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ALLEN William Age 75, formerly of Barton's Adult Care Home, died Sunday, April 23, 2006 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Bill has no known survivors. He had worked on the Pennsylvania Railroad for 10 years. Bill was an avid hunter. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats.
BARBER Stanley L. Sr. Owner/Operator of Barbers Garage and 24 Hour Towing Service Age 71, of Big Flats, NY, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. He was survived by his children, Stanley L. (Kimberly) Barber Jr., Helen Barber, and Shawn L (Amy) Barber; his beloved grandchildren, Carrie (Scott) Walrath, Kris, Rebecca, Billy and Nathaniel Barber; sister, Gloria (Tom) Giles; and several nieces and nephews; and his faithful companion, "Smudge." His wife, Phyllis, predeceased Stanley. He was a lifetime member of the Big Flats Volunteer Fire Department, and a member of the Towing Association of America (TRAA). He was the owner-operator of Barbers Garage and 24 Hour Towing Service, Big Flats, NY since 1944. He was an avid sportsman and gardener. Stanley has been honored by many local area law enforcement agencies for his service to the community that he loved. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Monday, February 12, 2007, from 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Funeral and Committal Service there Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Stanley will be laid to rest next to his wife, Phyllis in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats, NY. The family would like to thank Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care, and Marge Bellows for the wonderful care given to Stanley during his illness.
BARR
MARGARET (BARR) GOLDEN: Mrs. Margaret (Barr) Golden, 88, of RD
1, Watkins Road, Pine Valley, N.Y., died Tuesday, March 8, at the Chemung
County Nursing Facility. Born Jan. 25, 1900, in Blossburg, she was the
daughter of Daniel and Annie Nelson Barr. She had been a resident of Pine
Valley for over 50 years and was a member of the Pine Valley Baptist Church.
She and her late husband, Earl Golden, formerly operated a dairy farm.
They were married for 49 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Earl,
in April of 1969, and a son, Robert E. Golden, in May of 1986. Surviving
are two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and George Howe of Pine Valley
and Carol and Russell Lancaster of Millport, N.Y.; sons, Richard Golden
of Pine Valley and Larry Golden of Elmira, N.Y.; sons and daughters-in-law,
Theodore and Beatrice Golden of Pine Valley and Pastor R. Craig and Shirley
Golden of Newark Vally, N.Y.; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Irene Golden of Horseheads,
N.Y.; 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. Friends are invited to call at the Barber funeral Home, 413 South
Main Street, Horseheads, N.Y. Thursday, March 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. and
again from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held there Friday, March 11, at
11 a.m. The Rev. R. Craig Golden, her son, and the Rev. Alan B. Brown will
officiate. Burial will be made in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats.
BATES John Bertram and Catherine Isabel Bates
BATES John Bertram And His Wife Catherine Isabel Bates will be laid
to rest in a Service of Committal to be held at 2 PM Sunday, September
23 at the Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats, NY. Bert, 86 was born and raised
in Big Flates prior to receiving degrees in chemistry from Clarkson and
Rice Universities and working as technical director for the Flint Ink Corporation.
Isabel, 82 and Bert had been married for 54 years prior to Isabel's death
in 1998. They are survived by sons, John (Chere) and Douglas, his brother,
Glen E. Bates, Jr. of Big Flats, and four grandchildren. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of
Big Flats, or the Big Flats Historical Society. Local arrangements are
under the direction of Hills Funeral Home.
BELLOWS - DENISE A. SOUTHARD
Denise A. Southard, 34, of Corning, NY, died Wednesday, February
16, 1994 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. She was born January
10, 1960 in Corning, the daughter of Lewis and Marjorie Cole Bellows. She
is survived by her husband, Rickie Southard of Corning; a daughter, Stacey
Lynn Southard and sons, Travis Lee and Anthony Lee Southard, all at home;
mother, Marjorie Bellows of Big Flats, NY; father, Lewis Bellows of Wellsburg,
NY; two brothers and two sisters; maternal grandfather, Walter Cole of
Columbia Cross Roads, PA; paternal grandparents, Luther and Myrtle Bellows
of Millerton, PA; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral
services were held at the Hills Funeral Home in Big Flats on February 20
with the Rev. Melanie Cole officiating and burial to be in Rural Home Cemetery,
Big Flats. (TGR, Thursday, February 24, 1994)
BENNETT Elna
JOHNSON Elna Age 92, formerly of Big Flats, NY, passed away Friday,
April 7, 2006, at the Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY. Elna was
born in Big Flats, daughter of the late Noel and Katie (Pickel) Bennett.
Elna worked for St. Joseph's School of Nursing after many years as a housemother.
She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and will always be remembered
as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include her daughter,
Bernita (Robert) Oppenheim of Erin, NY; sons, Marland (Mary) Johnson of
Gillett, PA, Frederick (Beverly) Johnson of Susquehanna, PA; 11 grandchildren;
20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Frances
Kelly of Lake Placid, NY; brothers, Richard (Barb) and Paul (Margaret)
Bennett, both of FL, and Robert (Pat) Bennett of Erin, NY; several nieces
and nephews. Elna was predeceased by her husband, Paul in 2003; and her
great-grandson, Kenneth Ameigh in 2004. Family and friends are invited
to call Monday, April 10, 2006, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the James D.
Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. with Rev.
Frederick Johnson officiating. Interment will take place in Rural Home
Cemetery in Big Flats
BENNETT –IRMA J. BENNETT SEELYE COLE, age 74 of Elmira, NY passed into peace Tuesday, May 7th, 2002 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital of Elmira. Surviving Irma are her husband of 45 loving years Garry Cole, daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah (Scott) Shaw of Horseheads, NY, Pam (Bill) Burns of Pine City, NY, son and daughter-in-law Garry (Juanita) Cole of Sidney, NB, grandchildren: David (France Kimberly) Woodard of Elmira, Jeffery (Raquel) Woodard of Horseheads, NY, Karen (Fiance Chuck) Burns of Elmira, Kelly Burns of Pine City, NY, great-grandchildren: Kattie, Abigail Woodard, Zachary Benjamin, Alivia, Arianna Woodard. Sisters: Vera B. Roody of Caton, PA, Evelyn O’Buckley of Horseheads, NY, Valera (Bob) Burnham of Elmira Heights, NY, Ileana (Stanley) Coole of Elmira, Carol (Phil) Green of Breesport, NY, brothers; Shirley (Pat) Bennett of Ocala, FL, Jake (Betty) Bennett of Corning, NY. Several nieces and nephews. Sisters-in-law: Kay Bennett of Elmira, Jane Bennett of Elmira. Irma was predeceased by her parents; Curtis and Mary Thomas Bennett, by her first husband: Robert Seeley, son; Timothy Cole and sister, Leona Bennett; brothers, Durland and Curtis Bennett; brothers-in-law, Pat O’Buckley and Mac Roody. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY Thursday May 9th, 2002 2:99 pm to 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Funeral services will be held there Friday May 10th, 2002 at 10:00 a.m., the Rev. Horace Stoddard will officiate. Graveside committal prayers will be shared following the funeral services in the Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats, NY. Irma was a fun loving person who cherished her family. She attended the Pine City Baptist Church for many years and enjoyed singing in the choir for over 32 years. Irma was an accomplished organ and piano player; and champion at her favorite card game euchre. Nature and flowers colored her world, and the smiles from her beloved family gave her all the love she ever needed. Memorials in Irma’s name maybe made to the Diabetes Assoc., NYS Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 31160, Hartford, CT. –Elmira Star Gazette.
BLACK Ernest L.
Age 96, of Big Flats, NY, passed away on Mon., June 2, 2008. He was
born January 5, 1912 in Liberty, PA to Robert and Jenny (Brion) Black.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Ruth and is survived by his wife
of 10 years, Nellie Weaver Black. He is also survived by his daughter,
Diane Black of Freeville, NY; sister, Emma Gray of Elmira, NY; niece and
nephews, George and John Gray; and Edythe Basil; several other nieces and
nephews. Also surviving are his wife Nellie's family, her son and daughter-in-law,
Robert (Madeline) Weaver of Big Flats, NY; her grandchildren, Daniel Weaver
of Big Flats, NY, Kelly (Matthew) Smith of Elmira, NY, Holly (Brian) Ward
of Big Flats, NY; great-grandchildren, Christopher Weaver, Robert Reynolds,
Keri and Taylor Smith, Zackery and Nathaniel Ward. He was also predeceased
by his siblings, Jerry, Robert, Maynard and Lawrence Black; and sister,
Edith Tonkin. Ernie was a lifelong resident of Big Flats and retired as
the owner and operator of Black's Feed Mill. He was a member of Big Flats
Volunteer Fire Company, Founding and Charter of Member of Webb Mills Fire
Department and member of Big Flats Presbyterian Church. Family and friends
are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads,
on Wed., June 4, 2008, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. His service will follow at
1:30 p.m., the Rev. Rick Price will officiate. Interment to follow in Rural
Home Cemetery in Big Flats, NY. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember
Ernie with memorials in his name to the Big Flats Fire Co., PO Box 28,
Big Flats, NY 14814. Published in the Star-Gazette on 6/3/2008.
BLACK - Ernest L. Black, 96, of Big Flats, died Monday, June 2, 2008. He owned and operated Black’s Feed Mill prior to retirement. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Weaver Black; a daughter, Diane Black of Freeville; a sister, Emma Gray of Elmira; and a stepson, Robert Weaver of Big Flats. Calling hours are 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 at Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads. Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 at the funeral home, with Rev. Rick Price officiating. Burial will follow in Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats. - Corning Leader, 2 June 2008
BLACK
John J. Age 67, of Elmira, formerly of Toledo, OH died Sunday, October
2, 2005, at the Arnot-Ogden Medical Center. He is survived by brothers,
Charles (Elaine) Black, Delta, OH, George (JoAnn) Black, Holland, OH and
Paul (Carolyn) Black of Elmira; several nieces and nephews, including Amy
(David) Trimber, Big Flats and Paul Black II of Elmira; and cousins. He
was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Emme Black; brother, Richard
Black; and sisters, Virginia Gonzalez, Helen Brown and Violet Brown. Family
will receive relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home, Friday, October
7, 2005, from 9 to 11 a.m. with Funeral Services immediately following
at 11 a.m. Rev. Eugene Weis, officiating. Interment to follow in Rural
Home Cemetery, Big Flats.
