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BEAM Izzybella and Sinaya
Ages 18 months and 3 weeks old, passed away very unexpectedly on Tuesday,
August 14, 2007. Survivors include their parents, William E. Beam Jr.,
and Melissa Johns of Elmira; brother, Daymion V. Beam of Elmira; sister,
Taylor Decker of Elmira; maternal grandparents, Tina Hall of Elmira, and
Raymond Johns Jr. of Elmira; paternal grandparents, William and Diane Beam
Sr. of Elmira Heights; great-grandparents, along with several aunts, uncles
and cousins. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service
on Friday, August 17th at 2 p.m. in Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Deacon
George Welch officiating. A luncheon will follow at the VFW Post #6083,
Horseheads Blvd., Elmira Heights. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
in the girl's names can be made to the Daymion Educational Fund, 1607 Breesport
Rd., Erin, NY 14838.
Muffler eyed in fatal I-86 fire- Mother was returning to Savona after
4-week-old's first checkup.
By Larry Wilson - Star-Gazette Corning Bureau
Investigators believe holes in the top of a muffler ignited the floorboard
and interior of a vehicle on Interstate 86 in the town of Erwin on Tuesday,
killing a 4-week-old infant and her 18-month-old sister. The infant,
Sinaya Beam, and her sister, 18-month-old Izzybella Beam, both died in
a fire that broke out in the back seat area of the 1999 Kia Sportage driven
by their mother, 25-year-old Melissa Johns of Savona. Johns was driving
home from Guthrie Clinic in Sayre, where the infant had her first checkup
Tuesday, family members said. State Police Investigator Chris Wilkinson
said investigators think the fire started when welded spots on the top
of the muffler eroded, allowing hot exhaust gases to escape, burn through
the floorboard and ignite the interior of the car. "That coincides
with witness accounts that said the fire was behind the driver's seat,"
Wilkinson said. "It's hard to get any information from the mother because
she's so distraught." Wilkinson said diaper bags and other items
in the back seat caught fire as the flames spread. The source of
the blaze was determined after investigators disassembled the muffler at
Crane's Towing Inc. on Addison Road in Painted Post, Wilkinson said.
The couple bought the vehicle three weeks ago and had no problems with
it until the fire, said William E. Beam Sr. of Elmira Heights, the children's
grandfather. Beam's wife, Diane Sawyer Beam, said the vehicle was purchased
from a private person and inspected following the transaction. The
father of the children is William E. Beam Jr. The family moved from the
Elmira area to Savona on Aug. 1 to rent a house with the option to buy
it, said Diane Beam. The children's parents both graduated from Edison
High School in Elmira Heights and had been together for eight years, William
E. Beam Sr. said. Both parents are staying temporarily with William and
Diane Beam. They declined to speak to a reporter Wednesday. "She (Melissa)
just keeps repeating, 'My beautiful babies, my beautiful babies,'" William
E. Beam Sr. said. "They are both in deep shock. Everybody is." To
add to their grief, the family's pet English bulldog died four days before
the fatal fire, Diane Beam said. The couple's third child, Daymion, 4,
was with his father at the time of the fatal fire. "He wanted to draw pictures
for his sisters," Diane Beam said Wednesday. Melissa Johns worked
at Aloha Tan in Elmira Heights. Her husband is a self-employed contractor.
The fire started in the back seat area of the vehicle shortly before 5:30
p.m. Tuesday as Johns drove west between Exit 43 (Painted Post) and Exit
42 (Coopers Plains). Police said she pulled off on the south shoulder of
the road and stopped in an effort to get the children out. As she was trying
to remove them, the vehicle erupted in flames. A passer-by may have pulled
her away from the flaming car in which the children died, William E. Beam
Sr. said. "She was just two exits from home," he said. Traffic
was detoured from the westbound lanes of I-86 for approximately three hours,
state police said. Fire departments from Painted Post, Coopers Plains and
Campbell responded to the accident, along with Painted Post Village Police
and the state Department of Transportation. The fire investigation is being
handled jointly by state police and the Steuben County Fire Investigation
Team. The bodies of the children were taken to the Monroe County Medical
Examiner's Office in Rochester for autopsies. Barrett Funeral Home in Elmira
is handling funeral arrangements.
BEARD - MASIN
Hazel A. of Cayuta on Wed. Sept. 19, 2001. Her surviving family includes
her son, David Masin; Sisters, Gladys Rinehart, Alberta Wallace, Alice
(Howard) Chase and Marion Beard; brothers Adelbert Beard, Elmer (Pauline)
Beard several nieces, nephews and brother-in-law, Tracy Lewis. Hazel was
born Apr. 25, 1925 and went home to be with the Lord Sept. 19, 2001. She
was a member of Breesport Baptist Church. Friends are invited to call at
The Barber Funeral Home 413 So. Main St. Horseheads on Wed. from 11:00-12:00
Noon, her service will follow there at 12:00 noon with the Rev., Frank
Snyder officiating. Internment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers memorials to Hazel Masin Memorial Fund C/O Breesport
Baptist Church 240 Church St. Breesport, NY 14816
BEARDSLEE
Charles E. Age 82 of Horseheads, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2001
at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on July 4, 1918 in Millport,
the son of Jay W. and Jennie Davenport Beardslee. He retired from General
Electric in 1975 following 27 years of service. He loved the outdoors especially
fishing and hunting with his sons. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law,
Richard and Cheryl Beardslee, Edward and Heather Beardslee and Ralph and
Evelyn Beardslee; daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce Sutton, Mary and George
Nichols, Donna Hathaway, Grace and Lee Dewert and Olive and Dick Lohr;
brother, Erwin Beardslee; sisters, Ina Dutcher and Louise Swartz; 21 grandchildren
and 28 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. He was predeceased
his wife Coral on February 14, 2001 and his son Melvin Beardslee. Friends
are invited to call at Ballard and Lindgren Funeral Home, 161 Oakwood Ave.,
Elmira Heights on Friday, May 4 from 1 to 3 PM. The funeral service will
be at the funeral home at the conclusion oc the visitation (3PM) Committal
service will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
