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Pine Valley Obituaries
BROOKS   Milton R. "Bud" Sr. American Bridge Retiree Age 66 of 3672 Watkins Road Pine Valley NY passed away on Tuesday March 9, 2004 at Schuyler Hospital. Mr. Brooks was born April 27, 1937 in Mansfield, PA, the son of Raymond & Beatrice Dibble Brooks. Bud worked at American Bridge / US Steel in Elmira Heights, NY. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as his many friends and fond memories of The Hickory House in Pine Valley. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife Charlotte A. Pease Brooks on January 9, 2000 and also his father, Raymond A. Brooks in 1987. Bud was also pre-deceased by his sisters: Beverly Bird and Bonnie Brooks and his brothers: William and Frederick Brooks. Survivors include his mother, Beatrice Dibble Brooks of Horseheads, NY; daughters and sons-in-law: Martie & Mike Clark of Elmira, NY and Joanne & Clayton Clester of Woodland Park, CO.; sons and daughters-in-law: Raymond Brooks of Boston, MA, Milton R. & Wendy Brooks Jr. of Beaver Dams, NY, Kenneth & Allison Brooks of Katy, TX, and Daniel & Laura Brooks of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren: Michael, Chad, Morgan, Mackenzie, Spencer and Tanner; great grandchildren: Alex and Alexis; sisters and brothers-in-law: Shirley (Tony) Hewlett of LasVegas, Nevada, Marsha (Allen) McCormick of Elmira, NY, Sherry (Ted) LaBar of Pine Valley, NY, Sandra Matkosky of Horseheads, NY, Beatrice (James) Dibble of Deland, FL, Evelyn Brooks of Horseheads, NY and Debra (Mark) Warner of Gillett, PA; brothers and sisters-in-law: Raymond (Geraldine) Brooks of Elizabethton, TN, James, Edwin, Robert and Thomas Brooks all of Elmira, NY and Jack (Christine) Brooks of Horseheads, NY; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call the Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home Mill St. and Grand Central Ave. Horseheads, NY on Thursday March 11, 2004 from 6-8 PM. Bud's Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday March 12, 2004 at 12 noon with Rev. Deb Roe officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Valley Cemetery.(Elmira Star Gazette, 10 March 2004)

BURRIS, ALICE G.
Mrs. Charles K. Soper died at her home in Pine Valley Saturday night.  She is survived by her husband, four daughters, Mrs. Charles Sayles, Mrs. Roy Perry, Mrs. Frank Newton, Mrs. Fred Knott; two sons, Harry J. and Paul K. all of Pine Valley, one sister, Mrs. Phoebe Sayles of buffalo, and two brothers, Joseph T. Burris of Elmira and Henry D. Burris of Pine Valley. The funeral was held at the home Tuesday.  Burial in Pine Valley cemetery.  Van Buskirk Bros. had charge.  (Chemung Valley Reporter, Pg. 4, Thu., 9 June 1910)

BURRIS Ethel M
Slater, Mrs. Ethel M. (Burris) 68 of Watkins Rd., Millport, N. Y. Saturday, May 27, 1967.  Funeral was held at the Barber Funeral Home Wednesday at 11 a.m., the Rev. Welling Storch and the Rev. Wilson Buddle.  Interment in Pine Valley Cemetery.  Survived by husband, Frank L. Slater, sons, Roland at home, Jack with the U. S. Air Force in Germany, and Gary of Watkins Glen; brother Carleton Burris of Montour Falls, seven grandchildren; one niece, several nephews.  She was a member of the Millport Methodist Church; Old Oak Chapter No. 506, O. E. S. and a member of Senior Citizens Club.  (Chemung Valley Reporter, Pg. 4, Thu., 8 June 1967)

CARPENTER Lucy
Mrs. Lucy Stoll, 89, of Pine Valley, widow of Henry Stoll, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 1944 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Narsh of Elmira, where she had recently gone for a visit.  Mrs. Stoll is survived by a son, Ernest C. Stoll of Kalamazoo, Mich., daughters, Mrs. Narsh and Mrs. Maude Burris of Pine Valley; brother, Charles Carpenter of Wyoming; sister Mrs. Eunice Holcomb of Erin; three grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from the family home in Pine Valley, Rev. L. C. Knight of Millport officiating.  Burial in Pine Valley cemetery.  (Chemung Valley Reporter, Pg. 4, Thu., 28 Dec 1944)

ZIBA COGSWELL
The remains of Ziba Cogswell were brought from Kendall, where his death occurred, to Pine Valley, yesterday, where the funeral was held at the Methodist Church.  The interment was at Pine Valley.  (Elmira Daily Gazette & Free Press, Page 4, Saturday Evening, 8 November 1902)

CRANE, EDGAR L. - OBITUARY
Edgar L. Crane, 51, died unexpectedly at the family home in Pine Valley Thursday. He is survived by his widow; two daughters, Miss Harriet B. Crane of Painted Post and Mrs. Stanley Dann of Horseheads; one son George Crane of Elmira; one sister, Mrs. Charles Dewey of Elmira; one brother William Crane of Elmira; also four grandchildren. Mr. Crane was a member of Chemung Valley Lodge, I.O.O.F. of Horseheads. A prayer service will be held at the home Sunday at 2 p.m., and the funeral in the Pine Valley Baptist Church at 2:30. The Rev. Mr. Harris will officiate. Burial in the Pine Valley Cemetery. (Handwritten date – Feb. 4, 1932)

