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BONYAK Paul
Age 92, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on Friday, September 11,
2009, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on March 16, 1917
in Lykens, PA to the late John and Mary (Roman) Bonyak. Paul was predeceased
by his wife, L. Madelene Bonyak in 2004; sons, Thomas and William Bonyak
and James Fish; daughters, Shirley Weiskopf and Pauline Oliver; and several
brothers and sisters. Survivors include his sons, Robert Bonyak of FL,
Joseph (Rita) Fish of Erin and Thomas Fish of Ontario, NY; son-in-law,
Donald Weiskopf of Elmira Heights; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren,
along with several nieces and nephews. Paul was a past Commander of the
Catholic War Veterans and a longtime member of the American Legion Post
154 in Elmira Heights. He was also a longtime communicant of St. Nicholas
Ukrainian Catholic Church. Paul loved to play bingo and skat. In his free
time, Paul enjoyed all of what nature had to offer including camping, traveling,
fishing and boat trips on the St. Lawrence River. Family and friends are
invited to call on Thursday, September 17th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the James
D. Barrett Funeral Home. Panykhda will be held there at 7 p.m. Panykhda
will continue there on Friday, September 18th, at 10 a.m., followed by
the Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic
Church with Father Vasile Godenciuc as celebrant. Interment will follow
in St. Nicholas Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Published in
Star-Gazette on September 14, 2009
BURKE JEAN M. BILYNSKY
Jean M. Age 49, of Panama City, FL, formerly of Endwell, NY, went home
to be with the Lord Sunday, August 20, 2006, at home after an extended
illness. She is survived by her husband, William; sons, Daniel Bilynsky,
a student at Florida State University, and Brian Bilynsky, a student at
Stetson University in Florida; brother, Patrick Burke of Meshoppen, PA;
sisters-in-law, Catherine Horan of Waverly, and Mary Daugherty of Elmira;
brother-in-law, Michael Bilynsky of Elmira; along with several nieces,
nephews, friends; and her beloved dog, Candy. Jean was a graduate of SUNY
Binghamton and was formerly employed with Bard Parker in Hancock, NY as
an accountant. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral
Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Friday, August 25th, from
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Panikhyda will be held at 7:30 p.m. Panikhyda will
continue there on Saturday, August 26th, at 9:30 a.m., followed by Divine
Liturgy at 10 a.m. in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. Rev. Vasile
Godenciuc, Celebrant. Committal prayers and interment will follow in St.
Nicholas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Jean
through donations to the American Cancer Society, 33 Adams Ave., Endicott,
NY 13760. Star-Gazette.com Obituaries for 08/24/06
CARUSO Msgt. Rocco Paul, Ret. Age 82, of 3046 Arnold Ave., Horseheads, NY. He was born October 27, 1924 in Geneva, NY, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Romeo) Caruso and died Sunday, January 21, 2007, at Tioga Nursing Facility. Msgt. Caruso retired from the U.S. Air Force in December 1964 after 21 years of duty to the armed forces. He was predeceased by his wife, Catherine Matkosky; brothers, Charles, Joseph II and Angelo; sisters, Mary Fayant and Flora Cantando. Sgt. Caruso entered the Navy in December 1942 and served in that branch during WWII. In 1947 while in the Navy reserve, Caruso enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force until his retirement from Griffiss AFB, Rome, NY in 1964. During WWII, Caruso saw action in the North Atlantic with the 38th Destroyer Div. credited with sinking a German sub, transferring to the SW Pacific Theater, earning 15 battle stars, and the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation. During his career he was also in the occupation forces in Japan and took part in the Korean Conflict earning the Korean Presidential Unit Citation. He enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1947 and served in Ft. Slocum, NY (1st AF), Spokane AFB, Washington (98th Bomb Group), Giger FL, Washington, Okinawa (Hg Squadron), McCord AFB, Washington (325th Installation Squadron), Hamilton AFB San Rafel, CA, Korea (Operations Squadron), Chanute AFB, IL (HTC), Toul Rossier AB, France and Griffiss AFB, Rome, NY, earning 15 battle stars, 2 presidential unit citations and numerous service ribbons and citations. Mr. Caruso was a member of Holy Trinity Orthodox Christian Church. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service, was a member of the American Legion, Post 154, the Air Force Society and a Plank Member, Sampson WWII Navy Veterans, Inc. He is survived by his sister, Anne Hockstaff of Elmira; sister-in-law, Vera Caruso of Rancho Cardova, CA; along with several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Wednesday, January 24th from 2 to 4 and at Holy Trinity Orthodox Christian Church, 137-139 Horseheads Blvd., Elmira Heights, from 7 to 9 p.m. A Memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. His funeral service will be held there on Thursday, January 25th at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Jason Kappanadze will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery. All are invited to join the family for a luncheon at Holy Trinity Orthodox Christian Church immediately following the services. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Rocco through donations to Holy Trinity Orthodox Church.
CHERESNOWSKY Peter Age 93, of Elmira Heights, NY, died Monday, May 2, 2005, at St. Francis Nursing Home in Williamsville, NY. Peter was born in Yonkers, NY, son of the late Wesley and Ksenia (Kachmar) Cheresnowsky. Peter retired as a Stationary Engineer for the Elmira Correctional Facility Power Station after many years of service. He has been a longtime communicant of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. Peter was predeceased by his wife, Helen, in 1997; sisters, Catherine Kohan and Mary Templer; brothers, John and Stephen Cheresnowsky. Survivors include son, Peter D. Cheresnowsky of Amherst, along with his fiancée, Kathleen A. Savaree of Buffalo, NY; sisters, Ann Stys of Sayre, PA, and Sister Helen SSMI of Sloatsburg, NY; brothers, Anthony (Elizabeth) Cheresnowsky of Sayre, PA, and Wesley (Catherine) Cheresnowski of Broken Arrow, OK; grandson, Christopher Chersenowsky of Amherst, NY; several nieces and nephews. Panykhda will be held on Friday, May 6, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. at James D. Barrett Funeral Home, followed by the Divine Liturgy in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church at 10 a.m. with Rev. Vasili Gudenciuc as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery.
CHURCHMAN Olga
Age 89, of Elmira, NY. She was born March 22, 1919 in Elmira, daughter
of the late Damian and Sophia (Sikorska) Churchman, and died Wednesday,
November 26, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit. She was
predeceased by her brothers, Stephen and Raymond; sisters, Sophia Cassetta
and Irene Strang; nephew, Richard Cassetta; niece, Mary Ann Shafer. Olga
is survived by her beloved nephews, nieces and their families, Tom (Linda)
Cassetta, Dr. Brian (Chris) Cassetta, Gregory (Veronica) Cassetta, Daniel
Cassetta, Jean (Craig) Brown, Mark (Linda) Churchman, Rae Anne (Ray) Windsor,
Amy (Leonard) Tally, Sue Hall, Patricia (Brent) Seppanen, William Strang,
Steve (Barbara) Churchman; and sister-in-law, Jane Churchman. Olga retired
from Remington Rand and the A&P Plant. She will be most remembered
for her faith and her dedication and service to others. She was a devout
communicant of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. Family and friends
are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington
Ave., Elmira on Saturday, November 29th, from 9 to 10 a.m. Prayers will
be offered there at 10 a.m., followed by Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. in
St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. Rev. Vasile Godenciuc, Celebrant.
Committal prayers and interment will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery. Those
wishing may remember Olga through donations to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic
Church, 410 E. McCann's Blvd., Elmira Heights, NY 14903. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 11/28/2008
COICO - SENKO
Clara M. Resident of Chemung County Nursing Facility Age 79,
former resident of Villa Serene, died Saturday, June 10, 2000 at the Chemung
County Nursing Facility. Clara was born July 16, 1920 in Passaic,
NJ, daughter of the late Cosimo and Addalerato Coico. She
was married to the late John Senko who died October 18, 1984.
Clara worked at Remington Rand for 30 years and, after her retirement,
she was one of the original pyrogy ladies at the St. Nicholas Ukrainian
Catholic Church. She is survived by her sisters, Sue Travani of Elmira
and Elvira Cerio of Horseheads and their families; numerous nieces,
nephews and their children. Clara will be remembered as a special angel
by the husband and family of her late sister-in-law, Julia Senko Reppard,
for whom Clara was caregiver and nurse during Julia's final struggle with
cancer in 1977. Julia's children, Cheryl Spear, Donna Reppard and Cindy
Braly and their children will remember Clara's loving kindness forever.
Family and friends are invited to call Tuesday, June 13th from 5
to 8 PM at the Barrett Funeral Home. Divine Liturgy will be held 9:30 AM
on Wednesday, June 14th at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church with Rev.
Januez Jedrychowski officiating. Interment will follow in St. Nicholas
Cemetery.
CUSCHANEY –MARY A. VISCHANSKY of 1340 College Ave., Elmira died Thursday May 21, 1992 at the Heritage Nursing Home, Athens. Prayer service will be held at the Barrett Funeral Home, 1004 Lake St., Elmira on Tuesday at 9 a.m. followed by a burial service at 9:30 a.m. followed by a burial service at 9:330 a.m. in Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, 140 Horseheads Blvd., Elmira Heights, N.Y. The Rev. Friar Joseph T. Chupeck will officiate. Interment will be in Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Cemetery. –Elmira Star Gazette
DEMYAN - OBUHANYCH, Helen D.