BEARDSLEE Erwin L. Age 89, of Elmira Heights, died Sunday, January 15, 2006, at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility, Montour Falls. The family will receive friends prior to funeral services from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18th, at the Oakwood United Methodist Church, 212 Oakwood Ave., Elmira Heights. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m.; Rev. Patrick L. Holden officiating; burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Elmira. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen. Officers and members of Elmira Heights Masonic Lodge #913 F.&A.M. will meet Wednesday, January 18, at 11:00 a.m. at the Oakwood Chapel, at the Oakwood United Methodist Church, Elmira Heights, to conduct a service for their dearly beloved brother, Erwin L. Beardslee. He is survived by son, Roger (Nancy) Beardslee of Hector; daughter, Ruth (John) Bills of Hector; grandson, Brett Beardslee of Hector; granddaughters, Kate (Steve) Bills Woods of Jamaica Plain, MA, and Jennifer Bills of Brighton, MA; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Frances (12/29/05); father, Jay W. Beardslee; and mother, Jenny Davenport; brothers, Howard and Charles Beardslee; sisters, Ina B. Dutcher and Louise Emma Schwartz and brother-in-law, Robert C. Rogers. Erwin was born March 9, 1916 in Millport, NY, and the family moved to Elmira about 1924. He graduated from Elmira Free Academy in 1934 and the International Correspondence School in Mechanics in 1938. He married Frances Rogers on August 20, 1939 and they lived together for 64 years in Elmira Heights. He was a member of the Oakwood United Methodist Church for 67 years, where he was an active member of the Men's Club, the Mr. and Mrs. Class and various church committees. He shared with his father and older brother Howard an uncanny ability as a mechanic. He worked several years in his early career as a field service man for Montgomery Ward. He took a special interest in refrigeration and began his own business about 1940 (Beardslee Refrigeration and Air Conditioning), which he operated until his retirement in 1976. He was highly respected and sought after for his refrigeration and air conditioning expertise and continued as a consultant for several years (Finger Lakes Engineering). He was an active and popular member of the RSES (Refrigeration Service Engineers Society) for 59 years. Erwin was a Boy Scout and later an active committeeman for BSA Troop 13 Elmira Heights. He was a 32nd degree Mason in Elmira Heights Lodge #913 F&AM, active in the Elmira Heights Historical Society, and an acknowledged local historian himself. He always loved and cared for his family and friends. The family will provide flowers. Memorials in his memory may be directed to the Oakwood United Methodist Church Student Aid Fund, 212 Oakwood Ave., Elmira Heights, NY 14903; or the Hector Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund, PO Box 96, Hector, NY 14841.
BENJAMIN Charles E. Sr.
Town of Southport Resident - Was born October 22, 1936 the son of the
late John (Jack) and Marjorie Benjamin, passed away on Wednesday, July
9, 2008, unexpectedly at the Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY at the
age of 71. His brothers, William and Micky Benjamin and sister, Sandy Benjamin
predeceased him. Charles is survived by his loving and devoted wife of
39 years, Katherine M. (Laubscher) Benjamin; beloved children, Charles
Benjamin, Jr. of Elmira, Kenneth Benjamin of Ithaca, Jay (Billiejo) Benjamin
of Danby, Robert Bailey of Cayuta, Sam (Phyllis) Bailey of Bath, Tim Bailey
of Elmira, Becky Perry of Trumansburg, Ken, Jim and Kristen Bailey, all
of Elmira; brothers, David Benjamin of Binghamton, James (Gloria) Benjamin
of Elmira; sisters, Donna (Rich) of Florida, Rhonda Benjamin of Sayre;
along with several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews
and many friends. Charles retired from the Wenzel Construction Company
after several years of dedicated service. Family and friends are invited
to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira,
NY on Monday, July 14, 2008, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Funeral Services honoring
his life will follow the visitation. Interment will take place in the Forest
Lawn Memorial Park immediately following the celebration of Charles' life.
Chuck raced stock cars for over 50 years and was the world's best husband,
father and grandfather.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/12/2008
BENJAMIN
Frank B. "Bo Bo" Jr Hardinge, Inc., Retiree bf "Your light is from
among us gone, The voice we love is stilled, A place is vacant in our hearts,
Which never can be filled." Age 54 of Baty Street Elmira, NY passed away
Thursday, January 17, 2002 very unexpectedly at the Robert Packer Hospital,
Sayre, PA. He was born February 26, 1947 in Elmira, NY the son of Frank
B. And Alma (Haner) Benjamin Sr. He was preceded in death by his father,
Frank January 20, 1997. He is survived by his mother, Alma; Loving wife,
Patricia; sons, Russell D. Benjamin of Elmira, NY; Ryan D. Benjamin also
of Elmira, NY; stepdaughter, Crystal L. Alvoid of Elmira, NY; Grandchildren,
Jordin D. Benjamin and Christopher and Anthony Hooks; siblings, Richard
(Karen) Benjamin of Pine City, NY; Gayle (Robert) Connelly of Elmira, NY;
Gary (Robin) Benjamin of Wellsboro, PA; Judith Kent of Elmira, NY; Lori
(Chris) Staudt of Columbia Crossroads, PA; Scott (Rachael) DeHaas of Pine
City, NY; along with several nieces, nephews and many close friends. Frank
was retired from Hardinge, Inc. after several years of faithful and dedicated
service as a machinist. He was a member of the South Creek Evangelical
Free Church. He left this world doing what he loved most, bowling. Frank
enjoyed shopping for cars, boats, RV's, and motorcycles. His greatest pleasure
came from riding on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Family and friends
are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania
Ave., on Sunday, January 20, 2002 from 2 to 5 PM. Funeral Services will
be held there following the visitation at 5 PM. Interment will take place
in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY at the convenience of the
family. Memorial Donations in the name of Frank B. Benjamin Jr. may be
directed to the South Creek Evangelical Free Church, 2653 S. Broadway,
Wellsburg, NY 14894 or to a charity of ones choice.
BENNETT - GRUMMONS
Elouise B. (Russell) Age 89 of Elmira, NY, passed peacefully into the
hands of her Lord and dearly missed and cherished family members Saturday,
May 12, 2001 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Elouise was the loving
daughter of the late Frederick and Grace (Hilzinger) Bennett. Surviving
Elouise are her loving children, Robert and Barbara Russell of Wellsburg,
NY, Cecil and Barbara Russell of Aurora, CO, Anna Mae and John Curren of
Gillett, PA, Frances and Charles Rohr of Elmira, NY, Jane Russell of Kennett
Square, PA, Barbara Russell of Lexington, SC; step son, Lester and Sharon
Grummons of Oneonta, NY; 18 wonderful grandchildren, Alan Russell, Jerry
Russell, John (Diane) Russell, Becky (Guy) Rogers, Jeannette (Roger) Smith,
Thomas Russell, Doreen (Walter) Hutchens, Cindy (Corey) Hardee, Joann (Glen)
Boor, Diann (Scott) Shields, Todd (Pamela) Curren, Sandra (Jim) Macfarlane,
Darlene (Michael) Cowles, Jeffery (Anita) Rohr, Timothy (Cynthia) Rohr,
Karen (James) Franklin, Cheryl Laslo, Brian Laslo; step children, Mary
Grummons, Anne Marie Grummons, Michael Grummons; 28 great grandchildren;
brother, Gordon Bennett of Jefferson, NY; 15 nieces and nephews and dear
friend Angela Roncone. Elouise is predeceased by her loving husbands, Carl
Russell and Lester D. Grummons; sisters, Doris Stranagan, Frednetha Goodchild;
brothers, Kenneth Bennett, Gerald Bennett, Frederick Bennett; and a great
granddaughter, Amanda Nichole Rogers. Family and friends are invited to
call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira,
NY Tuesday, May 15, 2001 2:00 - 4:00 PM and 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Funeral services
will follow Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 11:00 AM. The Reverend Richard Curtis
will officiate. Graveside committal prayers will follow at the Forest Lawn
Memorial Park, Elmira, NY as Elouise is placed in peace next to her dearly
missed husband, Lester. Elouise was a devoted and long time member of the
North Presbyterian Church here in Elmira, NY. She worked for the Remington
Rand Co. for more than thirty years. She loved her membership in the O.E.S.