CRONKRITE Perry L. Age 82 of 3754 Watkins Road Pine Valley, NY passed away on Tuesday August 16, 2005. Perry was born April 19, 1923 in Newfield, NY the son of the late Pierre and Vida Cornish Cronkrite. He was also predeceased by his daughter Cheryl Cronkrite and his son Michael Rumsey. Perry is survived by his loving and devoted companion Joyce A. Rumsey; daughters: Patty (Larry) Kelly and Linda (Dick Dove) Fleischer of Elmira, NY and Deb (Jim) Liberatore of Pine Valley, NY; sons: Perry (Paula) Cronkrite Jr. of Rochester, NY; Greg (Kathi) Cronkrite and Ken (Jennifer) Rumsey of Elmira, NY; grandchildren: Tony (Renee) Sills of Lancaster, PA; Jason (Robin Fisher) Sills of Mt. Joy, PA; David Turner of Manheim, PA; Krysti (Neil) Westervelt of Montour Falls, NY; Kym (Steve) Becraft of Pine Valley, NY, Eric Liberatore of Pine Valley, NY; Alysson (Carl ) Liberatore of Erin, NY; Cynthia Kelly of Elmira, NY; Adam (Macy) Cronkrite of Rochester, NY; Andrea Cronkrite of Elmira, NY; Tiffany George of Gadston, AL; Brandy George of Jacksonville, AL; Christopher Hilfiger of Mansfield, PA; great grandchildren: Brandon & Kayli Westervelt; Emalee, Brenna, Kendyl, Trevor, and Cooper Becraft; Jaysen & Brysen Liberatore; and Alyssa Rohrer. Perry is also survived by many family members and a host of friends. Perry was a veteran of WW II serving his country with the US Army in Europe. He retired in 1985 from Clute Motor Company as Truck Sales Manager where he worked for 24 years. For the last 9 years he has worked for the Town of Horseheads Recreational Center mowing 35 acres of ball fields and grass. Perry was a model train enthusiast. Perry was passionate about helping develop the area youth and he devoted much of his time to The Horseheads Little League with 17 years as a Manager and was President of the League from 1973 to 1991. He was a Track Photographer at Chemung Speedrome for 10 years and started a Quarter Midget Racing Club. Perry loved horses, Westerns, Gene Autry, singing, guitar playing, cooking, gardening, photography, card playing, time on his "machine", and most of all he cherished his family and friends and the time he spent with them. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Friday August 19, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Perry's Gravesite Committal Services will be held on Saturday August 20, 2005 at 11 AM in Pine Valley Cemetery. The family will provide their own flowers and wish that Perry be remembered through memorial contributions to Horseheads Little League P.O. Box 295 Horseheads, NY 14845.

CROSS EDITH MAY
Scott, Edith May, age 100, Wednesday, June 25, 1980.  Friends may call at the Ballard & Lindgren Funeral Home, Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. with funeral service at 8 p.m., Rev. Francis L. Mather officiating.  Burial Pine Valley Cemetery.  Flowers gratefully declined.  Contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.  Survived by a son, Laurence A. Scott of Elmira; a daughter, Mrs. Carl (Mabel) Barber of Lakeland, Fla.; 5 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews and dear friend Luu Beyler.  She was a member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church of Big Flats and also formerly a member of Breesport Baptist Church and a member of the D. A. R.  (Elmira Star Gazette, Page 27, Thursday, 26 June 1980)

Mr. Albert DUNN
We are sorry to hear of the passing of one of Pine Valley’s life-long residents and a friend of many people here.  Mr. Albert Dunn was a well known resident of this area having made his home on the Dunn Road, Town of Catlin.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Kate Dunn, who died about ten years ago.  During his earlier years, Mr. Dunn was a very active citizen, having been a member of the original Pine Valley Band.  He was a sheep farmer with a very large herd at one time.  His son, who lives in Ithaca, N. Y. is his only survivor.  The funeral was held at the Shields Funeral Home, Horseheads at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.  Burial was in Pine Valley Cemetery.  (Chemung Valley Reporter, Pg. 10, Thu., 4 June 1967)

DURHAM Frances I
ROSE, Frances I. (Durham) Age 83, of Pine Valley, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2004, at Seneca View Nursing Facility Montour Falls. Frances was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, W. Charles Rose in January of 2003. Her family includes her son and daughters, Linda (Robert) Palmer of Pine Valley, NY, Thomas C. (Laura) Rose of Wellsboro, PA, and Marcia (Wayne) Rose-Kellogg of Beaver Dams, NY; grandchildren, Michelle (Henry) Forrest, Robert Jr. (Robin) Palmer, Wayne and Fred Kellogg, Keri (Dennis) Dimmig, Matthew Fay, Stephanie (Kevin) Weirick, Daniel (Rachel) Rose, Martha (Charlie) Lowe and Rena Marie Kellogg; sister, Alma Campbell of Erin NY; 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; predeceased by great-grandson, Andrew Lowe in 2002; and sister and brother, Mildred Ruhle and Victor Durham. Frances was born December 18, 1920, the daughter of the late Henry and Alice (Bowers) Durham. She was a member of Pine United Methodist Church and a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Frances enjoyed playing Bingo, camping, and above all, she enjoyed all the precious time spent with her family. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Saturday, August 28, 2004, from 1-3:00 p.m. Her funeral service will be celebrated there at the funeral home at the conclusion of calling hours at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Deborah Roe officiating. Interment will take place in Pine Valley Cemetery. Those wishing may express their sympathy with memorials to Pine Valley Cemetery, P.O. Box 247, Pine Valley, NY 14872, Pine Valley United Methodist Church P.O. Box 188, Pine Valley, NY 14872, and The Full Gospel Church of Catlin Center, 683 Backer Rd., Beaver Dams, NY 14812. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. (Elmira Star Gazette, Friday, 27 August 2004)