Age 92, of Horseheads, NY, died on Friday, November 9, 2007. She was
born on September 23, 1915 in Corning, NY to the late Joseph and Susan
(Slyoma) Demyan. Helen was predeceased by her sisters, Maria Demyan and
Ann Bleznuck; and brothers, John, George and Michael Demyan. Survivors
include her loving husband of 66 years, Harry Obuhanych of Horseheads;
sons, Robert (Vikki) Obuhanych of Portland, OR and Thomas (Ko) Obuhanych
of Cody, WY; daughters, Barbara (Dr. Peter) Cullen of NC and Mary (Robert)
Harris of Horseheads; grandchildren, Mark, John, Robert, Thomas and Daniel;
great-grandchildren, Elle and Chase; along with several nieces and nephews.
It was Helen's wish that all services be held privately. Interment will
take place in Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Cemetery at the convenience
of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the
charity of one's choice. The family would like to give a special thanks
to all of Helen's doctors and caregivers that helped her during her time
of need.
DUCHY (DUCHIJ) Michael (Mike)
Age 89, of 550 E. Church Street, Elmira, New York, passed away Friday,
July 3, 2009, at St. Joseph's Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit. He was born
on January 20, 1920 in the Ukraine. He was predeceased by his wife, Anna
(Dychka), on April 26, 1995. He is survived by his daughter, Stella Houseknecht
of Coral Springs, Florida; daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and Rolando
Navaro of Land O'Lakes, Florida; sons and daughters-in-law, Walter and
Christine (Wilson) Duchy of High Point, North Carolina, Peter and Marie
(Graham) Duchy of Elmira Heights and Joseph and Ruth Duchy of Horseheads;
grandsons, Alan M. Houseknecht of San Diego, California, Peter M. Duchy
of Buffalo, New York, Jody Wilson and Kirk Wilson; granddaughters, Christine
Houseknecht of Coral Springs, Florida, Melissa Duchy and Ashley Duchy of
Horseheads, New York; great-grandson, Kerrick M. Duchy of Elmira Heights.
Mike was a retiree of U.S. Steel and a devout, longtime communicant of
St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. He will be most remembered by his
unwavering faith and his friendship and service to others. Panikhida will
be held at Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave.,
Elmira on Monday, July 6th, at 10:30 a.m. followed by the Divine Liturgy
at 11:00 a.m. in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, Rev. Vasile Godenciuc,
Celebrant. Committal prayers and interment will follow at St. Nicholas
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mike's memory may be made to
St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 7/4/2009
DYKA - CHOPKO, Mary D.
Devoted wife, loving mother and caring grandmother. Age 90, of Elmira,
passed peacefully at her home with her family by her side, on Sunday, November
15, 2009. Mary was born in Sannyky, Ukraine on May 14, 1919, the daughter
of Wasyl and Anna Zamrij Dyka. Mary and her husband John, along with 2
of their children, immigrated to the United States in 1949. She was predeceased
by her husband John and daughters-in-law, Glenda and Diana. Mary is survived
by her children, Bohdan of Lakewood, CO, Orest (Barbara) of Horseheads,
Lubomyr of Denver, CO, Lesia (Louis) Fadale, of Elmira Heights, Anna of
Elmira, and John G. of Elmira; grandchildren, Debra, Zachary, Michael,
and Gregory. Mary enjoyed working in her lovely garden and with her flowers.
She retired from Elmira Floral Products. Mary was a devoted member of the
Ukrainian Church. Father Vasile Godenciuc will celebrate a Mass of Divine
Liturgy at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church on Thursday, November 19, 2009
at 11:00 a.m. Private interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations
in Mary's memory may be directed to either St. Nicholas Church, 410 E.
McCann's Boulevard, Elmira Heights NY 14903 or Southern Tier Hospice, 11751
E. Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830. The family would like to acknowledge
the exceptional care provided by Dr. Rizk and her staff. Also, Southern
Tier Hospice, especially Debbie, Susan, Deb J., Stacey and others at Hospice
who contributed to her wonderful care. Our heartfelt thanks to Rene.
Published in Star-Gazette from November 17 to November 18, 2009
FECICH - STETZ
Mrs. Anna (Fecich) Age 82 of 209 W. 17th St., Elmira Heights, NY died
Thursday, November 29, 2001 in Maryland. She was predeceased by her husband
Stephen on February 20, 1999, brother Alex Fecich and sister Mary Crowley.
Survived by her son Stephen Michael Stetz of Atlanta, GA; daughters and
sons-in-law Pat and Dr. William Labuda of Rockville, MD, Bonnie Stetz of
Elmira, Stephanie and Roger VanDusen of Sanford, FL, Mary Kathryn and Melvin
Bohart of Boise, ID; brother John Fecich of Horseheads; sisters Sophie
Conklin of Millport, Julia Eldred and Helen Gilkey both of Horseheads;
11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren along with several nieces, nephews
and cousins. Mrs. Stetz was a communicant of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic
Church and was a member of the Catholic War Veterans Post 1176 Auxiliary.
Family and friends are invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home on Tuesday,
December 4th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Panakhyda will be held at 7:15
PM. Panakhyda will continue at the funeral home on Wednesday, December
5th at 9 AM followed by Divine Liturgy at 9:30 AM in St. Nicholas Ukrainian
Catholic Church. Rev. Janusz Jedrychowski will officiate. Interment will
be in St. Nicholas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed
to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, in her memory.
FEDOCK - ROBBINS
Pearl A. Age 86, Erin, NY, died Saturday, February 25, 2006, in Screven,
Georgia. She was born in Mount Carmel, PA, October 6, 1919. She was predeceased
by her parents, Wasil and Mary Thresa (Mardyniak) Fedock; husband, George
Elmer Robbins; daughter, Carol McKee Carmen; siblings, Michael, Pete, Andy,
Helen, Metro, John, Stephen. Pearl is survived by two daughters, Mary (Walter)
Bunce, GA, Hattie (Wayne) Hannula, NY; grandchildren, Merrilea Schmeltz,
Michael McKee, George, and Walter, and Jon Bunce, Preston and Timothy Hannula;
13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Mary Dunham, Chuck Fedocks, Anne Bugsbee,
and Thresea Maki; nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held
Friday, March 3, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. in the Allen-Manzer Funeral Home,
Spencer, NY, with Father Jason Kappanadze officiating. Interment is at
Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Cemetery, Horseheads, NY.
FURCH - KOLYNICH Mary
Age 93 of 420 East Franklin Street Horseheads, NY died on Saturday
September 13, 2008 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Kolynich
was born June 24, 1915 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of the late Michael
and Julia Lukaczyk Furch. She married her husband, Frank T. Kolynich and
he pre-deceased her on March 21, 1979. Mrs. Kolynich was also pre-deceased
by her brother John Furch in 2006. Mary was a longtime member of Holy Trinity
Orthodox Christian Church in Elmira Heights, NY. She loved her family and
friends and also enjoyed gardening, sewing, and making jewelry. Mrs. Kolynich
is survived by her daughter: Eileen Kolynich of Lansing, NY; son and daughter-in-law:
James F. & Rosemary Kolynich of Elmira, NY; sister-in-law: Anne Furch
of Horseheads, NY; nephews: Donald Furch and Theodore (Vicky) Petris; her
lifelong friend Mary Benyo; several cousins, her beloved cat Ginger, 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 Monday September
15, 2008 from 7-9 PM. A Memorial Service will be held at the Funeral Home
on Monday Evening at 7:30 PM with the Rev. Jason V. Kappanadze officiating.
Mrs. Kolynich's Funeral Service will be held in Holy Trinity Orthodox Christian
Church 140 Horseheads Blvd. Elmira Heights, NY on Tuesday September 16,
2008 at 10 AM with Rev. Jason V. Kappanadze officiating. Mrs. Kolynich
will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband Frank in Holy Trinity
Orthodox Cemetery in Horseheads, NY. Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/14/2008
GILKEY Lee R.
Age 90, of Horseheads, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, at Elcor Health
Center. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home,
413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Wed., Feb. 13, 2008, from 3-4:00 p.m.
His service will follow there at the funeral home at 4:00 p.m. with the
Rev. Christopher L. Linsler officiating. Interment in St. Nicholas Cemetery
in Elmira Heights, NY. Published in the Star-Gazette on 2/13/2008.
GILKEY - Lee R. Gilkey, 90, of Horseheads, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008 at Elcor Health Center. He was retired from J.J. Newberry’s after 46 years of service and served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Helen J. Gilkey; daughter, Deborah Gilkey Beckwith of Dallas, Texas; brother, John Fecich of Horseheads. Calling hours are 3-4 p.m. Wednesday at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St. Services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours at 4 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Christopher L. Linsler officiating. Burial will be in Saint Nicholas Cemetery, Elmira Heights.- Corning NY Leader, 11 February 2008
GUSTIN
Francis J. Jr. "Gus" Age 80 of Wygant Rd. Horseheads unexpectedly at
home Wed. Dec. 12, 2001. He is survived by wife of 55 years, Florence (Guidus)
Gustin, daughters and sons, Alan Gustin of Gary, TX, Barbara (Michael)
Chopko of Horseheads, NY, Mary Ann (Peter) McIntosh of Horseheads, NY,
Michael (Dr. Shari) Gustin of Webster, NY, Thomas (Teri) Gustin of Horseheads,
NY; grandchildren, Valerie (LeVell) Wynn of Stillwater, NY, Laura (Dan)
Howard of Orlando, FL, Mark Gustin of Cape Coral, FL, Michael Chopko of
Buffalo, NY, Debra Chopko with fiance Steven Osborne, Heather and Sara
McIntosh and Bethany, Lindsay, and Zachary Gustin all of Horseheads, NY;
Great grandchildren, Cody and Christopher Wynn at home; Brothers and sisters,
William (June) Gustin of Elmira, NY, Delores (Chester) Layton of Horseheads,
NY, Ronald Gustin of Brownsville, TX, Robert (Gudrun) Gustin of San Antonio,
TX, Donna (Carl) Davis of Stillwater, MN; Also predeceasing were his parents,
and sisters, Dorothy Crowley and Arlene Simpkins. A devoted husband, father
and grandfather, Gus was born Aug. 7, 1921 in Elmira, NY the son to the
late Francis Sr. and Aletha (Johnson) Gustin. He was a veteran of the US
Army and also a member of the Elmira Heights American Legion Post #154.
