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FARNHAM - RADNEY, Pearl F.
Age 85, of Hilton Dr., Horseheads, NY, died Sunday, April 6, 2008,
at home. Pearl was born on December 13, 1922 in Elmira, daughter of the
late James and Bessie (Crandall) Farnham. Pearl retired from NYS Chemung
County Correctional Credit Union as treasurer-manager. She also worked
for Ward LaFrance in Elmira Heights for many years, along with being a
realtor for Alberta Blanchard Real-Estate in Horseheads. She was a longtime
council member for the Chemung County Republican Party. Pearl loved spending
time with her family and will be greatly missed. Survivors include her
daughters, Linda (Glenn) Pulleyn, and Deborah (Edwin) Knapp, both of Horseheads,
NY; grandchildren, Kenneth (Tina) Pulleyn, Kimberly (Steve) Miller, Tracy
(Matt) Voorhees, Heather (Dylan)Bruntil; great-grandchildren, Brittany
and Nikki Miller, April, Kelsey and Caitlyn Pulleyn, Jacob and Matthew
Voorhees, Colby Bruntil; sisters, Arlene Aderhold and Rosemary Gilson;
several nieces and nephews. Pearl was predeceased by her husband, Charles
Radney in 2002. It was Pearl's request that there be no calling hours.
Interment with private services will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial
Park at the convenience of the family. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 4/7/2008.
John H. FARWELL, Jr., 30, of East Cayuta Road, Horseheads, Monday, Feb. 6, 1961. He was an employee of Shays Service, Inc., member of Northside Baptist Church. Survived by wife, Mrs. Marilyn Farwell; daughters, Marilyn and Janet; sons John III and Douglas, all at home; parents Mr. and Mrs. John H. Farwell of Elmira; brothers, Lyle of Beacon, N. Y., Earl, Robert, Dale and Gary of Elmira, sister Mrs. Irma Rodabaugh of Horseheads. Body at Barrett Funeral Home. Calling hours: today and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. in Northside Baptist Church, the Rev. Cortland R. Bryant. Forest Lawn Memorial Park. (Elmira Star Gazette, Pg. 7, Wed. 8 Feb. 1961)
FERRIS - LATTERELL, Crystal P. (Ferris)
Of Stacia Drive, died peacefully on Monday, October 1, 2007, at Elcor
Health Services, Horseheads, NY, at the age of 87. "Chris," as she was
affectionately known, was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles
F. "Chuck" Latterell, November 18, 2001. Her parents; brother, Cecil Ferris;
daughter, Jane Sorrells; brother-in-law, Richard (Mary) Latterell; sisters-in-law,
Mary Latterell, Eleanor (Carmen) Dean, also predeceased her. She is survived
by her son, Thomas (Marty) Hopkins of Louisville, KY; brother-in-law, Ernest
"Bucky" (Eleanor) Latterell of Elmira, NY; along with five grandchildren,
six great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
For several years, Crystal was a dedicated employee of Remington Rand.
She volunteered with the Southport Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary for
many years. Her greatest joy came from gardening and planting flowers all
around her home. Crystal was an Avon Representative for 15+ years and was
the recipient of many prestigious awards. Family and friends are invited
to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira,
NY 14904, on Thursday, October 4, 2007, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral
Services celebrating her life will follow the visitation at 7 p.m. Lay
Pastor John P. Knapp will officiate. Interment will take place in the Forest
Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations may be directed to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East
Corning Road, Corning, NY 14930, in her memory. Published in the
Star-Gazette on 10/3/2007.
FIELD - Mrs. Grace L. Bush age 65 of Horseheads, RD 3, Friday June 25, 1965. Friends may call at Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home, Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Monday at 10 a.m., the Rev. Daniel Gelatt. Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Survived by husband, Claude E. Bush,; daughters, Mrs. Margaret Egan Pickering of Horseheads, Mrs. Joan Holliman of Pembroke, Ky., Mrs. Evelyn Southard of Pine Valley; sons James A. Bush of Horseheads; sister Mrs. Margaret McClelland of Bentley Creek; 12 grandchildren; two great grandchildren. (Elmira Star Gazette, Pg. 8d, Sun. 27 Jun 1965)
FIELD Lynn T., Sr.
Age 77, formerly of Elmira, NY. He was born February 18, 1930 in Elmira,
son of the late Arthur D., Sr. and Evelyn (Taylor) Field and died Thursday,
February 7, 2008, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was predeceased
by his parents; brothers and sisters, Arthur, Jr., Carl, Paul, Dorothy,
Evelyn and MaryLou; grandson, Christopher. Lynn is survived by his loving
wife if 55 years, Frances: two sons, Lynn T. Field, Jr. and wife, Lisa
of Corning, Craig M. Field and wife, Debbie of Horseheads; five grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren; sister, Eva Pickett of Jamestown, NY; along
with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Lynn served his country in the
U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from the City of Elmira where
he worked as an Engineering Department Supervisor for 35 years. Family
and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake
St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Saturday, February 16th from 2 to 4
p.m. His funeral and committal services will follow at 4 p.m. Rev. Dr.
Larry Appenzellar will officiate. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial
Park at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, those wishing
may remember Lynn through donations to the American Diabetes Association,
356 N. Midler Ave., Syracuse, NY 13206. Published in the Star-Gazette
from 2/12/2008 - 2/15/2008.
FIELDS – Allen E. Fields, age 81, of Gillett RD2, PA, died Monday, May 5, 1986, at the Troy Community Hospital. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Wednesday, 7-9 PM, with Funeral and Committal Services there Thursday at 1 PM, the Rev. Charles Root officiating. Interment, Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Survived by wife of 57 years, Alice (Cole) Fields; daughter, Mrs. Cleone Buchanan of Ocala, FL; son, Jack Fields of Gillett, PA; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Allen was a retired car repairman for the Pennsylvania Railroad.