FITZGERALD, Merilda - Death of Mrs. Weller.  Yesterday morning at 5:30 o’clock occurred the death of Mrs. Merilda Weller, aged 80 years, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. W. Sayles, No. 320 South Broadway.  Mrs. Weller was the widow of the late Jacob Weller of Pine Valley and her death came quite unexpectedly.  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. H. B. Burris of Pine Valley and Mrs. G. W. Sayles of this city; one sister, Mrs. Emma Mitchell of Spaulding Street.  Prayer services will be held at the house to-morrow afternoon at 1 o’clock.  The remains will then be taken to Pine Valley, where the funeral will be held in the Baptist church at 3 o’clock.  Rev. F. W. Reynolds of this city will officiate.  Interment will be in the Pine Valley cemetery.  Funeral director W. C. Harrington is in charge.  (Elmira Daily Advertiser, Page 7, Thursday, 7 November 1901)

HOPKINS Isabel M
Morseman, Mrs. Isabel M. Age 63 of 3009 Grand Central Ave., Horseheads, Wednesday May 2, 1973.  Friends may call at the Ballard and Lindgren Funeral Home, Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral and committal services there Saturday at 2 p.m., the Rev. William Wilkinson.  Pine Valley Cemetery.  Survived by husband Francis; sisters, Mrs. Alberta Kaiser, Mrs. Grace Schaffer, Mrs. Mabel Larson, Mrs. Helen Fullerton and a brother Roy Hopkins all of Williamsport, Pa.; several nieces and nephews.  (From the Red Scrapbook at the Steele Memorial Library)

KENT D. KRAUSS
 Kent D. Krauss, 53, of Elmira, NY, died Tuesday, October 25, 1994 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Mr. Krauss was employed as a mechanic with Totem Taxi in Elmira for 22 years. He is survived by his wife of almost 22 years, Rosalie; his mother, Ruth of Columbia Cross Roads; sons, Scott of Hillsville, VA and Kenneth and Archie, both of Elmira and Karl, at home; daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa of Hillsville, VA, Kellie and Bren Alleman of Millport, NY and Karen and Erwin Orr of Elmira; granddaughters, Catherine Alleman of Millport, NY and Mariah Orr of Elmira; brothers and sisters-in-law, Oliver and Hattie of Ulster and Bruce and Winnie of Columbia Cross Roads; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and William Raymond of Columbia Cross Roads; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held October 28 at the Barrett Funeral Home in Elmira with the Rev. E. Gene Callihan officiating and interment to be in Pine Valley Cemetery, Pine Valley, NY. Contributions may be directed to the Pine Valley United Methodist Church in Mr. Krauss' memory or to a fund to help defray his medical expenses. (TGR, Thursday, November 3, 1994)

MILES, Edward H. Age 86, of 4644 Watkins Rd., Pine Valley, Tuesday, Nov. 1969 at his home after an extended illness.  Funeral was held at the Barber Funeral Home, Horseheads, on Friday at 11 a. m.  Burial in Pine Valley Cemetery.  Survived by wife, Mrs. Marjory (Stoll) Miles; daughter, Mrs. Maurice (Betty) Fletcher of Midwest City, Oklahoma; son, Richard G. Miles of Glen Ellyn, Ill.; three grandsons, several nieces and nephews.  Mr. Miles was a member of Free Baptist Church of Pine Valley; was a 57 year member and past master of Old Oak Lodge No. 253 F & A M; retired employee of Bendix Corp.  (Chemung Valley Reporter, Page 8, Thursday, 27 November 1969)

MORSE Russell L.
Age 83 of Pine Valley, NY passed away on Sunday July 20, 2008 after a brief illness. Mr. Morse was born November 29, 1924 in Troy, PA the son of the late Delancey and Daisy Morse. He was also pre-deceased by three brothers and two sisters. Russell married his wife, Clara L. Jones Morse, who pre-deceased him on December 31, 1998. He was the founder of Hi-Rise Farm in Pine Valley, NY where he was still active in the daily operations. Russell retired from Elm Chevrolet as a body mechanic after 36 years of dedicated service. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and grandfather, and will be dearly missed by all whose lives he touched. Mr. Morse is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law: Mary Ellen & Milford Upham of Hector, NY, Dorothy Nye of Palatka, Florida, June & Oakley Bush of Horseheads, NY; sons and daughters-in-law: Daniel & Karen Morse of Pine Valley and Dennis & Peggy Morse of Pine Valley, NY; 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; 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 Wednesday July 23, 2008 from 11 AM to 1 PM. Mr. Morse's Funeral Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 1 PM. The Rev. Matt Pickering will officiate. Russell will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife Clara in Pine Valley Cemetery in Pine Valley, NY. In lieu of flowers those wishing may remember Mr. Morse through memorials to The Grace Lee Memorial Wesleyan Church Food Pantry 2075 Chambers Road Beaver Dams, NY 14812.  Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/21/2008

