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BENNETT George H. Age 62 of 31 Dodge Ave., Waverly, N.Y. Friday, May 11, 2001 at home. Born April 17, 1939 in Elmira, he was the son of the late Clarence, Sr. and Mildred Boyce Bennett. George was a truck driver for Georgia Pacific in Orlando, FL, having retired in 1986. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Marcia (Tyson) Bennett; sisters, Mary (Kenneth) Ettenberger, Spring Hills, Fl. and Myrtle Bennett of Columbia Crossroads, Pa.; special brother-in-law, Wayne (Elsie) Tyson of Erin, NY; sisters-in-law, Vivian Tyson and Dean Freeman of Waverly, NY, Mary (Brian) Minnier of Lockwood, NY, Bonnie Tyson of Lockwood, NY; father-in-law, Bennett Tyson Jr. of Erin, NY; step father-in-law, John Lilly of Waverly, NY and numerous loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, Mildred Boyce Bennett in 1954, father, Clarence Bennett, Sr. in 1956, brothers, Robert Bennett in 1962, Clarence Bennett, Jr. in 1997, LeRoy Bennett in 1998 and half brother, Raymond Smith in 1970. Friends are invited to call at the McKee Memorial Chapel, 462 Fulton St., Waverly, Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM with Funeral Services there Wednesday at 1:00 PM. Interment at Riverside Cemetery, Lowman, NY. Those wishing may make contributions to the American Lung Association or the American Heart Association in George's name.

GEORGE H. BENNETT
 George H. Bennett, 62, of Waverly, NY died Friday, May 11, 2001 at home. Born April 17, 1939 in Elmira, NY, he was the son of the late Clarence Sr. and Mildred Boyce Bennett. George was a truck driver for Georgia Pacific in Orlando, FL, having retired in 1986. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Marcia (Tyson) Bennett; sisters, Mary (Kenneth) Ettenberger, Spring Hills, FL and Myrtle Bennett, of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; special brother-in-law, Wayne (Elsie) Tyson of Erin, NY. Funeral services were to be held May 16 (1 pm) at the McKee Memorial Chapel, 462 Fulton St., Waverly with interment to be at Riverside Cemetery, Lowman, NY. Those wishing may make contributions to the American Lung Association or the American Heart Association in George's name. (TGR, Thursday, May 17, 2001)

MRS. MILDRED BOYCE BENNETT OF 122 w. 13TH St., Elmira Heights died this morning, November 9, 1954.  Survived by husband, Clarence Bennett:  daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Ettenberger of Elmira Heights and Miss Myrtle Bennett at home;  sons, Raymond Smith of Horseheads, Robert Bennett of Elmira, LeRoy, Clarence, and George Bennett all at home;  sisters, Mrs. Budd Barrett of Tompkins Corners and Mrs. Ranchford Buchanan of Elmira;  bothers, Elliott Boyce of Elmira Heights and Jesse Boyce of PA;  14 grandchildren.  The body is at the Keefe Funeral Home, 436 Broadway and Wednesday morning will be removed to the family home where friends may call Friday morning for service at 1 p.m.  The Rev. Henry B. Lee, Riverside Cemetery, Chemung.  Submitted by:  George and Peg Boyce.  Elmira Star Gazette - November 9, 1954

EARLEY - William J. "Bill" Age 78, formerly of Wellsburg and Lowman, NY died on Saturday May 28, 2005. Mr. Earley was born July 10, 1926 in Morris Run, PA the son of the late Barney and Helen Bolt Earley. He was raised in the Canton, PA area. Mr. Earley married his wife Helen Donahue Earley and she predeceased him on February 13, 2002. He was also predeceased by his daughter Patricia Williamson on November 3, 2001. He owned and operated a home improvement business B & E Contractors for several decades. Bill was a Homing Pigeon enthusiast (winning hundreds of races), he also loved to hunt - an Irishman thru and thru. Good food was a passion, but believed all family members should have the staples of Pork n Beans, Pineapple and Peanut Butter in their house. It was ALWAYS his way or the wrong way. Mr. Earley is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law: Joe and Marquita Earley of Farmington, New Mexico; Tom and Donna Earley of S. Waverly, PA; son-in-law: Bob Williamson of Lowman, NY; grandchildren: Mike Earley, Shawn and Karen Earley, John and Heather Earley, Colleen and Tom Beach, Bernadette and Fidel Martinez, Ernestine and Chris Carrilo, Joe and Julia Cruz, 17 great-grandchildren; sisters: Doris Fitzpatrick of Williamsport, PA; Nettie Schreiber of Wilmington, DE; Laura Earley and Sally Olivares both 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 May 31, 2005 from 3-5 PM. Mr. Earley's Funeral and Committal Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 5 PM with Mr. Earley's grandson Rev. John Earley officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Lowman, NY at the convenience of the family.