FIELDS –CLEONE M. FIELDS BUCHANAN age 68 of Meridan, MS died on April 26, 2000 at her home. She was born in 1932 in Elmira, NY to the late Allen and Alice Fields. She was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church in Meridan, MS. Cleone was preceded in death by her husband, Marcus (Mike) Buchanan and her brother, Jack Fields. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Church Porter of Meridan, MS; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Bill and Peg Buchanan of Elmira, NY; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A graveside memorial service will be held Thursday, May 25, 2000 in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Sherry Good will be officiating the service. –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/24/2000
FIELDS Raymond L. WWII Veteran Age 86, died on July 30, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer, in the Bath VA Medical Center, Bath, NY. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Carr Fields of Elmira, NY; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and David Kelly of Vestal, NY; son and daughter-in-law, James and Nancy Fields of Apalachin, NY; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Tom Mitteer of Johnson City, NY; sons, Roy Fields of Baltimore, MD, Joseph Fields of Endicott, NY; stepdaughter, Joyce Fiore of Elmira, NY; sister, Sylvia Buckland of Vestal, NY; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Raymond served in the Army during WWII achieving the rank of Sergeant. He worked as a mechanic for many years at Shafer's Garage in Johnson City, NY. He then owned and operated Ray's Garage in Endicott and Johnson City. Ray was retired from business and idle only a short time before going to work for American LaFrance in Elmira building fire trucks and delivering them all over the country. In recent years, he worked for Koch Chrysler-Dodge, Clute & Ferrario Ford as a courtesy driver and parts delivery. Ray enjoyed auto racing. He built and raced stock cars at local tracks earlier in his career, and later in life enjoyed NASCAR racing. He enjoyed boating and spent a number of years motoring around Cayuga Lake. Ray was a member of the American Legion Harry B. Bentley Post #0443, VFW of Johnson City #2332, Elks, and a lifetime member since 1940, of the Loyal Order of Moose #426. He held many positions in the Moose leading to the honorific Pilgrim Degree of Merit. Ray had many friends in the community and his fraternal clubs. He was appreciated and loved by everyone he encountered. He will be missed by all. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira on Monday, August 1, 2005 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. with funeral held there on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.; followed by committal in Forest Lawn Memorial Park with full Military Honors. A Memorial Pilgrim Service will be conducted Monday evening at 8:00 p.m.
FISH Benjamin H.
Benjamin H. Fish, 68, of 930 Spruce St., Friday, April 17, 1959.
He was a retired inspector at Remington Rand. Survived by wife, Mrs.
Lora Fish; daughters, Mrs. Leigh Shaw and Mrs. Florence Judson; sons, Waldo
and Kenneth, all of Elmira; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;
sister, Mrs. Baker Newell of Elmira. Body at Olthof Funeral Home.
Calling hours: today 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral
there Monday at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. Paul Fattaruso. Forest Lawn Memorial
Park.
FISH Robert R. II
Age 63 of S. Broadway, Wellsburg, NY, died peacefully Thursday morning
at ELCOR Health Services. He was born August 23, 1944 in Elmira, NY, son
of the late Robert and Cora Casselberry Fish. Bob was employed as a punch
press operator at Upstate Tool Company and later at Thomas & Betts.
He enjoyed bowling, camping and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Pamela
Fish of Elmira; sons, Robert (Danielle) Pedrick, Michael Fish and Joshua
Fish, all of Elmira; daughters, Carolyn (Anthony Buelow) Fish and Belinda
Fish of Elmira; brothers, Lester, Danny and Charlie Fish, all of Elmira;
sisters, Helen Fish and Julia Fish of Elmira, Betty Hoyt of Sayre, PA;
grandchildren, Katelyn, Ashleigh, Brandon and Gavin; several nieces, nephews
and cousins. Family and friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 a.m.
Monday, February 11, 2008, at Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street,
Wellsburg, NY. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. with Reverend
James Carr officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family
in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 2/9/2008.
JAMES R. FITZGERALD age 89 of Blakemore West Proprietary Home, Tuesday, November 22, 1977. Friends are invited to call at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home, Thursday 7 to 9. Funeral and committal services at the funeral home Friday at 11 a.m., the Rev. Roland Osgood officiating. Burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. He is survived by his wife, Margaret of Bethany Retirement Center; one daughter, Jeanette Fitzgerald of Horseheads; four sisters, Gladys Cooper of Corning, Mary Wheeler of Pine City, Harriet Wheeler of Elmira and Freda Wheeler of Pine City; several nieces and nephews. Friends may remember Mr. Fitzgerald by make memorial contributions to their favorite charity. –Elmira Star-Gazette 11/24/1977
FLETCHER
Kenneth H. Kennedy Valve Retiree Age 85 of Woodbine Ave. Elmira, NY
died peacefully on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at the Chemung County Nursing
Facility. He was born June 26, 1916 in Waterville, Maine the son of the
late Charles and Mary (Williams) Fletcher. He is survived by his loving
wife, Rose; children, Nancy (Chris) Hansen of Rutland VT; Edward (Irene)
Fletcher of Las Vegas, NV; Janet (John) Haflett of Calhoun, GA; step-children,
Raymond (Lois) Ingham of Endicott, NY; Phyllis Hatfield of Horseheads,
NY; Rose (Rick) Graffius of Punxsutawney, PA; James (Maureen) Ingham Lewiston,
NY; along with several grandchildren and great grandchildren. In his earlier
years, Kenneth was employed by the Kennedy Space Center as an electrician.
After re-locating to the Elmira area he worked until his retirement with
Kennedy Valve as an electrician as well. He was a member of the American
Legion Clarence Oliver Post # 154 Elmira Heights, NY. In his spare time
Kenneth enjoyed working with wood. Some of his most favorite things to
create were shelves, cupboards, coffee tables and cradles. Family and friends
are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania
Ave. Elmira on Saturday, December 1, 2001 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 (noon)
A Memorial Service honoring the memory and celebrating the life of Mr.
Fletcher will be held there at the conclusion of the visitation. (12 noon).
The Reverend Donald Hoff will officiate. Interment will follow in the Forest
Lawn Memorial Park.