Chapter, Big Flats, NY. She spent her time crocheting and knitting mittens,
hats, and throws for her family. Elouise enjoyed traveling to Florida with
the Fan Club which is a travel trailer club. She also spent a lot of time
growing flowers in her garden that she was very fond of. Elouise was a
devoted Mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who was very proud of
her family and all their accomplishments in life. She played a very big
role in all of their meaningful and successful lives. Elouise will be missed.
BENSON Florence M. PEET, 78, of Mt. Angel, OR, formerly of the Gillett-Gassett, PA area, died on July 18, 1995. She was a member of the Fassett Baptist Church for over 60 years and was a member of the York-Penn Bell Association. She is survived by her daughters, Sue Haikin of Clackamas, OR and carol Reynolds of Binghamton, NY; grandchildren Eric and Elaine Councilman of Oregon, Lisa Councilman of Florida, Michael Reynolds of Monticello, NY and Michelle Reynolds of Conklin, NY; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; sister, Frances Bottcher and brother, Wesley Benson, both of Florida. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Peet, Jr. Funeral services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira on July 22 with interment to be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Pall bearers were Eric Councilman, Michael Reynolds, Clairmont Ham, James Bottcher Jr., Willie Smith and Bernell Argyle. Donations may be made to the Bell Maintenance Fund at the Fassett Baptist Church, Gillett, PA 16925 or the National Multiple Scierosis Society. “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA Thursday, August 3, 1995
Francis W. BESANCENY, 62 of 315 E. Miller st. Early this morning, Nov. 18, 1953. Mr Besanceney was a retired Pennsylvania Railroad engineer and a member of the brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. He also was a member of Elmira Aerie of Eagles. Survived by wife, Mrs Emma Besanceney; daughters, Mrs Florence Dobberstein of Waverly and Mrs Evelyn Manchester of Pine City; sons, William of Lambertville, N.J. and Norton Besanceney of Elmira; 10 grandchildren. The body is at the Hagerman funeral home where the family will recieve friends this evening from 7 to 9, and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and where the funeral will be held Friday at 2p.m. The Rev.Alfred P. Coman, Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
BINLEY Mylo C., Jr. Age 87, died Monday, December 18, 2006, at the Kirkhaven Nursing Home, Rochester, NY. He was born in Donora, PA, January 8, 1919, the son of Mylo C. Sr. and Anna Leasure Binley. He had worked for the Singer Co. Link Division in Binghamton, NY. Mylo was a member of the Masons in Hoseheads, NY. He is survived by his wife, Esther Binley of Rochester, NY; his son, Wendell T. (Patricia) Binley of Bath, NY; two brothers, Donald Binley of Donora, PA, and Minor (Donna) Binley of Monongahela, PA; two grandchildren, Kimberly (Peter) Hubbs of Matthews, NC, and Anne (Douglas) Moss of Monroe, NC; three stepchildren, Arthur Thomas, James Thomas and Annette Thomas; three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Emmer L. Binley; brother, Harold Binley; and sister, Virginia Volk. There will be no services. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Fagan's Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
BLANCHARD George F.
Age 75, formerly of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away Monday, August
4, 2008, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira, NY. George was
born on July 19, 1933 in Elmira, to the late George and Florence (Dilmore)
Blanchard. George retired from the Central Recycling Center in Elmira after
many years of service. He is survived by his brother, Raymond VanAmburg
of Horseheads, NY. It was George's wish that no services be held. Interment
will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the
family. Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/5/2008
BLANDFORD Donald C. Age 84, of 305 Schuyler Ave., Elmira, NY, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2006, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Donald was born in Elmira, son of the late Clayton and Kathern (Cooper) Blandford. Donald served our country in the US Army during WWII. He retired from Westinghouse in Horseheads after 21 years of service as a shipping clerk. He served on many boards and committees including Boy Scouts, United Fund, Chemung Co. Human Relations Commission. He was a member of the Catholic War Vets, American Legion, Knights of Columbus, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a member of Queen City Lodge Post #174 I.B.P.O.E., and Local 1833 IBEW. Donald was the past President of Elmira-Corning Chapter of the NAACP, past chairman of the City of Elmira Democratic Committee, and a longtime member of Sts. Peter and Paul Church. He was a great husband to his beloved late wife, Harriet of 58 years, and a wonderful and caring father. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Survivors include his 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.; 11 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; sisters, Lucy F. Brown, Phyllis Shepard, both of Elmira, Joyce Buncom of Queens, NY, Sandra (Leslie) Francis of Poughkeepsie, NY, Norma (John) Holmes of FL, and Leslie Blandford of Elmira; brothers, William Blandford of Elmira, and Wayne (Phyllis) Dunham of Syracuse, NY; several nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Donald was predeceased by his wife, Harriett (Ghee); and brother, Eugene Blandford. Family and friends are invited to call Monday, December 11, 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 there on Tuesday, December 12, at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Christopher Linsler officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park with full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Donald can be made to the local American Red Cross.
BOHLAYER Brian R. A loving husband and father passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at his Erie St. home in Elmira. Brian was born on August 19, 1976 in Elmira. He had many interest including hunting and fishing. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and would do anything for his family and many friends. He would always strive to be a positive example on those whose lives he touched. Surviving is his loving wife of three years and friend of eight years, Terri Bohlayer (Storms) and their children, Brianna and Brian Jr. also a daughter, Hailey Born; Brian's mother, Susan Eastwood (Bill Demember) his father, Richard V. Bohlayer; his brothers, Paul and Brett Bohlayer; Brian was very close to his paternal grandparents, Rose Mary & Carl Mattison; his in-laws, JoAnn & Donald Storms; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and loving friends especially David Cook. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Saturday, July 23, 2005 between the hours of 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 9 p.m. Graveside services for Brian will take place at the Bohlayer family plot of Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira on Monday morning at 10 a.m.