Gus was a retired VP of Industrial Sales and Marketing with the former
LeValley McLeod in Elmira. A 42 year member, Past two-time Exalted Ruler
and past Dist. Deputy of the Elmira Elks Lodge #62, Gus was also a member
of the Elmira Heights Vol. Fire Dept. where he spent much time there growing
up in the Heights. Mr. Gustin was an avid outdoors and sports enthusiast,
his interests included fishing, being a dedicated Notre Dame Fan and local
Youth Baseball Coach. He had also been active with the Chemung Co. Republican
Committee. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413
So. Main St., Horseheads on Friday Dec. 14, 2001 from 2-4:00pm and 7-9:00
pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Church of St.
Mary Our Mother 816 W. Broad St. Horseheads on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. The
Rev. Thomas W. Burr will celebrate the Mass Interment St. Nicholas Ukrainian
Cemetery in Elmira Heights where full military honors will be accorded.
Expresssions of sympathy may be directed to: St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation,
555 E. Market Street, Elmira, NY 14901. NOTICE: Officers and member of
Elmira Elks lodge #62 will gather at the Barber Funeral Home, Horseheads
on Friday at 8:45 pm to conduct a memorial service for their departed brother,
Francis Gustin. Signed, Tim McCracken, Exhaulted Ruler
HARABIN Paul, Sr.
Age 89, of 1006 Hoffman St., Elmira, NY. He was born June 19, 1918
in Larksville, PA, son of the late Matis and Xenia (Vach) Harabin and died
Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility after
an extended illness. He was the last survivor of his family, being predeceased
by parents and all of his brothers and sisters, George, Mathew, Joseph
and Jacob Harabin, Mary Buynak, Anna Lavernick, Kathryn Dudascik and Martha
Rivell. Paul is survived by his wife of 63 years, Anna (Zubriski); children
and their spouses, Judith and Richard Johnson of Charlotte, NC, Paul, Jr.
and Marie of Southington, CT, John Mathew and Donna of Pine City and Jean
Marie and George Potter of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Christina Stoots
and Karen Mongold, both of Concord, NC, Cindy Uanino of Sterling, CT, Daniel
Harabin of Charlotte, NC, Richard Harabin of York, PA, Paul and Erin Harabin,
both of Southington, CT and Lauren Potter of Charlotte, NC; six great-grandchildren
along with several nieces and nephews. Mr. Harabin was a communicant of
St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. He retired from Flight Service
at the Elmira Corning Regional Airport and was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving
from 1937 to 1941 and again from 1944 to 1945 during World War II. Family
and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake
St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Friday, December 14th, from 2 to 4 and
7 to 9 p.m. Panikhyda will be held at 7 p.m. Prayers will be offered there
on Saturday, December 15th, at 9:30 a.m. followed by Divine Liturgy at
10 a.m. in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. Rev. Vasile Godenciuc,
Celebrant. Committal prayers and interment will follow in St. Nicholas
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Paul through donations
to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. Paul's family would like to
extend a very special thank you to the 3rd and 5th floor staff at the Chemung
County Nursing Facility for the wonderful care they provided him.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/13/2007.
HOBCZUK - GALLOW
Mary I. Age 52, of 350 Diven Ave., Elmira, NY. She was born October
25, 1953 in Elmira to Nicholas and Anna (Hucul) Hobczuk and died Sunday,
December 18, 2005, at Elcor Health Services after a brief illness. She
was predeceased by her mother, Anna in 1990; brother, Nikolaj in 2003;
and sister-in-law, Penny Lunduski in 1994. Mary is survived by her husband
of 20 years, Eugene R. Gallow; children, Eugene and Andrea, both at home;
father, Nicholas Hobczuk of Elmira; brothers and sister-in-law, Michael
Hobczuk of Elmira, John and Debbie Hobczuk of Horseheads, Stefka Trifoso
of Elmira; sister-in-law, Bonnie Hobczuk of Pine City; mother-in-law, Louise
(Gene) Benson of Gillett, PA; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Peter
and Ann D'Arcangelo of Elmira, Luann and Timothy Pelot of Horseheads, MariAnn
D'Arcangelo of Daytona Beach, FL, Doreen Post of Gillett, PA, Ricardo D'Arcangelo
of Horseheads; along with several nieces and nephews; best friend (sister),
Claudia Hopkins of Pine City. Mary was employed with the NYS Family Court
in Elmira and was a veteran of the U.S Army. Family and friends are invited
to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave.,
Elmira, on Tuesday, December 20th from 6 to 9 p.m. Divine Liturgy will
be celebrated on Wednesday, December 21st at 10 a.m. in St. Nicholas Ukrainian
Catholic Church, 410 E. McCanns Blvd., Elmira Heights. Rev. Vasile Godenciuc,
Celebrant. Committal prayers and interment, with Military Honors, will
follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery.
HOLCHUK
Leonard J. Age 82, of Elmira Heights, NY, died on Saturday, December
2, 2006. He was born in Hanover, PA, on December 22, 1923 to the late John
and Mary (Zeedock) Holchuk. Leonard was predeceased by his wife, Mary Holchuk
on October 3, 2006; brother, Raymond Holchuk; sister-in-law, Helen Riopko;
brother-in-law, Harry Riopko; and nephew, Mark Riopko. He is survived by
his son, Alan (Eloise) Holchuk of Elmira Heights; daughters, Cheryl (Fred)
Lucas of Honeoye Falls, NY, Yolanda (Anthony) Troccia of Horseheads and
Deborah (Tim Hayes) Southard of Elmira Heights; sister-in-law, Vera Riopko
of Elmira Heights; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; along
with several nieces and nephews. Leonard was a veteran of the US Army,
proudly serving our Country during WWII. He was inducted into the Who's
Who in Technology and was a member of the BPOE Elks Lodge #62 in Elmira.
Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, December 4th from 2 to
4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Divine Liturgy
will take place at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church on Tuesday, December
5th at 9:30 a.m. with Father Vasile Godenciuc officiating. Interment will
follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
can be made to Southern Tier Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes
will be provided at the funeral home
HOODAK William L.
Age 89, of Grand Central Ave., Elmira Heights, died after an illness
Sat., June 21, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Bill was predeceased by
his wife, Anne (Zawko) Hoodak, Oct. 12, 2002. His surviving family includes
his sons, Ronald (Lucy Contando) Hoodak of Elmira, Roger Hoodak of Elmira
Heights; grandchildren, Alexander James Hoodak and Elizabeth Anne Hoodak,
both at home; special family friend, Janice "Ma" Shappee of Horseheads;
several extended family members, in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.
William was born Feb. 14, 1919 in Elmira, NY, the son to the late Peter
and Eva (Telech) Hoodak. Mr. Hoodak was a communicant of St. Nicholas Ukrainian
Catholic Church in Elmira Heights and a retired electrician with the Elmira
Local IBEW # 139. He was also a veteran of the US Army Air Corps service
during WWII. His service duties of which he was very proud include being
a flight engineer on a B29 bomber. He was a life member of the Elmira Heights
American Legion and was very active with the Hoodak Motorsports Racing
team in Elmira Heights having competed in several SCCA road racing classes
and having won four NY State Road Racing Championship Series GT-1 championships.
He was also predeceased by his brother, Steven Hoodak. Friends are invited
to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads, on Tuesday,
June 24, 2008, from 12:00 (noon) - 1:00 p.m. His funeral service will follow
at the funeral home at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Teodor Czabala Jr. officiating.
Interment will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery in Elmira Heights where
Military Honors will be accorded. Published in the Star-Gazette on
6/22/2008.
HORAN
Richard J. Age 56, of Waverly, NY. He was born February 25, 1949 in
Manchester, NH, son of the late James and Margaret (Mitchell) Horan and
died Wednesday, January 25, 2006, unexpectedly, in Webster, NY. He was
predeceased by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Joseph
Lamberson; and brother, Timothy. Richard is survived by his wife, Catherine
(Bilynsky) Horan; children, Christine Horan, a graduate of SUNY Cortland,
NY, and Kevin Horan, a student at the University of Buffalo, NY; niece,
Charlene (James) Morgan of Port Monmouth, NJ; nephews, James (Sophia) Lamberson
of Keyport, NJ and Paul (Christine) Lamberson of Springfield, NJ; great-nieces,
Ashley, Christine and Allison Morgan, Alexandra, Gianna and Nicole Lamberson;
great-nephew, Michael Morgan. Richard was a graduate of Belmont Abbey College,
Charlotte, NC, and currently employed with Arnold Magnetics in Rochester,
NY. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home,
858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Monday, January 30th, from
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Panikhida will be held at 7 p.m. Panikhida will
continue there on Tuesday, January 31st, at 9:30 a.m. followed by Divine
Liturgy at 10 a.m. in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 410 E. McCanns
Blvd., Elmira Heights. Rev. Vasile Godenciuc, Celebrant. Committal prayers
and interment will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery.