JAMES HENRY BOTTCHER age 91, of Tampa, FL, and formerly of Big Flats, died May 4, 2003. James was born November 18, 1911 in Big Flats, NY, the eldest son of August and Louise Rhodes Bottcher. James is survived by his wife, Esther Brace Bottcher. They were married in 1936. Six of their children survive them, James Bottcher II and wife, Joann of St. Mary's, GA, Joan and husband, Loren Roy of Coryland, PA, Jeris and husband, Tom Salyer of Lutz, FL, John and wife, Rosemary of Monticello, FL, George and wife, Lucy of Ellensburg, WA, and Adelbert and wife, Susan of Gainesville, FL. He was predeceased by an infant daughter, Rhea; a brother, William; and a sister, Elizabeth. He has 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. He attended the Big Flats Union School. He started a feed delivery business in the 1930's and sold vegetables grown on the family farm in Big Flats to stores in Elmira and Corning. During WW II, he worked as a pipe fitter for Corning Glass Works. Later he worked at American LaFrance. In 1958, James and his family moved to Tampa, FL, where he worked as a plumber. He and Esther spent summers in their cabin in Coryland, PA. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial in the Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats. Memorial donations may be sent to the Big Flats Historical Society at P.O. Box 232, Big Flats, NY. –Elmira Star Gazette
BRACE –ESTHER BRACE BOTTCHER. Formerly of Big Flats, died in Fernandina Beach, Florida on July 3, 2004. She was the widow of James Henry Bottcher, who died in May 2003. They were married 67 years. Esther Louise was born October 5, 1915 in Elmira Heights, NY. She was the daughter of Adelbert and Bernice Tichenor Brace. She graduated from Thomas Edison High School in Elmira Heights. The family moved to Tampa, Florida in 1958. There she was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, Grange, AARP and had been a 4-H and Scout leader. She was a member of the Chapel-in-the-Pines Presbyterian Church in Tampa. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting. She is survived by her children; James Botcher II and wife, Joann of St. Mary’s, GA; Joan and husband, Loren Roy of Coryland, PA; Jeris and husband, Tom Sayler of Lutz, FL; John and wife, Rosemary of Monticello, FL; George and wife, Lucy of Ellensburg, WA; and Adelbert and wife Susan of Gainesville, FL. She has 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Rhea (Orley) Peppard and a brother, Norton (Delores) Brace; sister-in-law Dorothy Brace and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, James, an infant daughter, rhea Elizabeth and brothers Gerald and Calvin Brace. The family will hold a memorial service at the family cabin in Coryland, PA on August 15, 2004 at 1:00 PM. Burial will be in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats, NY. Memorials may be sent to the Big Flats Historical Society, Big Flats, NY. –Elmira Star Gazette.
BRADY Malcolm E.
Of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2007, at Corning
Hospital. He was born in Penn Yan the son of the late Clarence and Hazel
Devin Brady. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps stationed in Camp
Lejeune, North Carolina, during the Korean Conflict. Upon discharge from
the military, he joined Ingersoll-Rand where he was employed for 45 years.
He became Executive Accountant at the main plant of Dresser Rand until
he retired. Malcolm was a member of the Big Flats American Legion Post
1612 and attended the First Methodist Church of Horseheads. He enjoyed
family get togethers, and fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife,
Freda Meyers Brady; brother, Richard (Laurie) Brady of North Carolina;
sisters-in-law, Neva (Robert) Tosh of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Katie (Kenn)
Anderson of San Diego, CA; brothers-in-law, Fritz (Elaine) Meyers, Mickey
(Virginia) Meyers, both of Horseheads, Albert (Rosella) Meyers of Elkland,
PA, James Meyers, Carl Meyers, and Charles (Norma) Meyers, all of Addison;
and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his sisters,
Alice and Grace; and brothers, Donald and Glenn. Family and friends are
invited to call at Carpenter's Funeral Home, 14 E. Pulteney St., on Thursday,
January 3, 2008, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow calling
hours at the funeral home at 4:00 p.m. Military Honors will be accorded
directly following the funeral service. Burial will take place at Rural
Home Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Published in the
Star-Gazette on 1/2/2008.