ROBERT J. FARLEY age 81 of Lowman, NY died on Sunday, March 5, 2000 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.  He was born on October 20, 1918 in Elmira, NY the son of the late John and Barbara (Rein) Farley.  Mr. Farley was a communicant of St. James Church in Waverly, NY.  He served as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and was in the First Marine Division to land in Guadalcanal where his picture appeared in the Guadalcanal Diary.  His decorations include: Purple Heart, Presidential Citation-Navy Commendation, Conspicuous Service Cross Medal, and Pacific Ribbon with 3 Bronze Stars, 6 Medals and 10 Campaign Bars.  He retired in 1980 after 38 years of service for Sperry Rand.  Mr. Farley was a member of the Elmira Eagles Club 941, the Elmira American Legion and the Waverly VFW.  He was an accordion player, beef farmer and an avid hunter and fisherman.  Mr. Farley is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty Jane (Updike) Farley of Lowman, NY; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Donna farley of Athens, PA and Richard and Judy Farley of Lowman, NY; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Walt Rogers of Athens, PA and Bernadette and Jim Maelfyt of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Robert III, Chad and Garrett Farley all of Armenia, NY, David and Doug DeKay of Waverly, NY, John French of Las Vegas, NV, Candy Root and Bobbie Jean Baldwin of Waverly, NY and Damon Cornish of Sayre, PA; several great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Charles (Alice) Updike of Las Vegas, NV, Edward Updike of Elmira, NY and Raymond (Diana) Updike of Elmira, NY; sisters-in-law, Francis Daughtery of FL and Joyce Updike of Elmira, NY; several nieces and nephews.  Friends are invited to call at Roberts Funeral home, Inc., 279 Main St., Wellsburg, NY on Wednesday, March 8, 2000 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.  Funeral service will immediately follow at 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the Reverend Vincent Langan, Pastor of St. John’s Catholic Church in South Waverly, PA officiating.  Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Chemung, NY at the convenience of the family.  –Elmira Star Gazette

Dec 10, 1998  Elmira Star Gazette
GRACE, Miss Leslie Lowman
Postal Clerk
Died Monday December 7, 1998 at Bethany Manor, Horseheads, NY. She was born May 27, 1898 in Lowman, New York, the daughter of Dan and Clara Grace. Miss Grace resided in her family home, the George Lowman House, in Lowman until 1979, when she moved to the Bethany Retirement Home in Horseheads. She attended the Lowman School and was a postal clerk in the Lowman Post Office. She was a life-long member of the Lowman United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her sister, Miss Alice Marian Grace in 1980. Miss Grace has no close family, but is survived by several cousins; including Julia Knapp Albertalli, Margaret Knapp Clarke, and Jason Copley Knapp. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 12, 1998 at the Lowman United Methodist Church, Old Route 17 Lowman, NY. Rev. Gayle Oldenbusch will officiate. Memorial donations in Miss Grace’s name may be made to the Lowman United Methodist Church, Bethany Center Living Memorial Fund, 751 Watkins Rd., Horseheads, NY or to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., Elmira, NY