HAROLD L. ‘FUZZY’ FOLNSBEE age 82 of Westover Hills Trailer Park, Friday, October 9, 1992 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was a beloved husband and best friend of 47 years, to his wife, Olive “Petey” Folnsbee of Wellsburg, NY. He is also survived by his beloved daughter, Sandy Clark and Stephen Nikulich of Pine City, NY; son-in-law, Joe Clark; grandchildren, Stephen and Shelly Clark, Daniel Clark, Elizabeth and Willie D. Weston and Constance and Terry Mattocks; great-grandchildren, Latisha and Chautel Weston, Katy Lynn and Kelly Ann Mattocks and Stephen Clark Jr.; sister-in-law, Pat and Dick Cloutier and Reva Folnsbee and family; brother-in-law, John Lement and family; several nieces and nephews. Harold was predeceased by his brothers-in-law, Jake and Cleo Miller and Tiffie and Clara Miller; sister, Else Lement and brother, Bill Folnsbee. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral home, 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira Sunday, October 11, 1992 from 2 to 4 PM with funeral and committal service held there at 4:00 PM. Interment in Forrest Lawn Memorial Park. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/10/1992
FOSTER, Earl John W3BKF A longtime resident of Fassett, PA died following an illness on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2006 at his home at the age of 77. Born on June 9, 1929 in Troy, PA; Earl was the son of John & Eva Williams Foster; He was employed for over 30 years at the Elmira Star Gazette as a printer and also at Eureka in Troy for 10 additional years before retiring. His many interests revolved around the Fassett community as a firemen with the South Creek Fire Department and was instrumental in Bradford County Civil Defense. He was also a well known HAM Radio Operator, W3BKF. Surviving is his loving family, children, Lynn & Bob Ziegenfuss, York, PA; Kevin (Terri) Foster, Pine City, NY; Andy & Joette Foster, Southport, NY; Julie (John) Foster, Himrod, NY; and Eileen & Craig Allen, Cortland, NY several grandchildren, nieces and nephews; a brother, Theodore Foster; two sisters, Beatrice Hurlburt and Margaret Johnston along with Earls canine companion, "Packet". Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway on Monday, November 27, 2006 between the hours of 4- 7 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 7:15 p.m. with the Reverend Donald Rockwell officiating. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be directed to the South Creek Ambulance Association, PO Box 63, Gillett, PA 16925. in Earl's memory. (Elmira Star Gazette, Page 5c, Sunday, November 26, 2006)
EARL JOHN FOSTER, 77 a long-time resident of Fassett, PA died following an illness on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2006 at his home. Born June 9, 1929 in Troy he was the son of John and Eva Williams Foster. He was employed for over 30 years at the Elmira Star-Gazette as a printer and at Eureka, Troy for 10 additional years before retiring. His many interests revolved around the Fassett community as a fireman with the South Creek Fire Dept. and was instrumental in Bradford Co. Civil Defense. He was also a well known HAM Radio Operator, W3BKF. Surviving is his loving family; children, Lynn & Bob Ziegenfuss, York, PA, Kevin (Terri) Foster, Pine City, Andy and Joette Foster, Southport, NY, Julie (John) Foster, Himrod, NY and Eileen and Craig Allen, Cortland, NY; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews; brother, Theodore Foster; sisters, Beatrice Hurlburt and Margaret Johnston and his canine companion, “Packet”. Funeral services were held Nov. 27 at the Caywood Funeral Home, Southport, NY with the Rev. Donald Rockwell officiating. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be directed to the South Creek Ambulance Association, PO Box 63, Gillett, PA in his memory. –Canton Independent Sentinel
FORSYTH MAY L. KIEFFER
May L. Age 82, of Canandaigua and formerly of Newtown Towers Elmira,
died after a long illness Sat. June 17, 2006. She was predeceased by her
husband, Paul Kieffer in 1980, and is survived by her children, Patricia
Slaven of Virginia Beach, VA, Ruth Evans of Clearlake, CA, Allen Kieffer
of Glendale, AZ, Paul Kieffer of North Carolina, John Kieffer of Canandaigua,
NY; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. May was born Oct. 24,
1923 in Corning, NY, the daughter of Bert and Ruth (Ribble) Forsyth. She
was a caring mother and grandmother and homemaker. Family and friends are
invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads,
Today, Tuesday, June 20, 2006, from 3-4:30 her service there at 4:30 p.m.
and interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
FOWLER - KERR
Mildred E. Fowler Of Elmira, New York, died on Saturday, March 10,
2007. Many are those who will miss and mourn her and the unconditional
love that was her legacy. She was a mother and grandmother without equal
to her daughter, Donna C. Kerr-Nowlan; and grandson, Brent Fowler Nowlan,
both of Elmira, and grandson, Craig Kerr (Mary) Nowlan of Cape Coral, FL;
sister-in-law, Ruth (Tootie) Fowler; and close friends, Rose Charlap and
Edward Bartlett. The "adopted" mother of many others and spread the definition
of the word "friend" and family. Mildred was predeceased by her husband,
Sylvan L. Kerr in 1979. Friends may call at the BAKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME,
640 W. GRAY ST, ELMIRA , on Tuesday, March 13, from 4-5 p.m. with funeral
and committal services following calling hours at 5 p.m. Rev. James Jones
officiating. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira,
at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may
make memorials to Paralyzed Veterans of America, 7 Millbrook Road, Wilton,
NH 03086; or Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 380 Penna. Ave., Elmira, NY 14904;
or to the SPCA Animal Shelter, 2435 RT. 352, Elmira, NY.
FRICKLE - WHITE (SRGP 21884)
Jeannette Age 75 Of Elmira, NY died Saturday, December 15, 2001 at
the Arnot Ogden Medical Center.She was born on July 26, 1926 in Gillette,
PA the daughter of Harry and Nellie Strange Frickle.She is survived by:
her son; Larry (Valerie) White, grandsons; Harrison and Spencer White all
of Corvallis, OR. Also surviving are: a step-son Ronald White of Pine City,
sisters; Irma Curren of Fassett, PA, Jane Daggett of Daggett, PA and Diane
Stoner of Arlington, MA, brother; Larue Frickle of Elmira, Heights, NY.
Jeannette was predeceased by her husband Victor Ival White in 1988. She
was a member of the D.A.R. and attended the United Methodist Church. Family
and Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, December 19, 2001 from 2:00
to 3:00 PM with Funeral and Committal Service there Wednesday at 3:00 PM.
Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park will be at the convenience of the
family. In Lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations to the Food
Bank of The Southern Tier, 945 County Route 64, Elmira, NY 14903.
FREELOVE -BERTHA M. HALL
Bertha M. Hall, 83, of Elmira, NY died Wednesday April 19, 1995 at
Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born Bertha M. Freelove, December 17,
1911, in Troy, PA. She is survived by her children: Delores (Hall) Waters
of Horseheads, NY, Marjorie (Hall) and Douglas Ames of Elmira, NY, Richard
and Joanne (Harris) Hall of Boise, ID, Beverly (Hall) Balint of Elmira,
NY, Robert and Dianne (Dupree) Hall of Horseheads, NY; eight great-grandchildren;
several great-grandchildren; two sisters; several nieces and nephews. She
was predeceased by her husband, Ernest N. Hall; grandsons: Jeffrey and
Jason Hall; sister: Frances Fay. Bertha was a resident of the Skilled Nursing
Unit of the Arnot Ogden Medical Center and former employee of Elmira College.
Funeral and Committal Services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in
Elmira on April 21st. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at
the convenience of the family. Those wishing may send memorial donations
to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049.
(TGR Thursday, April 27, 1995)
FREEMAN Owen Dennis
Age 67, died on October 23, 2009 at Citrus Memorial Hospice
in Florida. He is survived by his mother, Vivian Freeman; children, Tammie,
Clint and Gregg; sister, Barbara Lawson; brother, Curtis (Ann) Freeman;
along with several nieces and nephews. Owen was predeceased by his father,
Wilfred and brother, Noel. He was know as the "Bird Man" of Cedar Key,
Florida for his rescue and rehabilitation work with injured and ill pelicans.
