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VANAMBURG
Jesse G. A longtime resident of Southport went home to be with his
Lord and Savior on Sunday evening, May 14, 2006 at his home in the care
of his loving family following an illness at the age of 85. Born on December
18, 1920 in Horseheads, Jesse was the son of Jesse G. & Florence Dilmore
VanAmburg. He was a loving husband and companion to Rena Mae Rickner for
over 62 years. Together they raised a loving and Christian family who cherish
his memory, his children, Roy VanAmburg, Campbell; Patricia & Roger
Pollen, Elmira; and Eileen & David Batrony, Southport; four grandchildren,
James (Colleen) Pollen; Kathy Pollen, Jeffery Ripley Jr. and Jessica Batrony;
two great grandchildren, Kyle and Darren Pollen; brothers, Raymond VanAmburg
and George Blanchard, both of Horseheads; along with several nieces and
nephews. Jesse was predeceased by is daughter-in-law, Donna VanAmburg on
June 30, 2003; his brother, Robert VanAmburg and his sisters, Lillian McCarthy
and Zella Tidwell. He served his country during WWII in the Army Air Corps.
He was employed for many years by American LaFrance and also by A&P
Foods. In serving the Lord he was a long time member of the Elmira Christian
Center. He found great enjoyment while fishing at his family's cottage
on Lamoka Lake. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral
Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport this evening, Tuesday May
16, 2006 between the hours of 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will take place
at Caywood's following the visitation at 8:15 p.m. with the Reverend Belvy
White officiating. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park,
Elmira, NY at his families' convenience. Jesse's family requests that memorials
be directed to the Elmira Christian Academy, 235 East Miller St., Elmira,
NY 14904, in his memory.
VANDERPOOL - Andrew C. Vanderpool, age 79 of 1050 Charles St., Elmira, formerly of Oak St., January 19, 1981 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Friends may call at the Barrett Funeral Home Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held there Wednesday 2 p.m. The Rev. Kent Lattimer officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park. He is survived by six sons, Andrew, Forest and Wesley, all of Elmira, Garfield of Nichols, Rodney of Illinois and Orien of Waverly; five daughter, Pearl Hitchcock of Norwich, Any Daugherty of Elmira, Ann Snowberg of Pine City, Louise Snowberg of Erin, NY and Joyce Myers of Killowagg, NY; two brothers, Orie Vanderpool of Elmira and Leonard Vanderpool of Syracuse; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; cousins. He was an employee of Kennedy Valve. Star Gazette [Elmira, NY] 20 January 1981
VANDERPOOL Richard, Sr. Avid Fisherman Was born February 12, 1936 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Jesse J. and Ethel L. (Avery) Vanderpool, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, June 24, 2006, peacefully at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. His loving wife, Elizabeth Mae (Andrus) Vanderpool; beloved brother, Clyde Vanderpool predeceased him. He is survived by his much-loved children, Richard Vanderpool Jr. of Bath, NY, Will H. Vanderpool of Elmira, NY, Edward R. Andrus of Addison, NY, Pollyann Vanderpool of Hornell, NY; brother, Robert Vanderpool of Elmira, NY; sister, Joan Messinger of Elmira, NY; along with three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. At his request there will be no calling hours. Interment will take place privately and at the convenience of the family in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to a charity of one's choice in Richard's memory. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the nursing staff at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center for the outstanding care and love their father received. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY.
VANDERS - MORSE
Evelyn Of Elmira, NY Was born April 10, 1912 in Towanda, PA, the daughter
of the late Jessie and Nellie (McNeal) Vanders, passed away peacefully
on Monday, February 26, 2007, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility, where
she received the utmost love and care. Her beloved daughter, Ervilla Holton
predeceased her. She is survived by her loving son, LaVerne Brown of Elmira
Heights, NY; much loved grandchildren, Clifford Brown, Michelle (Don) Shipley,
Michael (Tina) Brown and Tracey (Chris) Pearson; along with several great-grandchildren,
nieces and nephews. Evelyn was a faithful volunteer at St. Joseph's Hospital
for many dedicated years. Family and friends are invited to call at the
Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Friday,
March 2, 2007, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Forest
Lawn Memorial Park Elmira, NY.
VanSCHOICK GRABOWSKI
Sharon Passed away on Sunday evening October 7, 2001 at her home in
Elmira Heights, NY in the care of her loving family and friends following
a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 44. Born on December 12, 1957
in Elmira, NY, Sharon was the daughter of Gerald and Patricia Verguson
VanSchoick. She married Thomas Grabowski on August 29, 1981. Sharon was
a long time member of the Northside Community Evangelical Church where
she was an active member, Chairperson of Christian Education and Sunday
School Superintendent. She taught in the Ladies Adult Class and was involved
in many other church functions. Sharon cherished the time she spent with
her husband and daughter, with her family and friends, her devoted New
Foundland, "Maximilian Gee", working on crafts and caring for her home.
Her loving family survive her, husband, Thomas Grabowski and loving daughter
and best friend, Kelly Grabowski of Elmira Heights, NY; a granddaughter,
Mariah Lee Spivey of Elmira Heights, NY; her parents, mother and stepfather,
Patricia and James Henry Drake of Myrtle Beach, SC; and her father, Gerald
VanSchoick of Horseheads, NY; her grandmother, Florence VanSchoick of Horseheads,
NY; sisters and brothers-in-law, Laurie and Michael Andrus of Elmira Heights,
NY; and Heather and Moktar Mehenni of New York City, NY; brothers and sisters-in-law,
Gerald and Deborah VanSchoick, James Robert and Shanon Drake; a brother,
Eddie Joe VanSchoick all of Myrtle Beach, SC; Timothy and Mary Drake of
Goldsboro, NC; and David Wayne VanSchoick of Elmira, NY; mother-in-law
and father-in-law, Barbara and Joseph Grabowski of Elmira Heights, NY;
sisters-in-law, Carol (Steve) Cardamone of Painted Post, NY; and Pam (Ken)
Lewis of Elmira Heights, NY; nieces, nephews, and many cherished friends.
Sharon was predeceased by her grand father, Wayne L. VanSchoick. Family
and friends will be received on October 11, 2001 at the Northside Evangelical
Community Church, 1119 Lake St. Elmira, NY 14901 from 2 -3 PM. A service
to honor and celebrate Sharon's life will follow visitation (3 PM) with
the Reverend Kerry Krissel officiating. A private graveside service will
take place at her families convenience in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira,
NY. Memorial donations may be directed to the Northside Evangelical Church,
or Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Rd. Corning, NY 14830 in Sharon's
memory.
VanSLYKE - LEWIS
Flossie May (Florence) 93, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday evening,
December 11, 2001 at the Bradford County manor, West Burlington, PA. She
was born April 4, 1908 in Oxford, NY, the daughter of Franklyn and Bertha
Rathbun VanSlyke. She was a long time resident of the Elmira, NY area and
was a member of the Lake Street Presbyterian Church. Many will remember
Flossie as an excellent saleswoman for Avon Cosmetics. She was predeceased
by her husband of 68 years, Joel Emerson Lewis in 1995. They enjoyed their
retirement years in Tavares, Florida, where they were members of the Union
Congregational Church. She is survived by children, June (Rev. Richard)
Drehmer of Princeton, MA and Jay (Shirley) Lewis of Columbia Cross Roads,
PA; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Graveside services will
be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY at the convenience of
the family. Memorials may be directed to the Bradford County Manor Activities
Fund.
VANSLYKE –FLOSSIE (FLORENCE) MAY LEWIS, 93, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday evening, Dec. 11, 2001, at the Bradford County manor, West Burlington. She was born April 4, 1908, in Oxford, N.Y., the daughter of Franklyn and Bertha Rathbun VanSlyke. She was a long-time resident of the Elmira, N.Y., area and was a member of the Lake Street Presbyterian Church. Many will remember Flossie as an excellent saleswoman for Avon Cosmetics. She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Joel Emerson Lewis, in 1995. They enjoyed their retirement years in Tavares, Fla., where they were members of the Union Congregational Church. She is survived by children June (the Rev. Richard) Drehmer of Princeton, Mass., and Jay (Shirley) Lewis of Columbia Cross Roads; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be directed to the Bradford County Manor Activities Fund. –Towanda Daily Review.
VANZILE
LILLIE M. QUACKENBUSH (SRGP 74632)
Lillie M. - Age 100, went to be with her Lord on April 29, 2007.
She was predeceased by her father and mother, James and Clara Vanzile;
her husband, Robert Quackenbush; her brother, Raymon Vanzile; her daughter,
Barbara DePue; her stepson, Ernest Quackenbush. She is survived by grandsons
and their wives, John and Susan DePue, William and Elizabeth DePue, Richard
and Susi DePue; and granddaughter, Donna Davenport. Lillie is also survived
by seven great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was
a longtime member of the Auxiliary American Legion Post 154 and a member
of the Westside United Methodist Church for 78 years. She was also an avid
fan of the New York Yankees. Calling hours will be at Olthof Funeral Home,
Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Friday, May 4, 2007, from 2 to
4 and 6 to 8 p.m. with funeral and committal there at 8:00 p.m. Interment
in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. The family
will provide their own flowers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
in Lillie's name to the Westside United Methodist Church, 744 W. First
Street, Elmira, NY 14905.
VINCENT - WINFIELD, Rachel L.
Age 91 of Elmira, NY, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 12,
2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira. Rachel was born on July 22, 1916
in Towanda, PA, daughter of the late Burton and Mary (Heeman) Vincent.
Rachel worked at the Mark Twain Hotel and retired from the YMCA as a cook.
She attended and played the organ for the Sullivan Street Mission for over
30 years. She loved and cherished all of her family. Rachel had a close
relationship with her great-grandson, Scott Kinner, from whom she raised
from birth. Survivors include her husband of 40 years, James Winfield;
daughter, Cora "Dolly" Macri; sister, Rose Perry; grandchildren, Kenny
(Rosie) Kinner, Margaret Kinner, Cindy Cubero, Debbie Ames and Vincent
Macri; great-grandchildren, Scott (Teaira) Kinner, Tammy Kinner, Edward
(Rachal) Cubero, Mickey Kinner, Kenny, Jeff, Daisy Kinner, Christopher
Wadley, Toni Kinner; 14 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces; special
friend, Larry Hoyt. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service
on Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Rachel will always
be loved and never forgotten by her family and friends. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 6/15/2
WAIGHT
Glen E. Age 82, well known resident of Pine City, NY. Founder/Owner
of Waight Supply Co. & Southern Tier Coverting Co. Passed away Thursday,
January 24, 2002 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. Glen was
born the son of the late Edward M. and Addie Potter Waight, May 2oth, 1919
in Jasper, NY. His loving wife who he cherished 57 years, Daisy Page Waight
of Pine City, survives him. Step Son James Page of Pine City; Step grandchildren
James Page Jr.; Penny and Teena Page of Pine City; Spring Page of Daltona,
Fl; Great grandson Douglas Page of Pine City; Brothers-in-law Kenneth (Carolyn)
Page of Endwell, NY John (Thelma) Page of Montour Falls, NY; Sisters-in-law
Lillian (Harold) Sechrest of Pine City; Ruth Ripley of Elmira; Katherine
Perkowski of Elmira and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Glen was predeceased
by his loving parents Edward and Addie, Sister Eva VanSkiver; brothers-in-law
Raymond Page; Russell Page; John Riley; and Stanley Perkowski. Family and
friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania
Avenue, Elmira, NY Friday, January 25th, 2002 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00
PM to 9:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, January
26th, 2002 at the Pennsylvania United Methodist Church, 1238 Pennsylvania
Avenue, Pine City, NY Graveside committal prayers will be shared following
the funeral service at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY. The Reverend
William Vallet will officiate. Glen was a graduate of the Elmira Business
Institute and proud Navy veteran of World War II. After the war Glen was
employed as an accountant for the Coca Cola Plant before going to work
for Hubbs and Howe Paper Co. in the field of sales. In 1952, with the loving
support of his wife Daisy, they founded Waights Supply Co. and the Southern
Tier Coverting Co. both of Elmira for 20 years; after which was sold to
the Mead Corp. Glen was an avid golfer and bowler. He and his wife Daisy
loved the many years of camping and the fellowship with themembers in the
Southern Tier Wheelers #108. Glen will be missed by many. Glen's spirit
of professionalism and love of life will live on through all who knew him.