ROSE, W. (William) Charles Age 82 of Pine Valley passed away unexpectedly Mon. Jan. 6, 2003. Surviving are his devoted wife Frances (Durham) together having recently celebrated 60 years of marriage on Sept. 14 of 2002. Also surviving are son and daughters, Linda (Robert) Palmer of Pine Valley, NY, Thomas C. (Laura) Rose of Wellsboro, PA, Marcia (Wayne) Rose-Kellogg of Beaver Dams, NY; Grandchildren, Michelle (Henry) Forrest, Robert Jr. (Robin) Palmer, Wayne and Fred Kellogg, Keri Rose, Matthew Fay, Stephanie (Kevin) Weirick, Daniel (Rachel) Rose, Martha (Charlie) Lowe and Rena Marie Kellogg; 10 great-grandchildren, 3 great great-grandchildren. Predeceased by great-grandson, Andrew Lowe in 2002. Charles was born in Pine Valley, June 30, 1920 the son of the late Harland and Helen (Soper) Rose. He was a US Navy veteran of WWII serving in the Pacific Theatre. Charles was a machinist with Schweizer Aircraft Corp in Big Flats, retiring in 1985. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 So. Main St. Horseheads on Thurs. Jan. 9, 2002 from 1-3:00 and 6-7:00 p.m. His funeral service will be celebrated there at the funeral home at the conclusion of calling hours, Rev. Deborah Roe officiating. Interment Pine Valley Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded. Those wishing may express their sympathy with memorials to Pine Valley Cemetery, PO Box 247, Pine Valley, NY 14872. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. (Elmira Star Gazette, Wednesday, 8 January 2003)

SAYLES George W
George W. Sayles, 88, of 320 Broadway, died at 3:30 p. m. Thursday Apr. 23, 1942.  He was a former inspector for the Pennsylvania Railroad having retired Jan. 1, 1927.  He leaves a son, Theo C.; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.  The body is in the home of the son, 332 Broadway, where the funeral will be held Saturday at 2:30 p. m., the Rev. Ralph Chaffee of Pine Valley Baptist Church officiating.  Burial in Pine Valley Cemetery.  (Elmira Star Gazette, Page 25, Friday, 24 April 1942)

SCOTT
Clarence J. Scott, 75, of the Breesport Rd., Horseheads RD 2, Sunday, Jan. 22, 1956 following a brief illness.  He was a member of the Breesport Baptist Church.  Survived by wife, Mrs. May Cross Scott, daughters, Mrs. Stella H. Packard of Horseheads and Mrs. Mabel E. Packard of Waverly; son Lawrence A. Scott of the Lowman Rd,; brother, J. B. Stuart of Elmira Heights, sisters, Mrs. Jennie Perry of Elmira, Mrs. Leda Dickson of Ithaca and Mrs. Hazel Davenport of Clifton Springs, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  The body is at the Barber Funeral Home, Horseheads, where friends may call tonight from 7 to 9 and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.  Funeral there at a time to be announced.  The Rev. Everette L. Duncan.  Pine Valley Cemetery.  (Elmira Star Gazette, Page3, Monday, 23 January 1956)

SMITH Frae
Mrs. Frae (Smith) Farr of the Watkins Road, Pine Valley, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1971.  Funeral was held Friday at the Barber Funeral Home at 2 p.m.  Burial in Pine Valley Cemetery.  Survived by son, Ray F. Farr of Wellsburg; one grandson, Raymond Farr of Wellsburg; several nieces and nephews including John Smith of Watkins Glen.  Mrs. Farr was the widow of Claude Farr and a member of the Pine Valley United Methodist Church.  (Chemung Valley Reporter, P. 15, Thu., 9 Sep 1971)

SNELL Lewis C. Age 75 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Wednesday April 26, 2006 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. He was born on September 25, 1930 in Elmira, NY the son of the late Brady Monroe and Celia Mary Buckley Snell. Mr. Snell was a Veteran of the Korean War serving his country with the U.S. Army. He married his wife Genevieve M. Lewis on October 13, 1953. He was a retired Truck Driver for Corning Inc. with over 42 years of dedicated service. He was an avid fisherman and gardener and loved water skiing and swimming and loved to take his grandchildren water skiing. Lewis cherished the time spent with his family. Mr. Lewis is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Genevieve M. Lewis Snell; son: Gordon Snell of Tyrone, NY; daughters and sons-in-law: Rose and John Stoudt of Tyrone, NY; Donna and Joseph Barrett of Wellsburg, NY; five granddaughters; five grandsons; four great grandsons; one great granddaughter; sisters and brother-in-law: Artlyn Collins of Elmira, NY; Gladys and Stewart Moshier of Bath, NY ; brother and sister-in-law: Sheldon and Bernice Snell of Orange, TX; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Mytle and Leo Birdsall of Beaver Dams, NY; Kathy and Don Griswold of English Center, PA; Martha and Edson Snell of Proctor, PA; Priscilla Lewis of Proctor, PA; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at 11 AM on Saturday April 29, 2006 at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY . The Rev. Ivan Porter will officiate. Interment in Pine Valley Cemetery where Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Snell. In lieu of flowers those wishing may remember Lewis through memorials to the Wayne Ambulance Company in Wayne, NY.

SOPER Charles M
Charles M. Soper died at his home in Pine Valley Friday afternoon, aged 74 years.  He is survived by his wife, two sons, Estel of Canastota, and Charles S. of Seneca Falls, and one sister Mrs. Ann Granger of Clayton, Mich.  The funeral was held at the home Monday afternoon, Rev. C. L. Shergur officiating.  Interment at Pine Valley.  Van Buskirk Bros. had charge.  (Chemung Valley Reporter, Pg. 8, Thu., 17 Feb 1910)

SOPER HELEN A. ROSE
Mrs. Helen A. (Soper) Rose, 89, formerly of Pine Valley, NY, died Wednesday, August 9, 1989, after an extended illness. Born May 23, 1900, on Sugar Hill, Schuyler County, NY, she was the daughter of Manley and Lena (Fero) Soper. She was a member of the Pine Valley United Methodist Church for over 50 years. Preceding her in death was her husband of 61 years, W. Harland Rose. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Frances Rose of Pine Valley, NY; sister, Mrs. Jeannette Bartkowski of Pine Valley, NY; brother, Ferman Soper of Pine Valley, NY; grandchildren, Mrs. Robert (Linda) Palmer of Pine Valley, NY, Thomas (Laura) Rose of Wellsboro, and Mrs. Wayne (Marcia) Kellogg of Beaver Dams, NY; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Services were held Saturday, August 12, at the Barber Funeral Home, Horseheads, NY. The Rev. E. Gene Callihan officiated. Burial was made in Pine Valley Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Building Fund of the Pine Valley United Methodist Church or the Pine Valley Cemetery Association.

