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cemetery, as they are presented here, is like reading the multi-generational
history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular
time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives
and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade"
or business.
All people are listed in alphabetic order by surname at BIRTH. Women identified by a married alias only and for whom a birth surname can not be identified, are listed on the last page for the cemetery's obituaries. Please send in typed obituaries for people buried in our local cemeteries. If possible include name of newspaper and date. Send typed in your email or in attached Word files. Send to Joyce M. Tice (JoyceTice@aol.com) |
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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 died 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, died 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)
HALPIN Richard W.
Age 78 of Pine Valley, NY passed away on Tuesday November 10, 2009.
Dick was born May 5, 1923 in Horseheads, NY the son of the late Milton
& Edna Wilcox Halpin. Mr. Halpin was a Police Officer with the Horseheads
Police Department and retired as a Security Officer with Westinghouse Corporation
in Horseheads, NY with several years of dedicated service. He was a member
of The Pine Valley United Methodist Church and member of The Wings of Eagles
Museum. Dick married his wife, Flora May Baldock Buckland Halpin, on August
19, 1982 and they recently celebrated their 17th Wedding Anniversary. He
loved his family and friends and treasured the time he spent with them.
Dick is survived by his wife Flora May Halpin of Pine Valley, NY; sons
and daughters-in-law: Charles & Elizabeth Buckland Jr. of McAllen,
Texas, Gerald L. & Shirley Buckland of Dryden, NY, Leonard R. &
Charlotte Buckland of Elmira, NY, and Robert A. Buckland of Horseheads,
NY; brother: Lawrence Halpin of Pine Valley, NY; nephews: Richard L. &
Valerie Halpin of Dexter, NY, Gary M. & Linda Halpin of Boscobel, Wisconsin,
and Patrick T. Halpin of Pine Valley, NY; several grandchildren, great
grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of caring friends. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend Gravesite Services on Tuesday November
17, 2009 at 10 AM in Pine Valley Cemetery in Pine Valley, NY with
Rev. Karen K. Boone officiating. Those wishing may remember Dick through
memorial contributions to The Pine Valley United Methodist Church. Arrangements
are entrusted to the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads,
NY. Published in Star-Gazette from November 12, 2009
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)
JONES Clara L. Morse
Homemaker - Age 72, of 303 Pine Valley Road, Pine Valley, NY, Thursday,
December 31, 1998. Mrs. Morse was born July 25, 1926 in Big Flats, NY the
daughter of the late Ross & Anna Halpin Jones. She married her husband
Russell L. Morse on May 26, 1946 7 they would have celebrated their 53rd
Wedding Anniversary on May 26, 1999. Clara is survived by her husband Russell
L. Morse; daughters & sons-in-law Mary Ellen & Milford Upham of
Hector, NY, Dorothy & David Nye of Palatka, Fl, June & Oakley Bush
of Horseheads, NY; sons & daughters-in-law, Daniel & Karen Morse
of Pine Valley, NY, Dennis & Marguerite Morse of Pine Valley, NY; sisters,
Betty Barnes of Tuscaloosa, AL, Faye Roe of Scottsdale, AZ, Elsie Bolt
of Watkins Glen, NY; brother & sisters-in-law, Marvin & Jenn Jones
of Horseheads, NY, Virginia Morse of Leroy, PA; several grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins & a host of friends.
Relatives & friends are invited to call at the Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral
Home, Mill St. & Grand Central Ave., Horseheads, NY, Monday, January
4, 1999 fro 2 to 4 PM. Mrs. Morse’s funeral & committal services will
be conducted at the conclusion of calling hours with the Rev. Jay Whittaker
officiating. Interment in Pine Valley Cemetery. - Elmira Star-Gazette.
KISER - 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) Dorothy Ketchum was born the daughter of Daniel Kiser Jr. on 12 Mar 1923 in NY per Dave Hawley.
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)
MR. RUPERT V. LEWIS age 54 of Pine Valley, N.Y., Monday, December 25, 1967. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, Horseheads Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Thursday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Eugene Bardwell. Interment Pine Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Chemung County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Survived by wife, Mrs. Lucile (Halpin) Lewis; daughters, Mrs. Sharon McKenna of Rockville, Conn. And Miss Muriel Lewis at home; son, Darrel Lewis of San Jose, California; mother Mrs. Lilla Lewis of Richmond, Maine; brothers, Lawrence Lewis at Richmond, Maine and Fenton Moore of Bath, Maine; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was Assistant Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds at the Horseheads Central School and a member of Old Oak Lodge F & AM of Millport. –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/26/1967
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 died 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
MOWER Crystal J. "Crissy"
Age 59 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Monday May 4, 2009. Crissy
was born on September 13, 1949 in Waverly, NY the daughter of the late
Harold and Mable Warner Mower. She was an Inspector for LRC Thomas and
Betts in Horseheads, NY. Crissy will be remembered best for playing practical
jokes and her sense of humor. She enjoyed playing cards, reading a good
book, road trips, and spending time with family especially her nieces and
nephews. Crissy was pre-deceased by her parents; brothers-in-law: James
Keyser and Rodney Watkins. She is survived by great nephew: Ian McCarthy;
special niece: Fawn Gordon; Irvin T. and Bernie Mower of Millport, NY;
Stephen T. and Sue Mower of Elmira, NY; Verne and Mary Mower of Pine Valley,
NY; Anthony and Denise Mower of Horseheads, NY; Sandra J. Mower of Aubrey,
TX; Barbara E. and Frank Johnson of Montour Falls, NY; April and Mike Van
Syckel of Silt, CO; Karen D. and Daniel Morse of Pine Valley, NY; Terri
L. and Joseph Reed Erin, NY; 26 nieces and nephews; 49 great nieces, great
nephews; several great-great nieces and great great nephews. Relatives
and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad
Street Horseheads, NY on Friday May 8, 2009 from 4-6 PM. Crissy's Funeral
Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 6 PM. Interment
in Pine Valley Cemetery on Saturday May 9, 2009. Published in the
Star-Gazette on 5/6/2009
ROSE, W. (William) Charles Age 82 of Pine Valley died 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 died 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, died
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
STOCUM Raymond C.