WAKEFIELD - BURLEW, Marie Anna (Wakefield)
Went to be with her Lord April 20, 2008. She was born May 4, 1918 on
O'Hanlon St. in Horseheads. She was predeceased by her husband of 70 years,
Merton L. Burlew. She is survived by her sons and their families: son,
Merton Tom and Barbara Burlew; grandchildren, Theresa and Scott Beach,
Diana and Fred Durfee, Dawn and Rodney Schmidt; great-grandchildren, Shelly
and Edward Rozell, Russell Beach with his fiancé, Christine Kalina,
Lauren Beach with her fiancé, Joshua Ring, Joshua Durfee, Benjamin
Durfee, Sheena Durfee with her friend, John, Sydney Schmidt; son, Daniel
G. and Hazel Burlew; grandchildren, Shane Burlew, Daryl and Christine Burlew,
Marietta and Scotty Ferguson; great-grandchildren, Lindsey Burlew and A.J.
Burlew and Daniel Burlew, Shane Burlew and Ashley Burlew, Shaina Ferguson
and Alaina Ferguson; brother, John and Irene Wakefield; sister-in-law,
Anna Wakefield; brother-in-law, Jim and Irene Burlew. Marie was also predeceased
by her parents, Archie and Anna Wakefield; brother, Daniel Wakefield; and
sister, Helen McConnell. Marie loved her home and family in Lowman and
always loved her garden with beautiful roses and irises. She milked cows
along side her husband, Merton, for many years. She liked canning fruits
and vegetables and belonged to the North Chemung United Methodist Church.
Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413
S. Main St., Horseheads, NY, today, Tues., April 22, 2008, from 6-8:00.
Her service will take place at the funeral home on Wed., April 23, 2008,
at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Anne L. Mowery to officiate. Interment to follow
in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Family would like to thank the Physicians
of IMAS and the nurses on 2D at St. Joseph's Hospital who made her last
days full of love and great caring. Flowers are appreciated; however, those
wishing may make a memorial in memory of her to the Food Pantry Building
Fund of the North Chemung United Methodist Church, 677 Breesport-North
Chemung Rd., Lowman, NY 14861. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral
home. Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/22/2008.
WALKER CAROL L. GRIFFIN
Carol L. (Walker) Town of Southport Resident Was born August 10, 1956
in Elmira, NY the daughter of Charles and Beverly (Kiser) Walker, passed
away very unexpectedly on Monday, September 11, 2006, at St. Joseph's Hospital
at the age of 50. She was predeceased by her father, Charles Walker; and
her brother, Charles Walker Jr. She is survived by her beloved mother,
Beverly; loving children, Howard (Melissa) Mattison, Christopher Walker,
Joseph Walker, Brenda Griffin; and step daughter, Carlietta Griffin, all
of Elmira, NY; much-loved grandchildren, Bryce, Devon and Paradise; dearly-loved
siblings, John (Marsha) Walker, Daniel (Sharon) Walker, Jo-Ellen (Walker)
Briggs, David (Tina) Walker and Thomas (Debra) Walker, all of Elmira, NY;
along with several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many
friends. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home,
Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Friday, September 15, 2006,
from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. A Celebration of Carol's life will follow the visitation
at 4 p.m. John P. Knapp will officiate. Interment will take place at the
convenience of the family in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
WANDELL –DELLA W. TILLOTSON age 74 of 13 West Water St., Elmira, NY, Saturday, June 14, 1997. Mrs. Tillotson was born May 12, 1923 the daughter of Floyd B. and Virginia Mae Williams Wandell. She was a former employee of the Arnot Ogden Hospital of Elmira, NY. Mrs. Tillotson was a member of the Southside Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her son, David Terwilliger on June 14, 1975 and was also predeceased by her daughter, Diane Kaiser on June 14, 1987. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Darla and Robert L. Hancock Jr. of Horseheads, NY, Kristine and Michael Palko of Breesport, NY; 7 grandchildren; brother, Andy Wandell of Pine Valley, NY; several stepchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the VanBuskirk-Lynch Funeral Home, Mill St. and Grand Central Ave., Horseheads, NY Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m. Mrs. Tillotson’s funeral and committal services will be held at the conclusion of visiting hours at 8 p.m., her pastor, the Rev. James Crupi will officiate. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Mrs. Tillotson through memorials to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. –Elmira Star Gazette
WANDELL - THEETGE
Shirley Jean (Wandell) Age 69 of Elmira, NY formerly of Athens, PA
Friday December 7, 2001 at the home of her brother and Sister in-law Robert
and Julia Wandell with family at her side. Shirley was the daughter of
Clarence and Jennie (Campbell) Wandell and stepdaughter of Alice (Cole)
Wandell. Her husband of 41 years, Roy Lewis Theetge Sr. predeceased her
in 1992. Shirley is survived by Sons: Roy Lewis (Hae Kyong) Jr., and Gary
(Linda) Theetge Daughter: Roseann (Mark) Arnold; Grandchildren: Melissa
(Jason) Matthews, Michelle (Chuck) Butler, Jennifer (Eduardo) Garcia, Steven
(Terri) Arnold, Shawn, Christopher, Kimberly and Brian Theetge, Kayla Korcz;
Great Grandchildren, Desirae and Emelia Butler and Anthony Garcia. Brothers
and Sisters In-law: Robert and Julia Wandell, Clair and Linda Wandell,
Sister and Brother In-law, Marilyn and DeWayne Vinson. Several nieces,
nephews and many close and dear friends. Shirley worked for the Cash &
Carry in Horseheads, NY for 15 years. Prior to that she was the owner of
Shirley's Grocery Store on Henry St. in Elmira, NY. She enjoyed traveling
and researching genealogy. Family and Friends are invited to call at Olthof
Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. on Thursday, December 13, 2001
from 2:00 to 4:00 PM with Funeral and Committal Service there Thursday
at 4:00 PM. The Rev. Howard Hunt will officiate. Interment in Forest Lawn
Memorial Park will be held at the convenience of the family.
WANDS –FONDA M. (DEERY) VANDERPOEL, 60 year resident of Kelly Hill, Pine City, NY. Fonda was blessed into the peaceful hand of her Lord, Sunday, June 22nd, 2003, of Elcor Heath Services in Horseheads, NY. Born February 156h, 1917 in Elmira, NY; the loving daughter of the late Phillip G. and Inez M. Goodwin Wands. She is survived by her dear husband and caregiver of 39 years, Arthur (Art) Vanderpoel of Pine City, NY; daughters Joyce Ginnan of Pine City, NY, Frances (Jim) Sproule of Horseheads, NY; sons, Frank (Angela) Deery of Crewe, VA, Phillip (Tana) Deery of Wellsboro, PA; 13 cherished grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Fonda is predeceased by her first husband, Howard Deery; son-in-law, Earl Ginnan; daughter-in-law; Elaine Rubneski Deery; great-grandson, Noah Bailey; and brother, Francis Bodewes. Being a lifelong resident of Southport, Fonda graduated from the Southside High School. After her graduation she worked as a proof reader for Artistic Card, until she began what would be lifetime career that she loved because she was giving back to the community she loved. As a secretary for the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung County, 4-H Division, she was able to help so many young people start careers that where fruitful for our area. Fonda never fell short of giving to her community. She was a very active member of the Millerton United Methodist Church, where she played the organ for over 39 years. Not only did she provide beautiful music for her own church, she also was well known for playing in many others in the area, including the Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church in Pine City. She never limited herself to just Sunday services, but added her own love to many wedding services. Fonda was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved to cook, bake and crochet various items including sweaters, afghans, throws, and countless baby clothes. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY Wednesday, June 25th, 2003, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and again at the Millerton United Methodist Church, Millerton, PA, on Thursday, June 26th, 2003, from 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held there at 11 a.m. Lay Minister Jennifer Wolf and rev. Gilbert Mitchell, will officiate. Interment will follow at the Forest lawn Memorial Park, Elmira. Those wishing may make memorials to the Millerton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 177, Millerton, PA, or the Cornell Cooperative Extension, 4-H Division, 425 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY. –Elmira Star Gazette.
WARD –DOROTHEA B. ‘DOTTY’ MCKEE, Elcor Colonial Ridge Resident. Was born July 15, 1917 in Leolyn, PA, the daughter of the late Harry and Leah (Irving) Ward, and passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2005, peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Her loving husband of 37 years, roger H. McKee in 1971; beloved son, Bruce R. McKee in 1978; brother, Harry E. Ward; and sister, Eleanor Striker, predeceased Dorothea. She is survived by her loving son, Larry W. McKee of Rochester, NY; sister, Margaret (Arthur) Symonds of Elmira, NY; brother, William (Ruth) Ward of Rochester, NY; daughter-in-law, Mary Vincent McKee of Elmira, NY; sister-in-law, Betty Sullivan of Elmira, NY; beloved grandchildren, David, Roger, Larry, Bruce, Nicole, Christine and Carolyn; along with three great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Affectionately known as “Dotty” by her friends and co-workers, retired from St. Joseph’s Hospital after man years of faithful and dedicated service as a nurse’s aide. She was a communicant of St. Peter and Paul’s Church. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Friday, January 14, 2005, from 4 to 6 p.m. Funeral services celebrating Dotty’s life will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours (6:00 p.m.) Deacon George Welch will officiate. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A “Candle of Remembrance” may be left for her family at www.olthof.com. –Elmira Star Gazette.
WARD Roberta J
OLMSTEAD Roberta J. Age 80, of Horseheads and formerly
of Florida, and Elmira, passed away Tues., Jan. 3, 2006, at St. Joseph's
Hospital in Elmira. Her loving and devoted husband, Gordon Olmstead with
whom she recently celebrated 62 years together on Christmas Eve, survives
her. She is also survived by her daughters and son, Sue (Rick) Hamilton
of Elmira, NY, David :Skip" Olmstead of Elmira, NY, Debbie (Bill) Lepere
of Beaver Dams, NY; grandchildren, John (Pam) Jankowski, Tammy (Kevin)
Viele, David (Tammy) Olmstead, Michael Olmstead, Kristina Lepere and Peter
Lepere; eight great grandchildren; and sisters, Mary (Robert) Simmons of
Lockwood, NY, and Jackie (Jim) DiPeri of Lakeland, FL, along with several
nieces and nephews. Roberta was born December 5, 1925 in Elmira, NY, the
daughter of the late Arthur and Susie (Lovelace) Ward. She was a devoted
wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and dear friend. Family
and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main
St., Horseheads, NY, on Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, from 4 to 7:00 p.m. Her service
will be celebrated at the funeral home on Sat. at 10:00 a.m. with interment
service to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
WARTERS Gordon R.
Gordon Ripley Warters, of Erin, NY, formerly of Lambs Creek and Mansfield,
died Sunday April 27, 1975. He was 69 years old. Mr. Warters was born in
Lambs Creek and was a graduate of Mansfield High School. Surviving are
his wife, Clara Carleton Warters of Erin; two daughters, Mrs. Wanda Holecek
of Pine City, NY and Mrs. Margaret Rothwell, Hollywood, Fla.; son, Lowell
Warters of Wellsburg, NY (Faucett, PA); sisters, Vivian Warters of Ft.
Meyers, Fla; Doris Precit of Elmira, NY; 8 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren;
mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Carleton, of Tioga, and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held at the Barber Funeral Home in Horseheads Wednesday,
April 30 at 1 pm with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Town of Chemung,
NY.
