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SALTUS Donald Joseph
WWII Veteran - Age 88, passed through Heaven's Gate on Sunday, October
12, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira, NY. Donald was born in Elmira,
NY on September 18, 1920, the son of Joseph and Alva (Scherer) Saltus who
predeceased him. He was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Adeline (Eaton)
Saltus, in May of 1999, his brother, Earl Saltus, in June of 2008, and
his brother-in-law, George Sayles in August 2003. Don was a graduate of
Southside High School and proudly served in the Army Air Force during WWII.
He worked many years for the Remington Rand until it was closed. He then
worked for Unisys until his retirement. He moved to Seneca Lake where he
spent his time building houses. He loved his family, hunting, fishing,
Seneca Lake and apple pie. His sense of humor was a joy to all who knew
him. After the death of his beloved "Addy", he moved back to Elmira where
he resided at Woodbrook. His family would like to extend sincere thanks
for the wonderful care and love he received from the staff, management
and fellow residents. Don is survived by his two sisters, Lucille Sayles
of Pine City, NY and Eileen (Elwin) Jennings of Gillett, PA; his sister-in-law,
Mildred Saltus of Van Etten, NY; his nieces and nephews and their spouses:
Jayne and Martin Bernhardt of Clifton, NJ, Jim and Reggie Sayles of Horseheads,
NY, Susan and Edgar Torres of Tampa, FL, Thom and Mirjam Jennings of Eagle
River, AK, Tim and Debbie Jennings of Albany, NY, Ron and Kay Saltus of
Cross Plains, TX, Sandy and Tom Holleran of Las Vegas, NV, Mahlon Flood
of Ithaca, NY; and many grand nieces, nephews and cousins who will all
miss their "Uncle Donnie". Family and friends are invited to call at the
Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY on Thursday,
October 16, 2008, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Funeral Services honoring his
life will be held there following his visitation (4 p.m.). The Reverend
Jeffrey Tunnicliff will celebrate Don's services. Interment will take place
on Friday, October 17th, at 11:00 a.m. in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park,
563 Jerusalem Hill Road, Elmira, NY. Memorial donations may be directed
to a charity of one's choice. Published in the Star-Gazette from
10/14/2008 - 10/15/2008
SANFORD - REYNOLDS
L. Agnes Age 85 of 110 Elizabeth Street Hornell, NY formerly of Breesport,
NY died on Tuesday January 3, 2006 at St. James Hospital in Hornell, NY.
Agnes was born July 1, 1920 in Almond , NY the daughter of the late James
and Mertie Flint Sanford. Mrs. Reynolds was a retired Nurse's Aide at The
Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira, NY. She was also an assistant
dietician at Bethesda Hospital in Hornell, NY after moving to Canisteo.
Agnes was a former member of The Breesport United Methodist Church and
the Breesport Fireman's Auxiliary. Agnes was pre-deceased by her husband,
Donald B. Reynolds, on January 6, 1996 and her son, David Reynolds, on
August 29, 1965. She was also pre-deceased by her brother and sisters Paul
Sanford, Pearl Sanford, and Beverly Bailey. She loved her family and friends
and cherished the time she spent with them. Agnes is survived by her loving
children: Larry & Dorothy Reynolds of Kingston, NY, Donna & Richard
Ruhmel of Lutz, Florida, Linda & Charles Hughes of Canisteo, NY, and
Denis & Bridget Reynolds of Almond, NY; nine grandchildren and five
great grandchildren; brother: Robert Sanford of Hornell, NY; several nieces,
nephews, cousins, and a host of caring friends including her long-time
friend Marjorie Bleecker Kuleszo of Romulus, NY. Relatives and friends
are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads,
NY on Thursday January 5, 2006 from 3-6 PM. Mrs. Reynold's Funeral and
Committal Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours. Interment
in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY at the convenience of the family.
The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember
Agnes through memorials to a charity of one's choice.
SAYLES - MCCANN
Barbara S. Age 79, formerly of Sayre, PA, died Monday, August 6, 2001
at the Robert Packer Hospital after a short illness. Born in Elmira, NY,
November 16, 1921, the daughter of Henry and Alice Park Sayles and attended
Elmira Business Institute. She was predeceased by her husband, George D.
McCann on October 12, 1986. She is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline
Kilmore of Waverly, NY; and her daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and
Kenneth Green of Sayre, PA; Regina and David Engle of Sayre, PA and Arletta
and Kevin Harper of Michigan; 11 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held there at 1:00 PM at the Forrest Lawn Cemetery,
563 Jerusalem Hill Rd., Elmira, NY, with her Pastor, Rev. Anne Canfield
officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Waverly United Methodist
Church, 158 Chemung St., Waverly, NY 14892 or to the Waverly Library, 430
Fulton St., Waverly, NY 14892.
SCHOONOVER –MRS. MARY GARDNER age 70 of 121 W. Hudson St., Saturday, April 12, 1969. Friends may call at the Kalec Funeral home Sunday 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Tuesday 11 a.m. Burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Survived by daughter, Mrs. William (Mary) Keyes, Elmira; son, Lawrence L. Gardner, Coudersport, Pa.; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Arson E. Schoonover, Corning, N.Y. She was a retired employee of the Bendix Corp.; past officer of the Women of the Moose; Easter Star Harmony Chapter, also Court of Amaranth, member of Womens Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. –Elmira Sunday Telegram 4/13/1969
TIMOTHY VAN SCHROCK age 2 of 139 O’Hanlon St., Horseheads, Saturday, Jan. 25, 1969. Friends may call at the Barrett Funeral home Monday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Tuesday at 11 a.m., the Rev. Calvin Thorpe. Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald G. Schrock; brother, Martin at home; grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Schrock of Elmira; grandfather, Jessie Bron of Colo.; several aunts, uncles and cousins. –Elmira Star-Gazette 1/27/1969
SCOTT Margaret
CLARKE Margaret Scott Davis "Marge" Age 86, of Elmira, NY, died Monday,
March 27, 2006, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Marge was born
August 16, 1919 in Elmira to the late Ralph and Blanche Scott and resided
in the Chemung County area her whole life, retiring as a waitress from
Armend's Texas Hots after 20 years of service. Marge is survived by her
daughters, Gayle Smith and Barbara (Leonard) Grant; her son, Richard Davis;
grandchildren, Kathleen (Thomas) Collins, Timothy and Jeffery Smith, Michael
Crawley, Jason (Keila) Taylor and Debra Davis; and great-grandchildren,
Jasmine and Jayla Taylor. Marge was also predeceased by her daughter, Brenda
Taylor; and son-in-law, Richard Smith. Friends and family are invited to
visit on Friday, March 31st, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the James D. Barrett
Funeral Home, 1004 Lake St., Elmira, where a funeral service will follow
at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
RICHARD W. SCOTT
Richard W. Scott, 88, Pine City, NY died Wednesday, January 23,
1991 at Arnot-Ogden Hospital in Elmira. Mr. Scott was a retired employee
of American LaFrance and a lifetime member of the Pine City Volunteer Fire
Department. He is survived by daughters, Eva Arnold of Pine City, NY, Rita
Lauper of Millport, NY, Charlotte Lee of Troy, PA; son, Richard G. Scott
of UT; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Verna Conklin
of Avinger, TX; brother, Theodore Scott of Elmira, NY; step-father, Charles
Wilson of Montour Falls, NY. He was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn Scott
and a daughter, Frances Lee. Services were held January 23 at the Olthof
Funeral Home in Elmira with the Rev. Robert Searle officiating and interment
to be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Those wishing may make contributions
to the Pine City Volunteer Fire Department in Richard's memory. (TGR, Thursday,
January 31, 1991)
SEELEY Floyd James Jr. Age 64 formerly of Horseheads, NY died on Sunday September 30, 2001 at Troy Community Hospital. Mr. Seeley was born January 23, 1937 in Canton, PA the son of the late Floyd Lewis Seeley and Lena Harriett Scarvani Seeley. Floyd was a veteran of the Korean War serving his country with the US Army and a member of Clarence R. Oliver American Legion Post #154 in Elmira Heights, NY. He was a communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads. Floyd was a retired accounting clerk with the U.S. Post Office in Elmira, NY. Floyd is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law: Kathy & Alfred Russo of Beaver Dams, NY, Karen & Gary Landis of Corning, NY, and Kim & Ronald Abbott of Corning, NY; son and daughter-in-law: Timothy & Sherry Seeley of Corning, NY; grandchildren: Todd Russo, Michele Russo, Aspyn Landis, Austin Landis, Jessica Abbott, Sarah Abbott, Grace Seeley, and Tammy Adams; great granddaughter: Aly Adams; sisters: Marie Shay of Alpine, NY and Alice Denkenberger of Horseheads, NY; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home Mill St. & Grand Central Ave. Horseheads, NY on Wednesday October 3, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Floyd's Life will be celebrated on Thursday October 4, 2001 at 11 AM in St. Mary Our Mother Church 816 W. Broad St. & Westinghouse Road in Horseheads, NY. The Rev Stephen Karani will be the Celebrant of Floyd's Funeral Mass. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park where Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Seeley. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Floyd through memorials to The Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association, The Arctic League 114 W. Second St. Elmira, NY 14901, or St. Jude's Childrens Hospital.