JAMELSKI William A.
Of Elmira, NY passed away very unexpectedly as a result of an accident
on Sunday evening, March 15, 2009. Bill was born on February 16, 1935 in
Elmira, NY, the son of the late William and Mary Adamowsky Jamelski. He
served his country honorably with the US Army and later worked and retired
with over 30 years at Thatcher Glass in Horseheads as a mold maker. Bill
is survived by his children, Julie Chevalier (Steve Edgerly and daughters)
of Horseheads, NY, Lori (Brent) Moyer of Elmira Heights, NY and William
Jamelski (Sue Bilger and daughters) of Elmira, NY; grandchildren, Nicholas,
Dustin, Billy, Bri, Kayla, and Whittany; great-grandchildren, Zachary and
Nolan; former wife and friend, Barbara Jamelski; longtime companion, Florence
Granger; special friend, David Quinn; great-aunt, Maria Adamowsky; four
legged companion, Teddy; and several cousins and friends. Bill was a kind-hearted
true friend to everyone. Bompa, as he was known to all of his grandchildren,
enjoyed spending time with all of the grandchildren. He could usually be
found at a ball field, standing along the fence, near a dugout or along
the sidelines cheering on his favorite player. He very rarely missed a
game. Bill also spent many winters in Zephyrhills, FL tending to his orange
trees, running around in his golf cart and spending time with many friends
and family at his second home. He truely enjoyed his time in the south.
Another love of Bill's was his Polka music. He had danced many years in
a polka dance group and made many friends along the way. His smile, generosity,
even to strangers, and his spirit for life will be sorely missed. The family
will welcome relatives and friends to Sullivan's Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin
St. at Rt. 13, Horseheads, NY on Thursday, March 19, 2009 from 4:30-7:30
p.m. Mr. Jamelski's Funeral Service will be held immediately following
at 7:30 p.m. with Fr. Jason Kappanadze. Interment will be held at Holy
Trinity Orthodox Cemetery with Military Honors at the convenience of the
family.
KOHAN - SHUTT, Sophie (Kohan)
Age 89, formerly of 319 E. 9th Street, Elmira Heights, died on Saturday,
August 9, 2008. She was born on April 11, 1919 in Elmira, NY to the late
Alex and Matrona (Kuryla) Kohan. Sophie was predeceased by her husband,
Willis Lester Shutt Sr. in 1986. Survivors include her children, Willis
(Sharon) Shutt Jr. and Robert Shutt (Sandy); seven grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren; sister, Anna Toby; special niece, Lois Hamilton; along
with several other nieces and nephews. Sophie retired from the Elmira Heights
School District after many years of service and was a member of the Ukrainian
American Club. There will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends
are invited to attend Divine Liturgy on Wednesday, August 13th at 10 a.m.
in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church with Father Vasile Godenciuc
as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery. Arrangements
have been entrusted to the James D. Barrett Funeral Home.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/11/2008
KOZEMKO Julia M.
Age 90, of Elmira Heights, NY. She was born August 12, 1918 in Bernice,
PA, daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Lock) Dubenko and passed away
Friday, May 29, 2009, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was predeceased by
her husband, Samuel, in 1971; son, Samuel, in 1999; brother, John; and
sisters, Clara and Irene. She is survived by her sons, Theodore and Michael
Kozemko, both of Elmira Heights; sister, Frances Sarfaty of Rochester,
NY; several nieces and nephews including Debbie and Travis Moon of Houston,
TX, Marilyn Bahantka and family of Elmira Heights and Joyce Piasecki of
Elmira Heights. Mrs. Kozemko was a communicant of Holy Trinity Orthodox
Christian Church and a member of the American Legion Post 154 Auxiliary.
Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858
Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Monday, June 1st, from 4 to 7 p.m.
She will then be taken to Holy Trinity Orthodox Christian Church, 140 Horseheads
Blvd., Elmira Heights for a memorial service at 7 p.m. Her funeral service
will be held there on Tuesday, June 2nd, at 10 a.m. Rev. Jason Kappanadze
will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Holy Trinity
Orthodox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Julia
through donations to Holy Trinity Orthodox Christian Church. Her family
thanks Dr. Corbalan and Cindy Evans along with Rose Roman and the 6th Floor
staff at the Chemung County Nursing Facility for the wonderful care they
provided to her. Published in the Star-Gazette on 5/31/2009
KOWALCHIK
Walter Age 74 of Wilmington MA, died Saturday, July 28, 2001 in Boston.
Walter was a retired senior engineer from Burroughs Co. He served in the
U S Navy from 1950 to 1954. Walter is survived by his wife, Elvira; son,
Robert of Wilmington MA; sister, Mary Chimileski of Elmira; two brothers,
Michael of Montoursville PA and William of Elmira Heights; along with numerous
nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner
of Water and Walnut Sts., on Wednesday, August 8, 2001 from 9:30 A.M. to
11:00 A.M. There will be a funeral service at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral
home with Father Janusc Jedrychowski officiating. Interment with full Military
Honors will follow in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations in Walter's memory may be directed to St. Nicholas Ukrainian
Catholic Church, 410 E. McCann's Blvd., Elmira Heights NY 14903 or to the
SPCA, Route 352, Elmira NY 14903.
KRIEL Steve Age 82, of Rocking Chair Rd. and formerly a longtime resident of Locust St. in Elmira, died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005, surrounded by his family at Bethany Village. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Ruth (Gruskiewicz) Kriel, with whom he just recently celebrated 48 years together with on August 10, 2005. Also surviving are his sons, Gregory (Sherri) Kriel of Horseheds, Gary (Danielle) Kriel of Montour Falls, Kevin (Kimberly) Kriel of Carefree, AZ; granddaughters, Mackenzie, Mallory, Kristen, Jennifer and Alanna; great-grandsons, Tyler and Anthony; brother, John (Julia) Kriel of Harvey's Lake PA; sisters, Ann Borick of LaPorte, PA and Nettie (Frank) Jaworski of Silver Springs, MD; sister-in-law, Helen Kriel of Mildred, PA; and many numerous nieces and nephews. Also predeceasing were his brothers, Michael and Peter Kriel; and sister, Mary Huray. Born April 7, 1923 in Cherry Township, PA, the son of the late Harry and Justina (Camara) Kriel, Steve was also a veteran of the US Army. He was a member of Holy Trinity Orthodox Christian Church in Elmira Heights. For a brief time, Steve worked at the Remington Rand and later for many years he worked in and retired from the Maintenance Department of the Elmira City School District. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005, from 2-4:00 and 7-9:00 p.m. Memorial service (Panahida) will take place at 7:30 p.m. His funeral service will take place in Holy Trinity Orthodox Christian Church 137-139 Horseheads Blvd. Elmira Heights Monday, Aug. 15, 2005, at 11:00 am with committal prayers to follow in Holy Trinity Orthodox Christian Cemetery in Elmira Heights. (Cemetery name and location are in error)
MACEKUR
Michael Age 89, of Elmira, NY, died Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at the
St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira. Michael was born in Elmira, son of the
late John and Mary (Melnick) Macekur. Michael retired from Thatcher Glass
after many years of service. Survivors include sister, Anna (Stephen) Andrewson
of Elmira Heights; niece, Mary Ann (James) Frits; great-grandniece, Shannon
Frits; great-grandnephews, Jim and Danny Frits. Panykhda will be held Wednesday,
May 18, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home, followed
by the Divine Liturgy in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church at 10 a.m.
with Rev. Vasili Gudenciuc as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Nicholas
Cemetery.
MAKAROWSKI William J. Age 88, formerly of 424 E. 14th St., Elmira Heights, NY. He was born August 16, 1918 in Elmira, son of the late William and Sophia (Mathews) Makarowski and died Monday, September 11, 2006, at St. Mary's At Asbury Ridge, Erie, PA. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Rutzke in 2004; and is survived by his wife of 58 years, Irene (Obuhanich) Makarowski; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. William S. and Barbara (Payne) Makarowski of Erie, PA; daughter and son-in-law, Mary T. and Steven Dickinson of Marietta, GA; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Mrs. Terry) Hokaj of Goodyear, AZ, Kathleen Makarowski of Erie, PA, Mary Lou (Mrs. Tim) Burke of Bozeman, MT, and Rebecca Dickinson of Atlanta, GA; great-grandchildren, Luca and Tara Hokaj, both of Goodyear, AZ; sister, Stella Makarowski of Elmira Heights; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Makarowski was a communicant of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church where he was an usher and member of the building committee. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII; was a member of the American Legion Post 154 and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1178 both in Elmira Heights; was formerly employed at Remington Rand for 25 years and then with Hardinge, Inc. for 21 years, retiring in 1982. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Wednesday, September 13th, from 5 to 8 p.m. Panikyhda will be held at 7:30 p.m. Prayers will be offered at the funeral home on Thursday, September 14th, at 12:30 p.m., followed by Divine Liturgy at 1 p.m. in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. Rev. Vaslie Godenciuc, Celebrant. Committal prayers and interment will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember William through donations to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church.
McKEE Margaret F. (Peggy)
Of Elmira, NY. She was born in Elmira, daughter of the late Omar and
Anna (Wasovitch) McKee and died Saturday, April 5, 2008, at home after
a brief illness. She was predeceased her parents; and brother, Michael
in 2006; and is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, John and Elaine
McKee of Auburn, NY; aunt and uncle, Kathryn and George Misnick of Horseheads;
cousins, Nicholas and Mindy Misnick of Elmira; sister-in-law, Donna Hughes
of Elmira; five nieces including special niece, Jacqueline McKee of Elmira.