WARTERS Marcella Kathryn
ELLIOTT Marcella Kathryn (Warters) ("Marcy" or "Sally") Age 76, of
Elmira (Southport), began to walk the Streets of Glory, April 6, 2006.
Loving wife, devoted mother, nurturing grandma, caring mother-in-law, Marcy
is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Mort Elliott; her daughters,
Carol (Jim) Hosley, Bonnie (Bobby) Barfield, and Valerie Szostek; her grandchildren,
Melanie Baldwin, Christian Saunders, Ray Barfield, and Kathryn Barfield;
several nieces, nephews, cousins; one aunt, Mildred Raplee in Texas; and
sister-in-law, Arleen Warters. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Mark and Edna Warters; and brothers, Jackie, Albert (LaMae), and Lynn Warters.
Her natural gifts, talents and skills as a wife, mother, musician and friend
were beyond description. She had a wisdom about life that was a great source
of inspiration to all who knew her. During her children's formative years,
Marcy devoted all of her time to her family. Most of the rest of her adult
life, she also worked outside the home. Her places of employment included:
Woolworth's, The Eclipse, Remington Rand, Grand Union, Acme Market, Parley
Coburn School, NCR in Ithaca, and Emhart Powers Mfg. Friends and relatives
are invited to call Monday, April 10th, at the Millerton Wesleyan Church,
5174 Main Street, Millerton, PA 16936, from 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Coronation
Service will follow at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor
Marcy's memory may make donations to the Millerton Wesleyan Church (address
above).
WATTS - WIGSTEN
Lucinda Watts Age 94, went to be with her Lord on Saturday morning,
February 4, 2006 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Lucinda was a
long time resident of Flannery Apartments on Elmira's Southside. Born on
October 22, 1911, she was one of several children of Norman & Julia
Easton Watts. She worked as a nurses aide at the Chemung County Nursing
Facility when located in Breesport, NY and also was well known as a crossing
guard in later years on S. Main St. and Curtis St. Lucinda loved to write
poetry and won several awards from the National Library of Poetry, including
Golden Poet Award for 1988. Surviving is her loving family who cherish
her memory, a son and daughter-in-law, William & Barbara Wigsten, Millerton,
PA a daughter and son-in-law, Judina & Purl Stevens, Gillett, PA granddaughters,
Robin (Wayne) Niles, Horseheads; Kimberly (Rich) Pettitt, Canisteo; a grandson,
Mark (June) Stevens, Knoxville, TN; several great grandchildren and great
great grandchildren; a brother, Thomas (Beverly) Watts, Nashville, TN;
several nieces, nephews including a special nephew, Judd (Nancy) Thompson,
Burlington, KS; and wonderful family friends. Lucinda was predeceased by
her husband, Edwin Wigsten, a granddaughter, Laurie Stevens, parents, Norman
& Julia Watts, brothers, Leon, John, Russell, Kenneth and Norman Watts;
sisters, Martha Wilson and Marie Vanwert. Family and friends will be received
at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Tuesday,
February 7, 2006 between the hours of 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will follow
the visitation at 8 p.m. with the Reverend Laurie Greenlaw officiating.
Graveside services will take place at the families convenience in Forest
Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be directed to the Patch Work
Puppets Christian Ministry, RD2 Box 876 Gillett, PA 16925 in her memory.
WATSON - PETERSON
Gladys W. Age 85, of Horseheads, NY passed away Tuesday morning, May
31, 2005, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira NY, surrounded by her loving
family. Gladys was born on July 31, 1919 in Chesterfield, SC, the daughter
of the late Robert L. and Ida Mae Johnson Watson. She was a member of Oakwood
United Methodist Church for 50 years. Although she had numerous small jobs
her main job was as a caregiver to her family. Preceding her in death are
her brothers, Lowell and Julian Watson; and sister, Elizabeth Knight. She
is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 63 years, Thomas L. Peterson;
sons, Gary (Pamela) Peterson of Rochester, NY, Scott (Kathy) Peterson of
Falcon, CO; daughters, Kathy (Michael) Adam of Horseheads, NY, and Joan
Peterson of Horseheads, NY; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren;
sisters, Elsie Weaver, Eloise Brock and Jeanette Brigman all of SC; and
several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends will be received
at Sullivan's Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St. at Rt. 13, Horseheads,
NY, 607-739-2035 on Thursday June 2, 2005, from 5-8 p.m. Funeral Services
will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday, June 3, 2005, at 10 a.m. Interment
will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY. Flowers are acceptable
or those wishing may remember Gladys in care of the memorial fund at Oakwood
United Methodist Church, 212 Oakwood Ave., Elmira Heights, NY 14903.
WATSON, WAYNE W., Wayne W. Watson, 90, of Elmira, NY died September 12, 1986. Mr. Watson was retired from the Elmira City School District and served as fireman for the Mark Twain Hotel for many years. He is survived by sisters; Lucy Lisk, Odessa, NY, Florence Ayers of Columbia Cross Roads; brothers, Jay Watson and Kenneth Watson of Gillett, PA; sister-in-law, Florence Watson of Gillett; several nieces and nephews; one great niece. Funeral services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira on September 15 with Rev. Charles Root officiating and interment to be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park , Elmira. (TGR Sept 18, 1986)
WERTMAN - GUSTIN Florence C. (Wertman) Age 91, passed away on November 24, 2005 at the Oneonta Rehabilitation & Nursing Home in Oneonta, NY. Florence was born on October 30, 1914 in Watsontown, PA, one of five children to Ervin and Flora Wertman. Florence spent her childhood in Pennsylvania before moving to Elmira, NY. She married Harold R. Gustin in 1937 and later moved to Manlius, NY, where they raised their six children before retiring to Oklahoma in 1971. Florence spent the last 15 years living in New York State with her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold, in 1985; son, Lee, in 1988; brother, Charles Wertman; and three sisters, Kathryn (Frank) Utter, Dorothy (George) Merle and Betty (Edward) Bennett. Florence is survived by her sons, Richard Gustin and special friend, Theresa Kogut of Fabius, NY and Dan Gustin of Stevenson Ranch, CA; daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Robert Lincoln of Maryland, NY, Nancy and Ralph Sanders of St. Augustine, FL and Marsha and Lynn Ketcham of Manlius, NY; 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, November 30th, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held there at 1 p.m. with Pastor David Sullivan officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations in Florence's name can be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc., 435 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620.
WEST - PETTITT, Helen A.
Helen, 81, a longtime resident of Elmira passed away peacefully at
the Chemung County Nursing Facility on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, where
she had been living for some time. She was born on October 4, 1927, in
Uleta, FL, the daughter of the late Claud and Flossie (McDuffie) West.
She was employed at Hallagan Manufacturing Co. in Newark NY, making furniture.
A family person, Helen made quilts for her grandchildren. She also enjoyed
puzzles and Bingo. Surviving are a Son: Richard (Sandra) West, Elizabethtown,
KY; and a Daughter: Sharon VanLone, Odessa, NY. Six Grandchildren: Christopher
(Pamela) West, FT Knox, KY; Scott West, Elizabethtown, KY; Joy (Kerry)
Joyce; Jeffrey Rockwell; and Robert VanLone, Candor, NY; and Melissa Bellini,
Columbus OH. Eleven Great-Grandchildren: Bradley and George West, FT Knox,
KY; Bryant, Kyla, and Conor Joyce, Candor NY; Brandon (Allison), Germany,
Alexi, Matthew, Sara, Emily Rose, and Antonio Bellini, Columbus, OH. Two
Great-Great Grandchildren: Hayden and Gabriel Bellini, Germany. Sisters:
Dorothy (Darrell) Tenny, Big Flats, NY and Grace Gonzalez, Newark, NY;
and Brother: Vincent (Janet) West, Newark NY. Also several in-laws, nephews,
and nieces. In addition to her parents, Helen was also predeceased by Sons:
Ronald Swartout and Billie Joe Pettitt; Granddaughter: Laurie Rockwell;
Grandson: Ryan Bellini; Sisters: Lilly Crossett, Marie Ross, Irene Emerson,
Eraina Haskall, and Ruth Scriven; Brothers: James, Benjamin, and Claud
West. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home &
Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport, NY, on Sunday, October 19, 2008, between
the hours of 12 Noon - 3 PM. Funeral services will follow the visitation
at 3:15 PM. Burial services will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park,
563 Jerusalem Hill Rd, Elmira NY, on Monday, October 20, 2008 at 10 AM.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/17/2008
WESTBROOK - BOWMAN
T. Kay Age 61, of Lowman, NY. She was born January 2, 1946 in Waverly,
NY, daughter of the late Charles and Nora Ruth (Humphrey) Westbrook, and
passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She is survived
by her children, John (Tina) Manchester of Barton, NY, Darlene (Randy)
Manchester, Duane (Tammy) Manchester, and Shawn Bowman, all of Lowman,
NY; five grandchildren; brother, Dan Humphrey of Horseheads, NY; sister,
Sheila Hafford of Grand Prairie, TX; along with several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to her memorial service on Friday, March
9th, at 4 p.m. in Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington
Ave., Elmira. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at
the convenience of the family.
HOMER WHEELER
Homer W. "Bill" Wheeler, 85, of Elmira, NY, passed away November
14, 1994 at Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY. He was born June 7, 1909 in
Arnot, PA to Homer and Anna (Bumgardner) Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler was a Communicant
of St. John the Baptist Church and was retired from Kennedy Valve Manufacturing
Company after 42 years of service. He is survived by his son, William Wheeler
of York, PA; daughter, Jeannine Breese of Elmira; brother, Robert Wheeler
of Tioga, PA; sisters, Betty Bryant of Lawrenceville, PA, Nellie Howe of
Mansfield, PA, Ruth Jelliff of Bentley Creek, PA, Martha Ameigh of Columbia
Cross Roads, PA, Jerry Congdon of Millerton, PA; four stepchildren; several
grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased
by his wife, Cora (Berkey) Wheeler. Funeral services were held November
17 at the Barrett Funeral Home with the Rev. Patrick O'Connor officiating
and interment to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Contributions may
be directed to the American Cancer Society in his memory. (TGR, Thursday,
November 24, 1994)
WHEELER –RUTH M. JELLIFF, 79, Gillett RR 3, PA, died Tuesday, December 17, 1996 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Elmira, NY. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Grant James Jelliff, sisters, Nellie Howe of Mansfield, PA, Betty Brant of Lawrenceville, PA, Martha Eighmey of Columbia Cross Roads, PA and Alice Congdon of Millerton, PA; brother Robert Wheeler of Lawrenceville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsburg, NY on December 19 with the Rev. Harry Barrigar of the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church officiating and interment to be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. –Troy Gazette-Register.