Age 75, of Pine Valley Rd., Pine Valley and formerly a longtime resident
of Red Chalk Rd. in Erin, passed away after an extended illness on Wed.,
Jul. 8, 2009, at home surrounded by his family. Ray was born Mar. 4, 1934,
the son to the late Jesse and Florence (Hagen) Stocum. He is survived by
his wife of nearly 56 years, Glenda (Whitford) Stocum; daughters and sons-in-law,
Debra Alexander of Pine Valley, NY, Robin (Charles) Taft of Horseheads,
NY, Cathy (Gene) Rarick of Gillett, PA, Donna Brimmer of Horseheads, NY;
eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth Stocum of
Pine Valley, NY; sister-in-law, Joanne (Merle) Russell of Horseheads, NY;
brothers-in-law, Mike (Linda) Whitford of Horseheads, NY, Robert (Barbara)
Whitford of Eugene, OR, John (Sharon) Whitford of Bentley Creek, PA. He
was also predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Isabelle Decker, Jenny
Yaple, Robert and William Stocum. Ray was a loving husband, father grandfather
and friend. He loved hunting and fishing and being with family and friends.
Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413
So. Main St., Horseheads on Friday from 4-6:00 p.m. where his service will
follow there at the conclusion of calling hours at 6:00 p.m. The Rev. Robert
Finch will officiate. Interment at a later date in Pine Valley Cemetery.
Those wishing may also remember Ray with memorials to Southern Hospice
Inc., 11751 East Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 7/9/2009
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 died 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 died 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 died 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)
WHITFORD - STOCUM, Glenda L.
Age 73, of Pine Valley Rd., Pine Valley and formerly a longtime resident
of Red Chalk Rd. in Erin, passed away unexpectedly on Tues., Sept. 29,
2009, after an extended illness at Robert Packer Hospital surrounded by
her family. She was recently predeceased by her husband of nearly 56 years,
Raymond on Wed., July 8, 2009. Glenda was born Oct. 16, 1935 in Elmira,
NY, the daughter to the late Joseph and Dorothy (Noble) Whitford. Glenda
was born March 4, 1934, the son to the late Jesse and Florence (Hagen)
Stocum. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Debra Alexander
of Pine Valley, NY, Robin (Charles) Taft of Horseheads, NY, Cathy (Gene)
Rarick of Gillett, PA and Donna Brimmer of Horseheads, NY; 8 grandchildren;
12 great-grandchildren; sister, Joanne (Merle) Russell of Horseheads, NY;
brothers, Mike (Linda) Whitford of Horseheads, NY, Robert (Barbara) Whitford
of Eugene, OR, and John (Sharon) Whitford of Bentley Creek, PA; brother-in-law,
Kenneth Stocum of Pine Valley, NY; sister-in-law, Dorie Stocum of Montour
Falls, NY. She was also predeceased by her sister, Dorothy Mae Whitford.
She was the owner and operator of Millport Strip Shop. Glenda was a devoted
wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She liked football and
family time together around a good bonfire. Family and friends are invited
to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads on Sat.,
Oct. 3, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Her service will follow there
at the funeral home, 1:00 p.m. with family friend Jack Deyo officiating.
Interment will take place at a later date in Pine Valley Cemetery. Those
wishing may also remember Glenda with memorials to Southern Hospice Inc.,
11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830. Published in Star-Gazette
on October 2, 2009
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)
? 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
? MRS. EVELYN L. SMITH of Pine Valley, Monday, July 8, 1957. She
was a member of the First Methodist Church of Pine Valley. Survived
by daughter, Mrs. Mabel Thorpe of Pine Valley, with whom she resided; sons,
Arthur Smith of Rochester, Judd T. Smith of Placerville, Calif.; eight
grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Body at VanBuskirk-Lynch
Funeral Home, Horseheads where friends may call today from 7 to 9 p.m.
and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Thursday
at 10 a.m., the Rev. Horace Pittman. Pine Valley Cemetery.
–Elmira Star-Gazette 7/9/1957
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