BROWN Geraldine V
White Geraldine V. Age 89, formerly of Beaver Dams, NY, died Wednesday,
April 26, 2006 at The Waters Of Three Rivers Health Care Center in Painted
Post. She was born September 15, 1916 in Big Flats, the daughter of Frank
and Mae Waters Brown. She married Ernest H. White on January 16, 1937 in
Big Flats. He predeceased her on February 10, 1990. Geraldine was
a member of Twin Tiers Christian Church in Gang Mills, a housewife and
loved sewing. She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, William
and Sharol White of Big Flats, NY, Duane and Laura White of Corning, NY,
Robert White of Beaver Dams, NY, Thomas White of Phoenix, AZ; two daughters,
Kandy Bartlett of Plano, TX, Dorothy Pittman of Poughkeepsie, NY; a sister,
Dorothy Renshaw of Culpepper, VA; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Arlene Pratt; and
brothers, Raymond and Franklin Brown. Family and friends are invited to
call at the Twin Tiers Christian Church in Gang Mills on Monday, May 1,
2006 from 1 to 3 p.m. where a funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. with
her Pastor, the Rev. James Kisner, officiating. Burial will be in Rural
Home Cemetery, Big Flats, NY. Memorial donations may be made in Geraldine's
name to her church, Twin Tiers Christian Church, 36 Beartown Rd., Painted
Post, NY 14870. Carpenter's Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements.
BRYANT DEBRA L BURGESS
Debra L., Age 39 of Horseheads, NY formerly of Rochester, NY passed
away on Sunday July 1, 2007 as the result of a glider accident in Potter
Township, Pennsylvania. Debra was born February 13, 1968 in Wheeling, West
Virginia the daughter of Ronald and Janice Shepherd Bryant. She was a graduate
of Webster High School Class of 1986 and received her Bachelor's Degree
from R.P.I. in 1990. Debra was an engineer at Corning Inc. in Corning,
NY. She earned her pilot's license and was qualified to fly both gliders
and single engine aircraft. Debra was a member of The Harris Hill Soaring
Club and attended Hillview United Methodist Church in Big Flats, NY. She
loved her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with them.
Debra is survived by her husband Mike D. Burgess; her beloved children:
Danielle Lee Burgess and Jonathan Michael Burgess both at home; her parents:
Ronald & Janice Shepherd Bryant of Haines City, Florida; brother and
sister-in-law: Richard E. Bryant & Christine F. Huggins of Webster,
NY; maternal grandmother: Vaughn Shepherd of Paden City, Florida; father-in-law
and mother-in-law: David L. & Marion B. Burgess of Santa Clara, CA;
brother-in-law: Jonathan A. Burgess of Sunnyvale, CA; several aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, cousins, and a multitude of friends. Relatives and friends
are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads,
NY on Thursday July 5, 2007 from 7-9 PM. Debra's Funeral Services will
be held at the Funeral Home on Friday July 6, 2007 at 11 AM with Rev. Beverly
Davenport officiating. Interment in Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats, NY.
The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember
Debra through memorials to an Educational Scholarship Fund for her children.
BURT Nicholas Roy
Entered this world on January 29, 2005, touched many lives, brought
laughter and now leaves a wonderful memory when he left on August 4, 2008
at the age of 3. He was cherished by his mother and father, Daniel C. &
Nicole A. Matkosky Burt, Big Flats along with Nicholas' twin brother, Michael.
Maternal family, grandparents, Sue & Steve Matkosky, Catlin; great
grandparents, Roy & Gert Fitzsimmons, Catlin; and Marguerite Guinane,
Clifton Park; aunt, Amanda Matkosky, Catlin. Paternal family, Sandra &
Richard Burt, Moneta, VA; great grandmothers, Dorothy Burt, Big Flats,
and Beverly Jelliff, Tioga, Pa; uncle, Gregory Burt, Charlotte, NC and
many other family members and friends. Nicholas was born with obstacles
which never held back his enthusiasm. At his young age he had undergone
17 surgeries and set a shining example of courage and determination. He
brought a lifetime of happiness to those he touched. Family and friends
will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway,
Southport on Wednesday evening, August 6, 2008 between the hours of 6-8
p.m. A funeral service to celebrate his life will follow at 8:15 p.m. with
the Reverend Robert Adkins officiating. Graveside services will take place
at the families' convenience in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats. Memorials
may be directed to the Ronald McDonald House, 1901 Rockland Rd., Wilmington,
DE 19803 in his memory.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/6/2008
BYER Blanche E
IVERMORE SQUIER, Blanche E. Age 88, of Mena, AR, and formerly of Horseheads
and Beaver Dams, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2006, in Arkansas.
Blanche was predeceased by her first husband, Leo Squier in 1969 and later,
her husband, George Livermore in 1985. She is survived by her sons, Donald
Squier of Jacksonville, FL, Graham (Sylvia) Squier also of Jacksonville,
Fla., Alton "Tony" (Linda) Squier of Mena, AR, Milton Squier of Greenville,
TX; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; brothers, Ed Byer
of Clark Summit, PA, James Byer of Scranton, PA; along with several nieces
and nephews. Blanche was also predeceased by her sister, Julia Grannis;
brother, Charles Byer; and half sister, Fannie Johnson. Blanche was born
in Scranton, PA, July 1, 1917 to the late Garry and Florence (VanOrden)
Byer. She raised her family and lived most her adult life in Horseheads.