CARL I. (SONNY) WHIPPLE age 63 passed away peacefully at home under Hospice care Friday, July 30, 2004. He was predeceased by his parents, Carl and Violet Whipple; sister, Roxie Ketter; brother-in-law, Robert Peckham; and an infant son, John Carl. He is survived by his sister, Kathleen Peckham; brother-in-law, Raymond Ketter; six children: Lonnie (Penny) Whipple, Tioga, PA, Penny Searfoss, MO, Rodger (Karen) Whipple, Lowman, Carol Lynn (Doug) Carmack, FL, Pam Hults, FL, Carl John Whipple, VA; seven grandchildren: Joey, Alesia, Nicole, Heaven, Mary, Renee and Lonnie Jr.; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and several dear friends. Carl was one of the founders of the Boy Scout Troop #17 of North Chemung, avid sportsman and a member of several Rod & Gun Clubs in Elmira Area, Lexington County Cruiser & Antique Collectible Vehicles, an Army Veteran and a retired carpenter with the Local #532 Carpenters Union. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice (envelopes available at Funeral Home) or to the family for funeral expenses. Family will receive relatives & friends at the Kalec Funeral Home, Monday, August 2nd from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service there Tuesday at 10 a.m. with Bryan Meahl officiating. Burial to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. –Elmira Star Gazette
CLARENCE B. WHIPPLE age 75 of Westover Hills Mobile Park, Wellsburg, NY passed away Sunday, September 11, 1988 at the Arnot-Ogden Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Friends are invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Southern Light Blue Lodge #725 F & AM will conduct a memorial service at 8 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held there Monday, 8:30 p.m. immediately following calling hours, the Rev. Larry Appenzellar of the Elmwood Avenue Baptist Church will officiate. Burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn of Wellsburg; stepson, Jack D. Andrus of Elmira, NY; daughters, Mary Helen Deats of Elmira, NY, Nancy Belloma of Columbia, PA, Dorothy Kennedy of Syracuse, NY; grandchildren, Nicol Vroman, Terry Mattison, Sherri Deats, Debbie Hoishman, Robert and Richard Belloma, Kelley E. Burroughs, Kimberly J. Weaver; 8 great-grandchildren. Mr. Whipple was a member of the Southern Light Blue Lodge No. 25 F & AM of Breesport, NY, the Corning Consistory, Corning, NY, Kalurah Temple, Binghamton, NY, Chapel Park Senior Citizens. He retired from Facet in 1972 after 32 years of service. –Elmira Star Gazette
LONNIE GEAN WHIPPLE, SR., age 42, of Tioga, PA, died Sunday, August 28, 2005, at his home. Lonnie was the husband of Penny (Cross) Whipple. He was born on July 1, 1963 a son of Carl and Kathryn (Rayner) Whipple. Lonnie was a 1981 graduate of Williamson Jr. and Sr. High School. He was an employee of Ward Manufacturing for 18 years. Lonnie was a member of the Tioga Sportsman Club. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was an avid NASCAR fan of Dale Earnhardt Sr. He enjoyed hunting, riding snowmobiles, demolition derbies, and the Buffalo Bills. Lonnie is survived by his wife, Penny; daughters, Alesia and Nicole; and a son, Lonnie Jr.; his mother, Kathryn Rayner and George Stage of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; three sisters, Penny Searfoss of Missouri, Lynn and Doug Carmack of Plant City, FL, Pam Hultz of Winter Haven, FL; two brothers, Roger and Karen Whipple, Lowman, NY, Carl Whipple of Fredericksburg, VA; mother and father-in-law, Walter and Kathy Phillips of Morris, PA; sister-in-law Heather and Drew Phyfe of Williamsport, PA; brothers-in-law, Richard and Jen Phillips of Elkland, Chad Phillips of Morris, PA; very special friends, Dave Roberts, Greg and Sandy Russell, Bill and Julie Fye, Merle Odle; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and friends. A brother, Tommy Briggs; and his father, Carl Whipple in 2004 preceded him in death. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, September 1, 2005, 11 to 1 p.m., and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held immediately following the viewing at 8 p.m. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY, with Military Honors. The family respectfully request contributions be made to the Buckheit Funeral Chapel to assist with expenses. –Elmira Star Gazette.
WHITE Steven D. Age 57 of Pine Valley, NY passed away on Thursday June 1, 2006. Steve was born September 13, 1948 in Elmira, NY the son of the late Aley J. and Teresa Heater White. He was a graduate of Horseheads High School Class of 1967. Steve was a Vietnam War Veteran serving his country with the US Army. He was a Mason and he enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and sailing. Steve was the Business Agent for The Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 267 in Ithaca, NY. He loved his family and friends and cherished the time he spent with them. Steve is survived by his daughters and son-in-law: Stephanie White Balseca & Kenneth Balseca of St. Petersburg, Florida and Beth White of Pine Valley, NY; son: Logan James White; grandsons: Kenneth Balsec Jr. of St. Petersburg, Florida and Blake Austin of Pine Valley, NY; sisters and brothers: Patricia Strader of Horseheads, NY; Shirley & John Edmundson of Elmira Heights, NY; Aley J. "Sonny" & Leila White Jr. of Montana; Nancy Lewis of Watkins Glen, NY; Vickie & Stephen Gush of Pine Valley, NY; uncle and aunt: Jack & Ludy Heater of NC; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Thursday June 8, 2006 from 5-7 PM. Steve's Funeral and Committal Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY on Friday June 9, 2006 at 1 PM where Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. White.
WHITE MR. V. IVAL
Age 74, of 1314 Pratt St. Elmira, Monday, March 7, 1988 at Arnot Ogden
Memorial Hospital. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral
Home, 1050 Penna Ave. Wednesday 2 to 4 pm, 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Services
there Thursday, 2 pm. Rev. Elizabeth Fribance, officiating.
Interment, Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Survived by his wife, E. Jeanette
Frickel White; children, Ronald White of Pine City, Joan White of Canisteo,
Lawrence White of Vestal; 3 grandchildren, Harrison, Dawn, and Cindy; 3
great grandchildren; sister, Lena Rinker of Susquehanna, PA; brothers and
sisters-in-law, Guy and Elsie White of Ithaca, Frank and Frances White
of Susquehanna, PA; several nieces, nephews. Special Friends, Robert
and Helen Curren. Ival was the former owner and operator of Ival's
Coffee Truck.
WHITNEY EMILIE JEANNE HAMILTON
Emilie Jeanne Of Elmira, NY Was born March 20, 1923 in Rome, PA, the
daughter of the late Richard and Alberta (Bennett) Whitney, passed away
peacefully at home on Monday, September 4, 2006, at the age of 83. She
is survived by her loving husband, Cliff Hamilton of Elmira, NY; beloved
stepchildren, Linda Hamilton of Horseheads, NY, Patricia (Jerry) Sweeney
of Cohoes, NY, Tom (Kathy) Hamilton of Elmira, NY, Cliff (Nancy) Hamilton
Jr., also of Elmira, NY; sisters, Betty (Robert) Thorpe of San Antonio,
TX, Esther (Vernon) Davis of Hot Springs, AK; along with several grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. For
several years, Jeanne was employed at Remington Rand as an assembler and
later retired from Rossi Bowling Lanes, where she volunteered for the Junior
Bowling League as an instructor. Because of her bowling expertise, Al Mallette
voted her as the female bowler of the century! In her earlier years she
enjoyed playing softball and was an outstanding golfer as well. Family
and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050
Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904, on Thursday, September 7, 2006, from
1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services celebrating her
life will follow the visitation at 7 p.m. Lay Pastor, John P. Knapp, will
officiate. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family in
Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
WIGGINS Eugene L.
Age 74, of Jackson Creek Rd., Cayuta, passed away at home on Friday,
June 8, 2007. He was born Feb. 10, 1933 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late
Emory and Anna Mae (Smith) Wiggins. He was predeceased by his daughters,
Rosalie, Alma and Theresa Wiggins. Surviving is his loving wife, Virginia
(Zahorian) Wiggins; their children, Patricia and Brett Van Zile of Ft.
Valley, GA, Robin and Kenneth Mayhood Sr. of Erin, NY, Roger and Fayth
Wiggins of Elmira Heights, NY, and James Wiggins of Cayuta, NY; grandchildren,
Winona (Kevin) Austin, Virginia (Neil) Mathews, Heather Wiggins, Christy
Wiggins, Melissa Wiggins, Kyle Moore, Ashley Mayhood, Kenneth Mayhood Jr.,
Matthew Mayhood, Benjamin Sherman, Sabrina Wiggins, and Elizabeth Wiggins;
great-grandchildren, Dominic Austin and Da'quahn Mathews, and Nicholas
Cowan; brother, Ralph (Pat) Wiggins of Rochester, NY; nephew, Richard Wiggins
of Colorado; many neighbors and friends including, longtime friend, Bradley
Burdic. Gene was also predeceased by his brother, Alfred Wiggins and sister,
Wynona Wiggins. Gene was a member of the First United Methodist Church
in Horseheads and active as a Head Usher there for many years. He was devoted
to his family and church and loved time spent with his grandchildren. Prior
to his retirement Gene was the second generation owner and operator of
Wiggins General Trucking in Cayuta. He was also a member of the Board of
Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Family and friends are invited to call at the
Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Monday, June 11,
2007, from 4-7:00 p.m. Gene's funeral service will be celebrated in the
First United Methodist Church, 1034 W. Broad St., Horseheads, on Tuesday,
June 12, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Robert O. Sherburne officiating.
Interment to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira. Many thanks
to the congregation of the First United Methodist Church for their thoughts
prayers and many act of kindness with special thanks to Pastor Bob and
Cindy Ellis for their many visits. Also, thanks to our family at His Tabernacle
Family Church for their support and prayers throughout Gene's illness.
WILCOX Leon Sherwood Of Elmira, NY Was born February 7, 1955 in Towanda, PA, the son of the late Harold D. and Janet (Miller) Wilcox, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, July 10, 2006, at the age of 51. His sister, Sharon Wilcox also preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, Mary (James) Kellogg of Breesport, NY; brother, Steve (Nancy) Wilcox of North Bend, OR; nieces, Lisa (Zegin) Braun of Horseheads, NY; Sarah Kellogg of Waverly, NY; nephews, Jason (Hope) Kellogg Elmira, NY; Jeremy Kellogg of South Berwick, ME. Leon was currently employed by the City of Elmira. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904 on Friday, July 14, 2006, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services honoring his life will follow the visitation. (7 p.m.) His brother-in-law, James Kellogg will celebrate the service. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of the family in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY.
WILCOX - Vandegrift, Margaret J. "Mag", A loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, April 26, 2008 at Troy Community Hospital following an illness, at the age of 72, with her family by her side. Born on September 20, 1935 in Troy, PA Mag was the daughter of Francis & Lula Coakley Wilcox. She was married to James R. Vandegrift on June 15, 1957 and he predeceased her in 1973. Left with the task of raising a large family, Mag embraced her job as a mother and took very seriously the importance of education. Active in her community she enjoyed the many friendships she nurtured. She was a communicant of St. John's Catholic Church in Troy and also enjoyed reading. Surviving is her loving family who cherish her memory. children, Mary Vandegrift, TN; Ronald (Sandy) Vandegrift, Millerton, PA; Paul ( Leanne) Vandegrift, Horseheads; Rose Kintz, CO; Wayne Vandegrift, Gillett; and Mark Vandegrift, Wellsburg; nineteen grandchildren, William, Michael, Hope, "Ginny", Sherry, Amy, Ernie, Merle, Tiffany, Josh, Justin, Chadd, Alec, Tom, Megan, Jessica, Tyler, Annie and Brady; sister's her twin, Marge (James) Renzo, E. Troy, PA; Joyce (James) Maloney, Columbia Cross Roads, PA; Tressa Wells, Athens, PA; John (Sheila) Wilcox, Troy, PA nineteen great grandchildren; nieces nephews and many family friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Mag was predeceased by her beloved granddaughters, Angela & Michelle Draht and her sister, Betty Stranger. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Monday April 28, 2008 between the hours of 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services for Mag will take place at Caywood's Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. Graveside services will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY. Memorial donations may be directed to the South Creek Lions Club, 35341 Rt. 14, Gillett, PA 16925 in her memory. Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/27/2008.