SEELEY Stephen F. Jr.
Of Elmira, NY - Age 59, was born March 23, 1949 in Elmira, NY, the
son of the late Stephen Frank and Virginia Belle (Lusk) Seeley Sr., went
home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at his home surrounded
by his loving family. His brothers, Robert Seeley and Richard Swartwood
predeceased him. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda (Overstrom) Seeley;
adored children, Richard (Sheila) Seeley of Havelock, NC; Carrie Ann (Brendan)
Mullahy of Middle Village, NY; Sarah Seeley of Binghamton, NY; Jenna Seeley
of Elmira Heights, NY; beloved step-children, Jennifer (Greg) Schoffner
of Beaver Dams, NY; Julie Whitehouse of Corning, NY; David Cook of NC;
much loved siblings, Fayne (Kingley) Passmore of Centerville, PA; Floyd
(Jeanne) Seeley of Horseheads, NY; Arthur (Janet) Swartwood of Horseheads,
NY; Douglas (Cindy) Swartwood of Honeyoe Lake, NY; along with eight lovely
grandchildren and several dear nieces and nephews. Stephen was a dedicated
technician with the J. C. Ehrlich company for 17 years. He was an outdoorsman
and enjoyed hunting, cycling, running in marathons and was an avid motorcyclist.
He had a tremendous love for family. A devout family man, he was thrilled
to have his family around him and the feelings were mutual. Family and
friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania
Ave., Southport/Elmira, NY on Saturday, November 1, 2008, from 11:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. A Memorial Service to honor his life will follow the visitation.
(1 p.m.) His friend, Pastor Kelvin Jones will celebrate Stephen's service.
Interment will take place in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY
at a time convenient to his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be directed to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning,
NY 14830. Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/29/2008
SEGUR –PHYLLIS JANE JOHNSTON, 69, Elmira, NY died at home, October 26, 1998. Born in Canton, March 18, 1929, she was the daughter of Albert and Laurissa (Woodward) Segur. She attended Canton Schools, later moving to Elmira. She was a volunteer at Arnot Ogden Medical Center and had done volunteer work for Southern Tier Hospice and Meals on Wheels. Mrs. Johnston loved her grandchildren and enjoyed traveling, doll and figurine collecting. Surviving are: daughter and son-in-law, Vivian Jane and Gary A. Ladd, Whitmore Lake, MI; grandsons; Nathaniel A. Ladd and Jonathan R. Ladd; sisters; Harriet Mills, Elmira and Marlene Jones, Roaring Branch and Beverly Aston, Alba; brother; Tracey I. Segur, Buckhannon, WVA; several nieces and nephews. Predeceasing her were her husband Russell L. Johnston; son, Ronald Johnston; and brother Elwyn Segur. Funeral services were held from the Olthof Funeral Home, Elmira, October 30. Interment was in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Elmira, NY. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
SEMSKI Edwin F., Sr. Age 81, of Elmira, NY, and Hudson, FL, died Monday, May 22, 2006, in Hudson, FL. Ed was born in Elmira, NY, son of the late John and Margaret (Gates) Semski. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Donald and John Semski; sister-in-law, Joyce Semski; spouses, Vera Semski and Betty Urbanski. Survivors include daughters, Donna (Michael Knapp) Watts of Elmira, and Linda (Jim) Willis of Elmira Heights; son, Edwin F. Semski Jr. of Palm Harbor, FL; sister, Mary Ann (Bob) Novick of Elmira Heights; brother, Robert (Shirley) Semski of Elmira; grandchildren, Tina (Mark) Clinton of Mansfield, MA, Julie and Jessica Willis of Elmira Heights, Jason (fiancée, Carrie) Willis of Louisville, KY, Jaimee Willis of Los Angeles, CA, Gregory and Chandler Semski and Jeremy Knapp of Modena, NY, and Chris Knapp of Elmira; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Molly Clinton of Mansfield, MA; very special companion, Patricia Buell of Elmira; many nieces and nephews, along with a host of friends. Ed was a "Mr. Ed" to Jacob Ross and "Papa" to Chris Halley. Ed graduated from EFA in 1943, served our country in the United States Army during WWII, retired from the NYS Dept. of Corrections after 25 years of dedicated service. Ed was an avid and spectacular athlete and a member of the Elmira Sports Hall of Fame. He enjoyed golfing and was a member of Aripeka Elks Lodge Post # 2520 and the Moose Lodge Post # 1747 of Port Richey, FL, Eagles Aerie Post # 4208 of Spring Hill, FL, American Legion Post # 154 in Elmira Heights. Ed loved and was loved by all who knew him. "We will carry him in our hearts forever." Family and friends are invited to call Friday, June 2, 2006, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please remember Dad through a memorial contribution to a charity or organization of your choice.
SEXTON Mariah Ann Entered this world on August 28, 2005 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center and was ushered home to heaven by Holy Angels on Wednesday, October 26, 2005, very unexpectedly, at home. She is survived by her loving mother, Jennifer Narosky, and loving father, Fred Sexton III, both of Elmira, NY; beloved sister, Aliyah Sexton, and twin-sister, Kaianna Sexton, both at home; grandparents, Nancy Narosky of Elmira, NY, Jack and Mary Anne Narosky of Elmira, NY, Ellen Sexton of Elmira, NY, Fred and Sue Sexton of Missouri; step-brother, Gino Gullo of Burdett, NY; great-grandparents, George and Louise Phillips of Manchester, NY, Samuel Batroney of Elmira, NY, Ralph Butler of Elmira, NY, Lillian and Walter Brunson of Oklahoma; along with numerous loving aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by her great-grandfather and great-grandmother, Owen and Iva Narosky; great-grandmother, Virginia Batroney. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Saturday, October 29, 2005, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Reverend visitation at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY, with Father Farrell conducting the committal prayers.
BRADLEY S. SEYMOUR SR. age 79 of 604 Schuyler Ave., Sunday June 9, 1974 at home. Friends are invited to call at the Keister Funeral Home Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Coley Harrison. Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family gratefully declines flowers. Those wishing may make donations to the Cancer Fund. Survived by wife, Mrs. Iva Culver Seymour; daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Frances) Whitsall of Wellsburg, RD 1, Mrs. Jennie Comfort of Pine City RD 1; sons, Bradley Seymour, Binghamton, N.Y., Carl Seymour of Wellsburg RD 1; Paul Seymour, Freemont, Calif.; sisters, Mrs. Lula Flick of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Raymond (Erma) Rumsey, Penn Yan, N.Y.; 23 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. –Elmira Star-Gazette 6/10/1974
SHAY David C.
Age 85, of Riverside Ave., died December 15, 2009. He is survived by
his wife of 47 years, Carole Mozrall; daughters, Colleen (Shane) Persaud
of McDonough, GA and Patricia Shay of McDonough, GA; grandsons, Rylan and
Braden Persaud and Colin Shay; three nieces and nephews, several grandnieces
and nephews; brother-in-law, Dr. John (Lorraine) Mozrall of East Aurora;
cousins including Sonya Shay. Dave was a permanent Member of the Firemen's
Union and a Life Member of the BPO Elmira Elks #62. Retired as a Lieutenant
from the city of Elmira Fire Department after 36 years, formerly employed
by the Federal Government at the Holding Point and as a railway mail clerk
in Buffalo, NY, 40 year member of the Loyal order of the Moose club at
Montour Falls, a communicant of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, graduate
of Elmira Catholic High School in 1942, St, Bonaventure University 1950
and Elmira College; a U.S. Army veteran of WWII; at present he was Scholarship
Chairman of the NYSMA, former member of the Elmira American Legion, VFW
Sayre, International Arson Investigators, American Red Cross as a First
aid instructor and he was the 1st EMT trainer, also former and founding
member of the Horseheads Eagles Club. Those wishing may make a donation
in his name to the Blessed Sacrament Parish or to a charity of one's choice
(envelopes available at the Funeral Home). The family will receive relatives
and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home, Friday, Dec 18th, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Prayer service there Saturday at 8:45 a.m. followed by his Mass of Christian
Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Sts. Peter & Paul's Church. Internment to follow
in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Published in Star-Gazette
on December 17, 2009
SHEETS Marie A. PURVIS of Horseheads, NY died July 18, 2001 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Richard L. Purvis; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Eric Davies and son, Michael Purvis, all of Horseheads, NY; two grandchildren; sisters, Gladys Shaw, Doris Stone, Shirley (Douglas) Rarick, all of Gillett, PA, Helen (Robert) Bircher of San Jose, CA, Dorothy Louise Shaw of Erin, NY; brothers, Richard (Edith) Sheets of Trumansburg, NY and Leon Sheets of Millport, NY; brothers-in-law, Joseph Hutter of Gillett, PA, Gerald (Virginia) Purvis of Millport, NY, Edward Purvis of Borrego Springs, CA, James (Virginia) Purvis of San Jose, CA, Ronald (Kathy) Purvis of Lake Stevens, WA; many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Marie was predeceased by her sister, Rachel Hutter of Gillett, PA. Funeral services were held July 21 at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira with interment to be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to the Children’s Hospital Foundation, 34th St. and Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399 in the name of Pamela M. Purvis. “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA Thursday, August 8, 2001
SHEIVE Irene HOTCHKISS, 74, died at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira, NY on Monday, August 23, 1999 after an extended illness. Irene was born in Mosherville, PA on November 14, 1924 to the late Floyd and Bertha (Smith) Sheive. Irene was employed at many area businesses and most recently retired form Family Services where she worked as a home health aide. She was a former Avon saleswoman and a member of the Ladies of the Moose Post #517. She is survived by her husband, Jack, at home; son, David and Nelda Gaines of Charleston, SC; daughter, Judith Leonard of Troy, PA; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sisters, Virginia Greene of Elmira, Lois and Horace Stanton of Horseheads, Jean and Joe Viselli of Waverly and a brother, Allen (Bud) Sheive of Millerton, PA. She was predeceased by a brother Stanley Sheive, in 1990. Funeral services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira on August 26 with the Rev. Donald Hoff officiating and interment to be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira. Those wishing may make memorial contributions in Irene’s name to the charity of one’s choice. “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA Thursday, September 2, 1999
ROLAND C. SHEPARD
Roland C. "Shep" Shepard, 86, of Gaines RR 1, PA died Saturday, June
22, 1996 at home. Roland was head Greens keeper at the Elmira Country Club.