After retirement from Bendix Eclipse in Elmira Heights she divided her
time between Horseheads and Inverness, FL. Family and friends are invited
to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads on Thursday,
March 2, 2006, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Her service will take place
there at the funeral home Friday at 10:00 with interment to follow in Rural
Home Cemetery next to her husband, the late Leo R. Squier.
CANFIELD Albert G. Corning Albert G. Canfield, of College Ave., Corning, died Wednesday, November 1, 2006. He was a U.S. Veteran serving in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He retired as an Elementary School Teacher where he taught in Key West, Florida. He is survived by a sister, Emma Wilson of Corning; brother, Leland (Mickey) Canfield of Floral City, FL. Services will be held at Acly-Stover Funeral Home on Saturday, November 4, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats.
CHASE –HELEN I. VANORDER, 73, formerly of Hillcrest Apartments, Troy died early Tuesday morning, Nov. 29, 1988 at the Troy Community Hospital. Born Nov. 16, 1915 in Springfield Township, Bradford County, Pa. she was the daughter of George W. and Lizzie Watkins Chase. Mrs. VanOrder’s main interest in life was in her home and family. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary No. 1612, Big Flats, N.Y. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Phyllis) Barbur and Mrs. Gordon (Kay) Ford, both of Towanda; a son, John W. Chamberlain of Canoga Park, Calif., nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Crandle of Troy and Mrs. Lloyd (Mary Lou) Porter of Arizona. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at the Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats, N.Y. Arrangements are under the direction of the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda. There will be no calling hours. –Towanda Daily Review
CLOSE Hudson A.
Proprietor of Horton's Paint Store
A long time resident of 362 Fulton St. Elmira and presently of Big
Flats passed away Thursday morning, February 28, 2008 at Arnot-Ogden Medical
Center following declining health at the age of 86. Hudson was born on
February 1, 1922 in Slippery Rock, PA son of Howard & Clair Alexander
Close. He served in the US Army during WWII. Following the war he returned
home to marry Helen Norman on January 21, 1951 in Elmira. Mr. Close was
well known as the co-proprietor of Horton's Paint Store which he operated
with his wife Helen for many years on the Southside of Elmira. Hudson enjoyed
the outdoors and spent many hours hiking. He was an active Mason in the
Old Oak Lodge #364 F.&A.M. of Horseheads. Hudson was a member of Emanuel
Episcopal Church and was very proud of his business and his loving family
who survive. His wife, companion and partner, Helen Norman Close, Big Flats;
their children, twin sons, Scott (Kathy) Close, Ijamsville, MD and Kelvin
(Brenda) Close, Big Flats; four grandchildren, Zachary, Alexis, Erin and
Mallory; a sister, Clair Maltese, Lakeland, FL; brothers, Andy Close, Seattle,
WA; and Park (Lorna) Close, Trumansburg, NY; nieces, nephews and family
friends. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home
& Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Saturday March 1, 2008 between
the hours of 2-4 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 4:15
p.m. with the Reverend Robert Adkins officiating. Interment will take place
in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats at his families convenience. Memorial
donations may be directed to Emanuel Episcopal Church, 380 Pennsylvania
Ave. Elmira, NY 14904 in Mr. Close's memory. A warm thank you from the
Close family to the staff at Arnot-Ogden Skilled Nursing 4D and the Dialysis
Department especially Bruce and Megan. "We appreciate the wonderful care
you gave Hudson during his last days with us." LODGE NOTICE: Officers
& members of the Horseheads Old Oak Lodge #364 F.&A.M. will meet
at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens on Saturday March 1, 2008 to conduct
a service for our departed brother, Mr. Hudson A. Close at 4 p.m.. Signed,
Albert Comfort, secretary Published in the Star-Gazette from
2/29/2008 - 3/1/2008.
COLE Garry "Coley" Age 74, of Elmira, NY, formerly of Pine City, NY, passed away surrounded by family April 17, 2006 at home. Garry was the son of the late Frank and Grace Hillman Cole. He was born March 21, 1932 in Millerton, PA. Garry is the spouse of the late Irma Cole, who predeceased him in 2002. Surviving Garry are his loving children, Deborah (Scott) Shaw of Horseheads, NY, Pam (Bill) Burns of Elmira, NY, Garry (Juanita) Cole of Sidney, NB; grandchildren, whom he adored, David (Kimberly) Woodard of Elmira, NY, Jeffery (Raquel) Woodard of Horseheads, NY, Karen (Chuck) Burns of Elmira, NY, Kelly (Joseph) Matthews of Elmira, NY; several loving great-grandchildren; brother, Frank (Ellie) Cole of Millerton, PA; several loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents and his loving wife, Garry is also predeceased by his son, Timothy Cole; and sister, Vera Weeks. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY on Thursday, April 20th, 2006, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. The Reverend Horace Stoddard will officiate. Graveside services will be held following the funeral services at the Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats, NY. Garry was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War. He worked for and gained a great amount of knowledge of carpentry from the Hewitt Construction Co. Following his employment with Hewitt he started his own building company called Cole Construction, specializing in the construction of many area homes. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved the New York Mets and was not a fan of the other New York team. Garry loved playing cards, softball, baseball and word puzzles. People would know him best for his genuine nature, his love of animals and having an enormous amount of loving family and friends.