SOPER Margaret J.
BARTKOWSKI, Margaret J. (Soper) Age 86, formerly of Pine Valley, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 in Elcor Health Services, Horseheads, NY. Margaret was predeceased by her husband of nearly 61 years, Walter J. Bartkowski in 1995 and by her 12 sisters and brothers. She is survived by their daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret Estes of Elmira, NY, Donna (John) Mashanic of Horseheads, NY, Dorothy (Tony) Sgro of Elmira, NY, Gloria (William) Wright of Lawrenceville, PA; Son and daughter-in-law, Raymond (Georgette) Bartkowski of Nichols, NY; Sister-in-law, Gertrude Bartkowski of Prairie du Sac, WI; grandchildren, Margaret and Kimberly Marks, Beth Fleming and Michael Mingos; great-grandchildren, Jacquelyn and Peter Marks, Kristina and Carissa Fleming, Laura Jean and Marshall Mingos; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bartkowski was a member and Trustee of Pine Valley United Methodist Church. She was also member of Bethany Village Auxillary, and member of the WOES of the Horseheads Elks #2297. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 So. Main St. Horseheads, NY on Friday May 24, 2002 from 4-7:00 p.m. Her funeral service will take place there at the conclusion of calling hours on Fri. at 7:00 p.m. with the Rev. Deborah Roe officiating. Interment Pine Valley Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers those wishing to express their sympathy may do so with memorials to Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 529 Pine Valley Rd., Pine Valley, NY 14872 or Elcor Activities Fund 48 Colonial Dr. Horseheads, NY 14845 (Elmira Star Gazette, Thursday, 23 May 2002)

STANBRO Arba L
Arba L. Stanbro, Age 72 of 235 West 16th St., Elmira Heights, Sunday, February 27, 1972.  Funeral and committal services were held at the Ballard and Lindgren Funeral Home Wednesday at 11 a. m.  Burial in Pine Valley Cemetery.  Survived by wife, Bernice Jackson Stanbro, sons, Duane A. Stanbro of Elmira Heights, Jay H. Stanbro of Elmira and Robert I. Stanbro of Horseheads; seven grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.  He was a member of Oakwood United Methodist Church, retired from Benidx in1964 after serving for 43 years.  (Chemung Valley Reporter, Thursday, Page 11, March 9, 1972)

STEVENS Delia M
Mrs. Delia M. Soper, 73 years old, widow of Charles Soper, died at the family home in Pine Valley Monday morning following a brief illness.  She has been a resident of the hamlet for 40 years.  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Albert Dunn of Pine Valley and Mrs. Lillian Shields of Los Angeles; one sister, Mrs. Myra VanGorden of Los Angeles; also one brother, John Stevens of Oklahoma.  The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today at the family home, the Rev. Horace Pittman of Millport, officiating.  Burial in the Pine Valley Cemetery.  (Chemung Valley Reporter, Pg. 1, Thu., 2 July 1931)
date of death Aug 30 1981

STOLL/STULL Alida
Alida Marshall, 104, formerly of Pine City and a resident for several years at Schuyler Hospital's longterm care unit, died Sunday, Aug 30, 1981 at the hospital.
Born May 1 1877 in the Town of Veteran, she was the daughter of James and Amelia Burr Stoll.  Friends may call at the Barber Funeral Home, Horseheads, Tuesday from 7-9 pm and Wednesday, 1-3 pm. Funeral and committal services will be at 3pm Wednesday at the Funeral home at the conclusion of calling hours.  Interment will be in Pine Valley Cemetery, Pine Valley.  She is survived by one sister, Mary Louise Stoll of Horseheads; nieces, Mrs William (Janet) Smith of Beaver Dams, Phoebe Dann of Big Flats and Harriet Playfoot of Horseheads, Mrs. Maurice (Betty) Fletcher of Staesville, NC; nephews, Richard Miles of Pine City; numerous grand nieces and grand nephews.  Mrs. Marshall was the widow of William Marshall who died in 1939 and was the oldest member of the old Oak Chapter 4526 OES of Millport.
Ancestors ot Alida Stoll/Stull

3.  Alida "Elida" Stull <Stoll>2 was born on 1 May 1877 in Veteran town, Chemung, New York.2-4  She appeared in the census in 1880 in Pine Valley, Chemung, New York.2  She died on 30 Aug 1981 in Schuyler Hospital's Longterm Care Unit, Montour Falls, Schuyler, New York.4  She was buried in Pine_Valley_Pine_Vally Cem, Pine valley, Chemung, New York.4  Household Record  1880 United States Census
Name  Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
  Elida Stoll  Dau   S   Female   W   3   NY       NY   NY
 Source Information:  Census Place Pine Valley, Chemung, NY;  Family History Library Film   1254817;  NA Film Number   T9-0817;  Page Number   599B
 Obit: no newspaper name, date of death Aug 30 1981
 Alida Marshall, 104, formerly of Pine City and a resident for several years at Schuyler Hospital's longterm care unit, died Sunday, Aug 30, 1981 at the hospital.
  Born May 1 1877 in the Town of Veteran, she was the daughter of James and Amelia Burr Stoll.
  Friends may call at the Barber Funeral Home, Horseheads, Tuesday from 7-9pm and Wednesday, 1-3 pm.
  Funeral and committal services will be at 3pm Wednesday at the Funeral home at the conclusion of calling hours.
  Interment will be in Pine Valley Cemetery, Pine Valley.
  She is survived by one sister, Mary Louise Stoll of Horseheads; nieces, Mrs William (Janet) Smith of Beaver Dams, Phoebe Dann of Big Flats and Harriet Playfoot of Horseheads, Mrs. Maurice (Betty) Fletcher of Staesville, NC; nephews, Richard Miles of Pine City; numerous grand nieces and grand nephews.
  Mrs. Marshall was the widow of William Marshall who died in 1939 and was the oldest member of the old Oak Chapter 4526 OES of Millport.

