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Tri-Counties Genealogy &
History by Joyce M. Tice
Mt. Hope Cemetery, Town of VanEtten,
Chemung County NY
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ALDERMAN Charles "Chuck" Age 75, of Van Etten, NY, died Thursday,
June 17, 2004 at his home. He was born in Marlinton, West Virginia, the
son of the late Lawrence Drennen Alderman and Mary Ramsey. He was also
predeceased by his brother, Gray Alderman; and sister, Hilda Murphy. Chuck
is survived by a loving community family and caregivers of Van Etten; nephew,
Kyle Murphy, Japan; cousins, Norman and Keith Alderman and family, WV,
Susan Smith, Beaver Falls, WV; and numerous cousins in West Virginia. Chuck
was a member of the Van Etten Community Methodist Church. He was active
in the community, enjoying sports by coaching and writing. Funeral services
will be Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Van Etten Community Methodist
Church. Calling hours will be from 10 a.m. to time of service. Rev. William
Vallet and Rev. Norman Alderman will officiate. Interment will be in Mount
Hope Cemetery, Van Etten, NY. Contributions to the Chuck Alderman Scholarship
may be made in care of Spencer-Van Etten Central School, Spencer, NY 14883.
Arrangements are with Allen-Manzer Funeral Home of Spencer. (Elmira Star
Gazette, Sunday, 20 June 2004)
AUSTIN
Steven W. "Chet" Age 51, of Van Etten, passed away Sunday, November
26, 2006, at Arnot Odgen Medical Center, after a brief illness. He is survived
by his sisters and brothers, Linda and Mark Dean, Lancaster, NY, Robin
and Jerry Barefoot, Wichita, KS, Edward and Donna Austin, Van Etten, Thomas
and Joan Austin, Elmira, Robert and Lisa Austin, Carthage, MO; several
aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends. He was predeceased
by his parents, Robert and Betty (Kambeitz) Austin. Steven graduated from
Spencer-Van Etten High School. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November
29, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at Allen-Manzer Funeral Home in Spencer, with Rev.
Clarence R. Windnagle officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
before the service. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Van Etten,
NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
BASTIAN - GARLAND
Ruth E. Bastian Age 90, of Spencer, died Tuesday, October 11, 2005,
at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. She was born in Newfield, NY on October
22, 1914, the daughter of the late Sanford and Grace (Jackson) Bastian.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Claude) Bailey, Spencer; grandson,
Jay (Michelle) Bailey, Erin; great-grandson, Jacob Rorick, Spencer; three
great-granddaughters, Brianna, Kayla, and Alexis Bailey, all of Erin; beloved
friends, Marie Shappee, Spencer. Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Gerald
M. Garland; brothers, Cliff and William Bastian; sisters, Ethel and Velma
Marshall. There are no calling hours. A memorial graveside service will
be held Saturday, October 15, 2005, at 9 a.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery, Van
Etten, NY. Memorial may be directed to Spencer Emergency Squad, P.O. Box
22, Spencer, NY 14883. Arrangements are with Allen-Manzer Funeral Home,
Spencer, NY.
DAVIS Robert S.
Age 60, of Owego, passed away in the presence of his family Saturday,
July 28, 2007, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He is survived by
his wife, Dora Barrows, Owego; son, Rob Davis, Owego; daughter, Joleen
Stubbs, Barton; seven grandchildren, William, Justin, Spencer and Kyle
Davis, Ashley and Katelyn Stubbs, Trevor Wheeler; three brothers, Michael,
Tony and Randy Davis; sister, Shelly Davis; nieces and nephews. Robert
served in the US Army in Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion
Post in Elmira. Friends may call Tuesday, July 31, 2007, from 1 to 3 p.m.
at Allen-Manzer Funeral Home, Spencer, NY. The funeral services will be
at 3 p.m. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Van Etten, NY, with
Military Honors. Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/30/2007.
LABUSKI CATHERINE C. WILLIAMS
The funeral was Tuesday, November 28, in Elmira, NY, for Mrs. Catherine
C. Williams, of Elmira, formerly of Morris Run, who died Saturday, Nov.
25, 1972. She was the widow of Clarence E. Williams. She was born
in Morris Run, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Labuski. Mrs. Williams
was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Elmira. Surviving are a daughter,
Mrs. Charles Loew, of Elmira; two brothers, John Labuski, of Morris Run,
and Raymond Labuski, of Elmira; a sister, Miss Sally Labuski, of Morris
Run, and five grandchildren. Burial was in Hope Cemetery, Elmira.