He established and managed many area golf courses and was the owner/operator
of R.C. Shepard Landscaping in Elmira as well as the developer of a golf
course in Casper, Wyoming. Shep loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey Dewey Shepard; sister, Faye Kettell
and Hazel Cook, both of Elmira, NY; several nieces and nephews; special
friend, Sara Sechrist of Reading, PA. He was predeceased by a son, Richard
LaRue (Ricky), in 1967. Funeral services were held at the Olthof Funeral
Home in Elmira on June 25 with the Rev. Kenneth Hammel officiating and
interment to be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. (TGR July 4, 1996)
SHERMAN - DOLAND, Vera Rachel
Formerly of Elmira, NY - Was born September 7, 1927 in Greenwood, NY
the daughter of the late Floyd Raymond and Mary Rosetta (Brownell) Sherman,
died peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2009, at the Geneva Living Center
at the age of 82. Her loving husband of 54 years, Richard E. Doland on
October 9, 2003; and her son, Donald B. Doland on June 15, 2007, predeceased
her. She is survived by her beloved son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Barbara
Doland of Seneca Falls, NY; adored grandchildren, Erica (Robert) Agan of
Elmira, NY, Lorrie Norris of Jeffersonville, NY, Heather Buck of Fayette,
NY; much-loved great-grandchildren, Kylie Agan, Trevor Agan, Mackenzie
Norris, Ryan Norris, Bradley Buck, Jena Buck; sister, Helen Beacraft of
Waverly, NY; sisters-in-law, Sylvia Ruef of Wurtsboro, NY, Nancy Martin
of New Jersey; along with several nieces and nephews. Vera was a faithful
member of the former Centenary United Methodist Church. For three consecutive
years was the Volunteer of the Year at Woodbrook. Family and friends are
invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave.,
Elmira/Southport, NY on Thursday, November 19, 2009, from 3:00 to 7:00
p.m. Funeral services honoring her life will be held there Friday, November
20th, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Memorial
Park Elmira, NY where Vera will be laid to rest with her beloved Richard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Geneva Living
Center South # 2, 45 Mason Street, Geneva, NY 14456. Published in
Star-Gazette from November 15 to November 17, 2009
SHOOK Anna J
ELWOOD Anna J. Long time resident of Southport, NY Age 82, formerly
of Schuyler Ave., Elmira, NY, died Thursday, March 2, 2006, at Arnot Ogden
Medical Center. She is survived by her son, Frank Elwood of Corning NY;
grandchildren, Jeff Elwood, Trisha Coolbauch, Malissa Burger, Wade Cunningham;
great-grandchildren, Patty, Kendell, Jenna, Tanya, Logan, Morgan, Zack,
Jennifer; brother, John Shook; sister, Ruth Whal; brothers-in-law, Clyde
Elwood, Kenneth Elwood; and several nieces and nephews. Anna was predeceased
by husband of 62 years, Ernest T. Elwood (2004); son, Clyde T. Elwood (1966);
daughter, Carol Cunningham (2000); and a brother, sisters, brothers-in-law,
and sisters-in-law. She was a homemaker, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,
and friend. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home,
Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., on Monday, March 6, 2006, from 4:00 to 6:00
p.m., with Funeral and Committal Service there at 6:00 p.m. The Reverend
Gary Lenard will officiate. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park
at the convenience of the family. Those wishing may make memorials to Relay
for Life Cancer Treatment.
SHORES – Edward E. Shores, age 75. Of 36 Sundown Road, Millport, NY died on Thursday October 7, 2004 at Elcor Nursing Home where Ed had been a resident for six years. Ed was born December 28, 1928 in Black, PA the son of the late Walter and Louise Shores. He and his wife Musetta owned and operated a farm in Odessa for several years. Ed worked at J.A. Coughlin Beer Distributors in Horseheads, NY for over 35 years and retired from the Odessa-Montour School System. He loved fishing and enjoyed farming and spending time with his family. Ed was predeceased by his sons, Rocky L. Shores who died on June 21, 1981 and Clifford E. Shores who died on March 11, 1985. Ed is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Musetta J. Marsh Shores; daughter and son-in-law: Sandra & Robert Greenleaf of Millport, NY; grandchildren: David & Angie Knapp, Mickilla Neal, Branden Shores, and Casey Shores; great-grandchildren: Elexis Ameigh, Zachary Knapp, and Jayce Knapp; sister: Frances Lewis of Standing Stone, NY; brother and sisters-in-law: Lavern & Helen Shores of Nichols, NY; Norman & Glenda Shores of PA; half-brother: David Shores of Schenectady, NY; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law: Geraldine Gilliam of Beaver Valley, NY; Eloise Carpenter of Elmira, NY, Joyce Tillotson of Elmira, NY; Ernest Marsh of Beaver Valley, NY and Robert Marsh of Horseheads, NY; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home, Mill St. and Grand Central Ave., Horseheads, NY on Sunday October 10, 2004 from 2-4 PM. Mr. shores’ funeral and committal Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours with David E. Young officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY. – Elmira Star-Gazette, 8 Oct. 2004
SHORES Yvonne E
VANDERPOOL Yvonne E. Age 75, of 3039 Arnold Ave., Horseheads, NY died
Friday, March 3, 2006, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY.
Yvonne was born in Johnson City, NY, daughter of the late Ralph and Jessie
(Avery) Shores. Survivors include daughters, Sharon (David) Peer of Wellsburg,
NY, Donna (Jeffery) Robinson of Wellsburg, NY, and Dorothy (Donald) Gallagher
of Horseheads, NY; sister, Lola Wood of Elmira, NY; grandchildren, Kenny,
Deanna, Buddy, Cathy, Curtis Jr., Christopher, Shelley and Jessica; several
great-grandchildren. Yvonne was predeceased by her late husband, Edwin
in 1999. Family and Friends are invited to call Monday, March 6, 2006,
from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. A remembrance
service will be held at 7 p.m. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn
Memorial Park at the convenience of the family.
SHY –MRS. CHARLOTTE (SHY) GRAY age 71 of Crestwood Trailer Park, Erin, N.Y. on Oct. 15, 1976. Friends may call at the Kalec Funeral Home Saturday 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Monday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Lawrence Westbrook officiating. Burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Survived by husband, Edgar; sons, Karlyle M. Gray of Elmira Heights and Raymond W. Gray of Ewa Beach, Hawaii; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/16/1976
SICKLER - ROBINSON, Esther A.
Age 88, formerly of North Chemung, NY, died Sunday, April 26, 2009,
at St. Joseph's Hospital, Elmira, NY following a lengthy illness. Esther
was born May 22, 1920 in Ousterhout, PA, daughter of the late Oscar and
Emma Rebecca Sickler. She was a graduate of Moody Bible College where she
trained as a surgical nurse. She was married to the late Marvin Robinson.
Esther worked at Arnot Ogden Hospital where she provided nursing care to
terminally ill patients and also provided personal home nursing care. She
attended Ousterhout Community Church and the Chemung First Baptist Church.