BOOKMILLER - SEMSKI
Vera (Bookmiller) Local Waitress for over 55 years Age 75 of Villa Serene,
Elmira Heights and formerly a long-time resident of Grand Central Ave.,
on Wednesday, August 2, 2000 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She
is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Donna Watts and Michael Knapp
of Elmira, NY and Lynda and Jim Willis of Elmira Heights, NY; grandchildren,
Tina (Mark) Clinton of W. Newton, MA, Julie Willis of Roswell, GA, Jason
Willis of Norcross, GA, Jaimee Willis and Jessica Willis, both of
Elmira Heights, NY; step-grandchildren, Jeremy Knapp of New Paltz, NY and
Christopher Knapp of Elmira, NY; former husband, Ed Semski of Hudson, FL
and a host of many close and caring relatives, friends and co-workers.
Vera was also predeceased by her grandparents, Edward and Grace
Cady; parents, Ray and Helen Bookmiller; aunts and uncle, Hazel Switzer
and Frank and Tiny Cady. Vera was an avid Bingo player and Euchre player
with the Tuesday Grotto Club. She was also an avid baseball fan.
Vera was local waitress for over 55 years until she reached the age of
73. She had worked at the Hickory House, the cafeteria at Courtyards at
Bethany Village and most recently at Curly's Chicken House. Friends are
invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads,
NY, today, Friday, August 4, 2000 from 4-5:30 p.m. Her funeral will take
place there at the conclusion of calling hours at 5:30 p.m.
Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers,
those wishing to express their sympathy may do so with memorials
to Arnot Ogden Medical Center Foundation for Respiratory Care, 600
Roe Ave., Elmira, NY 14905-9984.
EDWIN BOOP, JR., age 56, passed away very unexpectedly on Sunday, July 3, 2005. He is survived by his loving companion, Debbie Boop of Erin, NY; daughters, Tammy Phillips; Chrissy (Cliff) Campbell; and Brenda (Thomas) Decker, all of Elmira, NY; brother, Daniel Boop of Mansfield, PA; sister, Janice Kool of Altoona, PA; several grandchildren and nieces and nephews; and his two best friends, Norman Niles and Ed Lenhardt. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave, Elmira, NY, on Friday, July 8, 2005, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., with funeral services immediately following the visitation at 12 p.m. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Elmira Star Gazette.
BOUGHTON -PHYLLIS G. ALLEN, age 60, of 369A E. Thurston St., Elmira, NY, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2003, at home after a brief illness. She was predeceased by mother, Mildred E. Boughton Grace in 1973; and is survived by her husband, Marcus L. Allen, Jr.; brother, Michael L. Boughton of Raleigh, NC, with his children, Michael, Jr. (Denise), Mark (Dawn) and Vickie (Dan) Chapman; family close to her heart, Denise and Frederick (Bud) Hepfner of Elmira with their children, Adrianne and Nicole; several cousins including cousin and special friend, Virginia (Harry) Simpson of Corning; special friend, Constance Bulow of Elmira; long time friends, Freeman (Ike) and Marion Edkin and family. Phyllis was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Catharine, NY, and Women of the Moose, Elmira. She was formerly employed with Artistic Greetings and Trayer Products. She attended Northeast Technical School and proudly earned her CDL license which she then utilized with her husband driving tractor-trailers until her illness forced her to stop. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Friday, November 14th, from 4 to 8 p.m. Her funeral service will be held there on Saturday, November 15th, at 10 a.m. Rev. Cora Booth will officiate. Committal Prayers and interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, Phyllis may be remembered through donations to Southern Tier Hospice & Palliative Care. Her family would like to extend a special thank you to the Oncology Unit at Robert Packer Hospital and Southern Tier Hospice for the wonderful care and compassion they gave to Phyllis. –Elmira Star Gazette.
BOWES ANNABELLE SEMSKI
Age 85, of Elmira, was reunited with her loved ones in heaven on July
29, 2007. She died at home surrounded by her loving family. Annabelle was
a daughter of William and Hannah Boone Bowes. She was predeceased by her
husband Donald J. Semski and son James Semski. Annabelle is survived by
four daughters that she dearly loved, with their families; Sharon S. and
Arthur Schoen, Sr. of Liverpool NY with Kathleen, Richard and Kellene Ray,
Michelle and Mark Manes; Mary Ellen and Harold Smith of Horseheads with
Timothy and Michelle May and Christopher Smith; Charlene A. and Martin
Runyan of Elmira with Kristen and Kathryn Runyan; Terri A. and Rafaat Kureshi
of Brentwood TN with Alia and Amir Kureshi; great grandchildren, Phoenix
Boisnier, Benjamin Ray, Heidi Manes, and Izzabella Muller; brother and
sister-in-law, Charles and Florence Bowes of Elmira. Also surviving are
several nieces, nephews and several close friends. Annabelle was a very
devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her
life revolved around her family and taking care of them. Annabelle's greatest
joys were time spent with her loved ones taking rides in the car searching
for deer, bird watching, and enjoying an ice cream treat. She loved her
yard and planting her flowers. Annabelle was well known for her rummage
sales and she loved taking an old piece of furniture and making it look
like new. Annabelle and Don were married for 61 years. Don was the outgoing
one, but after he passed away, Annabelle's family found out that she had
a lot to say. She will be remembered for her courage and strength when
facing her declining health over the years. Her fierce spirit has been
an inspiration to all her family and her keen sense of humor carried her
through to the very end. She will be missed greatly and will be in the
hearts of her family forever. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home,
corner of W. Water and Walnut Streets on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 from 4:00
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held there on Wednesday, August
1, 2007 at 10:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m.
in St. Mary's Church, Elmira. Committal prayers and interment will follow
at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Donations in Annabelle's memory may be directed
to either Southern Tier Hospice or the Dominican Monastery. "What we have
once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part
of us" ... Helen Keller. The family would like to extend a special thank
you to Peg Mathers, a wonderful care giver to Annabelle during the last
year. Also, thanks to the staff of Southern Tier Hospice for their care
these past few months. Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/30/2007.
BOYCE ETTA V
Robinson, Etta V Boyce- 86 of 107 South Ave, Elmira, died Tuesday August
19, 1980 at St Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira. Born in Granville Center
July 21, 1894 she was the daughter of Fred and Nora Brown Boyce.