THOMAS L. LANE, 58 of Erin, N.Y. passed away unexpectedly Sunday,
April 8, 2001 at home. Born Jan. 29, 1943 in Sayre, the son of Dighton
and Mary Ramsen Lane. An avid hunter who enjoyed serving others.
He took great pride in his family and grandchildren. He is survived
by his wife, Florence of 32 years at home; daughter, Tammie and Scott Tiffany
of Litchfield; sons, Senior Master Sergeant Brian and Chae Mosier of Florida,
Steven and Lisa Mosier of Wellsburg; daughters, Melinda Lane and Mike Simmons
of Lockwood, Sherry Lane of Elmira and Tina Lane of Elmira; grandchildren,
Andrew, Fred and Alex Tiffany; Marissa, Kristina, Brandon, Sean Snyder
and Spencer Mosier; Edward Doane, Eric Chandler, Destiny Wakely; Jonathon,
Cody, Melissa and Jamie Tinkerpaugh; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dighton
Lane of Liberty Corners, William and Doris Lane of Avon, N.Y., John and
Debbie Lane of Monroeton, Richard and Virginia Lane of Powell, James and
Sharon Lane of Sayre, Daniel Lane of Monroeton; sisters and brothers-in-law,
Florence Taylor of Elmira, N.Y., Mary and James Slocume of Corning, N.Y.,
Dorothy Woodruff of Athens, Sherry Lane of Lawrenceville, Pa., Darlene
Beherns of Avon, N.Y., Burton and Carol Lee of Monroeton. He was
predeceased by his parents, Dighton and Mary Lane; brother, Oscar Lane;
brothers-in-law, William Tyler, Burton Woodruff and Douglas Beherns and
sister-in-law, Jean Lane. Family and friends may call at the Lowery
Funeral Home, 225 South Main St., Athens, Pa. Tuesday, April 10, 2001 from
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral will be held Wednesday, April 11 at 11 a.m.
with Rev. Richard Schuster officiating. –Towanda Daily Review (Buried
Hope Cemetery, Van Etten, NY)
NELSON Gilbert Jr. "Unk"
Age 79, of Van Etten, died Saturday, November 24, 2007, at Wilson Memorial
Regional Medical Center, Johnson City, NY. He was born in Brooklyn, NY,
on May 12, 1928, the son of the late Gilbert and Louise (Cesario) Nelson.
He was predeceased by brother and sister-in-law, George and Doris Nelson.
"Unk" is survived by many nieces, nephews and friends, George Nelson and
Becky Lovejoy, Dustin and Domonik Shedden, Gilbert Nelson, Michelle and
Ryan Nelson, Caroline Frisbie, Thomas Frisbie, Jessica (Tony) Campolito,
Amy Frisbie and Bob Hill, Trent Hill, Jacob Campolito, Gary Mills, Eric
Mills, Melissa Coville, special friend, Peggy Eastburn, Paula and Donny
Horyczun and family, Johnny and Patty Brower, Pauline Brower, Doris Spivey,
Henrietta and Larry Sylvester and family, Janette Stalter and family. Calling
hours are Wednesday, November 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, November
29, from 1 to 2 p.m. with funeral service following at 2 p.m. at Allen-Manzer
Funeral Home in Spencer. Interment is in Mount Hope Cemetery, Van Etten,
NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Van Etten Fire Department,
PO Box 88, Van Etten, NY 14889; or Lourdes Hospice, 4102 Old Vestal Road,
Vestal, NY 13850. Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/26/2007.
PYHTILA - NORTON
Aili Selma Pyhtila Age 88, formerly of Van Etten, died Monday, November
27, 2006, at Schuyler Skilled Nursing, Montour Falls, NY. She was born
April 16, 1918 in Iron Belt, Wisconsin, the daughter of Waino Henrik Pyhtila
and Ida Ylitaoo. She was predeceased by her parents; sister, Aini; and
brothers, Oscar, Waino, John. Aili is survived by her daughter, Jean Pyhtila,
Rio Dell, CA; grandson, Jordan R. Pyhtila and friend, Andrea Morris; great-grandson,
Jadon Tyler Pyhtila, all of Rio Dell, CA; brother, Reino (Teresa) Pyhtila,
Elmira; sister, Aune Knuutila, Ithaca; brother, Fred (Theresa) Maki, Van
Etten; nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be Saturday,
December 2, 2006, at 3:00 p.m. at Allen-Manzer Funeral Home in Spencer
with Pastor Laura K. Daly officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 3 p.m.
before the service. Inurnment is in Mount Hope Cemetery, Van Etten, NY.