Her memberships included the Rebecca's, Home Bureau and she enjoyed many
crafts and spending time with her loving family. Survivors include her
children, Marvin and Susan Robinson of Sayre, PA, Ronald and Jeanette Robinson
of Loganville, GA, Lynne J. Conklin of Elmira, NY, Neal M. and Lois Robinson
of Lowman, NY; a brother and sister-in-law, Phillip and Gert Sickler of
Hopbottom, PA; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren,
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Esther was predeceased by
her parents; husband, Marvin Robinson; infant son, Leon George Robinson;
brothers, Oliver, Everett and Kenneth Sickler; and her sister, Lena Clark.
Family and friends are invited to call from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday,
April 29, 2009, at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg,
NY. Her funeral and committal service will be held at the conclusion of
calling hours at 12 noon with Pastor William Wells officiating. Interment
will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY. Memorials are directed
to a charity of one's choice. Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/28/2009
SIUDA, Richard E. "Dick"
Age 84, born in Buffalo, NY on November 4, 1924 to Stanley and Martha
(Bernas) Siuda, and died Monday, February 02, 2009, at the Chemung County
Nursing Facility. Dick was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Mary Louise
Hewitt, in 1994. He is survived by sons, Kevin E. (Darlyn), Elmira, John
(Blanca), Pine City, Richard M. (Katie), South Carolina; daughters, Maureen
(Greg) Joslin, Pine City, Mary Catherine Morris, Horseheads; 12 grandchildren,
8 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins; brother-in-law,
Lawrence (Ann Marie) Hewitt of Scranton. Dick was a retired Letter Carrier
at USPS, a communicant of Sts. Peter & Paul's Church, Member &
Former Officer of N.A.L.C. Br 21, a member of Elmira Elks BPOE #62 for
55 years. Dick was a graduate of E.F.A., Class of ´43; served his
Country in the US Navy during WWII in both the Atlantic and Pacific and
survived the sinking of the USS Murphy DD 603. Richard was a longtime resident
of Elmira's Eastside, living on East Avenue. The family will receive relatives
and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home Wednesday, February 4th, from 2-4
and 7-9 p.m. a prayer service there at 9:15 a.m. Thursday followed by his
Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Sts. Peter & Paul's Church,
Father Thomas O'Brien, Celebrant. Burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at
the convenience of the family. The family extends their thanks to Mark
Williams and the staff of Bartons Adult Home and a sincere and heartfelt
thanks to the professional and caring Staff of the Chemung County Nursing
Facility. Family will provide flowers. Donations may be made to Blessed
Sacrament Parish or Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. (Envelopes available
at the Funeral Home.) Published in the Star-Gazette from 2/3/2009
- 2/4/2009
SMITH Alex Dustin Age 17 months, of Elmira, NY. He was born May 12, 2005 in Elmira, to Roberto R. Smith, Sr. and Melanie Kelley and died Sunday, October 22, 2006, unexpectedly at home. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Roberto "RJ" Smith, Jr.; sisters, Moniena Smith, Selena Kelley, and Olivia Haynes; maternal grandparents, James E. (Wilma Baker) Kelley, Jr. of Elmira, and Sharon M. (Bill Bastian) Kelley of Pine Valley; paternal grandparents, Michelle (Terino) Dickinson of Syracuse, NY, and Steven Muniz of VA; maternal great-grandmother, Jean (GeGe) Smith of PA; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins, including special uncle and aunts, James E. III and Laura J. Kelley, Sue M. (aunt Suebee) Kelley, all of Elmira. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Friday, October 27th from 10 to 11 a.m. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
SMITH Barbara Mae Loving Sister Was born December 21, 1921 in Sayre, PA, the daughter of the late Marvin R. and Mildred E. (Jordan) Smith, died peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2006, at the Tioga Nursing Facility in Waverly, NY, at the age of 84. She is survived by her beloved sister and brother-in-law, Jeanne and Earl Titus of Elmira, NY; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family at the Tioga Nursing Facility. At her request there will be no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend Graveside Services on Thursday, June 15, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Jerusalem Hill Elmira, NY. Pastor Clifford Proper will officiate. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904.
EARL W. SMITH
Earl W. Smith, 71, of Millerton RD1, died Tuesday, March 8, 1960.
He was a member of the Jackson Summit Baptist Church. Survived by
wife, Mrs. Lucy Smith; sons, Marion B. Smith, Pine City, NY, Donald E.
Smith, Elmira, NY; brother, Norman Smith, Corning, NY; 7 grandchildren.
Body is at Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield, where friends may call
Wednesday and Thursday from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral services will be held
in the Jackson Summit Baptist Church on Friday at 1:30 pm, the Rev. Herman
Theetge officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY.
SMITH - JOHNSON, Jeannine D., Age 78, of Elmira, NY, died peacefully at her home on Friday, April 18, 2008, from leukemia. Jeannine was born on May 23, 1929, daughter of the late Walter and Laberta Smith. Jeannine has been a member of the Elmira Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include her daughters, Diane (Kevin) Rix of Elmira, and Jeannine Wagner of Oregon; sons, Jeffrey Johnson and friend, Candy of Elmira, and Stephen (June) Johnson of Washington; grandchildren, Joshua and Kyle Carpenter, Jeff (Katie) Wagner, Jess, Jared and Rachel Johnson. Jeannine was predeceased by her husband, Carl Johnson in 2001; son-in-law, Charles Wagner. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. Jeannine's family would like to thank Dr. Leonid Segal and Dr. Thomas Gustafson for the compassionate care they provided to Jeannine. Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/20/2008.
SMITH –JESSICA L. CAMP. Former Owner of Jess & Gil’s Restaurant, age 82 of Collingwood Trailer Park in Horseheads, NY died Monday January 22, 2001 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mrs. Camp was born June 14, 1918 in Schenectady, NY the daughter of the late John Baptist Smith and Julia T. Lucey Smith. Jess married her husband, Gilbert N. Camp, who pre-deceased her on September 1, 1980. Jess and her late husband owned and operated Jess & Gil’s Restaurant in Elmira for several years. She was a communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads, NY. Mrs. Camp is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gilbert N. Jr. “Chip” and Michele Camp of Huntersville, N.C.; daughter, Judy Stanton of Niagara Falls, NY; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; adopted daughter, Arlene (Edwin) Hess of Horseheads, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home, Mill St. & Grand Central Ave., Horseheads, NY on Wednesday January 24, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday January 25, 2001 at 10 AM in St. Mary Our Mother Church. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Mrs. camp through memorials to the American Lung Association. –Elmira Star Gazette.
SMITH - WILLS
Shirley Mae Smith Age 93, of Elmira, NY died on Saturday, January 27,
2007, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Family and friends are invited to
call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., on Monday, January
29, 2007, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. with Funeral and Committal Service there
Monday at 6:00 p.m.; the Reverend William Lutz will officiate. Interment
will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family.
Those wishing may make memorials to Arnot Ogden Medical Center, 4D Activities
Fund, in Shirley's memory. The family would like to thank the staff of
4D at Arnot Ogden Medical Center for the wonderful, loving care given to
their Mom.
SMITH
Richard W. "Dick" Age 64, of Elmira, NY, died Sunday, June 12, 2005,
with his loving family by his side. Dick was born June 11, 1941 in Elmira,
son of John and Frances (Gural) Smith. He married his wife, Gayle M. Davis
on June 10, 1967. He retired from Anchor Glass after 39 years of service.
Dick loved to hunt, fish, and camp on the banks of the St. Lawrence River,
but most of all spending time with his family was his life. Dick served
our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War, and was an active member
with the American Legion Post# 154 in Elmira Heights. Survivors include
his wife, Gayle, of 38 lovely years; daughter, Kathleen (Thomas) Collins
of Elmira; sons, Timothy (Holly) of Kennendale, TX, and Jeffrey of Orlando,
FL; mother, Frances Smith of Elmira; sister, Patricia Rice of Elmira; brother,
John Smith of Elmira; nephews, David Rice, Jason Taylor and Michael Crawley;
mother-in-law, Margaret Clarke of Elmira; sister-in-law, Barbara (Leonard)
Grant of VA; brother-in-law, Richard Davis of AZ. Dick was predeceased
by his father, John. Family and friends are invited to call Wednesday,
June 15, 2005, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, June 16, 2005, at St. Peter
& Paul's Church at 10 a.m. with Rev. Walter Wainwright officiating.
Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Parkinson's Disease
Foundation at 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018.
SNYDER Barbara Ann "Aunt Barb" Residing on Underwood Ave. died peacefully in her sleep Friday December 23, 2005. Born on March 16, 1932 in Elmira, Barbara was the daughter of Fred F. & Jennie Neily Snyder. She graduated from the 1950 class of EFA and attended Jean Summers Business School. Barbara was always a very independent person who was very devoted to her many interests which included golfing, sewing, gardening, arts, crafts, and homemaking. She retired from Corning Inc. in 1994 in a management position as a Domestic Transportation Analyst following 32 years of dedicated service. While there she earned several merit awards for outstanding job performance. Barbara enjoyed shopping and visited Wegmans Grocery Store daily. She was a well respected professional career women who was cherished by her surviving family. A sister, Virginia Herrick; three nephews, Mark Herrick, Mike (Kristie) Herrick all of Elmira; Kenneth (Julie) Reynolds, Youngstown, OH; three nieces, Jennifer Herrick, Elmira; Kathryn (Boris) Charlanow, Lowman; Susan (Bernie) Larose, Horseheads; nine great nieces and nephews, Ashley, Megan, Sophia and Olivia Herrick, Lara (Tom) Neiles, Yuri Charlanow, Ryan Larose, Carissa and Cara Reynolds; a close and loved friend, Kathleen Herrick, Elmira. Barbara was predeceased by her sister, Mary Reynolds in September of 2004. Barbara requested her services remain private with the Reverend Donald Hoff officiating. She will be buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Because of her love for animals her family requests all memorials be directed to the Chemung County SPCA in her memory.