She was a member of the Faith Tabernacle of Elmira Heights, NY. Mrs. Robinson
was the wife of the late James W Robinson who passed away in April of 1978.
She is survived by a daughter of Mrs. Haldine (Thelma) Freeman of Canton;
sons, Frederick, LaVerne, Malcolm (Jim) and Harold, all of Elmira;
Clifton of Wellsburg, NY and Ellsworth of Horseheads, NY; 11 grandchildren;
16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a brother Shirley
Boyce of Canton; sister Mrs. Helen Peters of Troy. Friends are invited
to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Elmira Thursday 2 until 4 and 7 until
9 pm with funeral and committal services Friday at 1:30 pm. Officiating
will be Rev, John Bedvyk and Rev. Daniel Gavaway. Interment will be in
Forest Lawn Memorial Park. (Daily Review 1980)
EMERSON E. BRANNAKA, 84, passed away June 25, 2002 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility after an extended illness. Born April 7, 1918, he was the son of John and Nora Campbell Brannaka, Troy. He was a member of the Elmira Beagle Club and a past Boy Scout leader. Mr. Brannaka is predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Rosemary in August 2001 and by his son, Thomas in 1990 as well as his sisters, Donna and Mertie. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, John (Janice) Brannaka, Lowman; his son, Joseph Brannaka, Elmira, NY; and his daughter and son-in-law, Martha (Val) Gray, Elmira; several nieces and nephews; his brothers, Charles Brannaka, Elwin Brannaka, both of Florida; John Brannaka of Texas; sister, Nora June Bailey, Towanda; sister, Nora June Bailey, Towanda; sister-in-law, Theresa Qualls, Painted Post, NY; brother-in-law, John Toti, Las Vegas. Family and friends were invited to attend a funeral service June 27 at Ballard and Lindgren Funeral Home, Elmira Heights, with rev. Larry Parker officiating. Burial followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Donations may be made in Mr. Brannaka’s name to the American Diabetes Association, N. Canton, OH or to the American Kidney Fund, Rockville, MD. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
BREWER Dana D., Sr. Age 81, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2005, with his loving family by his side. Dana was born in Elkland, Pennsylvania, son of the late Frank and Sarah (Mosher) Brewer. Dana served in the United States Army during WWII and retired from Kennedy Valve after 39 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Della J. (McNeil) of 58 years; daughter, Sharon (Melvin) Cicci of Elmira Heights, NY, Patricia (Tom) Greven of Corning, NY, Bonnie Brewer of Athens, NY, Nancy (Dale) Bailey of Elmira Heights, NY, Robin (Robert) Keyser of Alabama; sons, Dana Brewer Jr. of Syracuse, NY, Randy Brewer Sr. of Elmira Heights; brothers, Vernon (Wilimae) Brewer of Texas and Ronald Brewer of Millerton, PA; sisters, Selma Randolph of Elmira, NY, Beverly (John) Stanley of Elmira and Bernice Heatherton of Georgia; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; 25 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Dana was predeceased by his daughter, Paula K. Brewer; son, Terry L. Brewer; grandson, Robert Cicci and great-grandchild, Kevin Cicci. Family and friends are invited to call Tuesday, September 6, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow there on Wednesday, September 7, 2005, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Eleanor Haber officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors. Special thanks to Southern Tier Hospice and Dr. Robert Mauri for their care for Dana.
RICHARD G. BREWER age 77 of Troy, PA died April 8, 1997 at home. He was born in Elmira, NY on December 2, 1919 the son of Frederick and Pearl Brewer. For many years he was the owner and proprietor of Brewers Mens & Boys Shop in Troy, PA. He served in the US Army during World War II in the Pacific and received the Bronze Star. On August 2, 1941 he was married to the former LaVerna Baker and for 56 years they have lived in Elmira, NY, Sylvania, PA and Troy, PA. He is survived by his wife of 56 years LaVerna Brewer of Troy, PA; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and JoAnn Brewer of Bristol, VT, Roger and Carol Brewer of Thousand Oakes, CA, Jeff and Brenda Brewer of troy, PA, Barry and Nancy Brewer of Troy, PA, Steven Brewer of Seminole, FL; 11 grandchildren, Kim, Michael, and Shawna, Kevin and Kathi, Joy, Jason, Lisa and Tom Kuscan, Tracy, Ryan, Casie, Annie and Caylin; brother and sister-in-law, Harland and Harriett Brewer of Troy, PA; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Erwin Brewer, Ronald Brewer; sisters, Beatrice Yoxtheimer, Mildred Hartman. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Jonathan Stanley officiating. Memorials may be directed to Guthrie Hospice, RR 1, Box 154, Towanda, PA or the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by the Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, PA. (Buried Forest Lawn Memorial Park) -Elmira Star Gazette
BRICKA Albert H.
Age 83, of 376 Lattabrook Rd., Horseheads, NY. He was born February
27, 1924 in Versails, IN, son of the late Irl and Grace (Sproessig) Bricka
and passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center
after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his sisters, Dorothy Gulley
and Marjorie Willman; and is survived by his wife of 62 years, Arlie; children,
Jack Bricka and Carol Collins of TX, Albert (Lorraine) Bricka of Elmira,
Constance (John) Mathews of Syracuse, and Dale Bricka of Horseheads; seven
grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Betty (Denzel) Byram of
Indianapolis, IN; along with several nieces and nephews. Albert retired
from Hardinge Bros. in 1981. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving
during WWII; was a member of the Chemung County Coon Hunters Assoc.; an
avid hunter and fisherman; and formerly a stock car racer at the Chemung
Speedrome. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral
Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Saturday, February 2nd,
from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. His 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 1/31/2008.
BRIGGS - RAMSEY
Barbara A. Briggs Age 54 of Antioch, TN formerly of Horseheads, NY
passed away on Saturday July 23, 2005. Barbara was born December 27, 1950
in Buffalo, NY the daughter of the late Ernest R. and Belle M. Everitt
Briggs. She was a graduate of Horseheads High School and SUNY Cortland.
Barbara loved her family, friends, and dogs and cherished the time she
spent with them. She is survived by her sister: Barbara Nugent of Elmira
Heights, NY; brothers and sisters-in-law: Robert & Patricia Briggs
of Elmira, NY and James & Jennifer Briggs of Tallahassee, Florida;
several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of caring friends
including her special friend Bill. There will be no calling hours. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Services celebrating Barbara's
Life on Friday August 12, 2005 at 4 PM at Christ's United Methodist Church
330 West Church Street Elmira, NY. Her brother Pastor Robert Briggs will
officiate. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY. Arrangements
are entrusted to the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads,
NY . Those wishing may remember Barbara through memorials to The Horseheads
Animal Shelter 150 Wygant Road Horseheads, NY 14845 or your local SPCA.