Aili enjoyed life, playing cards, laughing. She had a free spirit about
her and proud of her Finnish heritage.
PRATT GOLDA J. GARDNER
Golda J. Age 79, of Elmira, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at the Chemung
County Nursing Facility in Heritage Park. She was born in Afton, NY, on
September 18, 1926, the daughter of the late Rexford V. and Mary R. (Pauly)
Pratt. She was predeceased by her husband, Douglas Gardner; two sons, John
and Joseph Gardner; granddaughter, Melissa Tyne. Golda is survived by her
son, James and Viki Gardner, Fernley, NV; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren;
three sisters, June M. and Gerald Flora, Van Etten, Marion A. Rockwell,
Saugerties, NY, Rosemary and Richard Butts, Flagstaff, AZ; several nieces
and nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday, June 25, 2006, at 2:00 p.m.
at Allen-Manzer Funeral Home in Spencer. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m.
before the service. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Van Etten,
NY.
SHILLING JOHN C
John C. Shilling, 86, of Lockwood, formerly of Van Etten, died
Dec. 7, 1971 at the Tioga General hospital following an extended illness.
Born at Bent Mountain, VA. March 8,1885 he had resided in that area most
of his life and was a farmer. Surviving are his wife, Lena
of Elmira; a son, Gilbert of Lockwood ,NY ; four daughters , Mrs.Florence
Garson of Citrus Heights, CA. , Mrs. Edith Sparks, of San Pablo,Ca.,
and Miss Mary Shilling of Elmira, and a brother, Thomas
Shilling of Salem, VA. ; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Arnold Funeral Home in Van Etten , Thursday and
Friday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home
Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. Robert Johnson of the Community Methodist
Church , Van Etten will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery,
Van Etten
SHEDDEN - ANN M. SHOEMAKER
Ann M. Shoemaker, 54, of Van Etten, NY died March 10, 1991 at
Robert Packer Hospital, PA. Born August 1, 1936 in Troy, PA, she was the
daughter of Herbert and Eva Cory Shedden. Among her survivors are her husband,
Merton Shoemaker of Van Etten; three children and six grandchildren; mother,
Eva Shedden of Elmira Heights; sister, Jean Pierce of Horseheads; brothers,
Guy (Rita) Shedden of Millerton, PA and Donald Shedden of Elmira; mother
and father-in-law. Funeral services were held March 13 at the Allen-Manzer
Funeral Home in Spencer, NY with the Rev. James Peirce officiating and
burial to be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Van Etten. (TGR, Thursday, March 14,
1991)
WIIKI Jacob William
Age 74, Van Etten, died Sunday, September 16, 2007, at Tioga Nursing
Facility, Waverly, NY. He was born in Dryden, NY on February 12, 1933,
the son of John Edward Wiiki and Julia Buchanan. Jake attended Dryden High
School, Class of 1951, playing football and basketball. He served in the
U.S. Army, stationed in Mineral Wells, Texas, Kimpo Air Force Base, Korea,
and Goose Bay, Labrador. Jake worked for Robinson Airlines (Mohawk Airlines)
several years. He retired in 1978 from Iron Work's Union, Local 436, Elmira,
NY. Jake has been very active with the Van Etten Youth Association, serving
as President and Umpire. He was a member of the Mt. Lebanon Lodge #775.
Jake was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Jane Parke Wiiki; his sister,
Julia Alice Wiiki; his brothers, John Henry Wiiki and Roy Edward Wiiki.
He is survived by a son, Jack Wiiki, Van Etten; daughter and son-in-law,
Lauriann V. and David Nicewander, Richmond, VA; brother, Raymond C. Wiiki,
Lancaster, CA; two sisters, Marion Anna Jolly, Groton, NY and Irene Josephine
Tweitmann, Palm Bay, FL; two sisters-in-law, Julia (Robert) Wandell, VanEtten,
NY and Sally R. Parke, Martin, SD. Friends may call on Wednesday, September
19, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Allen-Manzer Funeral Home, Spencer, NY,
and Thursday, September 20, 2007, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Van Etten Community
United Methodist Church. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. with
Rev. Darlene Fish officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery,
Van Etten, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may go to the Van Etten Community
United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 43, Van Etten, NY 14889 or the Youth
and Community Foundation of Spencer and Van Etten (YCFSVE), P.O. Box 600,
Spencer, NY 14883. Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/19/2007.
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