A Graveside Service for Owen will take place on Wednesday, October 28th
at 1 PM in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements have been entrusted
to the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Published in Star-Gazette on October
26, 2009
MR. BENTON FRISBIE of Southport Towers, Elmira, Sunday, August 23, 1987. Friends are invited to call at the Oltof Funeral Home, 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Tuesday 7 to 9 pm, with funeral and committal services there Wednesday at 1 pm. The Rev. Keith Havercamp officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Marion Covey Frisbie; daughters, Barbara DePue, Mary Whitesell, Cathleen Collins, Betty Lou Frisbie, Ann Merritt, Hazel DeNerio, Marion Himes; sons, Benton H. Frisbie, Franklin Frisbie, Aaron Frisbie; half-brother, Harold Devine, 28 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. –Elmira Star-Gazette 8/25/1987
FULLER Wendel P. "Hap" Of Elmira, NY
Was born September 10, 1918 in Conifer, NY, the son of the late Bert
Louis and Mildred (Haskins) Fuller, died peacefully at his home on Magee
Street on Saturday, February 9, 2008, with his beloved wife, "Betty" at
his side. His stepdaughter, Donna Greeno, who went home to be with her
Lord in May of 1995, predeceased him. "Hap", as he is affectionately known
by many, is survived by his loving, devoted and patient wife of 36 years,
Elizabeth "Betty" (Rounsville) Fuller; beloved stepchildren, Dick (Liz)
Fuller of Elmira, NY, Sharon (Pete) Maher of Elmira, NY; children, Raymond
Fuller of Florida, Paul (Denise) Fuller of Syracuse, NY, Barbara, also
of Syracuse, NY, Kathy Coughlin of Oneonta, NY, Gladys Jean Lesher of Alabama,
Adelle of Texas; brother, Allen Fuller of Middlebury, PA; sisters, Jean
Fish of Wellsboro, PA, Pauline Gardner of Texas; along with several grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Mr. Fuller's nickname, "Hap",
was given to him because of how happy he always was. He loved his work
and was a "jack of all trades", knowing exactly what it meant to work by
the sweat of his brow. He loved gardening and his flowers, especially his
roses, which he took great pride in. He was an avid sportsman, enjoying
hunting and fishing. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof
Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904, on Friday,
February 15, 2008, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Funeral services honoring his
life will follow the visitation with the Reverend Jefferey Becker celebrating
"Hap's" service. Interment will take place privately at the convenience
of the family in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Published in the
Star-Gazette on 2/14/2008.
GARDNER - Donald A. Gardner Sr.
January 4, 2008 Donald A. Gardner Sr., 87, of Dewitt, died Friday at
James Square. He was born in Canton, Ohio, and served with the Civil Air
Patrol during WWII. He retired from Continental Casualty Insurance Company
as an insurance sales person. He was a member of the Millionaires Club
for sales executives with Continental. Mr. Gardner was a communicant of
St. Matthew's Church and a member of the East Syracuse Moose Lodge. He
was predeceased by his first wife, Ada; his second wife, Barbara Featherstone;
a daughter, Donna Faye; and his brother, Norman. He is survived by his
sons, Donald of Gurnee, IL, and Ronald of Sacramento, CA; daughter, Charlene
Tebo of Gouverneur; stepchildren, Michael, Kathy, Timothy, Vicky and Charles
Featherstone; his brother, Delbert; his sister, Ruth; and six grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson
Funeral Home, 3111 James St. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park
in Elmira. Friends may greet the family from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, before
the service. Goddard-Crandall- Shepardson 463-4320
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 1/7/2008. (I am sending
you this OB because it is the father of Donna Faye, the little 3 year old
girl that died in the 1946 Flood. Note that he is being buried in
Elmira,NY.)
GARRETT - ALEXANDER, Norma E.
Age 76, of Horseheads, NY, died Fri. May 23, 2008, at the Arnot Ogden
Medical Center. She was born Nov. 15, 1931 in Everett, MA, the daughter
to the late Henry and Etta (Major) Garrett. She was predeceased by her
brothers, Earl and Thomas Garrett; and sisters, Murial, Pat and Dorathea.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Donald J. Alexander; sons,
Donald Alexander of Elmira, NY, John (Susie) Alexander of Elmira, NY, Ken
(Pat) Alexander, also of Elmira, NY; grandchildren, Jason (Kristi) Alexander
of Elmira, NY, Derrick Alexander of Horseheads, NY, Cheryl Alexander of
Yonkers, NY, Jeffrey Alexander of Elmira, NY, and Brian Alexander of Elmira,
NY; sisters, Alberta Pingree of NH, Isabel Vaughn and Marjorie Garrett,
both of MA; and several nieces and nephews. Norma was a communicant of
St. Charles Borromeo Church in Elmira Heights and a member of the Women's
Auxiliary of the Elmira Heights American Legion Post #154. She was a devoted
wife, loving mother and grandmother who will be missed by those whose lives
she touched. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral
Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads, on Sunday, May 25, 2008, from 2-5:00
p.m. where her service will follow at the funeral home at 5:00 p.m. Her
burial service will take place at the convenience of her family in Forest
Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira. Those wishing may remember Norma with memorials
to Elmira Heights Fire Dept., 215 Elmwood Ave., Elmira Heights, NY 14903.
Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home. Published
in the Star-Gazette from 5/24/2008 - 5/25/2008.
GARRISON CHARLOTTE G
NY died on Monday December 10 , 2001 at St. Joseph's Hospital after
a brief illness. Charlotte was born October 7, 1948 in Elmira, NY the daughter
of Howard E. and Grace C. Burlingame Garrison. She was pre-deceased by
her father, Howard E. Garrison, on November 4, 1981. Charlotte is survived
by her mother: Grace C. Burlingame Garrison of Horseheads, NY; brother
and sister-in-law: Franklin & Annette Garrison of Horseheads, NY; sisters
and brother-in-law: Carol L. Garrison of Horseheads, NY, Michele &
James Ellis of Elmira, NY, and Sarah Williams of Apalachin, NY; several
nieces, nephews and a host of friends including her beloved friend, Barbara
Allen, with whom she resided. There will be no prior calling hours. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend Charlotte's Funeral Services on Thursday
December 13, 2001 at 10 AM at the Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home Mill St.
& Grand Central Avenue Horseheads, NY. The Rev. Sheldon Stoner will
officiate. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY.
NORMAN E. GEARHART age 87 years of 135 W. 17th St., Elmira Heights, NY, March 12, 1991. Friends may call at Ballard and Lindgren Funeral Home Thursday 7 to 9 pm. Funeral and committal service there Friday 11 am, Rev. Stephen R. Parr officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Flowers gratefully declined. Those wishing may make memorials to charity of one’s choice. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Henry (Norma) Kummer of Williamsville, NY; son, Donald at home; brothers, Ross of Florida, Charles of California; sisters, Mary Fox of Arizona, Evelyn Hartle of Oregon. He was a retired employee of FACET Corporation, member of Oakwood United Methodist Church, past master Heights Lodge No. 913, past patron of Alert Chapter O.E.S., member of Corning consistory and Royal Arch Masons. Heights Lodge and Alert Chapter will conduct memorial service at funeral home, Thursday evening 7:30 p.m. –Elmira Star-Gazette 33/14/1991
GHEE HARRIET E. BLANDFORD
Harriet E. Age 75, of 305 Schuyler Ave., Elmira, NY, died Wednesday,
September 13, 2006, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira. Harriet
was born in Elmira, daughter of the late Stewart and Florence Ghee. Harriet
was a wonderful and caring wife and mother. She will be deeply missed by
her family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Clayton D. Blandford
of 58 years; daughters, Florence (Jonnell) McFadden of Olanta, SC, Theresa
Blandford and Shawn Blandford, both of Elmira, Maureen (Karen) Blandford
of Ithaca, NY, and Torri Blandford of Utica, NY; sons, Clayton D. Blandford
Jr. of Elmira, Timothy (Shamina) Blandford of Elmira and Thomas (Denise)
Blandford of Ashland, Mass; sister, Frances Slaven of Elmira; brother,
Charles Ghee of Rochester, NY; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Harriet was predeceased
by her brother, Stewart Ghee Jr. Family and friends are invited to call
Thursday, September 14, 2006, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on
Friday, September 15, at 1 p.m. at the Barrett Funeral Home. Interment
will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions
in memory of Harriet can be made to Multiple Sclerosis Association at P.O.
