albright; brother, Ted Banks; and son-in-law,
Richard J. Sullivan. Family and friends are invited to call Friday, December
26, 2008, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2008, at 11
a.m. in St. Charles Borromeo Church. Committal Prayers and Interment will
take place on Monday, December 29, at 1 p.m. in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Anna can be made to the
SPCA, County Rte. #352, Elmira, NY 14903.
Published in the Star-Gazette from 12/23/2008 - 12/24/2008
BARNES Henry D. "Barney" Age 92, of Westinghouse Road, Horseheads, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 6, 2007, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main Street, Horseheads, on Tuesday, January 9, 2007, from 1-3:00 p.m. and 6-8:00 p.m. His funeral service will take place there at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira.
BARNES Henry D. "Barney" Age 92, of Westinghouse Road, Horseheads, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 6, 2007, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 56 years, Marian (May) Barnes in 2001; a daughter, Debra Knights; and granddaughter, Cheri; and daughter-in-law, Karen Barnes. He is survived by his daughter and sons, Robert Barnes of Horseheads, NY, Linda (Sam) Miller of Gillett, PA, Edward Barnes also of Gillett, PA, Fred Barnes of Frankfort, ME; eleven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Hazel Sipe of Hershey, PA; Genevieve (Richard) Baker of TX; son-in-law, Lynn Knights of Troy, PA; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, along with several nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Joseph Barnes, Lucy Gordon, Mildred Sawers and Elmer Barnes. Henry was born in Mansfield, PA on Dec. 16, 1914, the son of the late Frederick and Lillian Genevieve (Eleston) Barnes. He was raised in Mansfield and was a longtime employee of Brace Tool and Die in Elmira Heights. An accomplished self-taught designer and aviation enthusiast, Barney was at the early age of 18 the designer, fabricator, builder and test pilot for his home built biplane. For over 20 years, Barney, along with his late wife, Marian, belonged to the "Relaxed Squares" square dance club. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main Street, Horseheads, on Tuesday, January 9, 2007, from 1-3:00 p.m. and 6-8:00 p.m. His funeral service will take place there at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira.
BARNES – Army Pfc. Richard F. Barnes, 21, son of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Barnes, of 1717 Cedar St., Town of Southport, was killed in action in Viet Nam Friday. His parents were notified by the Defense Dept. Sunday that he was missing in action. Another telegram Monday said their son’s body had been found and definitely identified. The telegram said Pfc. Barnes died from multiple gunshot wounds of the body as a result of hostile action. A third telegram Wednesday said the body of Pfc. Barnes would be returned to the US by first available military airlift and would be brought to Elmira with a military escort for burial. The Elmiran graduated from Southside High School in 1961 and worked at Swift Lubricator Co. until entering the Army June 20, 1965. He was stationed at Ft. Dix until leaving for Viet Nam last November. He is a grandson of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Barnes of Mansfield.
BARNES – Richard Frank Barnes, PFC, age 21, of 1717 Cedar St., died Friday Feb. 18, 1966. Body will arrive at the Olthof Funeral Home, Thursday, where friends may call Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral there Saturday at 1:30 PM, the Rev. Daniel Gelatt. Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Full military honors will be accorded at the grave. Survived by parents, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Barnes; sisters, Mrs. Tommie Osenbaugh of Elmira and Mrs. Kenneth Andrus of Horseheads; brothers, David of Elmira, Ronald of Elmira, Frederick at home, Spc. 5th Class Gerald Barnes of Ft. George Meade, MD; maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Jebbett of Cortland; paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Barnes of Mansfield, PA; several nieces and nephews.