Peggy was currently Dietary Purchaser at St. Joseph's Hospital where she
has been employed for 43 years. She was a communicant of St. Nicholas Ukrainian
Catholic Church. Family and friends are invited to Panikhyda on Tuesday,
April 8th at 1:30 p.m. in Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at
Washington Ave., Elmira, followed by Divine Liturgy at 2 p.m. in St. Nicholas
Ukrainian Catholic Church. Committal prayers and interment will follow
in St. Nicholas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember
Peggy through donations to Southern Tier Hospice & Palliative Care,
11751 E. Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830; or St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic
Church, 410 E. McCanns Blvd., Elmira Heights, NY 14903. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 4/7/2008.
MCKEE Michael Albert Age 63, of Elmira, NY. He was born December 31, 1942 in Elmira, son of the late Omar and Anna (Wasovitch) McKee and died Sunday, October 8, 2006, at home after an extended illness. He is survived by his daughters, Lori McKee of CA, and Beth McKee of Chicago, IL; sister, Margaret (Peggy) McKee of Elmira; brother and sister-in-law, John and Elaine McKee of Auburn, NY; aunt and uncle, Kathryn and George Misnick of Horseheads; cousins, Nicholas and Mindy Misnick of Elmira; along with three nieces. Michael was a communicant of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He spent his career as a manager. Family and friends are invited to Panikhyda on Tuesday, October 10th, at 9:30 a.m. in Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, followed by Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. Rev. Vasile Godenciuc, Celebrant. Committal prayers and interment will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Michael through donations to Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care, 11751 E. Corning Rd. Corning, NY 14830, or St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 410 E. McCanns Blvd., Elmira Heights, NY 14903.
MICHALKO - MILFORD, Eileen (Michalko)
Age 57 of Chandler, AZ. She was born October 1, 1950 in Elmira, daughter
of the late Wasyl and Anna (Busten) Michalko and went to be with our Lord
on Thursday, June 26, 2008, at home after a long battle with cancer. She
was predeceased by her brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Mary Ann
Michalko, John, Walter, Nicholas and Stephen Michalko, Louis and Mary Helen
Michalko; and is survived by her children, Melissa Root and Maggie Milford,
both of Gilbert, AZ, Denny Milford of Rochester, NY; grandchildren, Araya
Lee Root, Dillon Root, Kelsey Wright and Jayden Wright; companion, Lynn
Coomber of Chandler, AZ; brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Alyce Michalko
of Elmira; sisters-in-law, Helen Michalko of Rochester, NY, Vera and Stella
Michalko, both of Elmira, Beverly Michalko of Horseheads; aunt, Frances
Michalko; along with several nieces and nephews. Eileen was a retired nurse.
Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858
Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Wednesday, July 2nd from 5 to 9
p.m. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Prayers will be offered
there on Thursday, July 3rd at 9:30 a.m. followed by her funeral service
at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Orthodox Christian Church. Rev. Jason Kappandze
will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Holy Trinity
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Eileen's wishes for donations to be made
on her behalf to the following: http://08.the3day.org/goto/maggiemilford
or http://08.the3day.org/goto/katieshannon. This event raises millions
of dollars every year in the hopes of finding a cure for breast cancer.
Published in the Star-Gazette from 6/29/2008 - 7/1/2008.
MICHALKO Andrew
Age 88, of Elmira Heights passed away peacefully, surrounded by his
most loving wife and family and the caregivers at CCNF at his side on Tuesday,
July 21, 2009. He is survived by his wife Helen (Thomas) of 62 years of
devotion, love and caring. He is also survived by his loving children Ron
(Julie), Dan (Theresa) both of Rochester, Richard (Beth) of Syracuse, Linda
(Jerry) of Alpharetta, GA, Lana (Tommy) of Massapequa; "Daughters" Jean
and Beverly of Horseheads. Surviving grandchildren include Ashli Sardo
(Fiance' Patrick), Kirstie Linza, Very Special Deborah Joy Michalko, Taylor
Jean Williamson, Andrew Thomas and Daniel Michael Wraith; great grandchildren
Billy Jo Powlowski and McKenzie Green. Surviving Loving Sisters include
Pauline Tsibidas and Chris Jansen; Loving Sister-in-law Frances Michalko;
and many Loving Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. He was pre-deceased by his
Loving "daughter" Tina, grandson Brandon Patrick, parents, four brothers
and four sisters. Andy was a lifetime member of Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox
Church in Elmira Heights. He volunteered many hours of labor in helping
to build our new Temple. Andy was a Staff Sgt. stationed in the Aleutian
Islands with the U.S. Army. He was employed with GE Foundries for 40 years,
was Village Trustee for many years, a lifetime member of American Legion
Post No. 154, participated in the Senior Olympics for several years and
won medals in Track and Swimming. He loved playing baseball, softball
and volleyball. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral
Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads, NY on Friday July 24, 2009 from 2:00
- 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Memorial service (Panihida) will take place
there at the funeral home at 8:00 pm. Funeral service will also take place
at the funeral home on Sat. July 25, 2009 at 10:00 am. the Rev. Jason Kappanadze
will officiate. Interment with full military honors will follow in Holy
Trinity Orthodox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to
Special Olympics New York Region 800 South Wilbur Ave. Syracuse, NY 13204
www.specialolympicsnewyork.org. envelopes will be available at the funeral
home. May the Saints give rest, O Christ, to the Soul of thy
servant Andrew, where there is neither sickness, nor sorrow, nor sighing,
but life everlasting. Amen. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. The
Family would like to extend our heartfelt Thanks to the 4th Fl. at CCNF
for their wonderful compassionate care of Andy - through the good times
and the bad ones and the fun times too. To Dr. Corbalan, the Administration,
the Social Workers, the PT's, the "Activity" persons, the Super Nurses,
the LPN's, and all the "Aides" -- what a job you do -- SALUTE !!!!!
God Bless !!!!! Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/23/2009
OBUHANYCH Frank
Age 79 of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday,
March 24, 2009 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Frank was born
on September 4, 1929 in Elmira Heights, son of the late Samuel and Katherine
(Skirka) Obuhanych. Frank retired from Bendix as a machinist after many
years of service. He was a member of the UAW-CIO Union and was proud to
be a lifetime resident of Elmira Heights. His favorite past time was gardening.
Frank will be dearly missed by those that knew him. Survivors include his
brother, Harry Obuhanych of Horseheads, NY; sister-in-law, Anna Obuhanych
of Canandaigua, NY; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Frank was predeceased by his sisters, Anna Myhalyk and Helen Obuhanych,
brothers, John and William Obuhanych. It was Frank's wish that his service
be private to the family. Interment will take place in Holy Trinity Orthodox
Cemetery in Horseheads, NY, at the convenience of the family. Donations
in memory of Frank can be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements
are under the direction of the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 3/25/2009
OBUHANYCH Helen
Age 84 of Elmira Heights, NY died Saturday, September 20, 2008, at
the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Helen was born on April 12, 1924
in Elmira Heights, daughter of the late Samuel and Katherine (Skirka) Obuhanych.
Helen retired from the Marine Midland Bank in Elmira Heights after many
years of service. She was a former member of the Holy Trinity Orthodox
Church in Elmira Heights. She loved meeting with the retired employees
of the Marine Midland Bank and her school friends for luncheons. She loved
gardening and grooming the beautiful flowers she grew. She was a devoted
sister and aunt. She will be dearly missed by those that knew her. Survivors
include her brothers, Frank Obuhanych of Elmira Heights and Harry Obuhanych
of Horseheads, NY; sister-in-law, Ann Obuhanych of Canandaigua, NY; many
nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased
by her sister, Anna Myhalyk; brothers, John and William Obuhanych. Family
and friends are invited to call Monday, September 22, 2008, from 6 to 8
p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held
at 6:15 p.m. with Fr. Jason Kappanadze as celebrant. It was Helen's wish,
that her funeral service be private to the family. Interment will take
place in Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery in Horseheads, NY, at the convenience
of the family. Helen's family would like to thank Southern Tier Hospice
for the loving care they povided to Helen. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 9/21/2008
PROCKO - CHORNEY
Katherine Age 93, of Elmira Heights, NY. She was born June 7, 1912
in Ukraine, daughter of the late Leon and Sophia (Oklevitch) Procko and
died Tuesday, September 13, 2005, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility.
She was predeceased by her husband, Walter on January 10, 2001; and is
survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Walter L. and Andrea of Odessa,
TX, Robert Z. and Susan of Elmira, Vincent R. and Lois of Pine City, Mark
S. and Lorraine of Horseheads; grandchildren, Kristine Brookshire, Jessica
Wilson, R. Chad, Andrew, Gregory, Benjamin, Kevin, Nicole, Sarah and Matthew
Chorney; 11 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Bob DeGroote of Manchester,
NY; sister-in-law, Lorraine Procko of FL; along with several nieces and
nephews. Mrs. Chorney was a communicant of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic
Church and was formerly a Peroghi worker. Family and friends are invited
to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave.,
Elmira on Friday, September 16th from 6 to 9 p.m. Panikhyda will be held
at 7 p.m. Panikhyda will continue at the funeral home on Saturday, September
17th at 9:30 a.m. followed by Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. in St. Nicholas
Ukrainian Catholic Church. Rev. Vasile Godenciuc, Celebrant. Committal
prayers and interment will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, those wishing may remember Katherine through donations to Southern
Tier Hospice & Palliative Care or the charity of one's choice.