Box 134, Elmira, NY 14902.
GILLETTE - MERKES
Cora G. Age 88, of Ball Street, Waverly, died peacefully Sunday, July
10, 2005, at the Tioga Nursing Facility. She was born August 22, 1916 in
Lockwood, New York, the daughter of the late Rose Harford and Ward Gillette,
and wife of the late James Merkes. Cora was also predeceased by her three
brothers, Carl, Leon and Hugh Gillette; and two sisters-in-law, Katherine
Gillette and Betty Northrup. Cora worked as a department head at W.T. Grants
in Horseheads, NY, and as a homemaker. She is survived by her sister, Ruth
Mott, Owego, NY; her four brothers, Lyle (Evelyn) Gillette, Waverly, NY,
Ross (Arlene) Gillette, Candor, NY, Ivan (Alberta) Gillette, Mount Joy,
PA., and Gene (Catherine) Gillette, Gouchland, VA; a sister-in-law, Joan
Gillette, Willseyville, NY; and stepson and daughter-in-law, Keith and
Ann Merkes, Elmira, NY; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
At Cora's request, there will be no calling hours. Funeral Services will
be held Thursday, July 14, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the Luckner Funeral Home,
449 Park Avenue, Waverly, New York, with Pastor Coole from Candor Baptist
Church officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Elmira,
NY. Those wishing may direct memorial contributions in Cora's name to the
charity of their choice.
GILLETTE Madyson Rose
Joined the Angels on the day of her birth, Tuesday August 21, 2007.
Saddened by her leaving are her loving parents, Melissa Tubbs & Shaun
Gillette along with grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and many family
friends. A graveside service will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park
on Saturday, September 1, 2007 at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Earl Barfoot
officiating.
HAROLD GLEASON, Age 48 died surrounded by his family, Mr. Gleason was predeceased by his father, Merrill Gleason, and a son Patrick Gleason. He is survived by his mother, Pauline Borden; his wife Jeanie Gleason; sons, Harold and Matthew Gleason; grandchildren, Jessica Bashore, Austin Gleason, Cody Allen, Kelsey Allen, Brandon Lynn Scott “My Little Buddy”; brothers, Merrill, Wilford and James Gleason, Danny Knapp and Chris Gleason; sisters, Carol Frace, Sharon Ribble, April Gleason and Bonnie Paterson; brothers-in-law, Ken Ribble and Elton Shaw; sister-in-law, Debbie Compton; several nieces and nephews. Best friends, Marion Haynes girlfriend, Don Kies, Richard VanTrese “My Brother Dick”, Julie Allen and Edward Cratsley. “Loved by all, missed by many.” Family and friends will be received at Caywood’s Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Thursday, August 14, 2003 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 1 p.m. with the Reverend Donald Rockwell officiating. Burial will take place in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Elmira. –Elmira Star Gazette.
GLEASON - JOHNSON Mabelle J.
Age 71 of 506 Beecher Street Elmira, NY died on Monday May 28, 2007
at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mabelle was born June 27, 1936 in Montour Falls,
NY, the daughter of the late Lester W. and Cynthia E. Freeman Gleason.
She was also pre-deceased by her husband Edward Johnson, her daughter Cindy
L. Watts, as well as her sister and brothers Dorothy Collins, Merle Gleason,
and Lester Gleason. Mabelle was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and
sister who devoted her life to her family and cherished every moment she
spent with them. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her loving children Jack E.
Groves; Deborah Clifford of Elmira, NY; Carol A. Sawyer of Painted Post,
NY; Kenneth C. Groves of Oneida, NY; Lester W. Groves of Elmira, NY; Norman
E. & Virginia Johnson of Elmira, NY; step-daughter and step-son: Arlene
Hodge of Spencer, NY and Daniel Johnson; sisters: Betty Maxwell of Gibson,
NY and Nellie Smith of Ulysses, PA; several grandchildren, great grandchildren,
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 May 31, 2007 from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. Mrs. Johnson's Funeral
Services will be held at the Funeral Home at the conclusion of calling
hours. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY.
GOLDSMITH Jeffery T.
Age 36 of Columbus, OH and Greenville, OH, died Saturday evening, September
20, 2008, at his residence in Columbus. Jeffery was born April 10, 1972
in Elmira, NY, to Pamela (Austin) Goldsmith and the late Charles Goldsmith.
He was a Highway Safety Specialist. In addition to his father, Jeffery
is also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Charles and Gladys
(Edwards) Goldsmith; and maternal grandfather, Amos Austin. Jeffery is
survived his mother, Pamela Goldsmith of Sayre, PA; his soul mate, Charisa
Hathaway; daughter, Sytara Hathaway Goldsmith; son, Jacob Goldsmith all
of Greenville, OH; maternal grandmother, Geane Eyer of Alachua, FL; and
numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. The family will welcome relatives
and friends to Sullivan's Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St. at Rt. 13,
Horseheads, NY, on Monday, September 29, 2008 from 4-7 p.m. Funeral Services
will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at 10 a.m. at Maranatha Bible
Chapel, 774 Sing Sing Road, Horseheads, NY, with Pastor Tom Allen. Jeffery
will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY immediately
following. Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/27/2008
JOHNATHAN R. GOOD age 74 of 610 Mt. Zoar St., Wednesday, January 24, 1968 at the Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal services there Friday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Kelsie Martin. Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Floral tributes gratefully declined. The family requests donations to the Central Christian Church Memorial Fund. Survived by wife, Florence; sons, Donald of Penn Yan, Gerald of Elmira; seven grandchildren; several nephews. He was a member and secretary of the Central Christian Church, member of Union Lodge No. 95 F&AM, Corning Consistory, Veteran of World War I and retired accountant of the Thatcher Glass Manufacturing Co. –Elmira Star-Gazette 1/24/1968
GOODRICH Floyd M.
Age 65, of Odessa, NY, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 18, 2008.
He is survived by his daughters, Marie A. (Donald) Peltier and Patsy (Dave)
Dilley, all of Lawrenceville, PA; and ten grandchildren; his mother, Cora
Angeline (Goodrich) Hall of the Seneca View Nursing Facility, Montour Falls,
NY; sister, Anna Mae (Bill) Langley of Aurora, CO, Brothers, Walter E.