SNYDER - PARSONS
Phyllis
M. Loving Mother and Grandmother Age 74 of 70 Ridge Road Horseheads,
NY died on Monday June 19, 2000. Mrs. Parsons was born March 9, 1926
in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Glenn and Freida Miller
Snyder.
Phyllis was pre-deceased by her husband, Alfred W. Parsons Jr., on September
9, 1984. She was also pre-deceased by several brothers and sisters. There
will be no prior calling hours. Private Funeral and Committal Services
will be conducted at the Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home at the convenience
of the family. The Rev. Lorna McKendry will officiate. Interment
in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY. The family will provide their
own flowers and those wishing may remember Mrs. Parsons through memorials
to a charity of one's choice. Mrs. Parsons is survived by her children:
Pam Parsons & Jeff Miles and Michelle Parsons who cared for her
in her home, Jack Parsons, Linda and Daniel Chapman, Glenn and Carol Parsons,
Sue Parsons, Mark and Tara Parsons, Stephen and Deborah Parsons, and Michael
and Mary Parsons; sister: Marilyn Middaugh; brothers: Donald Snyder and
Robert Snyder; several grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law,
nieces, nephews, and cousins.
SOMOGYI - BIGG, Elizabeth Ann (Somogyi) "Betty"
Of Wellsburg, NY - Was born March 20, 1911 in Ward, West Virginia,
the daughter of the late Stephen Alex and Clara Elizabeth (Krozer) Somogyi,
died peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2009, at St. Joseph's Hospital at the
age of 98. Her loving husband, Frederick Covell Bigg predeceased her on
November 2, 1990. She is survived by her beloved son, Wayne T. Bigg; grandson,
Wayne D. Bigg; granddaughter, Kelly (Jeff) Tomaseski; great-grandsons,
Ryan and Garrett Bigg; brother, Hank (Dot) Somogyi; along with many relatives
and friends. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral
Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport, NY on Tuesday, July
14, 2009, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held there at
the conclusion of calling hours at 7 p.m. The Reverend Thomas Wheeland
of the Holy Cross Church in Rochester, NY will officiate. Interment will
take place privately at the convenience of her family in Forest Lawn Memorial
Park. Donations in Betty's name may be directed to the Wellsburg Volunteer
Fire Department, 3661 Front Street, Wellsburg, NY 14894; and the Food Bank,
3611 Front Street, Wellsburg, NY 14894. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 7/14/2009
SOURS Elizabeth VANALSTINE, 79, of Port Richey, FL and formerly of Elmira, NY died February 24, 2000 at Brooksville Regional Hospital in Florida. She was born in Sylvania, PA on October 12, 1920 to the late Glen and Lenna Heckett Sours. She worked at Kennedy Valve in Elmira for many years. Survivors include a son and two daughters; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; a sister, Uhretta French of Elmira. Services were held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira on March 11 with the rev. Don Roe officiating. Officiating at a memorial service in Florida was her nephew, the Rev. Bill Barber, M.Ed. Ofthof Funeral home was in charge of arrangements. “Troy Gazette-Register, Troy, NY Thursday, March 16, 2000
SOURS –GERALDINE M. MCNETT, 74, of Columbia Cross Roads RR 2, Springfield, died March 7, 1999, at home. She was born March 29, 1924, in Endicott, N.Y., the daughter of the late Glen and Lenna Hackett Sours. Geraldine enjoyed spending time outdoors. She particularly loved to hunt and fish. She is survived by; her husband, Samuel; daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Michael Voytkowski; daughter, Carol Johnson; son, Gary Farr; and grandsons, Steven and Mark Wells. Friends may call at Roberts Funeral home Inc., Wellsburg, N.Y., Wednesday from 1 to p.m. Funeral services will be held there at 2 p.m. with rev. Harry Barrigar officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, N.Y. at the convenience of the family. Please omit flowers; friends may contribute to the Guthrie Hospice, RR 1 Box 154, Towanda, Pa. in Geraldine’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
SOURS Geraldine M. MCNETT, 74, of Columbia cross roads, RR 2, (Springfield), Pa died March 7, 1999 at home. She was born March 29, 1924 in Endicott, NY the daughter of the late Glen and Lenna Hackett Sours. She is survived by her husband Samuel; daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Michael Voytkowski; daughter, Carol Johnson; son, Gary Farr; and grandsons, Steven and Mark Wells. Funeral services were held at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg on March 3 with the Rev. Harry Barrigar officiating and interment to be in Forrest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira. Friends may contribute to the Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, PA 18848 in Geraldine’s memory. “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA Thursday March 11, 1999
SOUTHARD Mrs. Pearl (Southard) Lattin
Age 79 of Apache Shores, Florida formerly of Horseheads, unexpectedly
on Friday, November 9, 1979. Friends are invited to call at the Barber
Funeral Home, Horseheads Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral & committal
services there Tuesday at 11 a.m., Rev. Otto Makinster officiating. Interment
Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Survived by son & daughter-in-law, Jack
& Isabelle Lattin of Horseheads; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren;
several nieces & nephews. - Elmira Star-Gazette.
SPENCER - BELL
Alma L. Age 78 of 426 N. Keystone Ave., Sayre, PA died on Friday, August
3, 2001. Her husband, John R. Bell, Sr., predeceased Alma. She is survived
by a daughter, Donna Searfoss; and two sons, John and Robert Bell; two
sisters, Juanita Bryant and Pauline Brewer; and a brother, Clairmont (Pete)
Spencer. Friends may call at the Lowery Funeral Home, 225 S. Main St.,
Athens on Monday from 7-9:00 PM and Tuesday at the Milan United Methodist
Church from 12-1:00 PM. Funeral and Committal Services will follow at 1:00
PM with the Rev. Jason Guillaume, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in
the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Elmira. Memorial donations may be directed to
the Milan United Methodist Church, Milan, PA 18831.
John A. SPIAK SR., Lowman, NY died Sunday, February 8, 1998. He was a United States Air Force veteran, worked for the Chemung County Department of Social Services for 18 years and was a senior parole officer for the state of New York for nine years in Ogdensburg, NY. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Kathleen Spiak three sons and two grandchildren; mother, Gladys Spiak of Lowman, NY; sister, Gladys (Robert) Hart of Beaver Dams, NY; brothers, William (Lorraine) Spiak of Columbia Cross Roads, PA and Richard D. Spiak of Elmira, NY; sisters, Mary (Merill Jr.) Morgan of Erin, NY, Roseanna (David) Truesdale of Horseheads, NY; several nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his father, William B. Spiak. Funeral services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira on February 13 with Pastor Phillip Caruso officiating and interment to be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with full Military honors.
SPITTEL William Ray
William "Ray" William "Ray" Spittel, 70, of Honesdale, PA, and formerly
of Millerton, PA died Saturday, February 25, 2006, at Wayne Woodlands Manor
in Waymart. He was husband of the former Joyce M. Brundidge. The couple
would have celebrated their 50th anniversary this Aug. 24th. Born July
15, 1935 in Catonsville, MD, he was the son of the late Mary Susan Edan.
He was retired after 38 years of employment from the former Moore Business
Forms. He then was employed at Wayne Memorial Hospital prior to his illness.
He was an avid die casts collector, mainly cars, trucks, and planes. He
had a collection over 5000 pieces. He was a loving and devoted husband,
father and grandfather. His grandchildren knew his as "Pop-Pop." Ray will
be remembered as a kind and gentle man. Surviving are three daughters and
two sons, Connie Hansen and husband, Mike of Archbald, PA, Mary Swendsen
and husband, Fred of Waymart, PA, Bethann Smith of Honesdale, PA, Mike
Spittel and wife, Beverly, Beach Lake, PA and Steve Spittel of Palmetto,
FL. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, two sisters, Jackie Peterson and
husband, Richard and Sandy Reynolds; mother-in-law, Arline Brundidge; sister-in-law,
Jane and husband Mark Young; an uncle, Harold Baker and wife, Evelyn; one
aunt, Evelyn Insogna; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by a son, Douglas Spittel who died June 17, 1979. The family will
receive friends Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hessling Funeral
Home, 428 Main St. Honesdale, PA. A memorial service will be held at Millerton
Wesleyan Church on Saturday, March 4 at 11:30 a.m. in the Millerton Wesleyan
Church, Millerton, PA. He will be buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in
Elmira, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Millerton
Wesleyan Church, Millerton, PA 16936.