Third Generation

6.  James Martin Stull <Stoll>2,5 was born on 7 May 1852 in , , New York.2,3,6  He appeared in the census on 20 Aug 1870 in Millport, town of Catlin, Chemung, New York.7  He died on 26 Oct 1932.2,6  Census: 20 Aug 1870, Millport, town of Catlin, Chemung, NY; Heritage quest; James M. Stoll, age 18 yrs; male, white, bp NY; at school
 Household Record  1880 United States Census
Name  Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
 James M. Stoll Self   M   Male   W  28    NY   Farmer   NY   NY
 Amelia S. Stoll Wife  M   Female   W  26    NY   K. House   NY   NY
  Elida Stoll  Dau   S   Female   W   3   NY       NY   NY
 Source Information:  Census Place Pine Valley, Chemung, NY;  Family History Library Film   1254817;  NA Film Number   T9-0817;  Page Number   599B
  Census: 15 Apr 1910, Looke Rd, Veteran Town, Chemung, NY; Heritage quest; Stoll, James M., head, male, white, age 57 yrs, married 1 time; married for 34 yrs; bp NY; father's bp NJ; mother's bp NY; occ none  James Martin Stull <Stoll> and Amelia S. Burr were married before 1877.2  They appeared in the census in 1880 in Pine Valley, Chemung, New York.2,3  They appeared in the census on 15 Apr 1910 in Looke Rd, Veteran Town, Chemung, New York.7

7.  Amelia S. Burr2 was born about 1854 in , , New York.2,3  She died before 30 Aug 1981.2,8  Household Record  1880 United States Census
Name  Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
  Amelia S. Stoll Wife  M   Female   W  26    NY   K. House   NY   NY
  Source Information:  Census Place Pine Valley, Chemung, NY;  Family History Library Film   1254817;  NA Film Number   T9-0817;  Page Number   599B
  Census: 15 Apr 1910, Looke Rd, Veteran Town, Chemung, NY; Heritage quest; Amelia Stoll, wife, female, white, age 56 yrs; married 1 time; age 34 yrs; had 5 children, 5 children living; bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's CT; occ none 

Fourth Generation

12.  James Stull <Stoll>2,5 was born on 24 Mar 1815 in , , New Jersey.2,3,6  He died on 13 Jan 1897.2,6  Census: 20 Aug 1870, Millport, town of Catlin, Chemung, NY; Heritage quest; James Stoll, age 55 yrs; male, white, farmer, value of restate 18,000; personal property 10,000; bp NJ; voting male.
 Household Record  1880 United States Census
Name  Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
 James Stoll Self   M   Male   W  65    NJ   Farmer   CAN   NJ
 Adaline Stoll Wife  M   Female   W  58    NY   Keeping House   NY   NY
 Fidelia Stoll  Dau   S   Female   W   31  NY    Dress Maker   NJ   NY
 Millard  Stoll  Son  S   Male   W   22  NY    at home   NJ   NY
 Ada  Stoll  Dau   S   Female   W   18  NY    at home   NJ   NY
 Source Information:  Census Place Catlin, Chemung, NY;  Family History Library Film   1254816;  NA Film Number   T9-0816;  Page Number   205D  James Stull <Stoll> and Adaline Smith were married on 18 Mar 1845.2,6  They appeared in the census in 1880 in Catlin, Chemung, New York.2,3  They appeared in the census 20 Augt 1870 in Millport, town of Catlin, Chemung, New York.7

13.  Adaline Smith2,5 was born on 11 Jun 1822 in , , New York.2,3,6  She died on 17 Oct 1910.2,6  Note: found in the Stoll Bible:  was a deed to a Ridge Cemetery Dee: where Adaline Stoll purchased of the Veteran Cemetery Association, of the Town of Veteran, County of Chemung and State of New York, for the Sum of Ten Dollars, Lot NO. 58 in section containing one hundred eighty feet, know and designated as such on a Map or Plot of the Buring Ground know as Ridge Cemetery," It is dated Jan 12th 1892 & signed by J. C. Roberts, Prest. & Hiram E. Wheeler, Secy.
  Census: 20 Aug 1870, Millport, town of Catlin, Chemung, NY; Heritage quest; Adaline Stoll, age 48 yrs, keeping house; bp NY
 Household Record  1880 United States Census
Name  Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
  Adaline Stoll Wife  M   Female   W  58    NY   Keeping House   NY   NY
  Source Information:  Census Place Catlin, Chemung, NY;  Family History Library Film   1254816;  NA Film Number   T9-0816;  Page Number   205D
Sources

    1. Wife's obituary.
    2. GEDCOM file. Created on 15 SEP 2007. Imported on 20 Nov 2003.
    3. 1880 Census, Family History Library, Mormon Church.
    4. Death Notice.
    5. GEDCOM file. Created on 20 FEB 2003. Imported on 20 Feb 2003.
    6. Stoll Bible Family Record entries: Bible published in Philadelphia 1848 (Robert Kibbe (by way of Rene' Marker <ramaker@bright.net> <kibbe@fnbnet.net>).
    7. Hertiage Quest, Godfrey Memorial Library.
    8. Daughter's Obituary.