Goodrich of Middlebury Center, PA, and Lawrence M. Goodrich of Littleton,
CO. He is also survived by his loving companion, Sharon Thompson of Montour
Falls, NY, and her children, Shannon (Greg) Belanger of Elmira, NY, Shane
Ricci of Rochester, NY, and Adam Just of Montour Falls, NY; and special
friends, Sandy and Gene Kinney; along with several nieces, nephews and
cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Earl Goodrich; grandson, Dustin;
and stepfather, Amos Hall. Floyd was very active in the New York State
Fireman's Association. He served as Chief of the Odessa Fire Department
for 5 years. Floyd served two years in the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam.
He was also a member of the Odessa American Legion. Relatives and friends
are invited to call at the Vedder and Scott Funeral Home, 534 Church St.,
Odessa, NY, on Friday, August 22, 2008, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and again
on Saturday, August 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. His funeral service will
follow calling hours on Saturday at 12 Noon. Interment will be held at
the convenience of the family in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY,
with Full Military Honors. Those wishing to remember Floyd may do so through
memorials to the Odessa Fire Department, PO Box 132, Odessa, NY 14896.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/20/2008
GOODSELL - Campbell, Dorothy
A longtime resident of the Westside community died, Friday morning,
May 16, 2008 at her home in the loving care of her family and Southern
Tier Hospice. At her side were her two daughters, Fern Leopold, Elmira;
and Anne Turner, Moore Haven, FL; and her daughter-in-law, Barbara Campbell,
Savona.
Also surviving are her sons-in-law, William Leopold and Dale Turner;
four grandchildren, John (Liz) Campbell, Sterling, VA; Brian (Christy)
Campbell, Clermont, FL; David (Susan) Campbell, Salem, MA; and Carrie Leopold,
Elmira; four great grandchildren, Jack, Ellie and Nicholas Campbell and
Kaylee Leopold along with nieces, nephews and Dorothy's church family at
Westside United Methodist Church where she attended for many years.
Predeceasing her were her parents, Fred & Fern Brooks Goodsell; her
loving husband of 43 years, Wesley J. Campbell; a cherished son, John Campbell;
three sisters, Julia (Julian "Dude") Stocking, Adele (Bruce) Jefferds,
Winifred (Charles Eugene) Davis and a brother, William Goodsell. Remembered
by her smile, Dorothy was a warm and caring person. She enjoyed gardening,
reading and watching the NY Mets. Dorothy was employed by J.C. Penny for
many years in the fabric department first in the original location in downtown
and later at the Mall. Very important to her were the many lives she influenced
through the Girl Scouts where she was very active. Dorothy always provided
a wonderful home for her family and pets. Family and friends will
be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport
on Monday, May 19, 2008 between the hours of 4-7 p.m. Funeral services
for Dorothy will take place on Tuesday at the funeral home (10 a.m.) her
pastor, the Reverend Donald Guiles officiating. Interment will take place
in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at her families convenience. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 5/18/2008.
GORE GWENDOLYN J. COATES
Gwendolyn J. Age 67, of Lowman, NY, died on Wednesday, October 4, 2006,
at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Olean, NY on August 27, 1939
to the late Roland and Grace (Laing) Gore. Gwendolyn was predeceased by
her husband, Robert Coates; sons, Joseph, Randy and Bobby Jr. Coates; and
brothers, Albert and Jerry Gore. Survivors include her daughter, Rosemarie
(Michael) Koloski of Montour Falls; sons, Erin (Yvonne) Coates of Montour
Falls and Roland Coates of Erin; sister, Carol (Ted) Phillips of Portville,
NY; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; along with several nieces
and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, October
9th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral
services will take place there at 1 p.m. with Rev. Anne Mowery officiating.
Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
GOSLINE William E. Jr.
Age 81, formerly a resident of 550 E. Church St., Elmira, died on Tuesday,
August 19, 2008, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility, where he resided
since May. He was born on December 16, 1926 in Roaring Branch, PA, only
son of the late William and Emma Jane (Eden) Gosline Sr. Bill was predeceased
by his sisters, Sarah Quinn, Lillian Overacker, Winifred June, Barbara
McNutt; and niece, Debra June. He is survived by his sister, Emma Jane
(Robert) Tuttle of Austin, TX; brother-in-law, William Overacker of Horseheads;
along with several nieces and nephews and grandnieces and nephews. Bill
graduated from Southside High School in 1944 and was a veteran of the US
Navy from 1944 to 1946. He was employed as an administrative assistant
in the office of the psychiatrist at the Elmira Correctional Facility and
was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Bill will be remembered
as a faithful volunteer of many hours at St. Joseph's Hospital until his
declining health forced him to discontinue. Family and friends are invited
to call on Sunday, August 24th from 1 to 2 p.m. at the James D. Barrett
Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 2 p.m. Interment will take
place at the convenience of the family in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/21/2008
GOWAN –FERN ARDIS HARDENSTINE. A long time resident of Elmira's Southside, died peacefully in the care of her family, friends and hospice at her home on Saturday morning, February 2, 2002 at the age of 86. Born on May 27, 1915 in Evergreen, PA Ardis was the daughter of Charles and Maude Robinson Gowan. She married Paul Hardenstine on April 17, 1942. Ardis was a retired schoolteacher having taught in the Elmira City School System for over 24 years until her retirement in 1973. Her earliest days of teaching were in a one room school house in New Era, PA. Ardis was a member of the New York State Retired Teachers Association. She was a long time member of the Fassett Baptist Church in Fassett, PA. Ardis also taught Sunday School and was active in many local Bible School Classes. Much enjoyment was found at her home, flower gardening, baking, and making crafts. Always a witness, she was happy to serve the Lord. Surviving is her loving husband and friend of 59 years, Paul Hardenstine, her daughter and son-in-law, Arleah and Elwin Fitch of Tucson, AZ; her son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Shirley Hardenstine of Athens, PA; grandchildren, David Fitch, Paul Nicholas Hardenstine (Shelley Heerey) and Tammy Lou Benefield; great grandchildren, Jordan, Aaron and Bryan Benefield, Chelsie Hardenstine, Caitlin, Joshua and Rachel Heerey; sisters, Coral "Polly" Ward of Hayward, CA; and Mary Ellen (Richard) Williams of Wyalusing, PA; several nieces and nephews. Ardis was predeceased by her brother Edward Lincoln Gowan and her sister Ruth Mapes. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Tuesday February 5, 2002 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Funeral services will take place in the Fassett Baptist Church, Fassett, PA on Wednesday (11AM) with her pastor, the Reverend Donald Rockwell officiating. Committal services will follow the service in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY. –Elmira Star Gazette.
GOWIN - BRICKA, Arlie I.