PRZYMUSIK MARGARET C. KOWALSKI
Margaret C. Age 83 of Horseheads, NY died on Friday September 8, 2006.
She was born on July 3, 1923 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Stanley
and Mildred Capenter Przymusik. She married her husband Edward J. Kowalski
Sr. on May 29 1943 and they recently celebrated their 63rd Wedding Anniversary
on May 29, 2006. She was a retired employee of the Horseheads Central School
System. She was active in many organizations throughout the community.
Margaret was pre-deceased by her daughter Shirley Kowalski on August 28,
1953. Mrs. Kowalski was also pre-deceased by her sisters Josephine Dekoshak
and Frances Paska. Mrs. Kowalski is survived by her husband Edward J. Kowalski
Sr.; son and daughter-in-law: Edward J. and Sandra Kowalski Jr. of Horseheads,
NY; sisters and brother-in-law: Alberta and Thomas Shaw of Horseheads,
NY; Joyce Wood of Elmira, NY; sisters-in-law: Marion R. Reynolds; Catherine
Kowalski and Margaret B. "Peg" Kowalski all of Horseheads, NY; several
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 Tuesday September 12, 2006 from 1-3 PM. Mrs. Kowalski's Funeral Services
will be held at the conclusion of calling hours with the Rev. Christopher
E. Linsler officiating. Interment in Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery in
Horseheads, NY. Flowers are acceptable or those wishing may remember Mrs.
Kowalski through memorials to The Activities Fund of 4-D at The Arnot Ogden
Skilled Nursing Unit 600 Roe Avenue Elmira, New York 14905 or a charity
of one's choice.
RIDOSH MARY SEKELLA
Mary (Ridosh) Age 88, of Elmira Heights, NY. She was born August 14,
1917 in Elmira Heights, daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna (Memchak)
Ridosh and died Thursday, June 15, 2006, at the Chemung County Nursing
Facility. She was predeceased by her husband, Julian W. (Bill) Sekella
on February 17, 1990; and daughter, Maria (Sekella) Collins on March 22,
2004; sisters and brother-in-law, Julia and Michael Tymoski, Helen Ridosh;
brothers and sisters-in-law, Steven and Alice Ridosh, John and Kitty Ridosh.
Mary is survived by sisters-in-law, Tekla (Sekella) Weaver, Betty (Oprysko)
Baker, Eleanor (Oprysko) DeVore and Irene Bowman; along with several nieces
and nephews. She was a lifelong member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic
Church, where she and her husband were married in 1941 by Rev. Vladimir
Dowhovich, a member of the C.W.V. Auxiliary and the Ukrainian American
Club. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home,
858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Monday, June 19th, from 9 to
10:30 a.m. Prayers will be offered there at 10:30 a.m., followed by Divine
Liturgy at 11 a.m. in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. Rev. Vasile
Godenciuc, Celebrant. Committal prayers and interment will follow in St.
Nicholas Cemetery. Mary's family wishes to thank the 3rd floor staff at
the Chemung County Nursing Facility for the wonderful care they provided
to her.
RIOPKO MARY G. HOLCHUK
Mary G. Age 87, of Elmira Heights, NY, died on Tuesday, October 3,
2006, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born in Binghamton, NY
on February 20, 1919, to the late Harry and Fannie (Rependa) Riopko. Mary
was predeceased by her brother, Harry Riopko, sister, Helen Riopko, brother-in-law,
Raymond Holchuk, and beloved nephew, Mark Riopko. She is survived by her
husband, Leonard Holchuk of Elmira Heights; son, Alan (Eloise) Holchuk
of Elmira Heights; daughters, Cheryl (Fred) Lucas of Honeoye Falls, NY,
Yolanda (Anthony) Troccia of Horseheads, and Deborah (Tim Hayes) Southard
of Elmira Heights; aunt, Justina Bonyak of Elmira Heights; sister-in-law,
Vera Riopko of Elmira Heights; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren;
god-daughter, Linda Wyandt of OH; along with several nieces and nephews.
Mary was the first woman inducted into the Chemung County Sports Hall of
Fame for her participation in college basketball. She was a graduate of
Elmira College earning her Business Degree. Mary was a loving wife, mother,
grandmother and friend. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday,
October 6th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral
Home. Divine Liturgy will take place at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic
Church on Saturday, October 7th at 9:30 a.m. with Father Vasile Godenciuc
officiating. Interment will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc., 435
E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620, or to the American Parkinson Disease
Assoc., Inc., 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305.
ROCKE - GILBERT, Frieda Ricky Aicher-Rocke
Loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend - Age 82, of Horseheads,
NY, passed away peacefully at home with her children and grandchildren
at her side. She was born in Vienna, Austria on June 9, 1926. Frieda is
survived by six children, Nicholas (Becky) Gilbert, Roseann (Edward) Moffe,
Patty (Neil) Brown, Mike (Ellie) Gilbert, George (Marjorie) Gilbert, and
Joey (Cheryl) Gilbert; also 17 grandchildren; sisters, Anna Schwarz and
Ellie Doleschal of Austria; several nieces, nephews and her beloved friends
at Fairport Terrace Apartments. Her husband, Nicholas Gilbert; and brother,
Kurt Rocke, predeceased her. The family will receive friends on Monday,
April 27, 2009, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050
Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be held on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in St. Peter and Paul's Church, corner
of St. Joseph's St. and High Street, Elmira. Father Walter Wainwright will
celebrate the mass, followed by graveside prayers in Holy Trinity Orthodox
Cemetery, Elmira Heights, NY. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make
memorials to the American Cancer Society or Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative
Care Inc. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The family would
like to extend a special thank you to the many angels of Southern Tier
Hospice that gently cared for their mother. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 4/26/2009
RODKA LOIS M. EWSUK
Lois M. Of 408 Harrison St., Elmira Heights, NY. She was born August
26, 1934 in Mildred, PA, daughter of the late Herman and Olga (Peregrim)
Rodka and died Monday, July 3, 2006, very unexpectedly at the Arnot Ogden
Medical Center. She was predeceased by her husband Gabriel on September
4, 1986 and infant daughter Gale, and is survived by her children, Cynthia
(Rev. Herman) Schick of Buffalo, NY, John (Pascale Aubry) Ewsuk of Rougemont,
Quebec, Canada, Sandra Ewsuk of Elmira Heights, and Victoria Ewsuk of McLean,
VA; grandchildren, Elizabeth and George Schick of Buffalo, NY; brother,
Robert Rodka of Rochester, NY. Mrs. Ewsuk was a communicant of Holy Trinity
Orthodox Christian Church. She retired from the Arnot Ogden Medical Center
in 1999. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral
Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Thursday, July 6th, from
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Prayers
will be offered there on Friday, July 7th, at 9 a.m., followed by her funeral
service at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Trinity Orthodox Christian Church, 137-139
Horseheads Blvd., Elmira Heights. Rev. Jason Kappanadze, her pastor and
Rev. Herman Schick, her son-in-law will officiate. Committal prayers and
interment will follow in Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery
ROMANYSHYN
Paul Age 84, of Elmira Heights, NY. Family and friends are invited
to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave.,
Elmira, on Tuesday, December 26th, from 4 to 8 p.m. Panakhyda will be held
at 5 p.m. Prayers will be offered at the funeral home on Wednesday, December
27th, at 11:30 a.m., followed by Divine Liturgy ay 12 noon in St. Nicholas
Ukrainian Catholic Church. Rev. Vasile Godenciuc, Celebrant. Committal
prayers and interment will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery. Those wishing
may remember Paul through flowers or donations to St. Nicholas Ukrainian
Catholic Church. A special thank you to Seneca View Nursing Facility Unit
One and Dr. Stephen Spaulding for the wonderful care they provided to our
husband and father.
ROSPLOCK - CHECK
Teresa A. Age 75, of 217 Grant St., Elmira, NY. She was born February
11, 1931 in Elmira, NY daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Kosloski)
Rosplock and died Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at the Arnot Ogden Medical
Center. She was predeceased by her son, Gerald W. Check on April 18, 2002;
brothers, John, Bernard, Lawrence and Eugene Rosplock; sister, Mary Paluszkiewicz,
and is survived by her husband of 51 years, William; daughters and sons-in-law,
Carol and Scott Apthorp of Elmira, Susan and Tony DeOrio of Horseheads;
daughter-in-law, Lois Downs of Horseheads; grandsons, Matthew Apthorp,
Philip and Jamey DeOrio; granddaughter, Sarah Check; brothers and sister-in-law,
Albert and Dee Rosplock of Joshua Tree, CA, Joseph Rosplock of NJ; sisters-in-law,
Julia and Catherine Rosplock, both of Elmira; along with several nieces
and nephews. Mrs. Check was a School Crossing Guard for the Elmira City
School District at the corner of College and Washington Avenues for many
years. She retired in 2002 after 30 years with the district. She was an
avid NY Yankees and Buffalo Bills fan and enjoyed cooking and watching
golf. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home,
868 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Friday, March 3rd, from 5 to
8 p.m. Prayers will be offered there on Saturday, March 4th, at 9:30 a.m.,
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Casimir's Church.
Rev. Eugene Dobosz, Celebrant. Committal prayers and interment will follow
in St. Nicholas Cemetery.