BRIMMER Robert L. "Jay", Jr.
Age 76 of Elmira, NY went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 28,
2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Son of
the late Robert L Sr. and Charlotte Brimmer. Predeceased by brother and
niece, William and Carol Jean Brimmer. Survived by loving sister and brother-in-law
Donna and Dan McGrain of Pine City, NY. Nieces Jill and Scott Troutt of
Elmira, NY, Mary and Ric Aumick of Pine City, NY Sharon and John Jackson
of Wrentham, MA, Barb and Bruce Grennell, Horseheads, NY, Mary and Harry
McAlinn, of Elmira, NY, Kathy Needler of Uxbridge, MA, nephews, Mike Brimmer
of Elmira, NY, John Brimmer of Wellsburg, NY. He was like a grandfather
to his great nieces and nephews, Zachary and Bryce Akins, Alex and Lacey
Aumick, Nicholas and Isabella Troutt, many other great nieces and nephews.
A graduate of Southside High School. He was a member of The Elmira Moose
Club, Elmira Eagles Club, and Stachue Club, Member of the United Methodist
Church. Robert was a Bowling and Billiard Champion, also a Little League
Baseball Coach and YMCA Basketball Coach. Avid Baltimore Orioles Fan and
personal friend of Earl Weaver. Worked at Artistic Card Company, retired
from the A&P Plant, and worked at Burn's International Security. He
was a very close friend to many of the residents at Flannery Apartments.
Family and Friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050
Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport, NY Tuesday, September 2, 2008, from
4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with Funeral and Committal Service there at 7:00 p.m.
The Reverend Mark Erway officiating. Interment at the convenience of the
family will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Those wishing may
make memorials to the Food Bank of Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist
Church, 1238 Pennsylvania Ave., Pine City, N.Y. 14871. The family would
like to thank the Pine City Volunteer Fire Department, Erway ambulance
and the Nurses and staff of the ICU Unit of St. Joseph's Hospital for the
care and kindness given to Robert during his illness. Published
in the Star-Gazette from 8/30/2008 - 8/31/2008
BRITT - STANKO, Audrey J.
70, of Vetter Road, Athens, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September
24, 2008, at the Ashton Healthcare Facility, Athens. Audrey was born on
January 9, 1938 in Jersey City, New Jersey, a daughter of the late John
and Dorothy (McDuffie) Britt. She is survived by her husband of 41 years,
John Stanko; sisters, Carol Ford of Sayre, Berneice Blauvelt of Elmira,
NY; mother-in-law, Mildred Wanzo of Florida; sister-in-law, Dorothy Young
of Florida, Gloria Durland of Wyalusing, PA; special friends, Velma Miller,
Margaret Nader; several nieces, nephews and their families also survive.
Audrey was predeceased by her parents, and a niece, Soraya Ford. At the
families request all services will be private with inurnment in Forrest
Lawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Caring assistance is being provided by
Cooley Tioga Point Cremation & Burial Option, Athens, PA. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 9/26/2008
BROWN –IDA VIRGINIA TROY, age 90, formerly of East Smithfield, passed away peacefully Thursday April 22, 2003 at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington, Pa. She was born Nov. 7, 1912 in Wellsburg, N.Y. daughter of the late Martin and Helen (Middaugh) Brown. She was married to the late John E. Troy who passed away July 31, 1979. Survivors include her nephews, Douglas Elvidge of Huber Heights, OH, James Elvidge of Milan, Thomas Elvidge of East Smithfield, and Perry Elvidge of Bellvale, N.Y., several great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Elma Elvidge and Sara Elwood. Family and friends are invited to call from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2003, at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 2 p.m. Laverne Jackson her great nephew officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, N.Y. –Towanda Daily Review.
Leon E. “Brownie” BROWN, 81, of Erin, NY died Saturday, January 9, 1999 at the VA Medical Center in Bath, NY. Mr. Brown was a US Air Force veteran of WWII where he served as a tail gunner until his discharge in 1946. He was a member of Glad Tidings Christian Life Church in Horseheads, NY. His family includes his wife of over 57 years, Margaret V. (Howell) Brown; daughters and sons-in-law, Rosemary (Harry) Chace of Ark, TX, Dorothy (Carl) Christian of Pine Valley, NY, Victoria Brown of Erin, NY; sons, Tim brown of Erin and Robert Brown also of Erin; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Winifred Wood of Troy, PA and Marion Alexander of Largo, FL; brother, William (Joyce) Brown of Johnstown, OH; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held January 12 at the Barber Funeral Home in Horseheads, NY with the Rev. Edward J. Lowmaster officiating and interment to be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY. “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA Thursday, January 14, 1999
BROWN Robert Henry Age 17, of Elmira, NY. He was born April 3, 1988 in Elmira, son of Arnold Proctor and Joanne Brown, and passed away Sunday, January 15, 2006, unexpectedly at home. In addition to his parents he is survived by his brother, Michael Proctor of Ithaca, NY; maternal grandmother, Nellie Brown of Waterloo, NY; uncles, Henry Brown of Ovid, NY, Thomas and Edward Brown both of Interlaken, NY; aunt, Lila Hartford of Elmira; cousins, Heather Brown of Interlaken, NY, Janis Jones of Corning, Jamie and Rebecca Hartford, both of Elmira. Bobby was a senior at E.F.A. He was a member of the football team during his freshman and sophomore years. He ran track, cross country and wrestled for the past 6 years and was currently employed part-time at Hourigan's Tavern. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Thursday, January 19th, from 4 to 7 p.m. A Time of Sharing will begin at 7 p.m. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family.
BRUNJES
Brunjes, Mr. George age 72 of 1514 Golden Glow Dr., Elmira, Saturday,
March 17, 1979 at the Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital, Friends are invited
to call at the Olthof Funeral Home Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral
and Committal services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m., in the Park Congregational
Church of Elmira, the Rev. Robert Lester, his Pastor, officiating. Interment
Forest Lawn Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve
Budd Decker Brunjes; step-children, Eugene and Beverly (Decker) Harrison
of Horseheads, Richard and JoAnn Decker of Elmira, Harry Decker of Rochester
and Florida; 11 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; two sisters in Germany;
several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Park Congregational
Church; a 35 year member of the Elmira Lions Club, and founder of their
Eye Bank; member of Ivy Lodge No. 397 F&AM of Elmira; the Cashmere
Grotto. He was founder of the Southern Tier Dahlia Society; vice president
of the American Dahlia Society; and member of various other dahlia organizations
having been a prominent area grower who exhibited throughout the Eastern
United States. He was owner and operator of Brunjes Food Market for over
23 years and Brunjes Garden Store.