WILSON George Age 82, of 400 Linden Place, Elmira, NY. He was born January 16, 1923 in Shelman, GA, son of the late Adam and Rosie (Minneti) Wilson and passed away Sunday, June 19, 2005, at Elcor Health Services. George was predeceased by his son, Joe Amos Wilson; and grandson, Jackie Wilson, and is survived by his wife, Michelle (Jamieson) Wilson; sons, William Banks, John Wesley Banks, George, Jr. and Darnell Wilson, all of Elmira, Jackie Wilson of Binghamton, George A. and B.J. Wilson, both of Elmira; daughters, Trellis Moye of Ft. Pierce, FL, Ocie Loretta Moore of Elmira, Barbara Shepard of Norristown, PA, Deborah Wilson of Tampa, FL, Elizabeth Banks of Roselle, NJ, and Lenette Wood of Elmira; brothers, Adam Wilson of Andersonville, GA, and Robert Wilson of Lawrence, KS; sisters, Mary Winters of Atlanta, GA, Helen Wilson and Barbara Thomas, both of Miami, FL; former spouse, Annie Wilson of Elmira; along with a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mr. Wilson was a member of Monumental Baptist Church. He retired from General Electric in 1980 after 30 years of service and was a WW2 veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Wednesday, June 22nd, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. His funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 23rd, at 10 a.m. in Faith Temple Community Church, Harper St., Elmira. Rev. Leo Hughey, Jr. will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
WILSON Jackie, Jr. Age 27 of 811 E. Second St., Elmira, NY passed away Saturday, September 8, 2001. He is survived by his mother Carrie Coleman of Elmira; father Jackie Wilson, Sr. of Binghamton; son Jackie Wilson III of Elmira; brothers Jeremy, Terell, Tynez, Tavin, Tyrece and Deon; paternal grandparents Annie Wilson and George Wilson, Sr. both of Elmira along with a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 12th from 9 AM to 12 Noon. Funeral Service will be held at 12 Noon. Rev. G.W. McDowell will officiate. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
WILSON Tremaine E. Age 88, of Millerton, PA, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2004, at Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital in Elmira, following a long illness. Tremaine was born December 30, 1915 in Staley, North Carolina. He moved to New York with his family in 1918. Tremaine was a respected carpenter in and around Elmira, having built numerous houses, barns, and other buildings. He also raised dairy cattle on a farm outside Breesport. For many years, Tremaine and his wife, Eleanor, performed as musicians in Elmira and the surrounding area, he on guitar and harmonica and she on the accordion. Upon retiring, Tremaine remained active as a woodworker into his 80s. He was also an avid reader. He is survived by his loving, devoted wife, Eleanor, of Millerton; beloved children, Camille (Melvin) Cummings of Kennesaw, GA, Terry (Patsy) Wilson of Dillard, GA, and Connie Wilson of Elmira, NY; brothers, William (Lasca) Wilson of Elmira, NY, and Carl (Cecelia) Wilson of Lakeland, FL; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main St., Horseheads, NY, on Wednesday, August 25, 2004, from 5 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will follow at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Private interment will be Thursday morning in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Rochester Chapter, 435 East Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620.
WIXSON - HILLS, Janice L.
Age 71, of Elmira, NY, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2007, at the
Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY. Janice was born on November 21,
1935 in Elmira, NY, daughter of the late Carroll and Ruth (Lariew) Wixson.
Janice retired from Hample Equipment Sales in Horseheads after many years
of service. Survivors include her husband, Thomas, of 54 years; daughters,
Donna J. (Bob) Beardsley and Janet E. Mathews; sons, Timothy J. Hills and
Mark E. Hills; sisters, Ann (Raymond) Benway, Nancy (Clifford) Murphy and
Bonnie Hobczuk; brother, Edward Wixson; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren,
many nieces and nephews and cousins. Family and friends are invited to
call Sunday, October 28, 2007, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the James D. Barrett
Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 5 p.m. Interment will take
place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family.
WOERMBKE Carolyn Ann
BRAGG Carolyn Age 91, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March
1, 2006, at St. Joseph's Skilled Nursing Unit. Carolyn was born on October
23, 1914 to the late John and Annie Woermbke. She was predeceased by her
husband, Charlie Bragg; and by her grandson, Joe Comfort, Sr. Survivors
include son, Larry Comfort, and daughter-in-law, Nancy Comfort, of Elmira;
granddaughter, Kelley (Norman) Gervais of Vandergrift, PA; great-grandchildren,
Joe, Jr., Somer and Stacy Comfort, Jennifer and Rebecca Gervais, Carla
and Michael Shearer; two great-great grandchildren, Destiny Marie and Julienna;
and several nieces and nephews. Carolyn enjoyed playing cards with her
niece and good friend, Mary Lou Woermbke. Carolyn worked for many years
at Remington Rand and after that at the Chemung County Infirmary. She and
her husband, Charlie, enjoyed many years of bowling together and traveling
all over the country. In later years, she and Charlie were both school
crossing guards together. Carolyn was a longtime member of Riverside Methodist
Church and enjoyed her Bible Study group. The family would like to thank
the Staff on the 3rd floor Skilled Nursing Unit at St. Joseph's for their
loving care. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Riverside Methodist
Church, 559 Spaulding St., Elmira, NY 14901, or Parkinson's Disease Research
C/O National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., Mary Ann Sprinkle, Director of
Development, 1501 NW 9th Ave., Bob Hope Road, Miami, Florida 33136-1494
(envelopes available at the Funeral Home). The family will receive relatives
and friends on Saturday, March 4th, 2006, at the Kalec Funeral Home from
10:00 to 11:30 a.m. followed by her Funeral Service at 11:30 a.m., Rev.
Elli Haber, officiating. She will be interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Cemetery, Elmira, at the convenience of the family.
WOOD - MRS. BETTY J. (WOOD) COLONY
Betty J. (Wood) Colony, 61, of Wheaton Rd.,
RD#1, Erin, N.Y., died Monday, Aug. 31, 1987, at the Arnot-Ogden Hospital.
She was a member of the Breesport Baptist Church. Mrs. Colony was
also a former employee of the NYS Dept. of Corrections and a retired employee
of Eastman Kodak, Rochester, N.Y. In November, 1966, her husband,
Robert, died. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Fred
and Debra Colony of Elmira, N.Y.; her mother, Mrs. Hazel Wood of Erin,
N.Y.; several grandchildren, Jeremy, Christine, Faith, Brian, Joy, Robert
and Adam Colony; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Ray Sumner
of Mansfield, Leona and Sayre Treat and Ann and Clifton Truax, all of Erin,
N.Y., and Barbara and Donald Kraft of Bath, N.Y.; a brother, Paul Wood
of Penna, N.Y.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal
services will be held at the Breesport Baptist Church today (Sept. 2) at
4:30 p.m. with the Rev. Frank Snyder, her pastor, officiating. Internment
will be made at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Flowers are gratefully
declined; those wishing may express their sympathy by memorials, in her
name, to the Breesport Baptist Church.
WOOD Kenneth R.
Age 79, of Elmira, died Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at St. Joseph's
Hospital. Ken was born February 12, 1928, son of Raymond and Margaret Lyons
Wood. He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley Spencer Wood. Ken is survived
by his daughter and son-in-law, Linda T. and Norm Theetge of Lowman, with
their son, Michael; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth S. and Sue Wood of
Elmira, with their son, Christopher; brothers and sisters-in-law, Boyd
"Bud" and Catherine Wood of Elmira, and Robert and Donna Wood of Horseheads;
step-children, Augustus Eugene VanOrden of Florida, Patricia Ann Wilson
of Elmira, and Pamela Lee Spencer Beck of Ohio; along with several nieces,
nephews and step grandchildren. Ken started his working career at the Mark
Twain Hotel. He was then a long time employee with American LaFrance. When
American LaFrance closed, Ken worked for Elm Chevrolet for a short time.
Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water
and Walnut Sts., on Saturday, September 15, 2007 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00
p.m. A funeral service will be held at 4:15 p.m. Interment will take place
at Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/14/2007.
WOOD - MARTIN, Shirley M.
Age 71 of Dewitt Ave., Elmira, NY, passed away February 6, 2008 at
the Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY. Shirley was born on July 9,
1936 in Corning, NY, daughter of the late Lee and Freda (Wise) Wood. Shirley
retired from Bell Atlantic here in Elmira after many years of service as
a telephone operator. Survivors include her sons, Sherman L. Martin Sr.
and Tracy L. Martin, both of Elmira; brother, David Wood of Watkins Glen,
NY; sister, Mary Lou Mace of Elmira; grandchildren, Sherman L. Martin Jr.,
Shawn M. Martin and Brandon M. Martin; great-grandchildren, Charisma Martin,
Gabriella L. Gillette, Lucas Moore and Landon Moore; several nieces and
nephews. Shirley was predeceased by her brothers, Charles and Ronald Wood;
sisters, Joyce and Janice Wood; grandchild, Joshua M. Martin. Family and
friends are invited to call Monday, February 11, 2008, from 2 to 3 p.m.
at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 3
p.m. with Pastor Mark Dieterle officiating. Interment will be held in Forest
Lawn memorial Park at the convenience of the family.
WOODRUFF - MACMILLAN, Betty J.
Age 81, of Elmira, NY, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2008, at her
home with her loving family by her side. Betty was born on October 24,
1927 in Elmira, to the late William and Carolyn (Lee) Woodruff. Betty retired
as a custodian in the Elmira City School District, after many years of
service. She will always be remembered as a loving and caring mother, along
with being a great friend to many. Survivors include her sons, Richard
"Mac" (Carol) MacMillan and Mark (Mary Jane McCarty) Teeter, both of Elmira
and Michael (Mary) Teeter of Caton, NY; grandchildren, Richard J. MacMillan
of Elmira, Kathleen Teeter of MO, Brandon Teeter of Beaver Dams, NY and
Beau Teeter of Elmira; great-grandchildren, Damien, Erika, Samantha and
Marshall; many friends; and her dog, Baby. Family and friends are invited
to call Wednesday, December 3, 2008, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the James D. Barrett
Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. Internment will take
place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/1/2008
WOODRUFF Gary Gene Corning Inc. Machinist Age 60, of Elmira, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. Gary was a loving husband and best friend to Frances Woodruff, and devoted son to mother, Katherine Tuman; late father, Kenneth Woodruff; and late stepfather, Charles Tuman. He was a loving father to Tracey (Eileen) Woodruff of New Jersey, Kristine (Tom) DeLosa of Colorado, and Jennifer (Mark) Miller of New York; grandchildren, Zachary, Timothy, and Paige, who were his greatest pride and joy; brother to Richard (Sharon) Woodruff, Darlene (Bill) Jones, Elaine Clark, and Joseph Woodruff; brother-in-law to Dolores (Duanne) Cleveland, Barb (John) Dunn, Harold (Nellie) Maynard, Donald (Elsie) Wager, and the late Georgia Seagren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews; and his lifetime friends, John and Dorothy Burge. Gary worked at Thatcher Glass for many years; he then worked as a machinist for Corning Inc. for the past 20 years, leaving many dear friends. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Friday, June 17, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m., and again Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held following the Saturday visitation at 11 a.m., with Rev. Joseph Kim officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations in Gary's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1316 College Ave., Elmira, NY 14901.
WOODRUFF –MARGARET TYLER, 79, of 510 W. First St., Elmira, N.Y. died Monday, March 25, 1985 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira. She was born Dec. 17, 1905, the daughter of John and Wealthy Coates Woodruff. Mrs. Tyler is survived by sons, William Tyler, Jr. of Elmira, Arthur Tyler of Albert, Virginia, Ray of Mosherville, Alva Tyler and Victor Tyler, Sr., both living at home; daughters, Pear Brown of Marathon, N.Y., Dorothy Parsons and Mina Sieberkrob of Millport, N.Y. and Myrtle Herrick of Wyalusing. Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren also survive. Friends are invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home, 1004 Lake St., Elmira, N.Y. on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira.
WOZNICK - NEWMAN
Isabelle I. Age 92, a former resident of Villa Serene, Elmira Heights,
passed away peacefully on September 30, 2005 surrounded by her loving family
at the Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira. She was born March 27,
1913 in Elmira Heights, the daughter of John and Amelia Yanczyk Woznick.