SHABAN Michael
Age 93, of Elmira Heights, NY, died on Wednesday, December 17, 2008,
at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. He was born on May 9, 1915 in Ludlow,
MA. He retired from American Bridge after many years of service. He was
a longtime member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church where he was
a member of the choir. Mike is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law,
Alex (Lee) Shaban of Elmira Heights and Nick (Vicky) Shaban of Horseheads;
daughter, Kateryna Melendevych of Ukraine; son-in-law, Leonard Grasso of
Whippany, NJ; eight grandchildren, Michael (Kelly), Christine, Jonathan
(Melanie), David, Petro (Halena), Lennie, Jason and Tony; three great-grandchildren,
Yuriy, Irena and Jason; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mike was predeceased by his wife, Kateryna Swerbynka; and daughter, Mary
Grasso. He loved all animals, especially dogs and pigeons, sports and also
shopping, but most of all his family. Family and friends are invited to
call on Sunday, December 21st, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the James
D. Barrett Funeral Home. Panykhda will take place there on Monday, December
22nd, at 8 a.m., followed by the Divine Liturgy at 8:30 a.m. at St. Nicholas
Ukrainian Catholic Church, with Father Vasile Godenciuc as celebrant. Interment
will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery. The family wishes to extend their
thanks and gratitude to Cindy Evans and the nurses, aides and staff on
the 6th floor at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Published
in the Star-Gazette from 12/19/2008 - 12/20/2008
SINKEW Joseph
Age 82, of Middlebury, VT. He was born October 2, 1926 in Elmira, son
of the late Charles and Stella (Gush) Sinkew and passed away Sunday, February
1, 2009, in Vermont. He was predeceased by his wife, Veronica (Sekella)
Sinkew in 2002; and brother, Elias "John" Sinkew. Joe is survived by his
daughter, Natalie Sinkew of Burlington, VT; son, Michael Sinkew of North
Bergen, NJ; foster sons, David Matot of Colchester, VT and David Vieira
of Burlington, VT; sisters, Mary Garcia of Belen, NM and Pauline Bazzaglia
of Columbia Crossroads, PA; along with several nieces and nephews. He was
retired from the U.S. Postal Service and served in the U.S. Navy during
WWII. Joe was an avid downhill skier and bow hunter and was a member of
the National Ski Patrol. He loved Vermont and the rural outdoors lifestyle
it offered. Family and friends are invited to attend his graveside service
on Saturday, June 20th, at 2 p.m. in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Legion Rd.,
Elmira Heights. Rev. Vasile Godenciuc will officiate. Those wishing may
remember Joseph through donations to Alzheimer`s Association Alzheimer`s
Association Alzheimer`s Association Alzheimer`s Association of Vermont,
172 North Main St., Barre, VT 05641-4124 or the ALS Association of Northern
New England, Champlain Mill #13, Winooski, VT 05404. Walter J. Kent Funeral
Home is assisting the family. Published in the Star-Gazette on 6/18/2009
SKALKO MARY CHURCHMAN
Mary Age 87, formerly of Elmira Heights, NY, died on Saturday, September
23, 2006, in Florida. She was born on December 19, 1918 in Elmira Heights,
NY to the late Gabriel and Anna Skalko. Mary was predeceased by her husband,
Stephen Churchman; daughter, Mary Ann Shafer; and brothers, Nicholas and
Michael Skalko. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Stephen
M. and Barbara Churchman of Boynton Beach, FL; seven grandchildren and
ten great-grandchildren. Mary was a lifelong member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian
Catholic Church. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, September
28th, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Divine Liturgy
will be held on Friday, September 29th, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Nicholas Ukrainian
Catholic Church with Reverend Vasile Godenciuc officiating. Interment will
follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
in Mary's name can be made to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 410
E. McCann's Blvd., Elmira Heights, NY 14903.
SPEEN Alexander N. Age 88, formerly of McCauley Ave., Elmira Heights, NY. He was born March 30, 1918 in Auburn, NY, son of the late Nicholas and Antoinette (Kopciol) Speen and died Sunday, May 7, 2006, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center after an extended illness. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Mary (Sekella) in 1999; and brother, John Speen. Alex is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Bill Wiandt of Akron, OH, Cynthia and Robert McDaniel of Panama City Beach, FL, Julieann Devens of Elmira Heights and Alexis and Mark Bartsch of Horseheads; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Ann Baty of Elmira Heights, Pauline Jividen of Horseheads and Helen Manwaring of Elmira Heights; along with several nieces and nephews. Mr. Speen was a communicant of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. He retired from General Electric after 35 years of service, was formerly employed with the Elmira Heights Police Department, was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army in New Caledonia, a member of the American Legion Post 443 Elmira, and Post 154 Elmira Heights, C.W.V Post 1176; the V.F.W. Post 6083 Elmira Heights and the Horseheads Elks Club. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, TODAY, Tuesday, May 9th, from 5 to 8 p.m. Panikhyda will be held at 7 p.m. Panikhyda will continue there on Wednesday, May 10th, at 9:30 a.m., followed by Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church with Rev. Vasile Godenciuc officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery after which a celebration of Alex's life will be held at St. Nicholas Church Annex. His family requests that in lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Alex through donations to St. Nicholas Church Renovation Fund.
SPIRAWK
Paul Age 92, of Elmira, NY. He was born July 26, 1913 in Elmira Heights,
son of the late Peter and Antoinette (Stopen) Spirawk, and died Sunday,
January 29, 2006, at Wyoming County Nursing Facility, Warsaw, NY. He was
predeceased by his wife, Sophia in 2000; and daughter, Virginia S. Farwell
in 1999; and great-grandson, Samuel Terlecky in 2002. Mr. Spirawk is survived
by his daughters, Paula (Michael) Terlecky of Buffalo, NY, and Susan Johnson
of Warsaw, NY; grandchildren, Tammy (Robert) Pabis of Elmira, Earl (Lisa)
Farwell, Jr. of Elizabethtown, PA, Laura Farwell of Lakewood, CA, Christine
(Brian) Rounds of Williamsville, NY, Peter (Traci) Terlecky of Grand Island,
NY, Paul Terlecky of Amherst, NY, and Kevin Johnson of Warsaw, NY; great-grandchildren,
Ryan Pabis, Deanna Terlecky, Nicholas Terlecky, Sophia Terlecky, Jarad
Farwell, Austin Farwell, Olivia Farwell. Paul retired from Ward LaFrance
after 45 years of service and, in 1983, was awarded the International Association
of Machinists & Aerospace Workers 45-year service pin. He was an avid
hunter, fisherman and gardener. Family and friends are invited to visit
Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on
Tuesday, January 31st, from 3 to 7 p.m. His funeral service will be held
there on Wednesday, February 1st, at 10 a.m. Committal prayers and interment
will follow in Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those
wishing may remember Paul through donations to Wyoming County Nursing Facility,
400 N. Main St., Warsaw, NY 14569, or Meals on Wheels of Chemung County,
150 Fox St., Elmira, NY 14901.
STETZ
Anna Age 85, formerly of Grand Central Ave., Elmira Heights, NY, died
Saturday, June 11, 2005, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Anna was
born in Elmira, NY, daughter of the late Charles and Katherine (Neporany)
Stetz. Anna was also predeceased by her brother, Stephen; and sisters-in-law,
Anna Stetz and Marianne Stetz. Survivors include brothers, Joseph Stetz
of CA, and Slako Stetz of Elmira; nieces and nephews, Fr. Mark Stetz, Kathy
Milne, John Stetz, Melanie Stetz, Patricia Labuda, Bonnie Stetz, Stephanie
Van Dusen, Kathy Bohart, and Stephen Stetz. Family and friends are invited
to call Tuesday, June 14, 2005, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the James D. Barrett
Funeral Home. Panykhda will begin at 3 p.m. Panykhda will continue on Wednesday,
June 15, at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Divine Liturgy in St. Nicholas Ukrainian
Church with Rev. Vasili Gudenciuc as celebrant. Interment will follow in
St. Nicholas Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined with contributions
being made to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church or the American Cancer Society.
STIWAK, Peter - The funeral of Peter STIWAK, who was killed in the Lackawanna railroad yards Saturday afternoon, will be held at the home Tuesday at 9 a. m. and at St. Nicholas' Greek Catholic church at Elmira Heights at 10 o'clock. Burial in St. Nicholas cemetery. Elmira Star Gazette May 1, 1911. Submitted by Sharron Vossoughi <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net>
TYRA Dorothy CLEMENS, 92, of Millerton, PA died Saturday April 29, 2000 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira, NY. Dorothy was born March 23, 1908 in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Anthony and Sophie Tyra. Dorothy was employed as a hat model in the 1920’s at Iszards Department store and later at Remington Rand. She was married to the late Keith Clemens who died in 1980. survivors include her daughter Lorraine Gross of Millerton, PA; grandchildren, William Miller of Millerton, PA, Sherry Miller of Elmira, NY, Thomas (Keith) Lewis of Millerton, Tyrone Lewis of Elmira and Lamona Vickery of Troy, PA; great grandchildren, Keith Miller, Nichole Lewis, Michael Lewis, Christopher Lewis, Stephanie Vickery and Deven Place; a brother and six sisters. Divine liturgy was held May 2 at St. Nicholas Church in Horseheads, NY with the Rev. Junusz Jedrychowski officiating and interment to be in St. Nicholas Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Barrett Funeral Home.
URCHAK KATHERINE MICHAELINE WEBB
Katherine Michaeline Age 89, a compassionate woman with love for all
living things, died on March 9, 2007 in Quincy, Illinois, while visiting
her granddaughter and great-grandchildren. She was born on November 21,
1917 in Elmira, NY to the late Metro and Katherine (Pachelskie) Urchak.