GRAY Warren Glenn "Jim"
Age 87, of North Chemung, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 26, 2009. He is survived by daughters, Sharon (Terry) Newman, Vicki (Chester) Bennett, Constance (Steve) Pipher; son, David (Patricia Kent) Gray; grandchildren, Renea, Heather, Melissa, Melody, Emily, Stephanie, Andrew; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Michael, Cassandra, Ethan, MadisonRose, Madeline, Nicole, Noah, Adam and Hannah; brother, Gerald (Ruth) Gray; beloved pet, Cassianne; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Jim is now reunited with his wife, Marion Gray; granddaughter, Denise; and great-granddaughter, Rachel Roussell. Warren was a US Navy Veteran having served on the USS Intrepid during WWII. The family wishes a Special Thank You to the Hospice Workers! The Family will receive relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home, Wednesday, July 29, from 12 Noon to 1 p.m., with his service immediately following at 1 p.m., Rev. Richard Hack, Pastor Lighthouse Baptist Church, officiating. Burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery, Lowman, NY.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/28/2009

JACOB LOWMAN DEAD
One of the Oldest and Weathiest Farmers of the Valley
The Telegram announces the death of Jacob Lowman, at 5 o’clock Thursday afternnon, April 2, 1891, at his home in Lowmanville.  For tow years or more Mr. Lowman has been an intense sufferer from rheumatism, which affliction he has borne with great fortitude, being unwilling to the very last to relinquish in the smallest degree his active connection with the many extensive business enterprises which in more active years he had created.  He was born December 5, 1817, and was therefore in his seventy-fourth year.  His father, Jacob Lowman, was one of the first settlers of this valley coming here as early as 1738, and form the first took active and prominent part in the development of this region.  His youngest son, Jacob Lowman, whose death is just announced, inherited all the capacities and abilities of his father, as well as part of the homestead where he was born, and began very early in life to accumulate a fortune which has for many years made him the largest landed proprietor in the county of Chemung.  AS a framer Jacob Lowman has been the leader in the industry in this region for more that a generation.  Possessed of over 4,000 cultivated acres in this county, nearly all of which he has purchased with the profits of his farms, he has demonstrated year in and year out the conscientious and systematic farming can be made large profits in all kinds of seasons.  He has also conducted large lumbering operations in this valley, and as a miller was recognized as a pioneer, being the solo owner of several extensive grist mills in this county.  Mr. Lowman was also one of the first men in this region interested in the tobacco industry and to his ability, care and enterprise is due in no small degree no only the raising of tobacco in the valley of the Chemung, but also the beginning of the trade in the article which has since grown to such great proportions in this city.  Together with the late John Brand he established the first tobacco warehouse in Elmira and for a long time one of its principal owners.  He was also interested in the creamery business operating a large and well managed cheese and butter factory in Lowmanville.  His large wealth and long and active life had led him into many enterprises outside of farming, and therefore he has been largely identified with the business interests of this city.  Until within a very few years, he was one of the most familiar figures on our streets, known and respected by all our business men.  In politics, Mr. Lowman was a staunch Republican and was always active in town and county affairs.  Yet he was one of the few men of wealth and prominence who could never be inducted to hold a public office.  Always interested in seeing that none but good men held office, he was not a hide-bound partisan, and, though always loyal to the principles of his party, he often lent his aid to the election of its opponents when, in his judgment, the public welfare demanded it.  This freedom and honest independence in politi…  made him hosts of friends outside of the party lines, while he never lost the respect and confidences of the party leaders. Jacob Lowman was never married.  His only brother, the late George Lowman and his three sisters, Mrs. Laurinda McDowell, Mrs. Cynthia Everitt and Mrs. Esther Brown--have long since preceded him in death.  His surviving nephews and nieces, who are his nearest relatives, are now all people of advanced years, among whom may be mentioned William, John G. and Lyman Lowman, sons George Lowman, deceased; J. Lowman, Robert  M. and McKean McDowell, sons of the late Judge John G. McDowell Samuel and Jacob Lowman Everitt, and three sisters, Mrs. John G. Copley, Mrs. Esther Jenkins and Mrs. Van Dyne, of Troy, Pa., children of Dr Hovey Everitt, deceased; Jacob Lowman Brown of Jan Francisco, Cal. Jacob Lowman was a man of large heart and generous impulses, a faithful friend and an honest man.  His death will be mourned by a large circle of acquaintances and friend, to many of whom he has lent the aid and assistance of his wealth and influence.  The funeral of Mr. Lowman will take place at his late residence, in Lowmanville, at 2 o’clock this afternoon.  The remains will be interred in the old family burying ground, now Riverside cemetery, between Lowmanville and Chemung.  A special train will leave this city at 1 o’clock p. m., over the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western road, to accommodate the many friends who desire to attend the funeral, returning immediately after the services.