BRYAN - HATTON
Louisa G. Keller Age 90 of the Tioga County Nursing Facility in Waverly,
NY passed away on Wednesday October 5, 2005. Mrs. Hatton was born
on December 2, 1914 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Jacob and Bessie
Springer Bryan. Mrs. Hatton was pre-deceased by her husbands: Jacob Keller
and Clarence Hatton; daughter: Beverly Davis; brother: Charles Bryan and
James Bryan and sister: Laura Kozdemba. She is survived by her sons and
daughters-in-law: David and Bev Keller of Oregon; Jan and Pam Keller of
Erin, NY; Neal and Virginia Keller of TX; daughters and sons-in-law: Bonnie
and John Butler of Erin, NY; Elaine and Charles Miles of Phoenix, AZ; brothers
and sister-in-law: Waneta Bryan of Montour Falls, NY; Harold Bryan of Sunbury,
PA; Melvin Bryan of Elmira Heights, NY; sister and brother-in-law: Florence
and Gus Sprague of Elmira, NY; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews, cousins and host of caring friends. Relatives
and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad
Street Horseheads, NY on Saturday October 8, 2005 from 5-7 PM. Mrs. Hatton's
Funeral Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 7 PM
with the Pastor Roger Curtis officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial
Park in Elmira, NY on Monday October 10, 2005 at 11 AM.
BRYAN - HATTON
Louisa G. (Keller) Age 90 formerly of Horseheads, NY passed away on
Wednesday October 5, 2005 at the Tioga Nursing Facility in Waverly, NY.
Mrs. Hatton was born on December 2, 1914 in Elmira, NY the daughter of
the late Jacob and Bessie Springer Bryan. Mrs. Hatton was pre-deceased
by her husbands: Jacob Keller and Clarence Hatton; daughter: Beverly Davis;
brothers: John Bryan, George Bryan, Charles Bryan and James Bryan and sister:
Laura Kozdemba. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: David
and Bev Keller of Oregon; Jan and Pam Keller of Erin, NY; Neal and Virginia
Keller of TX; daughters and sons-in-law: Bonnie and John Butler of Erin,
NY; Elaine and Charles Miles of Phoenix, AZ; brothers and sister-in-law:
Juanita Bryan of Montour Falls, NY; Harold Bryan of Sunbury, PA; Melvin
Bryan of Elmira Heights, NY and Leon Bryan; sister and brother-in-law:
Florence and Gus Sprague of Elmira, NY; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews, cousins and host of caring friends. Relatives
and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad
Street Horseheads, NY on Saturday October 8, 2005 from 5-7 PM. Mrs. Hatton's
Funeral Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 7 PM
with the Pastor Roger Curtis officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial
Park in Elmira, NY on Monday October 10, 2005 at 11 AM.
BUCHANAN Clair E.
Age 85, of Elmira Heights, NY, went to be with his beloved wife on
Saturday, August 2, 2008. Clair was born on July 23, 1923 in Caton, NY,
to the late Ransford and Alice (Boyd) Buchanan. Clair served our country
in the United States Army during WWII, and retired from Westinghouse in
Horseheads, NY after many years of service. Clair married Marion L. Burroughs
in 1970 and shared many loving years together before her passing in 2003.
Survivors include his stepdaughter, Bonny J. Cassada of Elmira Heights;
grandchildren, Christine (Cassada) Wolf and David G. Cassada II, both of
Elmira Heights; great-grandchildren, Zachary Wolf, Jordan Mathews, Kayla,
Joshua and Brooke Cassada. Clair was also survived by his sons, Michael,
David, Jeffery, Nathan and Christopher Buchanan. Family and friends are
invited to call Tuesday, August 5, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the James
D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held there on Wednesday,
August 6, 2008, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial
Park with Full Military Honors. Published in the Star-Gazette on
8/4/2008
MARION (PEG) BUCHANAN, Formerly of Lawrenceville, PA and Lowman, NY. Passed away at the Arnot Ogden Nursing Facility Saturday, December 21, 2002. She was born November 3, 1924 to the late James and Gladys Buchanon of Caton, NY. Marion is survived by her husband of 60 years, William (Bill) Buchanan of the Chemung County Nursing Facility; daughter Freda Jayne (Jerry Cole) of Elmira; son Donald Buchanan of Lowman, NY; brother, Dutch (Sue) Buchanan of Erin, NY; six grandchildren, Cindy Schoener of KY, Neal Jayne of Elmira, Dale (Tina) Jayne of DE, Terri (Bob) Buchanan of Lowman, Todd (Dody) Buchanan of Elmira Heights, Tracy (Lisa) Buchanan of Lowman; sixteen great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Marion was predeceased by a daughter Jane Marie and brothers, Frank, Bucky, Mike, and Leon Buchanan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arnot Ogden Nursing Facility, or the Dialysis Unit or a charity of one’s choice in Marion’s name. Friends and family are invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home Thursday, December 26, 2002 from 2-4 p.m. A funeral and committal service will be held there following calling hours at 4:00 p.m. Lay Minister Sherry Good will officiate. Burial will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. –Elmira Star Gazette.
WILLIAM H. BUCHANAN, age 81, formerly of Lawrenceville, PA, and Lowman, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2003, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. He was born on April 1, 1922 in Elmira, NY, to the late Ransford and Alice (Boyce) Buchanan. William was predeceased by his wife, Marion (Peg) Buchanan on December 21, 2002; daughter, Jane Marie; and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include his daughter, Freda Jayne (Gerald Cole) of Elmira; son, Donald Buchanan of Lowman, NY; brother, Clair (Marion) Buchanan of Elmira Heights; sisters-in-law, Marion Buchanan of Horseheads and Mae Buchanan of Erin, NY; brother-in-law, Dutch (Sue) Buchanan of Erin, NY; six grandchildren, Cindy Schoener of KY, Neal Jayne of Elmira, Dale (Tina) Jayne of DE, Terri (Tina) Jayne of DE, Terri (Bob) Buchanan of Lowman, Todd (Dody) Buchanan of Elmira Heights and Tracy (Lisa) Buchanan of Lowman; 16 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews. William was a veteran of the US Navy from 1943 to 1946. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, April 19th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral and committal services will follow at 1 p.m. with Lay Minister Sherry Good officiating. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in William’s name to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. or to the charity of one’s choice. –Elmira Star Gazette.