BARNEY - HAIGHT
Eleanor J. Pine City Resident Age 90, of Orchard Park Road, died peacefully
on Thursday, August 18, 2005, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Her beloved
children survive her, Carol Bienkowski, who resided with her at home and
was her longtime caregiver, Sandy (Rocco) Picarazzi, and Kenneth Haight;
grandchildren, Jennifer (James) Graham, Angela, Marco, and John Picarazzi;
great-grandchildren, Jessica, Brianna, Mariah and Samantha; stepchildren,
Clara (Toby) McLeod, Carolyn Coons and Bob (Sarah) Haight; special nieces,
Luann Clark (Larry) and Breice Richards; nephews, Robert (Dixie) Vanhouten,
William (Nancy) Vanhouten, and Dick Clark; brothers-in-law, Chet Clark
and Carl (Nellie) Haight; very dear and special friends, Peggy McMillen
and Marianne Miller. Her parents, Floyd and Mabel (Stage) Barney; loving
husband, Leon F. Haight; and sister, Mildred Clark, predeceased Eleanor.
She was a member of Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church, Pine City,
NY. Eleanor loved nature; she enjoyed feeding birds and small animals and
she loved her dogs. She was a volunteer for 'Meals-On-Wheels' for many
years and found enjoyment in shopping. Family and friends are invited to
call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., on Monday, August
22, 2005, from 1:00 to 3:00 and 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with Funeral Service
there Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. The Reverend William Vallet will officiate,
followed by graveside services at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY.
Those wishing may make memorials to The Southern Tier Hospice & Palliative
Care; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The family would
like to thank Dr. Sheikh for the many years of care and compassion and
the Staff at The Arnot Ogden Medical Center nurses station 3C for their
wonderful care and support during Eleanor's stay.
BARNEY –ELANOR J. HAIGHT, age 90, of Orchard Park Road, Pine City, died peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Her beloved children survive her, Carol Bienkowski, who resided with her at home and was her longtime caregiver, Sandy (Rocco) Picarazzi, and Kenneth Haight; grandchildren, Jennifer (James) Graham, Angela, Marco, and John Picarazzi; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Brianna, Mariah and Samantha; stepchildren, Clara (Toby) McLeod, Carolyn Coons and Bob (Sarah) Haight; special nieces, Luann Clark (Larry) and Breice Richards; nephews, Robert (Dixie) Vanhouten, William (Nancy) Vanhouten, and Dick Clark; brothers-in-law, Chet Clark and Carl (Nellie) Haight; very dear and special friends, Peggy McMillen and Marianne Miller. Her parents, Floyd and Mabel (Stage) Barney; loving husband, Leon F. Haight; and sister, Mildred Clark, predeceased Eleanor. She was a member of Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church, Pine City, NY. Eleanor loved nature; she enjoyed feeding birds and small animals and she loved her dogs. She was a volunteer for “Meals-On-Wheels” for many years and found enjoyment in shopping. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., on Monday, August 22, 2005, from 1:00 to 3:00 and 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with funeral service there Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. The reverend William Vallet will officiate, followed by graveside services at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY. Those wishing may make memorials to The Southern Tier Hospice & Palliative Care; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The family would like to thank Dr. Sheikh for the may years of care and compassion and the Staff at The Arnot Ogden Medical Center nurses station 3C for their wonderful care and support during Eleanor’s stay. –Elmira Star Gazette.