STOLL Henry A
Henry A. Stoll of Pine Valley died Tuesday aged 67 years.  He is survived by his widow, a son Ernest of Kalamazoo, Mich; two daughters, Mrs. Benjamin Burris of Pine Valley and Mrs. Samuel Narsh of Elmira; four sisters, Mrs. Josephine Young of Lodi, Miss Fidelia Stoll of Pine Valley, Mrs. Rhoda Vance of Savona, Mrs. Ada Dockstader of Kalamazoo, Mich.; two brothers, Martin of Pine Valley and Millard of Akron, O.  The funeral will be held at the home Thursday at 2 o’clock.  The Rev. J. Roy Weakland to officiate.  Burial in the Pine Valley cemetery.  (Chemung Valley Reporter, Pg. 6, Thu., 17 May 1923)

STOLL Maude E
Burris, Mrs. Maude E.  Age 86, of Pine Valley, Oct. 31, 1969.  Funeral was held at the Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home on Monday at 11 a. m.  Interment in Pine Valley cemetery.  Survived by husband, Ben B. Burris; sister Mrs. Addie Narsh of Elmira; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Christine Burris of Horseheads; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.  (Chemung Valley Reported, Page 8, Thursday, 27 November 1969)

STOW - HALPIN
Phyllis S. Age 81 of Pine Valley, NY passed away on Thursday March 8, 2007 at Seneca View Nursing Home in Montour Falls, NY after an extended illness. Phyllis was born July 23, 1925 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Theodore and Kathryn Sears Stow. She received her Nursing Degree from The Arnot Ogden School of Nursing. Phyllis married her husband, Lawrence M. Halpin, on April 6, 1947 and they would have celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on April 6, 2007. Mrs. Halpin attended Mansfield State Teachers' College and received her Bachelor's Degree from Elmira College. She worked at the Arnot Ogden Hospital and for Dr. Walter Impert in Horseheads for several years prior to becoming a school nurse and health teacher for the Elmira City School District. Phyllis also earned her Master's Degree in Education from Elmira College while working and raising her family. She was a 4-H Club Leader for many years. Mrs. Halpin was a very active and devoted member of The Pine Valley United Methodist Church and a member of The United Methodist Women. She was also a member of The New York State Retired Teachers Association and The Elmira Retired Teachers Association. Phyllis loved her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with them. Phyllis is survived by her loving and devoted husband Lawrence M. Halpin; her sons and daughters-in-law: Richard L. & Valerie Halpin of Dexter, NY, Gary M. & Linda Halpin of Boscobel, Wisconsin, and Patrick T Halpin of Pine Valley, NY; grandchildren: Kyle Halpin of Albany, NY, Kelsey Halpin of Dexter, NY, Corey (Melissa) Halpin of Madison, Wisconsin, Amanda Halpin and fiance David Marin of El Cerritto, CA; great grandchildren: Lily and Will; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Richard W. & May Halpin of Pine Valley, NY; cousins: Eugene (Joyce) Stow, Shirley Westlake Verbanic Cochrane, Marjorie Westlake Clauson, Betty Ross Bennett, and Jean Ross Toepelt and families. Relatives and friends are invited to call at The Pine Valley United Methodist Church on Monday March 12, 2007 from 11 AM to 1 PM. Phyllis' Funeral Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours with Pastor Deb Roe officiating. Interment will take place in Pine Valley Cemetery in the Spring. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Mrs. Halpin through memorials to The Pine Valley United Methodist Church or The Chemung County Dept. of Aging & LTC "Alzheimer's Facilitator Group" P.O. Box 588 Elmira, NY 14902-0588.

STROUD Robert M
Robert M. Stroud, age 67, of 206 Eisenhart Place, Horseheads, Thursday Sept. 7, 1967.  Prayer service was held at the Barber Funeral Home, Horseheads Monday followed by a Requiem High Mass in St. Mary Our Mother Church, Horseheads.  Pine Valley Cemetery.  Survived by wife, Mrs. Pauline (Dilmore) Stroud; daughters, Mrs. Milton (Gail) Bowdy of Horseheads, Mrs. Arthur (Syliva) Curren of Syracuse, Mrs. James (Sharon) Hartman of Cleona, Pa.; sons, Harold Dilmore of Horseheads and Robert Dilmore of Pine Valley; 13 grandchildren; one niece and one nephew.  Mr. Stroud was a retired employee of the Motor Component’s  Division of Bendix Corp.  (Chemung Valley Reporter, Pg. 6, Thu., 14 Sep 1967)

TILLIS, REV. H. STEWART - OBITUARY (Hand written date July 1932)
The Rev. H. Stewart Tillis, late pastor of the Baptist Temple at Portsmouth, O., and a native and former resident, of Pine Valley, died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon at Catherine. Surviving are the widow, a daughter, Marjorie, and a son Gordon, all of Portsmouth. The deceased’s first pastorate was the Pine Valley Baptist church. The Rev. Mr. Tillis was spending his vacation preparing a home for summer residence which he had recently purchased near Catherine. The funeral was held at the Pine Valley Baptist church Wednesday.