Age 83, of 376 Lattabrook Rd., Horseheads, NY. She was born September
12, 1925 in Durell, PA, daughter of the late Leonard, Sr. and Sadie (Vargason)
Gowin, and died Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at Kindred Hospital, Wilkes-Barre,
PA after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years,
Albert H. Bricka on January 29, 2008; brothers, Leonard, Jr., Ronald, Donald
and Albert; and sister, Louise Kasson. Arlie is survived by her children,
Jack Bricka and Carol Collins of Horseheads, Albert (Lorraine) Bricka of
Elmira, Constance (John) Mathews of Syracuse, NY and Dale Bricka of Horseheads;
seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, along with several nieces
and nephews. Arlie was a former stock car racer at Chemung Speedrome. She
was a member of the Atlantic Women's Racing Assoc., volunteered in the
community patterning autistic children, was an avid race fan, seamstress,
gardener and a great cook. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter
J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Saturday,
November 29th, from 11:30 to 2 p.m. Her funeral service will be held at
2 p.m. Rev. Dr. Larry Appenzellar will officiate. Committal prayers and
interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/27/2008
GRANGER – Mrs. Eva L. Kline, age 68, of 2002 Mill St., Millport, NY, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 23, 1985, at St. Joseph Hospital. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads, Tuesday, from 6-8 PM. Funeral and Committal Services will be held there, on Wednesday, at 1 PM. The Rev. Horace Stoddard will officiate. Interment, Forest Lawn Memorial Park. She is survived by daughter, Mrs. John (Rose Anne) LaMent of Elmira; sons, Thomas Granger of Elmira, Ray J. Kline, Jr. of Kernersville, NC; Donald Kline of Millport; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Betty Knickerbocker of Elmira and Mrs. Grace McNeil of Lakeland, FL; 15 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Kline was the widow of the late Ray J. Kline, Sr., who died in November of 1974. She attended the Pine City Baptist Church and was an employee of the Colonial Theater.
GRANGER – Lois Kelsey, formerly of Flannery Towers, died peacefully at her son’s home in Elmira Heights while under the loving care of her family and Southern Tier Hospice on Saturday morning, October 2, 2004. Born on June 22, 1937, her in Elmira, Lois was the daughter of Edwin C. and Ruth Liddy Granger. She was married to Robert Kelsey Sr. and he predeceased her in 2003. Lois was a homemaker who enjoyed camping, playing Bingo, and caring for her own children as well as those she cared for in the “Fresh Air fund” for many years. Surviving are her children, sherry and Michael Insogna of Elmira, Robert E. Kelsey Jr. of Elmira and his girlfriend, Annette Romeo, and Joseph Kelsey of Elmira Heights; her daughter-in-law, Tina Columbine; sisters, Barbara Greg, Janet Mattison, and Mary Ann Elliott; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also surviving is her friend and loving companion, Robert Costley, and a caring friend, Karen Newton. Family and friends will be received at Caywood’s Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport, on Monday, October 11, 2004, from 11 AM to 1 PM. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 1 PM with the Committal Services to follow in the Gardens at Caywood’s with the Reverend Alex LaDuce officiating. Interment will take place at the families convenience in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. – Elmira Star-Gazette, 9 Oct. 2004, p.3C
GRANGER VIOLET L. BAUMAN (Butch)
Age 69, of 508 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY. She was born January
13, 1938 in Elmira, daughter of the late John E. and Leah (Ames) Granger,
and died Friday, April 27, 2007, at home after a brief illness, surrounded
by her family. She is survived by her husband, Frank Charles Bauman; children,
Connie (Terrence) Cogswell of Wellsburg, Dean (Teresa) Bauman of Millport,
and Matthew (Pam) Apgar of Erin; nine grandchildren, including special
granddaughter, Jenny; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Kelly
of Elmira, and Bonnie (Dick) Edwards of VA; along with several nieces and
nephews. Violet was a member of the Life Abundance Church. She retired
from Barton's Rest Home after 22 years of service. Family and friends are
invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington
Ave., Elmira, on Tuesday, May 1st, from 6 to 7 p.m. Her funeral and committal
services will follow at 7 p.m. Rev. Jerry Berbary will officiate. Interment
will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the
family. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Violet through donations
to Southern Tier Hospice & Palliative Care.
GRASSETTE Ronald W. "Grizzly Ron"
Age 61, of Elmira, died at his home, with his family by his side, on
Saturday, November 24, 2007. Ron was born December 25, 1945 in Cambridge,
MA, a son of the late Orden C. and Wanda Sleginski Grassette. In addition
to his parents he is predeceased by his sister, Marcia Grassette, mother-in-law,
Margaret Cruthers, and granddaughter, Madeline Ames. Ron is survived by
his loving wife of 36 years, Carolyn Cruthers Grassette; daughters and
sons-in-law, Jenifer J. and Lance Ames, Robyn R. and Joshua Bennett, all
of Elmira; granddaughters, Taylor Ames, Ella and Emilyn Bennett; brothers
and sisters-in-law, Orden and Althea Grassette of Sevierville, TN, Robert
and Joanne Grassette of Stewartstown, NH; father-in-law, Melvin Cruthers
of Newbury, OH, with his wife Bell; step-brother-in-law, William Spencer
of Middlefield, OH, with his wife Diane; along with several aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, and cousins. Grizzly Ron played semi-pro basketball for
a Greek team in Cambridge, MA. He served in Vietnam from 1969 – 1970 with
the 101st Airborne Division. Ron was a radio teletype operator and a helicopter
machine gun operator. Ron earned a Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam.
He was a retail sales manager for Woolworth's in Richmond Hill, Queens
and later for Rockbottom on Long Island. Moving to Elmira he became assistant
manager of Pudgie's Northside. His last place of employment was at F.M.
Howell. Being born and raised in Massachusetts, Grizzly Ron was an avid
Red Sox, Celtic and New England Patriot fan. He was an avid sportsman,
enjoyed fishing and looked forward to his Tuesday and Wednesday night pool
leagues. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner
of Water and Walnut Sts., on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 from 1:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held
at the conclusion of calling hours with Don Crawford officiating. Interment
will take place at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family
would like to offer a special thanks to Stephanie and the LPN's at Southern
Tier Hospice for their dedication and loving care given to Grizzly Ron.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/26/2007.
GRAY Jack L.
Age 74, of Athens, PA, died Friday, November 23, 2007, at his home
surrounded by his family. Jack was born August 18, 1933 in Elmira, New
York, the son of the late Margaret Dates and Lehman Gray. Mr. Gray was
a veteran of the United States Navy. He retired from Thatcher Glass after
18 years of service there. His greatest joy was his family and especially
spending time with grandson, Christopher. He is survived by his daughter,
Peggy Gray-Mitchell of Athens, PA; his son, John Gray of Corning, NY; his
grandchildren, Christopher, Austin, Nikki, Billy and Makiya; as well as
his former wife, Darlene Earl; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and friends are invited to call at the Luckner Funeral Home, 449
Park Avenue, Waverly, NY, Tuesday evening, November 27, from 5:00 to 7:00
p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday
night with Pastor Fox from the Keystone Baptist Church officiating. Internment
will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 11/26/2007.
GRAY - MATHEWS
Jeanne May of 131 Decker Rd., Van Etten, NY, Went home to the arms
of Jesus on October 25, 2001. She was a wife and homemaker for husband
Daniel for 30 years. She was a mother of nine who faithfully home schooled
her children in academics and in the knowledge of the Lord. She tried to
live her life and guide her family by the Bible Scripture Isaiah 54:13.