BURLEW
EDWIN L. Age 85 of Erin NY, passed away Sunday December 30, 2001 in
the Arnot Ogden Medical Center Elmira, NY. Mr. Burlew was born in Van Etten,
NY, the son of the late Louis and Cora (Eames) Burlew.He was a retiree
of the former Ward LaFrance in Elmira, NY. Ed was also the last of his
surviving class of Breesport High School Class of 1934 and for most of
his life, kept his passion as part time farmer in Erin. Predeceasing were
his wife Esther in 1992,and a son, David in 2001, and grandson, Cary Burlew.
He is survived by Three daughters, Coralie Burlew of Wellsburg, NY, Esther
Havens of Erin, NY, Barbara Benjamin also of Erin, NY; two sons: Gene Burlew
of Breesport, NY, Ronald (Linda) Burlew of Brooktondale, NY; sister, Betty
(Richard) Mosier and Brother, Laurence (Kay) Burlew all of Florida; sister-in-law,
Josephine Tolbert of Elmira, NY; 19 grandchildren. 32 great grandchildren
and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call at the Barber
Funeral Home 413 So. Main St. Horseheads on Wed. Jan 2, 2001 from 3-6:00
p.m. his Funeral Service will take place there at the funeral home on Thurs.
at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park
BURNS Carl E.
Age 63 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2008 at
St. Joseph's Hospital. Carl was born September 27, 1944 in Elk Lake, Pennsylvania
the son of the late Thomas and Ruth Baker Burns. He was a U.S. Army Veteran
serving his country from 1971-1979 during The Vietnam War and was a member
of The Clarence R. Oliver American Legion Post #154 in Elmira Heights,
NY. Carl was also a member of The Horseheads Moose. He enjoyed collecting
pigs and designing on his computer. Carl owned Com Sew commercial sewing
company for several years. He loved his family and friends and treasured
every moment he spent with them. Carl is survived by his wife Janice L.
Gunderson Burns; daughters and sons-in-law: Tina & Bryan Bays of Sierra
Vista, Arizona, Linda & Dan Sowers of Elmira, NY, and Lori Gleason
of Bath, NY; grandchildren: Kasmara & Tim Gleason, Ericka Gillette,
Andrew Sowers, Geena Gillette, Alison Sowers, Alex Sowers, and Kiana and
Rhiannon Bays; 4 great grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law: Ruthie
Cooper of Breesport, NY, Eleanor & Doug Bauman of Elmira, NY, Elva
Little of Elmira, NY, and Rachel & Fran Sthethers of Big Flats, NY;
brothers and sisters-in-law: Thomas & Peg Burns of Florida, Edwin Winnie
of Millerton, PA, James & Barb Burn of Elmira, NY, William & Pam
Burns of Elmira, NY, and Eugene & Gloria Burns of Elmira, NY; brothers-in-law
and sisters-in-law: David & Darlene Gunderson of Elmira, NY, Maureen
Gunderson of Horseheads, NY, and Sue & Bob Gnida of Camden, CT; uncle:
Chester Baker of North Carolina; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and
a host of caring friends including his former wife Shirley Burns of Alabama
and Beverly & Bill Biggs and their family. Relatives and friends are
invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads,
NY on Sunday April 13, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Carl's Funeral and Committal
Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours with Deacon George
Welch officiating. Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Burns at the
Funeral Home following his Funeral Services. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial
Park in Elmira, NY. Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/11/2008.
THOMAS BURNS, SR.
Thomas L. Burns, Sr., 75, Wellsburg, NY died Sunday, April 9, 1995.
Mr. Burns was a member of Southport Baptist Church and a retired employee
of General Electric Corp, Elmira, NY. He is survived by four daughters;
six sons, including Eugene (Marie) Burns of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; two
sisters and three brothers; number grandchildren and great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Roberts Funeral
Home in Wellsburg on April 12 with the Rev. David Jackson officiating and
interment to be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira. (TGR Thursday,
April 13, 1995)
BUSH, Claude E.
Age 73, of Horseheads, R.D. 3, Saturday, Sept. 3. 1966. Friends
may call at the Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Funeral there Tuesday at 2 p.m. Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Survived by sons, Merritt D. Bush of Elmira Heights, James A. Bush of Horseheads
R.D. 3, daughters, Mrs. Rosalie Lewis, Mrs. Wilma Cady,Mrs. Imogene Stump
all of Elmira, Mrs. Viola Cady of Big Flats, Mrs. Evelyn Southard of Pine
Valley; step-daughters, Mrs. Margaret Pickering of Horseheads, Mrs. Joan
Hollimon of Pembroke, Ky., brother Elmer Bush of Horseheads R.D. 3; 26
grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren.
BUSH DOROTHY SMITH
Dorothy Bush Wilson Died on May 19, 2006 in Olympia, Washington. She
was born in Sullivanville, NY, on March 14, 1909. She is predeceased by
her husbands, Tom Wilson and Alton Smith; also daughters, Fay Hackett and
Jean Groom. Survivors include Don Hackett, son-in-law in Olympia; eight
grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements
were by Mills and Mills Funeral Home, Olympia, WA. No services are planned.
Cremation was held with internment at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in
Elmira, NY.
BURT Ronald L. Sr.
Age 84, formerly of Elmira, NY, and Sidney, NY, died on May 6, 2007
at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford, NY. Friends may call at the BAKER FAMILY
FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday, May 9, from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 10 a.m.
Rev. William Lutz officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial
Park, Elmira, with Full Military Honors accorded. Flowers are welcomed,
or those wishing may make memorials to Trinity Episcopal Church, 304 North
Main St., Elmira, NY 14901. Roland is survived by a son and daughter-in-law,
Ronald L. and Brenda Burt Jr. of Pine Hurst, NC; grandson, Michael Burt
of Elmira; loving companion, Cora Hentz of South Otselic, NY; step grandchildren,
Autumn (Michael) Raczkowski, Gregory T. Hentz, Christine (Steve) Cook,
Celeste (Tom) Deardroff; sisters and brother-in-law, Elsie and Doug Warfe
of Wallace, NY, Patricia M. (Gustave Brusso) Burt of Elmira; sisters-in-law,
Irene Burt and Gertrude Burt, both of Elmira; and many nieces and nephews,
whom he loved dearly. Roland was predeceased by his parents, William and
Gertrude Burt, Sr.; daughter, Susan Burt; two brothers, Gale C. Burt and
William H. Burt Jr. Roland was a retired Painter from Painter Union #324
of Elmira, a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII, and a former
member of the Masonic Temple F&AM of Elmira.
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