MERLE TILLOTSON
 Merle Tillotson, 65, of Carrollton, TX died Friday, June 7, 1991. Mr. Tillotson was born July 14, 1925 in Leroy, PA, the son of Oscar and Thelma Gee Tillotson. He was a retired employee of Georgia Regional Hospital in Columbus, GA and a veteran of WW II.  He was a member of St. Anne's Church in Coppell, TX. He is survived by son, Melvin Tillotson of Columbus, GA; one grandson and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Sandra Mower Keyser with whom he resided; father, Oscar Tillotson of Canton, PA; brothers, Stanley Tillotson of Troy, PA, Hugh Tillotson of Canton, PA; sisters, Barbara Stettler, Eva Chaapel and Marion Mulno, all of Canton, Beverly Zirts of VA, Neda Brown of Shunk, PA; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Geraldine Tillotson, in 1990. Funeral services were held June 3 at the VanBuskirk Lynch Funeral Home in Horseheads with the Rev. David Gramkee officiating and interment to be in Pine Valley Cemetery. (TGR, Thursday, June 13, 1991)

WAITE - Mann ,  May Viola Age 74 of 583 Middle Road Horseheads, NY passed away on Wednesday May 8, 2002. Mrs. Mann was born December 14,1927 in Sayre, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Elmer and Martha Wayman Waite. She married her husband, John G. Mann, on August 1, 1946 and they would have celebrated their 56th Wedding Anniversary on August 1, 2002. May was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who dedicated her life to her family. Mrs. Mann was pre-deceased by her son, Robert W. Mann who passed away on March 11, 2001. She was also pre-deceased by her parents, her sisters Elizabeth Giantascio and Arlene Bennett, and her brother Gene Waite. May loved and cherished her family and friends and will be greatly missed by all. Mrs. Mann is survived by her loving husband of 56 years John G. Mann Sr.; son: John G. "Butch" Mann of Horseheads, NY; daughters and son-in-law: Barbara Kay Mann of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Vicki & Robert Egerton of Horseheads, NY; daughter-in-law: Gail Mann of Washington, D.C.; grandchildren: Carissa Mann of Ithaca, NY, Tameka Mann and Ashley Mann both of Washington, D.C., and Matthew Egerton and Michael Egerton both of Horseheads, NY; brothers and sisters-in-law: Elmer "Sonny" & Connie Waite of Elmira, NY, Don & Terri Waite of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Dan & Sarah Waite of Elmira, NY, Bob & Teresa Waite of Elmira, NY, Bill & Bobbi Waite of Horseheads, NY, and Joe & Linda Waite of Big Flats, NY; sisters and brother-in-law: Martha (Mutzie) & Harry Sewalt of Chemung, NY and Jane Niver of Elmira Heights, NY; sister-in-law: Genevieve Mann of Corning, NY; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home Mill St. & Grand Central Ave. Horseheads, NY on Friday May 10, 2002 from 7-9 PM. Mrs. Mann's Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday May 11, 2002 at 2 PM. The Rev. Lew Baker will officiate. Interment in Pine Valley Cemetery in Pine Valley, NY. The Family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Mrs. Mann through memorials to The American Cancer Society 627 West Church Street Elmira, NY 14905-2476 or Southern Tier Hospice 11751 East Corning Road Corning, New York 14830. (Elmira Star Gazette, 9 May 2002)

WELLER Lottie Theodoria
Mrs. George W. Sayles
Mrs. Lottie Theodoria Sayles, died Tuesday at 12:30 p. m. at the family home, 320 Broadway after an extended illness.  She is survived by her husband, George W. Sayles; a son Theodore C.; four grandchildren, John, Francis, Mary and George Jr.; three nieces and four nephews.  (Elmira Star Gazette, Sunday Telegram, Sunday, 26 August 1928, 2nd Section, Page 13)

WILSON BYRON F
Byron F. Wilson died at his home, 856 Alexander Place, this morning at 4:30 o’clock at the age of sixty-three years.  He is survived by his wife.  The funeral will be held Thursday and will be private.  Interment will be in Pine Valley.  (Elmira Gazette, Page 5, Saturday, 5 March 1904)

WILSON
Lida A. Wilson
Lida A. Wilson, aged twenty-four years, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Wilson, died at her parents home, No. 378 West Water street, yesterday morning at 7:30 o’clock.  Miss Wilson was one of Elmira’s most popular young ladies.  She was a member of the Baptist Church and sang in the choir.  For a long time she was an employee of Durland & Pratt and late of Hyland & Brown.  Death was caused by consumption.  The funeral will be held at the house Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock.  The interment will be in Pine Valley.  (Elmira Daily Advertiser, Page 5, Saturday, 9 April 1898)


Below this line are women using a married alias for whom the birth name can not be identified in the obituary. If you know the real surname of any of these women, let me know so I can put them into the alphabetic arrangement in the right place.

? CARPENTER, Mrs. Frances E. Age 76, of 133 Lewis St., Horseheads, Friday, March 5, 1971.  A private funeral was held at the convenience of the family at the Barrett Funeral Home.  Burial in Pine Valley Cemetery.  Survived by sons, Grant of Elmira Heights, Tracey of Rochester; sister, Mrs. Leda Neff of Lancaster, Pa., two brothers, six grandchildren; one great-grandchild.  (Chemung Valley Reporter, Pg. 9, Thu., 18 Mar 1971
 

? KETCHUM, DOROTHY  Dorothy Ketchum, 64, of RD1, Gillett, died April 21, 1987.  Mrs.Ketchum was a retired seamstress from American Silk Label Company in Troy, PA and a member of the Elmira Christian Center.  Among her survivors are her husband, Newton E. Ketchum; a son and two daughters; 8 grandchildren.  Funeral services were held at the Don Kalek Funeral Home April 24 with Rev. John Bedzyk officiating and interment to be in Pine Valley Cemetery.  Donations to the American Cancer Society in her memory would be appreciated.  (TGR April 30, 1987)

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