COOK Darrell R., Sr. Age 69, of Antler Road, Big Flats, died Wednesday, November 30, 2005, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was born July 19, 1936 in Corning, the son of Raymond and Estella Price Cook. He married Gail Smith on July 1, 1967 in Corning. Darrell served in the U.S. Army and was a history teacher at Corning Free Academy where he taught for 34 years, retiring in 1995. He was a member of the Corning B.P.O.E. #1071 and the NYSUT Assoc. He is survived by his wife, Gail Cook; a son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Shannon Cook, Jr. of Liverpool, NY; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Alvena (Robert) Cornell, Beverly (Edward) Friebis, Anita (William) Sutton, Delores (Paul) King; a brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence (Judith) Cook; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Clyde Cook; and a sister and brother-in-law, Edith and Russell Rose. Family and friends are invited to call at Carpenter's Funeral Homes on Saturday, December 3, 2005, from 1-4 p.m. where a funeral service will be held 4 p.m. at the conclusion of calling hours with the Rev. Paul Mills officiating. Burial will be in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats. Memorial donations may be made in Darrell's name to Ducks Unlimited, One Waterfowl Way, Memphis, TN 38120 Attn: Memorials.
RALPH H. COONS, Retired Bethlehem Steel, age 61 of Sing Sing Road, Horseheads, after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 11, 1999. Predeceased by parents and brother, Mr. Coons is survived by his wife of 18 years, Caroline M. (Haight) Coons; his sons, Scott Coons of Buffalo, NY, Ricky Coons of Orchard Park, NY, Mark (Dawn) Coons of Buffalo, NY; step-sons, Michael (Mary) Hable of Edgewood MD, Joseph (Melissa) Hable of Horseheads, NY, Gregory (Karen) Hable of Erin, NY; step-daughters, Susan (Jerry) Berbary of Elmira, NY, Teresa (Dean Bauman) Thrall of Pine Valley, NY; ten grandchildren; twelve step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Roderick (Ann) Coons of Lexington, KY; Raymond (Judy) Coons of Las Vegas, NV, Robert (Joyce) Coons of Garden City, UT; sisters, Evangeline (Gene) Thrall of Corning, NY, Eloise (Edward) Marzec of Prescott, AZ; step-mother-in-law; Eleanor Haight of Pine City, NY; brothers-in-law; Donald (Clara) McLeod of Elmira, NY, Robert Haight of Odessa, NY; special aunts, Fanny Kelly of Painted Post, NY and Reva Smith of Medina, NY; and several nieces and nephews. A steel worker with Bethlehem Steel in Lackawanna, NY, Mr. Coons retired in 1981 and moved to Horseheads with his wife Catline. He was a member of Horseheads, B.P.O.E. Elks #2297; a loyal Buffalo Bills and Sabres fan and an avid bowler. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he cherished the time he was able to spend with his family. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main Street, Horseheads, Friday, May 14, 1999 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. His funeral service will take place there Saturday, May 15, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverends Jerry Berbary and Sidney Aldrich officiating. A graveside committal service will follow in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats. –Elmira Star Gazette.
CROOKER MABEL C. HOLLENBECK
Mabel C. Hollenbeck, 67, died Friday, Sept. 18, 1987, at the home of
Joseph and Margaret Humble of 33 Shaffer Road, Newfield, NY. She was a
retired office worker at Thatcher Glass in Elmira, NY. Surviving are sisters
and brothers-in-law, Mrs. Marie Jacque of Elmira Heights, NY, Catherine
and Elmer Schwab of Elmira, NY, and Reida and Charles Miller of Horseheads,
NY.; a brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Bernice Crooker of Caton,
NY.; a half-sister, Mary Bradshaw of Tioga; dear friends, Joseph and Margaret
Humble and Mrs. Julie Smith, all of Newfield, NY, and Mrs. Vivian Culligan
of Ithaca, NY.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held
at the Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home, Horseheads, NY Tuesday, Sept. 22.
Interment was made in Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats, NY.