HAROLD A. BARR age 70 of 112 Sayre Street, Horseheads, unexpectedly Sunday, Nov. 7, 1971. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, Horseheads, Monday 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal service will be held there Wednesday at 11 a.m. The Rev. R. David Oretel officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Survived by wife, Mrs. Emma (Ferguson) Barr; son, Richard Barr of Shippensburg, Pa.; sisters, Mrs. Earl (Veryl) Towner of Emporium, Pa., Mrs. Fred (Elizabeth) Goodwin of Austin, Pa.; brothers, John of Scranton, Gerald of Horseheads RD 2, Charles of Austin, Pa.; 2 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Barr was a retired employee of Ralph J. Haskell, Inc., a member of Horseheads Lodge No. 364 F&AM, honorary member of the Fellowcraft Club, a member and past High Priest of Royal Arch Chapter No. 261, member of Southern Tier Council No. 16. –Elmira Star-Gazette 11/8/1971
BARTLETT Edward J. Age 83, formerly of Hendy Creek Rd., Pine City, New York, died on Monday, January 8, 2007, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Friends may call at the HOLLY-KECK & BAKER, INC. FUNERAL HOME on Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, January 12, at 11 a.m. Brother Bruno Lane officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make donations to the American Heart Association. Ed is survived by a daughter, Janeen Sheehe of Troy, PA; sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Daniene Bartlett of Big Flats, NY, Dan and Kathleen Bartlett of Caton, NY; grandchildren, Edward Bartlett, Christine (Michael) Wood, Joseph (Christine) Lemak, Jennifer (Brian) Lemak-Buff, Rebecca Onifer, Kelly (Shawn) Arnold, Arlene Bartlett, Katrina Bartlett, and Harry Sheehe; great-grandchildren, Kourtni, Jack, Tyra, Michael, Mary, Mason, Jadyn, Martha, India; sisters-in-law, Mary Bartlett of Lowman, NY, Deloris Bartlett of Spencer, NY, Grace (James) Weiskopff of Mansfield, PA; brother-in-law, Donald (Betty) Bennett of AL. Ed was predeceased by his loving wife, Arlene Bennett Bartlett; and son-in-law, James Sheehe, Jr.; parents, Frank and Florence Bartlett; brothers, John Bartlett and Franklyn Bartlett. Ed was a retired dairy farmer in Caton, NY.
BAUER Herbert Charles
Of Elmira, NY - Was called to a better life on Saturday, November 1,
2008, after a valiant struggle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born June
18, 1924 in Elmira, NY to William F. and Harriett (Foehner) Bauer who preceded
Herb in death. He was predeceased by sisters, Marie Elston, Eunice "Fuzzy"
von Kleist; brother, William F. Bauer; nephew, John Elston. He is survived
by brothers, John J. Bauer of Amelia, VA; Richard F. (Norma) Bauer of Big
Flats, NY. Herb was a lifelong bachelor who doted on his family of cousins,
brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. He is survived by nieces, Sara Ciurcan
of Williamson, NY, Karen Bissell of Randolph, NY, Patricia von Kleist of
Niceville, FL, Carol Wellner of Amelia, VA, Theresa Doughty of Moon Township,
PA, Susan Budney of Falls Church, VA, Pamela Brownell of Hamden, CT, Diane
Incze of Honolulu, HI; also nephews, Stuart Elston of Knoxville, TN, Andrew
Elston of Seattle, WA, William H. Bauer of Ontario, NY, Peter Bauer of
Pasadena, TX, Jay Bauer of Grants Pass, OR; along with many grandnieces,
nephews and cousins. Herb was a lifelong resident of the city of Elmira,
save the last year when he spent time at Absolute Care in Painted Post,
NY and stays at Bethany Court Yards and finally Bethany Manor Horseheads,
NY. He was also well known to the staffs of the ER, Floors 2-D and 3-D
at St. Joseph's Hospital. He received excellent loving care at all the
above-mentioned facilities. Herb was an employee of NYSEG for 42 years,
all but the first one or two years as a Construction and Maintenance Technician.
He was a life-member of the Elmira Elks B.P.O.E. Lodge # 62. He was honored
as Elk of the Year for 1966 to 1967 and 1992 to 1993. He was an Honorary
Founder of the Elks National Foundation. He had an active sports career
being named to the Elmira Sports Hall of Fame for both Softball in 1977
and Baseball in 1979. He was named an All Star forward in the YMCA Black
Hawk Basketball League. Herb was also an Eagle Scout. At Herb's often-stated
request, there will be no prior calling hours. Burial will take place privately
at the convenience of the family in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Elmira,
NY. The Reverend Jane Winters will officiate. Arrangements have been entrusted
to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/3/2008
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