She was a life member of Oakwood United Methodist Church and a member of
RSVP. She worked for many years at the Elmira Knitting Mill and retired
from Nichols Discount City. Isabelle lived an active and vibrant life evidenced
by her love of the NY Yankees. She is survived by her loving daughters
and sons-in-law, Marilyn and William Bahanka of Elmira Heights, NY, Darlene
and Richard Gumtow of Fort Walton Beach, FL; grandchildren, William and
Cheryl Bahanka of Fairport, NY, Becky and Nicholas Gilbert of Marcellus,
NY, Susan and Timothy Matejka of Erin, NY, Deborah and John Tokar of Big
Flats, NY, Stephen Bahanka and Kim of Erin, NY, Mark and Sabrina Newman
of Vero Beach, FL, Wynn and Akhtar Qurarshi of Fort Pierce, FL, Paul Newman
of West Palm Beach, FL, William Gumtow of Fort Walton Beach, FL, Keri and
David Bagley of Japan, Tracy and Amanda Gumtow of Pine Valley, NY; 10 great-grandchildren;
and a nephew, Edward and Pat Sobkowski of Elmira, NY. She was predeceased
by her parents; a son, Wayne Newman; sisters, Mary Woznick Lofstrom and
Jennie Woznick Sobkowski; a nephew, Robert Sobkowski; and a brother, Edward
Woznick. A special thanks to the 2nd floor Nursing Staff at the Chemung
County Nursing Facility and all the other caregivers for the love and care
given to our mother. It was Isabelle's request that there be no viewing.
The family will receive friends at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Elmira for a
graveside service to be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2005. In lieu
of flowers donations may be directed to the Chemung County Nursing Facility,
Heritage Park, Elmira, NY 14901, in Isabelle's memory. Arrangements are
with Ballard and Lindgren Funeral Home
WRIGHT Everett W. Sr. Age 63, of 519 Union Place, Elmira, NY, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2006, at home with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 8, 1943 in VanEtten, NY, to the late Herbert and Carmen Wright. Everett was predeceased by his wife Frieda Wright in 2005. He is survived by his sons, Everett Wright Jr. of FL, Alvin (Janet) Garland of Ulster, PA, Terry (Lisa) Rose of Candor, NY, Randall Wright of Elmira and Dennis Wright of Elmira; daughters, Denise Wright of Elmira, Phyllis (Sam) Bailey of Bath, NY, and Paula (Jeff) Durfey of Cayuta, NY.; sister, Catherine (Charles) Benjamin of Elmira; 28 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, November 7th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place there at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
YAKUSHOW - FLETCHER Rose (Yakushow)
Southport Resident, Was born August 16, 1927 in Dunmore, PA, the daughter
of the late Dennis and Mary (Zahorian) Yakushow, passed away peacefully
on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Her loving
husband, Kenneth H. Fletcher, predeceased her. She is survived by her beloved
children, Phyllis I. Hatfield of Elmira, NY, James W. (Maureen) Ingham
of Lewiston, NY, Rose M. (Richard) Graffius of Punxsutawney, PA, Raymond
L. (Lois) Ingham of Elmira, NY; much-loved grandchildren, Beth Hatfield,
Lori (Harold) Romeo, Matthew (Jamie) Ingham, Sean Ingham, Sarah Ingham,
Andrew Ingham, Alissa Graffius, Lindsay Graffius, and Emily Graffius; adored
great-grandchildren, Alex Hatfield, Emma Romeo, Lawson Ingham, and Trevor
Ingham. Rose retired from the Elmira City School District after several
dedicated years of service. She was a member of the Riverside United Methodist
Church and volunteered with the Senior Luncheon program at the church.
Mrs. Fletcher was a member of the American Legion Clarence Oliver Post
#154 in Elmira Heights, NY and also volunteered for RSVP, the Girl Scouts
and Cub Scouts of America. Family and friends are invited to call at the
Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904 on
Saturday, March 1, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Funeral services
honoring Rose's life will follow the visitation (1 p.m.). The Reverend
Chip Possee will celebrate her service. Interment will follow in Forest
Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY. Published in the Star-Gazette
from 2/27/2008 - 2/28/2008.
ZIMMER - MILUNICH, Florence L.
Age 79, of Elmira, NY, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at St.
Joseph's Hospital in Elmira. Florence was born on May 28, 1929 in Elmira,
daughter of the late William and Bertha (Bauman) Zimmer. Florence retired
from Elmira City School District after many years of service as a cook.
She was an avid craft maker and loved baking cookies with her grandchildren.
Florence will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include
her daughters, Marcia (John O'Donnell) Sassano of Wellsburg, NY, and Noreen
(Ted) Watson of Elmira; sons, John (Janice) Milunich of Elmira and Daniel
(Sandra) Milinuch of Crescent City, CA; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren,
several nieces and nephews. Florence was predeceased by her husband, John
M. Milunich in 2000; grandson, Michael C. Watson in 1986; brothers, William
and Ernest Zimmer. Family and friends are invited to call Thursday, October
30, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be held at 8 p.m. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn
Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions
can be made in memory of Florence to the SPCA at 2435 State Rte #352, Elmira,
NY 14903; or Food Bank of the Southern Tier at 945 County Rte #64, Elmira,
NY 14903. Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/29/2008
? CADY Margaret J. Of Webb Mills, NY Age 88, formerly of 1612 Pennsylvania Ave., Webb Mills, NY, died on Wednesday, June 28, 2000 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Margaret is survived by her children; Arthur S. (Shirley) Cady Sr., of Elmira, Raymond H. (Barbara) Cady of Webb Mills, Lillian M. (Harold Sr.) Raynolds of Webb Mills, Denise I. (John Sr.) Gleckner of Webb Mills; 14 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Margaret was predeceased by her husband, Sherman H.Cady in 1966 as well as 7 brothers and 4 sisters. Margaret was a hairdresser for 50 years and was the first hairdresser in Webb Mills, NY. A Charter Member of the Webb Mills Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, she also was a member of The Order of the Eastern Star Rebecca Lodge, and a member of the Hair Dresser's Association. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., on Friday, June 30, 2000 from 4 to 7 PM. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, July 1, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Deacon Robert Stowell officiating. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Southern Tier Hospice Inc., 244 W. Water Street, Elmira, NY 14901.
? CUNDY Sherry J. Age 59, of N. Main St., Elmira, passed away Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at home while residing with her daughter, Vickie White, on Bridgman St., Elmira. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Wed., Oct. 18, 2006, from 11:00-12:00 noon where her celebration of life will take place there at the conclusion of calling hours at 12:00 noon. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira. Family and friends are also invited to gather at the Van Etten V.F.W immediately following the service for a continued time of fellowship and sharing. Those wishing may also express their sympathy with memorials to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East. Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830.
? MARIE E. HARDING
Marie E. Harding, Elmira, NY, died Saturday, November 2, 1991.
Mrs. Harding was a member of the Wellsburg United Methodist Church, retired
employee of St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira and currently was employed
at the Southside Branch of the Steele Memorial Library. She is survived
by her husband, Andrew; daughters, Marda (Philip) McElhaney and Delores
(John) Bogart, both of Elmira Heights and Gloria (Dennis) Sargent of Elmira;
son, Martin (Barbara) Harding of Gillett, PA; sister, Elsie McWhorter,
also of Gillett; ten grandchildren; one great grandchild; several nieces
and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Roberts Funeral Home in
Wellsburg, NY on November 4 with the Rev. Donald Hoff officiating and interment
to be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may contribute to the American
Cancer Society, Chemung Co. Unit, 627 West Church St., Elmira, NY 14905.
(TGR, Thursday, November 7, 1991)
? IDA M. DUNBAR
Ida M. Dunbar, 85, of Elmira, NY, died Saturday, November 9,
1991 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She was a member of the
Golden Link Rebekah Lodge #128 and of the Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist
Church. She worked for many years for Meals on Wheels. She is survived
by her husband, Russell M. Dunbar Sr.; sons and daughters-in-law, Harold
L. and Linnea Dunbar of Horseheads, NY and Francis E. and Prudence Dunbar
of Winton, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Joann D. and William Caloroso of
Nichols, NY; daughter-in-law, Martha Dunbar of Elmira; nine grandchildren;
seven great-grandchildren. Ida was predeceased by her son, Russell M. Dunbar
Jr. and a grandson. Services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira
on November 12 with the Rev. Frederick Turner officiating and interment
to be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. (TGR, Thursday, November 14, 1991)
? EVA L. CARPENTER
Eva Larina Carpenter, 76, of Elmira Heights, NY, died Monday,
April 6, 1992 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Eva attended Fassett Baptist
Church and was a member of the Epiphany Sisters and D.A.V. Auxiliary Jack
Swan Chapter 13. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Lester
and Gaylene Harvey of Tioga, PA, Clifford G. and Helen Carpenter Jr. of
Laceyville, PA, Myrtle E. Kleiner of Elkland, PA, William C. and Vivian
L. Carpenter of Monroe, MI, Lillian D. and Alan D. Comfort of Pine City,
NY, Merle and Gayle Carpenter of Elmira, NY and Erma and Neal Corey of
Elmira Heights, NY with whom she resided; three brothers, several grandchildren;
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased
by her husband, Clifford G. Carpenter Sr., in 1977 and two children. Services
were held at the Barrett Funeral Home on April 17 with the Rev. Donald
Rockwell officiating and burial to be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. (TGR,
Thursday, April 16, 1992)
? BETTY J. AUSTIN
Betty J. Austin, 65, of Elmira, NY, died Saturday, June 4, 1994
at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira. Betty was a member of the Fassett Baptist
Church. She worked at Danny Discount for many years. She is survived
by her husband of 46 years, Lawrence E. Austin; sons and daughter-in-law,
Charles and Gwendolyn Austin of Horseheads, NY, Stephen M. Austin of Phoenix,
AZ; five grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers; many nieces, nephews,
sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Funeral services were held at the Olthof
Funeral Home in Elmira, NY, on June 7 with the Rev. Donald Rockwell officiating
and interment to be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. (TGR, Thursday, June
9, 1994)
? JONES Shirley A.
Loving wife, mother and grandmother
Age 72, of Elmira, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by
her loving family. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, William
"Bill" Jones; children, Herbert C. (Mary Lynne) Furman III, Michele (Dominic)
Peters, Darlene (John) McKinney, Lisa (Joseph) Caccia; stepchildren, William
(Deborah) Jones, Jr. and Deborah (James) Urbanski; sister, JoAnne (Jack)
Craft; 13 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews
and cousins. Shirley was a past member of the Southport Volunteer Fire
Department Auxiliary, an avid bowler, and was known to make a rather tasty
fudge. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.,
1050 Pennsylvania Ave., on Monday, December 17, 2007, from 6:00 to 8:00
p.m. with Funeral and Committal Service there Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Interment
will take place at the convenience of the family in Forest Lawn Memorial
Park. Those wishing may make memorials to the American Lung Association,
1595 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14620, or Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative
Care, 11751 E. Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 12/15/2007.
? KELTZ, Yvonne M.
Of Erin, NY
Went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 16, 2007,
at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. She is survived by her loving
husband, James Keltz; children, Michael Roth of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands,
Jenean (Jon) Grigelevich of Kissimmee, FL, Heather (Joel) Menchel of Farmington,
NY, Rene (Mark) Wazowicz of Pittsford, NY, Joanne (David) Brokaw of Pittsford,
NY, Jacqueline (Eric) Yockey of Butler, PA; also several grandchildren.
It was Yvonne's request that there be no calling hours and a memorial service
will be held at a later time. She will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Memorial
Park, Elmira, NY. Arrangements are entrusted to Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.
? KNOX Mrs. M. Julia
February 24, 1990 Star-Gazette
Age 87 of 595 Westinghouse Road, Horseheads, Thursday February 22,
1990. Friends may call at Ballard and Lindgren Funeral Home, Sunday
2 to 4 and 7-9pm. Prayer service there Monday 10:30 am followed by
Funeral Serive in Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Horseheads, NY at 11am.