SQUIRES Ervin Age 94, formerly of Elmira, died Tuesday, July 25, 2006, in Bradenton, FL. He was predeceased by parents, Samuel and Sarah Squires; brothers, Bert H., Glen, and William. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 76 years, Dorothy (Bowen), a native of Athens, PA; daughters, Barbara (Skip) Mills of Elmira, NY, Beverly (Michael) Lopes of Spring Hills, FL; son, Donald (Carmen) of Boston, MA; ten grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. He was a Nationwide Insurance Co. agent in Elmira for 35 years, an active member and past officer of Central Christian Church, and a member of Kiwanis club. A memorial service will be held at Central Christian Church, Saturday, August 19, 2006, 3:00 p.m. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Those who wish may make a donation in his memory to the American Heart Association.
STANSFIELD - HOPPE, Kathleen A.
Age 77, of Endicott, NY and formerly of Elmira Heights, NY, died peacefully
on Saturday evening, January 10, 2009. Kathleen was born on April 4, 1931,
a daughter of Ernest and Helen Kosloski Stansfield. She was a 1951 graduate
of St. Joseph's School of Nursing and worked as a RN for many years, including
at Albany Medical Center. Kathleen is survived by her loving husband of
58 years, Norman Hoppe; children, Debra (Perry), Susan, Sharon (Jamie),
David and Jessica (Lawrence); grandson, Corey; granddaughter, Ashley; mother,
Helen Stansfield; brother, Jerry Stansfield; and sister, Patricia (Kenneth)
Hooker. The family will welcome relatives and friends to Sullivan's Funeral
Home, 365 E. Franklin St. at Rt. 13, Horseheads, NY on Tuesday, January
13, 2009, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. with her Funeral Service being held at 2:30
p.m. Mrs. Hoppe will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the
convenience of the family. Published in the Star-Gazette on
1/12/2009
STANTON –A. MARGE COVERT age 83 of Pine City, NY died on Tuesday, January 12, 1999 in the privacy of her daughter’s house surrounded by her loving family. Marge was born in Troy, PA on October 18, 1915 to the late Horace B. and Hilda (Vanderwall) Stanton. Survivors include her three daughters, Sharon Perry of Elmira, Mary and William Jann & Ruth and John Jasiczek all of Pine City, NY; step-children, Isobel Seubert of PA, E. Richard and Angela Covert of NY; grandchildren, Charles, Michael (Diana), Joseph (Wendy), Brian, Kelly, James (Rachel) Perry & Todd Orme; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Amanda, Cameron Perry; 3 step-grandchildren and 3 step-great-grandchildren; brothers, Russell and Charolotte Stanton, Horace and Lois Stanton Jr., all of FL; also several nieces and nephews and special K-9 friends, Brandy & MacGuyver. In addition to her parents, Marge was predeceased by her loving husband, Emerson J. Covert in 1987, a brother, Marvin Stanton and a sister, Marion Donalds. Marge was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church in Elmira, NY. She was a very active volunteer with the Meals on Wheels Program. Marge loved to crochet doilies and gather her family together to play cards. She was a wonderful loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be dearly missed by all. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Penna. Ave., Elmira, NY on Friday, January 15, 1999 from 2-4 & 7-9 P.m. A funeral service will be held there on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. David Hays officiating. A procession will follow to the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY for an interment service. Those wishing may make memorial contributions in Marge’s name to either Southern Tier Hospice, Inc., 244 W. Water St., Elmira, NY or the Centenary United Methodist Church, 424 S. Main St., Elmira, NY. –Elmira Star Gazette
STEPHENSON Gary D.
68, of Wellsburg, NY, died at his residence on Sunday, December 21,
2008. He was the loving husband of the late Clara (Roupp) Stephenson who
passed in May of 1994. Gary was born on August 29, 1940 in Prospect, PA,
son of the late Alfred and Nettie (Kummer) Stephenson. Gary worked as a
therapy aide for the Elmira Psychiatric Center. He was an avid outdoorsman
and enjoyed fishing. Gary also collected coins, knives, and swords. Gary
is survived by his son, Roy D. (Claire) Stephenson of Wellsburg, NY; his
daughters, Karen Stephenson and fiancé, Carl Manoogian of Burlington,
KY, Kay Roupp of Elmira, NY; his grandchildren, Erin and Alfred Stephenson;
and his companion, Margaret Chaffee of Wellsburg, NY. Gary was preceded
in death by his parents; his wife, Clara; and his grandson, Ryan Stephenson.
Family and friends are welcome to call from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January
4, 2009, at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg,
NY. The funeral service to honor Gary's life will be held after the viewing
at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday the 4th, at the funeral home. Burial will be in
Forest Lawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions
may be made in Gary's name to American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, New
York, NY 10006; or to American Cancer Society, 1948 East 3rd Street, Williamsport,
PA 17701. Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/23/2008
STIMMERMAN - MAUS, Ruth Ava
Formerly of Dalrymple Ave. - Pine City, NY died peacefully on
Saturday, December 19, 2009, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility, Elmira,
NY, at the age of 93. She was born April 28, 1916 in Elmira, the daughter
of the late William and Bessie (Robinson) Stimmerman. Her loving husband,
Donald C. Maus; and beloved daughter, Sandra, predeceased her. Her brothers,
Robert, Charles, Daniel, Richard Stimmerman; and sister, Anna Swan, also
preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving son and daughter-in-law,
Don and Karen Maus of Gillett, PA; brothers, Orrin Stimmerman of Florida,
Carl (Joanne) Stimmerman of Elmira, NY; grandchildren, Sherry (Tim) Todd,
Lisa (Jeff) Carlson, Mark (Amy) Murdough, Todd (Patricia) Murdough, Kathleen
Lockhart, Sarah (Peter) Fagan, Rachel Maus; great-grandchildren, Erin and
Kelly Todd, Kayla and Marcella Carlson, Amber, Ryan and Alexandra Murdough,
Joshua Murdough, Christopher and Eric Fagan; along with two great-great-grandchildren,
numerous nieces and nephews. Ruth was a faithful member of the Pennsylvania
Avenue United Methodist Church, an avid reader, liked to crochet and above
all else, loved and enjoyed her family. A gathering of her family and friends
will take place on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at the Olthof Funeral Home,
Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport, NY from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Funeral services honoring her life will follow the visitation at 7:30 p.m.
The Reverend Bill Vallet will celebrate Ruth's service. Interment will
take place at the convenience of her family in Forest Lawn Memorial Park,
Elmira, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed
to the Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 1238 Pennsylvania
Ave., Pine City, NY 14871, in memory of Ruth. Published in Star-Gazette
on December 21, 2009
STONE –MRS. CORA M. HATTON age 61 of 3064 Hutler Ave., Horseheads, Friday, May 7, 1976 at Arnot-Ogden Hospital. Friends may call at the VanBuskirk-Lynch Funeral Home Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Monday 2 p.m. Rev. Gerald F. Wright, Sr. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Survived by husband, Clarence E. Hatton; daughter Mrs. Donald (Anna Belle) Palmer of Erin; granddaughters, Donna and Dawn Palmer; mother, Mrs. Zoa Stone of Burlington, Pa.; brother, Sylvester Stone of Leroy, Pa.; sister, Mrs. Dean (Alma) Seeley of Canton, Pa. Mrs. Hatton was a member of Latta Brook Home Bureau and attended Wesleyan Church of Horseheads. –Elmira Sunday Telegram -5/9/1976
Howard F. “Stoney” STONE JR., age 69 of Gillett, Pa died Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at home. Howard was born August 4, 1930 in Elmira, NY, son of Howard and Martha (Shaver) Stone Sr. He was employed as a truck driver for S.C. Hanson and Son. Howard served his country in the US Army National Guard from 1948 to 1956. Howard was a life member and very active as a volunteer fireman for 31 years in the South Creek Fire department. He was a life member of the MY Penn. Firemen’s Association where he also served as a delegate and past president. He was also a member of Post 0945 of the American Legion, Fassett Baptist Church and a director of the South Creek Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Doris I. (Sheets) Stone of Gillett; daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah L. and David Rockwell and Cynthia A. and Michael Culver, all of Gillett; sons and daughters-in-law, Howard F. and Tonya Stone III of Elmira, NY, Robert O. and Sandy Stone of Garner, NC, Jeffrey J. Stone and Gillett, PA; a brother and sister-in-law, Laverne and Marian Stone of OH; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Jane and Clayton Templar St. of Elmira; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held June 29 at the Barrett Funeral Home in Elmira with the Rev. Donald D. Rockwell officiating and interment to be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A memorial service was held by the NY-Penn Firemen’s association and the South Creek Fire Department. “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA Thursday, July 6, 2000
STORCH Rev. Welling R.