CRUMPTON - TAYLOR
Joan Frances of Elmira, NY Age 72, passed away peacefully at home surrounded
by her loving family on Saturday, December 9, 2006. She was born in White
Plains, NY on September 11, 1934 to the late Leon and Hallie (Whitted)
Crumpton. Joan is survived by her two children; son and daughter-in-law,
Samuel and Laurie Crumpton of Rochester Hills, MI, and daughter Paula Ann
Taylor of Elmira, NY; sisters, Mary Terry of Mt. Vernon, NY, and Josephine
Hall of Elmira, NY; brother, Paul Crumpton of Elmira, NY; sister-in-law,
Lula Mae Crumpton of Tuckahoe, NY; grandchildren, Hallie (Jeremy) Martin,
Abby Crumpton, and Tremayne Price; great-grandchildren, Ella Rae and Jeremiah
Martin; along with a host of nieces and nephews. Family and friends are
invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake Street, at Washington
Avenue, Elmira, NY on Tuesday, December 12th from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services
will be held there on Wednesday, December 13th at 10 a.m. with a final
viewing prior to the service beginning at 9 a.m. The Reverend David Hackett
will officiate the service. The Interment will take place in Rural Cemetery,
White Plains, NY at the convenience of the family.
DECKER, Bermielia - Mrs. Joel Wood- Mrs. Bermelia Wood, 72, of Big Flats, died Friday afternoon after an extended illness. She is survived by her husband, Joel Wood; four daughters, Mrs. Lillian Robinson, Corning; Mrs. Bertha Granger, at home; Mrs. Walter Eaton, Pine City; Mrs. Orllo Merrill, Elmira Heights; one son, Floyd M. Elwell, Elmira; one sister, Mrs. Fannie Hall, Endicott; two brothers, Alonzo Decker, R. A. Wagner, Almond; several grandchildren. A prayer service will be held at the family home Monday at 1:30 p.m. and the funeral at 2 p.m. in the Baptist Church in Big Flats, The Rev. Mr. Lewis will officiate/ burial in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats.
DECKER - KELLY
Madeline F. (Decker) Of 12 Willow St. Big Flats, NY passed away very
unexpectedly Sat. May 12, 2001 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Madeline
was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, William G. Kelly on Dec. 24,
1993. Her surviving family includes her sons and daughter-in-law, Gary
Kelly of Big Flats, NY, Sheldon and Patsie Kelly of Corning, NY; daughters
and sons-in-law, Joan and Frederick Stock of Dryden, NY, Deborah Mitchell
of Horseheads, NY; Wayne Mitchell also of Horseheads, NY; Grandchildren,
Kyle Kelly of Lindley, NY, Kevin Kelly of Charleston, SC, Michelle (Raymond)
Abbey of Beaver Dams, NY, Jessica Kelly of Pittsburgh, PA, Brent Kelly
also of Pittsburgh, PA, Colleen Stock of Ithaca, NY, Bradley Stock of Dryden,
NY, Lisa Mitchell of Plattsburgh, NY, Derek, Amy and Bryan Mitchell all
of Horseheads. She leaves behind her Great grandchildren, whom she loved
very much, Hayley, Kellie and Hunter Abbey all at home. She also leaves
behind her loving companion, Robert W. Gitchell Sr. also of Big Flats,
NY. Madeline devoted her life to the loving care of her family and home.
All that knew her will remember her for her serene nature and love of life.
Many will miss her for her listening, understanding ear. Friends are invited
to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St. Horseheads, NY on
Tuesday May 15, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. Her funeral service will
take place there at the funeral home on Wed. May 16, 2001 at 10:00 a.m.
Interment will follow in Rural Home Cemetery Big Flats, NY. Those wishing
may express their sympathy with memorials in her name to the SPCA, Chemung
County Humane Society 2435 State Rt. 352, Elmira, NY 14903
DERKACH - HARVEY
Helen Age 84, of Elmira, NY. She was born August 8, 1921 in Elmira,
daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Wasyloska) Derkach and passed away
Saturday, January 7, 2006, at St. Joseph's Hospital after an extended illness.
She was predeceased by her husband, Earl D. Harvey; sisters, Anna Clancy,
Genevieve Daddona and Sophie Dubiak; brother, Stephan and John Derkach.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, James and Shirley Harvey,
Robert and Cynthia Harvey; daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Jay Hoover;
sisters, Julia Olga Derkach and Katherine Kirkendall; brother, Nickolai
Derkach; grandchildren, Elaine, James, Lynette, Todd, Robert, Jr., Randy,
Amber and Jeremy; along with several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Harvey was a communicant of Holy Trinity Orthodox Christian Church.
She retired from Gorton Coy. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter
J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Tuesday,
January 10th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A memorial service will be held
at 3:30 p.m. Prayers will be offered there on Wednesday, January 11th,
at 9:30 a.m., followed by her funeral service at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity
Orthodox Christian Church. Rev. Jason Kappanadze will officiate. Committal
prayers and interment will follow in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats.
DeWITT - SHEEHAN, Molly E. (DeWitt)
Age 29, of Groff Road in Big Flats, NY, went home to be with Jesus
her Lord and Savior on February 13, 2008 at home. Molly was born in Louisville,
KY on January 14, 1979, the daughter of Lawrence and Robin (Goble) DeWitt.