Rev. David Almbeaf officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Our Savior's Lutheran Church. She is survived
by daughters and sons-in-law Charlotte and Donald McCracken, with whom
she resided, Jean and Jerome Kerwan and Marion and Joseph Agan of Elmira;
sons and daughters-in-law Richard and Shirley Knox, Dayton (Pete) and Dianne
Knox, Morris and Betty Knox all of Horseheads; sister Clara Shield of Corning,
16 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by
husband Dayton B. Knox in 1981 and grandson, Joseph L. Kerwan in 1988
? BARNES
Marian D. (May) Age 77 of Westinghouse Rd. Horseheads unexpectedly
at home on Saturday, October 27, 2001. Surviving are her husband of 56
years, Henry Barnes; daughter and sons, Robert Barnes of Horseheads, Linda
(Sam) Miller of Gillett, PA, Edward (Karen) Barnes of Woodstock, VA; 7
grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Claude
May Jr, Marjorie (Robert) Lauper, Emogene (Gene) Walborn, Genevieve (Robert)
Rafferty, Merle (Helen) May, Jacquelyn (Chester) Hults, Jeannette (Robert)
Good; son-in-law, Lynn Knights, along with several nieces and nephews.
Also predeceasing Mrs. Barnes was her daughter Debra L. Knights and also
a granddaughter. In her earlier years Marian was active with both the Girl
Scouts and Cub Scouts. She was also involved in 4-H and for 20 years along
with her husband belonged to the "Relaxed Squares" square dance club. Friends
are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St. Horseheads,
on Tuesday, October 30, 2001 from 1-3:00 PM and 5-7:00 PM. Her funeral
service will take place at the funeral home Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Interment
Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira.
? PARROW
Lorraine M. Loving Mother And Grandmother Age 100, of Horseheads, NY
Tuesday August 21, 2001 at Bethany Manor Lorraine is Predeceased by her
loving husband Wallace Parrow Sr. and her children Wallace Parrow Jr. Robert
Parrow and Anne Tinkham. She is survived by her daughter June (Walter)
Merrill of Horseheads, NY daughters-in-law Esther Parrow of Alexander,
NY and Charlene Parrow of Horseheads, NY sisters Dorothy Brooks of Tonawanda,
NY and Violet Degraw of Elmira, NY and a sister-in-law Marion Curtis of
Daytona, FL, 19 grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren
as well as several nieces nephews and cousins. Lorraine was a member of
the North Presbyterian Church and a former member of the Home Bureau she
loved to bake and cook and spending time with all of her grandchildren.
She loved family gatherings and was an inspiration to all those she knew
and loved. Family and friends may call at the Ballard and Lindgren Funeral
Home 161 Oakwood Avenue Elmira Heights on Thursday August 23rd from 2-4PM
and 7-9 PM with the funeral service on Friday at 10:00 AM With the Rev.
David Martin officiating Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
? Peterson, Esther Mae
Age 80, of Pageland, South Carolina, formerly of Elmira, died October
29, 2004. Family will receive relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral
Home, Wednesday, November 3rd, from 12 noon until 1 pm., followed immediately
by the Horseheads Women of The Moose Memorial Service and her Funeral Service,
Rev. Duane Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial
Park Cemetery. After the conclusion of the committal prayers at Forest
Lawn, everyone is invited to a reception at the Horseheads Moose Lodge.
? …. –EVELYN MAIRE BAILEY, age 67 passed away Friday evening, August 4, 2000 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira. Surviving are her children: (Mary (Michael) Teeter of Elmira, Daniel (Tonya) Kitchin of Elmira, Sherry Kitchin of Elmira, Gary (Becky) Kitchin of Corning, Barb (Joe) Wunderlich of Elmira, Bonnie (Willey) Dukes of Elmira, Scott Kitchin of Elmira, Patrick Kitchin of Elmira, Jeff (Deborah) Kitchin of Elmira, Mark Bailey of Elmira, John Kitchin and Patrick Allen; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins; sister, Doris Stedman of Florida. In early years, Evelyn was employed with the kitchen staff of Elmira College Day-care program. She enjoyed shopping trips with family members and playing bingo. Her main interest in life encompassed her home and family. Family and friends are invited to call Tuesday, August 8, 2000 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira. The funeral service will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours at 2:00 PM with the Rev. Howard Hunt officiating. Interment service will immediately follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira. -Elmira Star Gazette.
? SHOCK, Stella M.
Age 98, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2007, at the
Chemung County Nursing Facility. She was born on December 20, 1908 in Brownsville,
PA. Stella was predeceased by her husband, Freeman Shock and daughter,
LaVera Wood. Survivors include her sons, Ronald (Ina) Shock of Wellsburg
and Melvin Shock of Elmira; sister, Dorothy Trump of OK; 19 grandchildren,
many great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren, along with
several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday,
August 15th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home.
Funeral services will take place there at 1 p.m. with Rev. David Sullivan
officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family
would like to thank the staff at the Chemung County Nursing Facility for
the special care given to Stella.
? SMITH
Doris G. of Batavia Age 81, died January 19, 2002. She was born in
Elmira, May 31, 1920. Wife of the late William E. Smith Jr.; mother of
Thomas (Kathy) Smith of Attica, Judi (Brian) Bailey of Warsaw and the late
Robert L. Smith; sister of Ernest (Patricia) Gunderman of N.C. and the
late Gerlald Gunderman and Arline Howe; grandmother of 6 grandchildren
and 6 great-grandchildren. Private services will be at the convenience
of the family. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira. Memorials
to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by H.E. Turner & Co.
Funeral Home of Batavia.
? …. –BETTY J. AUSTIN, 65, of Elmira, NY, died Saturday, June 4, 1994 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira. Betty was a member of the Fassett Baptist Church. She worked at Danny Discount for many years. She is survived by her husband of 46 years. Lawrence E. Austin; sons and daughter-in-law, Charles and Gwendolyn Austin of Horseheads, NY, Stephen M. Austin of Phoenix, AZ: five grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers; many nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Funeral services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira, NY, on June 7 with the Rev. Donald Rockwell officiating and interment to be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
? Mrs. Grace L. Bush age 65 of Horseheads, RD 3, Friday June 25, 1965. Friends may call at Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home, Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Monday at 10 a.m., the Rev. Daniel Gelatt. Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Survived by husband, Claude E. Bush,; daughters, Mrs. Margaret Egan Pickering of Horseheads, Mrs. Joan Holliman of Pembroke, Ky., Mrs. Evelyn Southard of Pine Valley; sons James A. Bush of Horseheads; sister Mrs. Margaret McClelland of Bentley Creek; 12 grandchildren; two great grandchildren. (Elmira Star Gazette, Pg. 8d, Sun. 27 Jun 1965)
? SNYDER, Irene M., Age 75, of Davie Florida, Monday, April 4, 1988 in Sunrise Florida. Friends are invited to call Thursday, 2-4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Smith-Fudge Funeral Home, 1058 Church St., [Elmira]. A Funeral service will be conducted there Friday, at 11:00 a.m. by the Rev. Dr. Steven D. MacArthur. Burial will be held in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
? RHODE
Fern O. Age 84, of Lowman, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2005,
at St. Joseph's Hospital, Elmira, NY. She is survived by her daughters,
Sandra Stephens of Owego, NY, Cynthia (Mitchell) Knapp of Chemung, NY;
sons, James L. (Sharon) Rhode of Lowman, NY, Herschel E. (Joyce) Rhode
of Elmira, NY, Joseph A. (Sophie) Rhode of Lowman, NY, Scott A. (Mary)
Rhode of Lowman, NY; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister,
Ona Smith of Syracuse, NY; sisters-in-law, Florence Rhode of Lowman, NY,
Geraldine Stocum of Elmira, NY, Mary (Wilson) Elston of Lowman, NY, and
Ruth Rhode of Elmira, NY; several nieces and nephews. Her husband, Herschel
M. Rhode, predeceased her in 1998. Fern was a lifelong member of the Women's
Auxiliary of the North Chemung Volunteer Fire Department, member of the
Farm Bureau and a member of Central Christian Church, Elmira, NY. She enjoyed
gardening and being around people. Fern also enjoyed getting together with
her birthday group for their luncheons. She was truly a "people person"
and loved to get together with her family and friends who she loved dearly.
Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050
Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Monday, June 13, 2005, from 1:00 to 3:00
and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Funeral and Committal Service there Monday evening
at 8:00 p.m., the Reverend Richard Elliott officiating. Burial will be
held privately at the convenience of the family in Forest Lawn Memorial
Park, Elmira.
(??? ) LONGWELL, Lillian M.
Longwell, Lillian M. of Lakewood, Ohio, formerly of 760 Spaulding
St., Sunday, January 8, 1967. Body will arrive in Elmira early Tuesday
morning, and will be removed to Holly-Keck Funeral Home, where friends
may call Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Wednesday,
11:00 a.m., burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, the Rev. Herbert F. Hoskins.
Survived by son L. Robert Longwell; two grandchildren, all of Lakewood.
She was a member of Riverside Methodist Church.
? PAGE
Mary B. Beloved wife, devoted mother and grandmother Age 71, of Pine
City, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, July
10, 2005, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Survived by her husband
of 48 years, James H. Page; children, Spring Page of Deltona FL, Penny,
Jimmy and Teena, all of Elmira, NY; grandson, Douglas Page; mother-in-law,
Daisy Waight; loving sisters, Shirley (Jack) Fervan of Avoca, NY, and Jean
(Arthur) Gallup of Richmond, VA; close family friend, Doris Lilley Quinn;
several nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her father-in-law,
Glen Waight. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home,
Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Wednesday, July 13, 2005, from
5:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Funeral and Committal there Wednesday evening at
8:00 p.m. Pastor William Vallet will officiate. Graveside service will
be held Thursday, July 14, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may make memorials
to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, CNY Chapter, Learbury Center, 401 North
Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13203-1770.
? BRIDGEMAN
Florence C. Age 90, of Elmira, died July 11, 2005 at Elcor Health Services.
She is survived by daughters, Georgene (Tom) Raub, Culchester, VT, Arlene
Cosgrove , Wellsburg; son, Ronald (Linda) Bridgeman, Horseheads; grandchildren,
Linda (Scott) Noyes, Thomas (Cheryl) Raub, Bill (Debbie) Raub, Donna (Jerold)
Benwitz, R. William Cosgrove Jr.; great-grandchildren, Caligary Noyes,
Kristin, Kelly, Alex and Nikki Raub, Kelam Wagdi, Danielle, Jerry Jr.,
and Christopher Benwitz; sister-in-law Alveretta Bridgeman, Elmira; several
nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by husband, George in 1981; grandson,
William Raub in 1993; son-in-law, Robert Cosgrove in 2004; brothers, Joseph,
Louis, Charley, William, Julius Edward and Fred Macek; sisters, Rose, Lillian,
Bertha and Frances. Florence was a Communicant of the former St. John the
Baptist Church. Relatives and Friends may call at the Kalec Funeral Home,
Wednesday, July 13, 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service there Thursday at 11 a.m.,
Rev. Eugene Weis, presiding. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial
Park Cemetery.
? BUTLER
Bertha H. Age 81 of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away Wednesday, October
26, 2005 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was predeceased by her husband,
Glenn W. Butler Sr.; daughter, Marjorie (Ann) Butler; six sisters and one
brother. Bertha is survived by sons, Richard (Rhonda) Peterson of North
Carolina, Mike (Rene) Butler of Elmira, Scott (Tammy) Butler of Elmira
Heights and Glenn W. Butler Jr. of Elmira; daughters, Mary Butler of Elmira
and Rebecca Butler of Elmira Heights; 21 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews. Bertha was a United States Navy veteran
of WW II. She loved doing crossword puzzles, crocheting, and reading, but
most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Family and
friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania
Ave., Elmira on Friday, October 28, 2005 from 4 to 5 p.m. with Funeral
and Committal there at 5 p.m. Interment will be at the convenience of the
family in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
? CHRISTLY
Joyce E. Age 77, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Friday, November 17,
2006, at Elcor Health Services, Horseheads, NY. She is survived by her
son and daughter-in-law, Bruce A. and Karen L. Christly of Horseheads,
NY; daughter, Sandra West of Kentucky; sister-in-law, Virginia Herrick
of Elmira, NY; also several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces,
nephews and cousins. Her husband, George N. Christly; and daughter, Georgia
Sue, predeceased Joyce. She was a life member of the Arnot Ogden Medical
Center Auxiliary and she enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Family and friends
are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave.,
Elmira, on Sunday, November 19, 2006, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. with Funeral
and Committal Service there Sunday at 4:00 p.m. The Reverend Chris Curry
will officiate. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience
of the family. Those wishing may make memorials to the American Cancer
Society in Joyce's memory.