74, of New Haven, NY and Lakeland, FL, died on January 2, 2009 at Good
Shepherd Hospice Care, Auburndale, FL. Born in Elmira, NY to Welling A.
and Grace Rutty Storch on September 5, 1934. Welling was a United Methodist
Pastor for 32 years, retiring in 1998. During his career, Welling served
the Millport, Wellsburg/ Lowman, Red Creek/ Westbury and Watertown First
United Methodist churches. Welling was predeceased by his wife, Helen;
and son, Kevin. He was a member of the Elks, Masons and Eastern Star. Welling
is survived by daughters, Helen (Lonny) Drake of Red Creek, NY and Denise
Storch of Lakeland, FL; his son, Welling P. (Cindy) of Phoenix, AZ; and
grandchildren, Ryan and Brittany Storch of Phoenix, AZ. Burial will be
in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY at the convenience of the family. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any of his previous
churches, Dempster Campmeeting Grove, New Haven, NY or Good Shepherd Hospice,
Auburndale, FL. He enjoyed camping, bowling and music. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 1/17/2009
JAMES V. STRAUSS, 86, of Marshall Street, Horseheads, N.Y., died Sunday, June 26, 1994. Mr. Strauss was a former Bradford County resident. He was a former member of the Horseheads BPOE. He was in production control for Eclipse Bendix from the 1940s until his retirement in 1971. Survivors include his wife of 62 years this September, Helen L. Kiff Strauss of Horseheads, N.Y.; sons and daughter-in-law, A. Richard Strauss of Ithaca, N.Y., and John M. and Josephine Strauss of Elmira; daughter and son-in-law, Linda R. and Marvin M. Bailey of Elmira; brother and sisters-in-law, Donald H. and Ava Kiff of Elmira and John N. and Doris Kiff of Horseheads; grandchildren, James R. Bailey, Marna L. Bailey, Donna Jo Strauss and J.J. Strauss; and great-granddaughter, Monica L. Friends are invited to call at the Smith-Fudge-Marshall funeral Home Wednesday from 1:30 to 2 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted there following calling hours at 2 p.m. by his son, the Rev. A. Richard Strauss. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, remembrances would be appreciated to Hospice or to one’s favorite charity. –Elmira Star Gazette.
HARRY KENNETH (KENNY) STULL age 63 of 221 Brand St., Wednesday, December 16, 1970 at Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital. Friends may call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Thursday and Friday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal service there Saturday at 10:00 a.m., the Rev. J. Edward Sale, pastor of Lake Street Presbyterian Church officiating. Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Survived by wife, Ruth Cook Stull; sister, Mildred McCoullough, Bradanton, Fla., step-daughters, Mrs. Lynn (Betty) Jean) Bowen, Mrs. Gerald (Mary Jean) Bowen, Mrs. Gerald (Mary Lois) Compton, Mrs. Mahlon (Shirley) Baldwin, Mrs. Donald (Rebecka) Brimmer, all of Elmira; step-sons, Kenneth, William and Douglas Cook all of Elmira; several grandchildren. Mr. Stull was an employee of Travers Products Inc. –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/17/1970
SULLIVAN James R. Age 73, of 812 Broadway, Southport, died Sunday, December 31, 2006, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY, Wednesday, January 3, 2007, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and again from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held at Olthof's on Thursday, January 4th, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. The Reverend Richard Farrell will officiate with full Military Honors accorded. Interment will take place at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the family's convenience. Those wishing may make memorials in Jim's name to the Faulk Cancer Center, C/O the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY 14905 or to the American Diabetes Association, Memorial Program, P.O. Box 1130, Fairfax, VA 22038.
SULLIVAN James R. Age 73, of 812 Broadway, Southport, died Sunday, December 31, 2006, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Jim was the son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Feehan Sullivan. He was born here in Elmira on the 12th day of June, 1933. Surviving him is his loving wife and friend of 47 years, Mary Kester Sullivan; daughter, Elizabeth J. Sullivan (Michael Dinkins) of Elmira; son, Patrick M. (Jeanette) Sullivan of Jacksonville, FL; daughter, Barbara S. (Anthony) Cappucci of Elmira, daughter, Nancy A. German of Pine Valley; his grandchildren whom he loved and adored, James Patrick, Erin, Ashlyn, Adam, Dominic, Kaitlyn, Jack, Samantha and Garrison. Several nieces and nephews, including nephew, Robert Sullivan of MA. In addition to his parents, Jim is predeceased by his brother, Phillip Sullivan. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY, Wednesday, January 3, 2007, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and again from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held at Olthof's on Thursday, January 4th, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. The Reverend Richard Farrell will officiate with full Military Honors accorded. Interment will take place at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the family's convenience. Jim was a communicant of the St. Mary's Church of the Southside. He was proud to be retired from the United States NAVY after 21 years of protecting our freedom and was a Vietnam veteran. After his retirement he worked and retired from the United Postal Service after 20 years. Any free time Jim had was enjoyed on Keuka Lake, fishing, and he also enjoyed coin collecting. Those wishing may make memorials in Jim's name to the Faulk Cancer Center, C/O the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY 14905 or to the American Diabetes Association, Memorial Program, P.O. Box 1130, Fairfax, VA 22038.
SWAN Theodore C. Sr. Formerly of Coldbrook Drive Was born March 11, 1928 in Waverly, NY, the son of the late Theodore D. and Adella (Smith) Swan, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, peacefully at the Chemung County Nursing Facility, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 79. On June 30, 1951, Theodore married A. Jean Park at the United Methodist Church in Waverly, NY. Prior to her death June 20, 2006, they celebrated 55 wonderful years of life and love together. His nephew, William Phillips and brother-in-law, Garold Phillips predeceased him. He is survived by his beloved children, Linda (Chris) Lockwood of Elmira, NY, Ted Swan Jr. of Elmira, NY, Karen "Kasey" (Will) Clark of Elmira, NY, Barb (Nick) Longo of Ithaca, NY, Tom (Sue) Swan of Elmira, NY; sister, Ruth Phillips of South Waverly, PA; along with ten much loved grandchildren, six adored great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Theodore was a Veteran of the US Army proudly serving his country during WWII. He retired from the Gulf Oil Corp. in Big Flats, NY after many years of dedicated and faithful service as plant operations manager. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Friday, March 16, 2007, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services honoring his life, celebrated by the Reverend Anne Mowery, will be held there on Saturday, March 17th at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park where the Chemung County Veterans Honors Squad will accord Mr. Swan full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to the North Chemung United Methodist Church, 677 North Chemung Road, Lowman, NY 14861.
SWANK
Walter E. Sr. Of Pine City, NY Age 58 of Orchard Park Road. Monday
July 3, 2000 at home surrounded by the family he loved so much. Walter
was the son of the late Grace and Walter Swank. He was born in Rochester,
NY on February 6, 1942. Surviving Walt is his beloved wife of 37 years
Itylene C. Swank of Pine City, NY. Loving sons and daughters in law; Walter
(Pamela) Swank Jr. of Wellsburg, NY, Scott (Nancy) Swank of Elmira, NY;
Timothy (Heather) Swank of Wellsburg, NY; Justin Swank of Pine City, NY.
Eight wonderful grandchildren; Zachary Swank, Raelyn Swank, Ryan Swank,
Rachael Swank, Katelyn Swank, Nicolas Swank, Joshua Edwards, Dustin Taylor.
Loving brothers, Fred (Marie) Swank of Horseheads, NY, Arthur Alcott (Beth)
Swank of Seneca, SC. Loving sister Shirley (Tom) Dean of Wellsburg, NY.
Beloved aunt and uncle John and Ruby Tice of Elmira Heights, NY. Several
nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 6th,
2000, 2pm to 6pm at the Hand in Hand Free Methodists Church, 390 Warnick
Street, Elmira, NY 14901 (Across from the Woodlawn National Cemetery).
Funeral services will be held at the conclusion of the calling hours at
6:00 pm. The Rev. James Payne will officiate. Graveside services will be
held at the Forest lawn Memorial Park Friday, July 7th, 2000 at 10:00am.
Walt was a valued stockroom clerk at R.K.B. Enterprises for 37 years. He
always had a deep connection with his family and his church The Hand in
Hand Free Methodist Church. He was very involved with the inner workings
of his church, serving active positions as church trustee, church delegate,
Christian Education Director, and Head usher. Walt also loved children.