She was predeceased by her father, Jack Erwin Gray on January 10, 1985.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Daniel Lynn Mathews; mother, Anna
Gray of Horseheads, children, Locke Mathews of Willow Creek, CA, Candice
Mathews of Long Island, Seth Mathews of Elmira and Vickie, Chancey, Dagmar,
Penny, Jasmaine and Amos Mathews, all at home; brothers & sisters,
Fritz (Gerald) McGinnis of Horseheads, Gloria (Joseph) Waldron of Horseheads,
John (Sandra) Gray of Van Etten, Sam (Kathy) Gray of Elmira Heights, and
Sandy (Allen) Clemons of NC. Family and friends are invited to call at
the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads on Monday from 3-4PM.
Mrs. Mathews funeral service will be held there at the conclusion of calling
hours at 4PM. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of
the family.
GREENWALT - JESSUP, Marguerite E.
Loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother
Formerly of Crestview Drive, Pine City, NY, was born September 19,
1926 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late William and Violet Mae (Wenzel)
Greenwalt, died peacefully on Sunday, December 9, 2007, at the Arnot Ogden
Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 81. The
family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at the Olthof
Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, from 5:00 to 6:00
p.m. Following the visitation, everyone is welcome to join the Jessup family
for a celebration of both Harold and Marguerite's lives. Lay Pastor Robert
Townson will officiate. Interment will be held privately at the convenience
of the family in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park where Marguerite will be
laid to rest with her beloved Harold. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be directed to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Fund, PO Box 1306, Elmira,
NY 14902. Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/12/2007.
GRINNELL –MRS. RUTH V. ROBERTS of 6162 N. Lake Road, Bergen, N.Y., formerly of Caledonia, Tuesday, February 28, 1967. Friends may call at the page-Jamieson Funeral Home, Wellsburg, Thursday and Friday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Saturday, 11 a.m., the Rev. Glen W. Dick. Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Survived by husband, Harry Roberts; son, Donald; daughter, Donna; brother, Walter Grinnell of Fairport; sister, Mrs. Eleanor Arberth of Perry, N.Y. She was a member of Southern Light Chapter No. 460, OES. –Elmira Star-Gazette 3/2/1967
GUISEWHITE –THRESSA I. BASTION, 78, Horseheads, NY, died on November 7th, 2002 at her home. Surviving are her husband, Daniel D. Bastion; children, Daniel & Ann Bastion, William & Sharon; David & Sarah Bastion, Keith & Noel (Lewis) Bastion, Sharon and John Hermans, Diana Bastion, Linda and Jeff Bean, Patricia Young and Holly and Barry Wixson; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many friends; sisters, Margaret Smiley, Sylvia Adams and Shirley Guisewhite; brothers Perry and Norman Guisewhite. Mrs. Bastion is predeceased by her parents and a brother, George Guisewhite and sister, Frances (Jim) Bryan. Mrs. Bastion was an avid bowler. The funeral was held November 12th at Vedder and Scott Funeral Home, Odessa, NY. Interment was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY. Those wishing to remember Mrs. Bastion may do so through memorials to the American Cancer Society, Elmira, NY. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
GUNDERMAN - BARCHET
Inez M. nee: Gunderman Age 85, formerly of Jerusalem Hill Rd., died
Tuesday, September 13, 2005, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. She
is survived by her children, sons, Donald (Judy) Barchet, Annville, PA,
Douglas (Sylvia) Barchet, Wellsburg, NY; daughters, Joyce (Gene) Stow,
Horseheads, and Janice Heeman of Elmira; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren;
sisters, Lois Drake, Lowman, Dorothy Semko, Las Vegas, NV, Joan Roman,
Elmira; brother, Harold Gunderman, Elmira; several nieces, nephews and
cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth. She enjoyed spending
time with her family, square dancing, and was a member of the First Baptist
Church of Elmira. The family wishes to gratefully thank the 5th floor staff
of CCNF for their loving care. At the request of Inez there will be no
calling hours or funeral service. She will be buried at Forest Lawn Memorial
Park at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted
to the Kalec Funeral Home.
GUNDERMAN - DRAKE, Lois J. "Nan"
Devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister
and friend. Age 86 and long time resident of North Chemung, died
on Tuesday, May 29, 2007. She was born in the Town of Baldwin, on March
12, 1921 to the late Earl and Jennie (Elston) Gunderman. She was predeceased
by her husband, Charles Drake in 1983; and is survived by her daughters,
Shirley Weiland of North Chemung, NY, Betty (Charles) Thomas of Scottsboro,
AL; grandchildren, Laurie (Rick Gibson) Bowman of Woodville, AL, Elizabeth
"Betsy" Bowman of Elmira, NY, Shelly (Dave Oldroyd) Weiland of Corning,
NY, Scott Weiland of North Chemung, NY; great-grandchildren, Jennifer and
Elizabeth Brand, Matthew and Meghan McGonigal, Olivia Kreydatus and Brandon
Weiland; great-great-grandchildren, Anthony Brand and Hanna Cronk; brother
and sister, Harold (Loretta) Gunderman of Elmira, NY, Joan Roman of Elmira,
NY; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was
also predeceased by her brothers, Charles, Guy, Earl, Ronald, Glenn, and
John Gunderman; sisters, Betty Brown, Dorothy Semko, and Inez Barchet.
She was a past member of the Order of Eastern Star, Breesport, Southern
Light Chapter O.E.S. Lois also enjoyed reading, painting, playing cards,
quilting, and crafting. She enjoyed cooking and baking and above all else
she loved the time spent with her family. Family and friends are invited
to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Friday,
June 1, 2007, from 4-7:00 p.m. Her service will take place at the funeral
home on Sat., June 2, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Anne Mowery officiating.
Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In addition to flowers,
those wishing to express their sympathy may also do so with memorials to
Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830.
GURAL - SMITH, Frances
Age 94, of Jerusalem Hill Road, Elmira, NY. She was born December 2,
1914 in Elmira, daughter of the late John and Mary (Konasiewicz) Gural
and died Saturday, August 15, 2009, at home. She was predeceased
by her husband, John T. Smith, in 1965; son, Richard W. Smith in 2005;
brothers, Joseph and John Gural and is survived by her children, John G.
Smith and Patricia Ann Rice, both of Elmira; daughter-in-law, Gayle Smith
of Horseheads; sister-in-law, Evelyn Gural of Elmira; grandchildren, Kathleen
(Thomas) Collins, Timothy Smith, Jeffrey Smith and David (Lori) Rice; great-grandchildren,
Alexis Collins and Jaedyn Dwyer. Mrs. Smith was a communicant of Ss. Peter
& Paul Church. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent
Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Tuesday, August
18th, from 12 to 2 p.m. Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Rev.
Walter L. Wainwright will officiate. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn
Memorial Park. Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/16/2009
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