PEER David Arlen
81, of Wellsburg, NY, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2009, at the Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Horseheads, NY. He was the loving husband of Sharon Peer of Wellsburg. A graveside service to honor David's life will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, April 25, 2009, in the Riverside Cemetery, Elmira, NY, with Military Honors given by the Chemung County Honor Guard and the Military Forces Honor Guard out of Bath, NY. The Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. David was born on February 25, 1928 in Elmira, NY, son of the late Lawrence and Thelma (Cooley) Peer. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran and after, worked for The Glass Company as a window installer and carpenter. David was a lifetime member of the Marine Corps League and was a former member of the American Legion and V.F.W. He loved carpentry and building, going for walks, and working on crossword puzzles. David is survived by his wife, Sharon; seven children including his special daughter, Michelle (Lou) Bianchi of Rochester, NY; four stepchildren, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his brother, John (Jeanne) Peer of Horseheads, NY; his sisters, Verna Clark of Horseheads, NY and Norma Babcock of Arizona; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; special friend, David Corneby; and faithful companion, "Molly". David was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Larry; his sister, Dorothy; and his grandson, Isaac.   Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/14/2009

SIMCOE –MRS. (?) SHERMAN BOUGHTON, 57, died at the family home at Oakhill, Town of Baldwin, Wednesday morning (Jan. 24, 1927) at 3:30 o’clock.  She is survived by her husband; a sister, Mrs. Anna Seeley of Elmira; a brother, William Simcoe, Waverly.  The funeral will be held at the family home at 10 a.m. Saturday.  The Rev. Mr. McKnight will officiate.  Burial in Riverside Cemetery, Town of Chemung.  –Elmira Star-Gazette 1/27/1927

STABEL - BUBACZ
Cheri (Stabel) Age 40, of Elmira, NY, died on Wednesday, February 23, 2005, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. She was born on January 6, 1965, the daughter of the late Gary and Betty Lou (Bennett) Stabel. She was the wife of Matthew Bubacz. Cheri loved Bingo, Auto Racing, Football and Soap Operas. She was a former Licensed Nurse who devoted much of her life helping and caring for others. She was a loving mother, wife and granddaughter. In addition to her husband, Cheri is survived by daughters, Jody and Jennifer Bubacz at home; grandmother, Ethel Bennett; stepmother, Jacquie Stabel; mother-in-law, June Bubacz; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends. In addition to her parents, Cheri is preceded in death by her grandfather, Chet Bennett; and father-in-law, Andrew James Bubacz. Family and Friends are invited to call at the Roberts Funeral Home, 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY, on Sunday, February 27, 2005, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held immediately following visitation with the Reverend Randy Rockwell officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roberts Funeral Home, 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY 14894.

STOUT, John H. Rs.
Age 67, of Crete Ave., Elmira, NY, died Monday, March 1, 2004, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira.  John was born in Blossburg, PA, son of the late Virgil and Anna Belle (McKinster) Stout.  John served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War.  He was an Evangelist Minister and also worked at Thatcher Glass as a laborer for several years.  John’s spare time was spent being with his loving family especially his grandchildren.  Survivors include his wife, Catherine of 46 lovely years; daughters, Starr Stout, Faith (Jose) Bernal, and Catherine (Jaun) Juarez all of Elmira; sons John Stout Jr. of Elmira and Chuck (Billie Dawn) Giggee of Sayre, PA; brother, Otto Stout of PL; 26 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.  John was predeceased by brother Leon Stout; sisters, Ether Brewer and Grace Louise Stout.  Family and Friends are invited to call Thursday, March 4, 2004, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Barrett Funeral Home.  Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Gwendolyn Daley, Rev George and Edith Washington officiating.  Interment will take place in Riverside Cemetery in Lowman, NY, at the convenience of the family.

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