He and his wife Itylene opened their hearts and their home to more than
three hundred foster children. Providing them with a very loving safe place
to sleep. Being the father of three boys he knew the importance for structure
and love in young adults. He was very proud to serve as Cub Master for
pack#9 and pack#38 of Chemung County for many years receiving the Silver
and Bronze statue. His family and friends will remember him as a very loving
husband, wonderful father, and grandfather who was an avid fan of NASCAR,
great bowler serving on many area leagues. He is and will be missed by
many. Memorials may be made in Walter's name to the Building Fund, of the
Hand in Hand Free Methodist Church, 390 Warnick Street, Elmira, NY 14901.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania
Ave, Elmira, NY. (ESG)
SWANK
Vernon F. Of Chemung NY Age 45, died on Wednesday May 9, 2001 at Arnot
Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY following an extended illness. Surviving
him is his son, Vernon Franklin Swank, Daughter Kim Nannette Swank. Friend
Kevin, Special Friend, Fawn Cady, Parents Irwin Sr. and Regina Swank, Sisters,
Gail Decker, Roberta (Dennis) Moore, Johanna (David I) Kinney, Brothers
Irvin II (Dawn) Swank, Harry (Cathy) Swank. Numerous Nieces and Nephews,
Grand Nieces and Nephews. Uncle Arley and Aunt Martha Sayman, also friends
David Decker Sr., Dick Fulmer, John Davidson, Bill Wiesenforth, Gary Cady
and numerous others. Vernon was a 1974 Graduate of Athens High School,
Athens PA. He was an over the road truck driver all of his adult life and
he enjoyed hunting. Family and Friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral
Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. on Saturday May 12, 2001 from 11:00 AM
to 12:00 PM with Funeral Service there at the conclusion of calling hours
Saturday at 12:00 PM The Rev. Christopher W. Gray and Vernon's brother
Rev. Harry D. Swank will officiate. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
SWEENEY - GRAVES, Bernice E.
Age 87, of Elmira Heights, NY, died on Wednesday, December 17, 2008,
at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. She was on April 30, 1921in Gillett,
PA, to the late Joseph and Frances (Fuller) Sweeney. Bernice is survived
by her children, Frances (Rinaldo) Cappucci of Elmira Heights, Kenneth
(Sandra) Graves of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Bonny Jo (Harry) Weiskopff of
Kernersville, NC; grandchildren, Anthony (Barbara) Cappucci, Debra (Joseph)
Harrington, Lisa (Dave) Pfiester, Scott (Andrea) Graves, Michael (Pam)
Graves, Christopher (Lori) Graves, Veronda (Scott) Moyer and Kimberly (Jim)
Baker; great-grandchildren, Adam Sullivan, Kaitlyn, Dominic and Jack Cappucci,
Erica and Derick Harrington, Alexandria, Kasondra and Larissa Pfiester,
Zackary, Alexis and Allison Graves, Aleesha and Andrew Moyer, Colby, Charley
and Catie Jo Baker. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, December
21st from 3 to 8 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral Services
will take place there on Monday, December 22nd at 11 a.m. with Pastor Elwyn
Patrick officiating. Interment will be held in Forest Lawn Memorial Park
at the convenience of the family. The family would like to thank the entire
4th floor staff at the Chemung County Nursing Facility for the care given
to Bernice. Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/19/2008
SYKES Newman Mark World's Best Dad Of Holdridge Street, born May 21, 1920 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Albert and Rose (Hage) Saik (Sykes), "ran home to glory" peacefully on Saturday 18, 2006, at the age of 85. Newman married Joyce O. (Palmer) on January 15, 1945 in the Trinity Episcopal Church in Elmira, NY. Prior to her death, March 31, 2002, they celebrated 57 wonderful years of life and love together. He is survived by his loving children, Linda (Michael) Campagna of Horseheads, NY, Mark Sykes of Elmira, NY, Mary Lou (Michael) Kimball of Horseheads, NY, Janet Truman of Big Flats, NY; beloved grandchildren, Rick (Ineke) Fitzgerald, Sean (Robin) Fitzgerald, Michael Campagna, Jill (Robert) Charles, Shane, Sara, Lindsay and Jimmy Truman; much-loved great-grandchildren, Christopher, Connor, Joshua and Matthew Fitzgerald, Ashley Rose Cardone, Ethan Taylor Cardone, Jordon Robert Charles; along with several neices, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; sisters-in-law, Beatrice Sykes of Lowman, NY, Shirley Sykes of San Diego, CA; special friend and Pastor, Bill (Eleanor) Wells, and his wonderful sense of humor that always lifted Newman's spirit; friends, Harry Hoyt, Dave Clark (longtime neighbor), Rick Custer, and wonderful friend and breakfast buddy, Lou Denerio; his dear siblings, Selena Sykes, William Sykes, Ferris Sykes, Arthur Sykes, Mable David, George Sykes and Charles Sykes, preceded him in death. Newman retired from Remington Rand after 32 years of dedicated service as a repairman. He loved people and would try to bring a smile to anyone who passed his way. He was known as the "unofficial mayor" of Elmira in this sleepy little town. Newman enjoyed going to rummage sales on his little red scooter. He was blessed with the gift of encouraging others and always being able to look on the bright side of everything. He was always thankful for all the good. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Wednesday, February 22, 2006, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Maranatha Bible Chapel, 774 Sing Sing Road, Horseheads, NY. Celebration services will follow the gathering at 1:00 p.m. His Pastor and friend, the Reverend William Wells, will celebrate Newman's life and honor his memory. Interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY. Memorial donations may be directed to St. Joseph's Hospital, 555 East Market Street, Elmira, NY 14901, in his memory. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY.. Newman's family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Schiavone, as well as the nurses and staff at St. Joseph's Hospital for the exceptional love and care given to their father. "One step at a time with the Lord". -- Newman M. Sykes
SYMONDS George B.
Age 63, of Elmira, NY, died on Saturday, January 16, 2010, at
the Bath VA Skilled Nursing Facility. He was born on July 6, 1946 in Elmira,
NY to the late George and Evalyn (Pennell) Symonds. George was predeceased
by his brother, John Symonds. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Linda
(Gilmore) Symonds of Elmira; daughter, Christine (Mike) Morrison of Clarion,
PA; grandchildren, Jessica (Brayden) Turner of GA and Zachary (Aimee) Morrison
of PA; brothers, James (Margo) Symonds of Elmira and Richard Symonds of
Elmira; sisters-in-law, Gwendolyn Ripley and Judy Symonds, both of Elmira;
brother-in-law, James (Renee) Gilmore of East Aurora, NY; along with several
nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Symonds served our Country in the Marine
Corps during the Vietnam War and retired from Anchor Glass after many years
of service. He was a dedicated and baptized Jehovah's Witness since 1974.
Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, January 20th, from
12 to 1 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witness, 706 Lena Place,
Elmira. A Memorial Service will follow there at 1 p.m., with Brother Stanley
Young officiating. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial
Park at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
can be made to the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witness. The family would
like to thank the 2nd floor staff at the Bath VA Skilled Nursing Facility
and the 3B staff at the Bath VA Hospital for the care given to George.
In memory of Lois Gilbert. Published in Star-Gazette on January 18,
2010
SZERSZEN FLORENCE (NAN) VANSCHOICK
Florence (Nan) Age 88, died peacefully on Monday, June 26, 2006, in
the care of Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY, following a lengthy
illness. She was born on April 11, 1918 in Blossburg, PA to the late Edward
and Catherine (Lazewski) Szerszen. Florence married Wayne L. VanSchoick
in Elmira in July of 1951 and enjoyed 50 wonderful years together. She
was a longtime member of the Northside Community Evangelical Church and
a member and educator at the Sullivan Street Mission in Elmira. Florence
cherished the time she spent with her husband and with her family and friends.
Survivors include her son, Rev. Gerald VanSchoick Sr. of Elmira; sister,
Teresa Webster of Elmira; granddaughters, Laurie (Mike) Andrus of Elmira
and Heather (Mohktar) Mehenni of Astoria, NY; grandsons, Gerald (Deborah)
VanSchoick Jr. of Myrtle Beach, SC, Eddie Joe VanSchoick of Alberta, Canada,
David (Anna) VanSchoick of Suffern, NY, Michael and Matthew VanSchoick
of Michigan; great-grandchildren, Kelly (Jr.) Spivey (Grabowski) of Elmira
Heights, Amy and Taylor VanSchoick of Myrtle Beach, SC, Dustin and Holden
Andrus of Elmira, Samantha, Christian, Micah and Emily VanSchoick of Suffern,
NY, Amina Mehenni of Astoria, NY; great-great-granddaughters, Mariah Spivey
and Brookelynn Grabowski of Elmira Heights; many nieces, nephews and cherished
friends. Florence was predeceased by her husband, Wayne L. VanSchoick;
granddaughter, Sharon Grabowski; sisters, Amelia Casper, Maryanna Szerszen,
Lenora Nixson, Martha Brusso, Frances Eames; brothers, Joseph Szerszen,
Stanley Szerszen and Aloysius (Al) Szerszen. Family and friends are invited
to attend a graveside service for Florence on Friday, June 30th, at 10
a.m. in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
SZYBURA - LOUNSBURY, Irene M. nee: Szybura
Age 85, of the Chemung County Nursing Facility, Elmira, died Sunday,
November 4th, 2007. She is survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins
and a sister-in-law. Irene was a communicant of Sts. Peter & Paul's
Church and retired from St. Joseph's Hospital. The family will receive
relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home, Thursday, November 8,
at 9 a.m. followed by her graveside committal prayers at 10 a.m. at Forest
Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/7/2007.
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