? MCCREIGHT
Mary Elizabeth Age 93, died Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at Three Rivers
Nursing Facility, Painted Post, NY, formerly of Elmira. She is survived
by daughter, Patricia Colborn (Mark Seeley) of Knoxville, PA; sons, Charles
(Marilyn) McCreight, Houston, TX, Richard (Judy) McCreight, Chapel Hill,
NC; ten grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth "Carrie"
Carrol, NJ, Ruth Rosecrans and Frances Benjamin of Elmira; stepbrother,
Robert Miller; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by husband,
Charles. Mary was active in Voter Registration and a Member of Trinity
Episcopal Church. Relatives and friends may call at the Kalec Funeral Home,
Friday, July 7th, from 1-3 p.m. Funeral Service there Saturday at 10 a.m.
Internment to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
?? USACK
Marie Age 92, of Erin, died Monday, November 14, 2005. She is survived
by sons, Richard Usack of Erin, George (Helen) Usack of Baldwin; daughter,
Barbara (Frank) Wright of Ft. Pierce, FL; son, Frederick (Jackie) Usack
of Milligan College, TN; 20 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and 12
great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Elizabeth Lee of Long Island.
Marie was a great mother who enjoyed cooking and her large family. Relatives
and friends may call at the Kalec Funeral Home, Friday, November 18th,
1-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayer service there Saturday at 10:15 a.m. followed by
a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Sts. Peter & Paul's Church,
Rev. Walter Wainwright, Celebrant. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial
Park Cemetery.
??? Marlene L. TERWILLIGER, 65, of Horseheads, NY, died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 4, 1997. She is survived by her husband, Merrill “Twig” Terwillinger; son Stephen Terwillinger of Nashville, TN; daughters, Carol VanGaasbeck of Columbia cross Roads, PA and Marilyn Mullen of Big Flats, NY; five grandchildren. Funeral services were held February 7 at the Barrett Funeral Home in Horseheads with the Rev. John McLaren officiating and interment to be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
?. LYDIA
A. MAINES, age 103, of Elmira, NY, Tuesday, February 4, 1997 at
the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She is survived by children: son
and daughter-in-law, Emory J. and Carol Maines of Pine City, NY; daughter,
Doris B. Rozell of Horseheads, NY, Eunice J. Houston of Elmira, NY; daughter
and son-in-law, Martha R. and William Cuiros of Dunedin, FL; sister, Charlotte
Miller of Binghamton, NY; 31 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren,
several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Emory
J. Maines, Sr.; sons, Robert E. Maines and Howard S. Maines; daughters,
Elizabeth J. Stark, Beatrice J. Smith, Jean E. Bradley and Patricia P.
Moses. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral
Home Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, Thursday, 6-8 p.m. with
funeral and committal services to be held there at the conclusion of calling
hours at 8 p.m. Interment will be in Forest Law Memorial Park.
Mrs. Maines was a retired employee of Remington Rand Co. –Elmira
Star Gazette.
??? CARPENTER Betty D. Age 74, of Elmira, NY passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Alan L. Carpenter; daughters, Debbie J. Sheriff, TN, Nanette L. Ames, Elmira Heights; sons, Richard D. Carpenter, Alan B. Carpenter, both of Elmira; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sisters, Marian Evyonyk, Elsie Russo and Priscilla Kinkade; also several nieces and nephews. Betty was a member of Southside Baptist Church of Elmira, she retired from Sears and Roebuck, and for many years was a dedicated employee of Great American Grocery Stores. Betty loved being with and around people; she was truly a "people person." Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. on Friday March 3, 2006 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. with funeral and committal service there at 8:00 p.m., the family's close friend Reverend Vince Cooper will officiate along with Betty's Pastor, Reverend David Daniels. Burial will take place privately at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY. Those wishing may make memorials to the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., 2000 L Street, N.W. Suite 710, Washington, D.C. 20036-4916 in Betty's memory.
? Whipple, Violet Mildred
In the Elmira Star Gazette May 8, 1996
Whipple, Violet Mildred age 75 of 130 Owens St., Horseheads, NY, died
Monday, May 6, 1996. Survived by husband of 57 years, Carl H. Whipple;
son Carl I. Whipple, Lexington, SC; daughters and sons-in-law, Roxanna
and Raymond Ketter of Pine City, NY, Kathleen and Robert Peckham of Horseheads,
NY; 15 grandchildren including Winnifred Brimmer, Elmira Heights, NY 22
great-grandchildren; sister, Maxine Share of Erin, NY; several nieces,
nephews and cousins. Predeased by son and daughter. Violet was a former
employer of Westinghouse and a Union Stewart. Those wishing may make
donations in her name to the Williamsport Hospital Foundation, 777 Rural
Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701-3198 or envelopes available at the funeral
home. She was a member of the Women of the Moose in Horseheads. The family
will receive relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home, Thursday
from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service there Friday, 11 am with Brothers
Al Gleason of the LDS Church, Broad St., Horseheads. Interment in Forest
Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira.
Funeral Notice May 9, 1996
? Whipple, Violet Mildred age 75 of 130 Owens St., Horseheads,
NY; died Monday, May 6, 1996. Those wishing may make donations in her name
to the Williamsport Hospital Foundation, 777 Rural Ave., Williamsport,
PA 17701-3198 or envelopes available at the funeral home. The family will
receive relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home, Thursday from
2-4 and 7-9pm Funeral service there Friday, 11am with Brother Al Gleason
of the LDS church, Broad St., Horseheads. Interment in the Forest Lawn
Memorial Park, Elmira.
? HOLLOMAN Delores Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Monday, October 16, 2006 from 12 noon – 1 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. with her pastor the Reverend James Payne officiating and will be buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Delores passed away on Tuesday October 10, 2006 following an illness at the age of 64. She was employed by Capabilities Inc. and enjoyed helping others. She is survived by many siblings who live out of town and is survived locally by her loving church family at the Hand in Hand Free Methodist where she attended and by the Doan family at the Doan Family Care Home where she resided.
? FARNHAM Cleda F. Age 97, of 14th St., Elmira Heights, NY, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2006, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira. Friends are invited to call at Ballard & Lindgren Funeral Home, 161 Oakwood Ave., on Wednesday, December 20, from 5 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be at the funeral home on Thursday, December 21 at 11 a.m. The interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery
? RYAN Clio Mae
Age 80, a resident of Woodbrook, formerly of Morrowfield Avenue and
the Southport community her whole life, passed away Monday, January 21st,
2008, at the St. Josephs Hospital. Family and friends are invited to gather
at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY,
Friday, January 25th, 2008, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Funeral and committal
services will be held there at the conclusion of the calling hours at 3:00
p.m. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in the Forest
Lawn Memorial Park. Those wishing please make memorials in her name to
the Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care, 11751 E. Corning Rd., Corning,
NY 14830. Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/24/2008.
? SHAW Juliette O.
Age 96 of Southport, NY. Passed away Tuesday, April 29th, 2008, after
an extended illness at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. She is survived
by her son and daughter-in-law, David and Kathy Shaw of Elmira, NY; and
her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Ed Seelye of Tioga, PA; grandchildren,
Teresa Shaw, Patty and Mike Root, Kelly and Michael Burt, Michael Shaw,
Elaine Seelye; great-grandchildren, Joshua and Nicholas Root, Kaleb, Noah,
and Jonah Burt, Christopher and Kyle Shaw; along with several nieces and
nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, D. Leigh Shaw, and son, Edward
Shaw. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Interment will take place in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Juliette was
best known for her familiar face at the Danny Discount where she worked
for many years. She was very proud of her beautiful flower garden and loved
to bake her cookies for everyone. She will be missed by all those whom
had the privilege of knowing her. Please make memorials in Juliette O.
Shaw's name to the charity of one's choice. Published in the
Star-Gazette on 4/30/2008.
? SHERMAN Alberta W., Formerly of Golden Glow Drive, Passed away peacefully on Monday, September 10, 2007, at The Homestead in Penn Yan, NY, at the age of 89. Alberta married Henderson W. Sherman in January of 1938 in the Pine City Baptist Church parsonage. Prior to his death in 2005, they celebrated 67 wonderful years of life and love together. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Maxine Joy Sherman; grandsons, Tracy Dersham and Nathaniel Dersham; one sister and three brothers. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and James Fields of Horseheads, NY; along with eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Alberta was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and was involved in many of the activities of the church. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904 on Monday, September 17, 2007, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. A Service of Remembrance honoring her life will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY. Published in the Star-Gazette from 9/12/2007 - 9/15/2007.
? SHERMAN, Alberta W., Formerly of Golden Glow Drive, Passed away peacefully on Monday, September 10, 2007, at The Homestead in Penn Yan, NY, at the age of 89. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904 on Monday, September 17, 2007, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. A Service of Remembrance honoring her life will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY. Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/16/2007.
? STEDGE, Helen M.
Age 90, formerly of East Ave., Elmira, passed away Thursday, August
7, 2008, at Bethany Manor. She was predeceased by her husband, Grover in
1983; and is survived by her children, Helen (Claude) O'Dell, Elaine (Harvey)
Rosekrans, Joann (LaVern) Mallacoccio and Edward (Cheryl) Stedge, all of
Elmira, Linda (Charles) Burge of Beaver Dams, Anna Neily and Robert Stedge,
both of SC, Grover (Debbie) Stedge of PA, Sandra (William) Keegan of FL,
and Mark (Sue) Stedge of MD. Helen has many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren
and great-great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to visit
Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on
Sunday, August 10th, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Her funeral and committal
services will follow at 8 p.m. Rev. Robert Adkins will officiate. Interment
will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the
family. Her family would like to thank all the staff at Bethany Manor for
all the wonderful and loving care they gave to our mother while living
there. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Helen through donations
to your favorite charity. Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/9/2008
? GENEVIEVE WATTS age 88 of Wellsburg, NY went to be with the Lord on
Saturday, April 3, 1999 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Elmira, NY. Genevieve
was survived by daughters and son-in-law, Jeanne and Albert Cheeseman of
Wellsburg, NY; sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and Winifred Watts, Robert
and Kathleen Watts all of Elmira, NY. Also survived by grandchildren,
Kenneth (Diane) Houser, Cheryl (Leo) Matthews, Jr., Christopher (Linda)
Houser, Christine Watts and fiancée Steve Butts, Mike Watts, Mark
(Kathy) Watts, Barb (Tim) Miller all of Elmira, NY, Charlene Watts of Syracuse,
NY and Jeffery (Mary Beth) Houser of York, SC; great-grandchildren, Shawn,
Lynette Matthews, Kim Matthews and fiancée Scott Gilbert, Jeremy,
Melissa Houser, Tony Popkin, Kaela and Victoria Houser of York, SC and
Lottie Mae Watts of Lindley, NY; great-great-granddaughter, Courtney Lynn
Caccia, also a special friend, Herman Burke of Horseheads, NY. Her
husband, Kenneth Watts, predeceased Genevieve in 1972. Genevieve
was a homemaker and family was very important to her, she loved spending
time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family
and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050
Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY on Monday, April 5, 1999 from 4:00 to 7:00
p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held there at the conclusion
of calling hours, Monday at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Edward McCracken officiating
and Robert Rynicker giving a eulogy. Interment will be held at the
convenience of the family in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Elmira,
NY. –Elmira Star Gazette
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