She later went on to marry Mr. Webb in 1937. Mrs. Webb was predeceased
by her husband, World War II Veteran, Mr. Robert Webb. She was also predeceased
by her sisters, Ms. Irene Urchak and Mrs. Josephine Campanelli. Mrs. Webb
was a loving, involved and attentive mother of three sons who survive her,
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Webb of Fort Pierce, FL, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Webb
of Horseheads, and Mr. and Mrs. James Webb of Rantoul, IL. She was a wonderful
grandma to her four granddaughters, of whom she shared a birthday with
her granddaughter, Jennifer Rhoads; Michelle Maloney, Melissa Kelly and
Melinda Webb; and to her six great-grandchildren, Aaryn Maloney, Jacob
Rhoads, Hannah Rhoads, Benjamin Rhoads, Alaysha Kelly and Elizabeth Kelly;
as well as an aunt to, Don Campanelli. In her 89 years she accomplished
several things. She graduated Valedictorian at age 16 and went onto Elmira
Business Institute, from there she went on to work for American Bridge
Works. Mrs. Webb later went to Chemung County Child Welfare Department,
where she worked effortlessly to assist in helping children for 30 years
until she retired. In Katherine's spare time she loved to have her family
around her and to see the ocean. Mrs. Webb has lived with her son, James
Webb and his wife for the last three years in Illinois. She was tremendously
loved and respected and will be deeply missed by all the family. Family
and friends are invited to call on Monday, March 19th, from 7 to 9 p.m.
at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Panakhyda will take place at 7 p.m.
Divine Liturgy will be held on Tuesday, March 20th, at 10 a.m. at St. Nicholas
Ukrainian Catholic Church, with Father Vasile Godenciuc as Celebrant. Interment
will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery.
VARGASON Harold M. Sr., Age 63, of Albion, NY, formerly of Elmira Heights, NY, died on Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Lakeside Hospital in Brockport, NY after a year-long battle with cancer. Harold was born on September 25, 1944 in New York, NY, son of Andy and Julia (Selewach) Vargason. Harold graduated from Thomas Edison High School and recently retired from NYS Department of Corrections as an officer. He was predeceased by his mother, Julia in 2001; and his twin brother, Peter Vargason in 1981. Harold is survived by his father, Andy Vargason of Albion, NY; daughter, Renee (Michael) Barry of Rochester, NY; son, Harold Vargason Jr. of Elmira; granddaughter, Stephanie Effrige of Rochester, NY; and his beloved pet, "Rusty." At the family's request, there will be no prior calling hours. Divine Liturgy will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at 12 p.m. in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church with Fr. Vasili Godenciuc as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery in Horseheads, NY. Donations in memory of Harold can be made to the "Lollypop Farm" (Humane Society of Rochester, NY), address: 99 Victor Rd., Fairport, NY 14450. Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/8/2008.
ZAPOTOCKY - Margaret Z. Starr beloved wife of Peter Starr, age
86 of 114 South Street, Sayre, PA formally of Binghamton, NY, died Saturday,
April 12, 2008 at Elderwood Nursing Home, Waverly. Retired Secretary of
Crowley’s Milk Co. of Binghamton, NY. Former treasurer of the Dormition
Virgin Mary Orthodox Church of Binghamton, NY. and Governor of the Upper
NYS District Federated Russian Orthodox Club’s. Predeceased by her parents
Michael Sr. and Mary Cajko Zapotocky, sisters: Anna Zapotocky, and Sue
Shirhall, her brothers: Michael Jr., John Henry Ivan, Peter, Andrew, and
George, sister-in-law Emily Zapotocky, nephew John Zapotocky. Survived
by husband Peter, sister, Julie Korba, Johnson City, NY. sister-in-law,
Sally Zapotocky, of TN. Nieces & nephews, Terry & Michele Shirhall,
Binghamton, NY. Michael & Glenda Shirhall of Indialantic, Fl, William
& Sara Zapotocky, Murfreesboro, TN, Dr. David Andrew Zapotocky, New
York City, Susan & Douglas Tonder of San Antonio, TX, Mark A. Korba
of Endwell, NY. and her dear friends: Pat & Dan Seck, Millie &
Paul Urda. A time for gathering with family and friends will be Tuesday,
April 15, 2008 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Blauvelt Funeral Home, 625 Broad
Street, Waverly, NY. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 10 a.m.,
April 16, 2008 at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 140 Horseheads Blvd., Elmira
Heights, NY. Burial, Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers
expressions of sympathy may be made to her church, Holy Trinity Orthodox
Church or one’s favorite charity. - Sayre Morning Times, 14 April 2008
? ARPASZEW Alexandra
Age 84, formerly of 378 Diven Avenue, Elmira, NY, died on Tuesday,
February 5, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility. She
was born on January 20, 1924 near Kursk, Russia. She is preceded in death
by her husband, Walter (1997), and two infant children in Germany after
World War II. Alexandra is survived by daughters, Tamara (George) Downsbrough
of Bellefonte, PA and Lucy (Al) Losey of Lawrenceville, PA; five grandchildren,
Leschia Ruhe of King of Prussia, PA, Jana Losey of Lawrenceville, PA, Juston
Losey of Indiana, PA, Melissa Downsbrough of Philadelphia, PA, and Lea
Downsbrough of Arlington, VA; two great-grandchildren, Kyle Ruhe and Camille
Losey. She was displaced by the Nazis from Russia when she was a teenager
and sent to a work camp in Germany. She told many stories about those days
that will forever live on in her family. Alexandra was a petite woman but
was feisty, which got her into trouble regularly. At one point she was
shot in the arm for running away from her assigned camp to a camp where
she had more friends. It was near the end of this time period that she
met and married her husband. They ended up in France after the war where
they lived for several years. Alexandra came to the United States from
France along with her husband and daughters in 1956. She ran her own cleaning
business for several years and then worked in the St. Joseph's Hospital
Housekeeping Department. She was employed there for ten years. She was
a very social woman and absorbed languages around her so she could talk
to anyone - for example she learned Italian while she lived in France so
she could talk and be friends with her next door neighbor. She could converse
in seven languages. She loved to take cruises, play Bingo, watch soap-operas,
dance the polka, and in her later years took up crocheting. There will
be a Memorial Service on Friday, February 8, 2008, at 7 p.m. at the Holy
Trinity Orthodox Christian Church, 140 Horseheads Blvd., in Elmira Heights.
Family and friends will be received at Holy Trinity on Saturday, February
9, 2008, from 12 to 1 p.m. Funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. with Father
Jason Kappanadze as celebrant. Interment will follow in Holy Trinity Orthodox
Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under the direction of James D. Barrett
Funeral Home, Lake Street, Elmira, NY 14901. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 2/8/2008.
? STECKO
Paraska Was called home by our heavenly Father on August 10, 2001.
Paraska was a communicant of and devoted to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic
Church. Survivors include her daughters, Maria Derkacz of Elmira and Anna
Stecko-Miller of CA; sister, Anna Melnyk of WI; sister-in-law, Stephania
Regush of IL; nieces, Yaroslava Collins, Maria Melnyk and Anna Melnyk;
nephews, John Melnyk and Roman Melnyk. There will be no prior calling hours.
Family and friends are invited to Panykhyda on Monday, August 13th at 10
AM at the Barrett Funeral Home, followed by Divine Liturgy at 10:30 AM
in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. Rev. Janusz Jedrychowski will
officiate. Interment will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be directed to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church
in Paraska's memory.
? NIDEIWODIN
Emilie Age 94, formerly of Magee Street, Elmira, New York, died on
Friday, September 23, 2005, at the Lakeside Beikirch Care Center in Brockport,
NY. Emilie was born on April 23, 1911 in the Ukraine. She was predeceased
by her husband, John Nideiwodin; daughter, Clara Ruday, and son-in-law,
Walter Ruday. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Victor and
Shirley Nideiwodin of Mesa, AZ; daughter and son-in-law, Valentina and
Wehner Landenburger of Stuttgart, Germany; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren;
along with several nieces and nephews. Emilie was a longtime member of
the Holy Trinity Orthodox Christian Church. A Funeral Service for Emilie
will be held on Wednesday, September 28th, at 10 a.m. at the James D. Barrett
Funeral Home, with Father Jason Kappanadze officiating. Interment will
follow in Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery.
? MICHELER Maria Age 80, of Horseheads, NY, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2005, at the Robert Packer Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, Johann Micheler, in 1990. Maria is survived by her sons, John Micheler of Elmira Heights and Walter (Kim Holmes) Micheler of TX; grandchildren, Travis Micheler of Watkins Glen, Wayne Micheler of Elmira Heights and Eric Micheler of Elmira; great-grandchildren, Derrick, Anthony and Owen Micheler, all of Elmira. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, December 30th, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held there on Saturday, December 31st, at 10 a.m. with Father Jason Kappanadze officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery.
? OSTASZ Kateryna Age 86, of Elmira Heights, NY, died Tuesday,
December 5, 2006, at Chemung County Nursing Facility. Family and friends
are invited to Ballard and Lindgren Funeral Home, 161 Oakwood Ave., Elmira
Heights, on Thursday, December 7, 2006, for calling hours from 7-9 p.m.
A Panikhida Service will be held on Friday at 12:30 a.m. at the funeral
home, followed by a Divine Liturgy, 1 p.m. at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic
Church, Elmira Heights, with Father Vasile Godenciuc. Interment will follow
in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Elmira Heights. In lieu of flowers friends are
asked to send donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 435 E. Henrietta
Rd., Rochester, New York, 14620
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