She is a graduate of Mercy Ministries and is a member of Maranatha Bible
Chapel. She was a beautiful mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She loved
playing cards with her son, Gavin, and singing and dancing with her daughter,
Madilyn. Molly will be deeply missed and will always be remembered by her
family and friends. She is survived by her two children, Gavin DeWitt and
Madilyn Sheehan of Horseheads, NY; parents, Lawrence and Robin DeWitt of
Horseheads; a sister, Hannah DeWitt of New Brunswick, NJ; a brother, Benjamin
DeWitt of Lancaster, PA; grandparents, Charles and Juanita Goble of Destin,
FL and Floyd DeWitt, Sr. of Elizabethtown, PA; aunts and uncles, Floyd
(Cherie) DeWitt, Jr. of Elizabethtown, Steve (Marsha) DeWitt of Edgewood,
KY, Bridget (Joe) Carnley of Destin, FL, David (Jody) Goble of Midway,
UT; several cousins and many friends. Friends may call on Sunday, February
17 from 2 until 4 p.m. and on Monday from 1 until 3 p.m. at Phillips Funeral
Home & Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney Street in Corning. A Celebration
of Molly's life will be held at Maranatha Bible Chapel, 774 Sing Sing Road
in Horseheads, NY at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 18, 2008, with the Reverend
Scott Wolf ministering. Burial will be in Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats.
The family will provide flowers and ask that donations be made in Molly's
name to Mercy Ministries of America, PO Box 111060, Nashville, TN 37222.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 2/16/2008.
DODGE - Corning Leader
YOUNG, Esther(DODGE): Horseheads, NY.
Esther YOUNG, 84 years, formerly of South Corning, died Saturday, September
6, 2003 at Elcor Health Care Center. She was born July 30, 1919 in Corning,
NY. the daughter of Emory and Clara Dixon Dodge. She attended schoools
in the Corning School System. Esther and Arthur Young were married October
2, 1937 in Corning,m NY. He predeceased her July 28, 1983. She had attended
the Caton Bible Chapel and enjoyed cooking and shred her baking items with
her neighbors. Esther was employed with the A&P Food Co. and later
was employed as an inspector with Corning Incorporated. She is survived
by son Dennis(Nancy) Young of Reno, NV., two daughters,Mitzy Denson of
Altomonte Springs, FL. and Linda Pruett of Brunswick, GA. Three grandchildren,
nine great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren, also several
neices and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday, September 10, 2003 from
2-4 pm at the Haughy Funeral Home 216 E. First St., Corning, NY. followed
by a Funeral Service and Committal Prakyers at 4 pm. Rev. Randall Ginnan
officiating. Interment will be in the family plot Rural Home Cemetery,
Big Flats, NY. The family would appreciate Memorial Donations be given
in Esther's name to the American Heart Assoc. PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY
13220-3049. Submitted by: Elva Hough, Bath, NY
EAMES KATHERINE
Mrs. Katherine McKenna, 43, of 1359 Davis St., Saturday, Aug. 17, 1963.
Survived by husband, William McKenna; daughter, Kay Eiliene at home; parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Eames, Sr. of Big Flats; brother Edwin Eames Jr. of
Big Flats. Body at Phillips Funeral Home, Big Flats. Calling
hours: today 7 to 9 p.m., Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there
Tuesday at 2 p.m., the Rev. William Whitefield. Rural Home Cemetery,
Big Flats. (Elmira Star Gazette, Page 4a, Sunday, 18 August 1963)
EDMISTER - MILLER Gladys "Nana"
Age 88, of 10994 Halm Drive, Corning, died peacefully Monday, December
17, 2007, at the home of her daughter in Big Flats. Mrs. Miller was born
October 9, 1919, in Catlin, NY, the daughter of Fred and Agnes Small Edmister.
On July 6, 1940, in Montour Falls, she married Adrian "Hank" Miller who
predeceased her in 1997. Gladys graduated from Watkins Glen High School
in the Class of 1936. A homemaker, she had been a housekeeper for a number
of physicians in the area for many years. She was a member of the Corning
Senior Citizens and the Big Flats Historical Society. Nana loved to sew
and enjoyed creating outfits for many of her family. A great conversationalist,
she was a very outgoing lady and loved spending time with her family and
friends. She is survived by two daughters, Andrea (Robert) Marsh of Big
Flats, NY, and Sheila (Dennis) Cook of Hornby, NY; two sons, Rick (Joannie)
Miller of Fremont, CA, and Christopher (Mary Kay) Miller of Haittiesburg,
MS; grandchildren, Kristina Mortensen, Robert Marsh, Julie (Jeff) Dick,
Stephen Cook, Sarah (Gordon) Smith, Nicholas Miller, Samantha Miller, Jacob
Miller, Olivia Miller; eleven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and
nephews. Gladys was predeceased by four brothers and three sisters. Friends
may call Friday, December 21st, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Phillips Funeral
Home & Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney St., Corning. Funeral services
will be held Saturday, December 22nd, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian
Church, 1 East First St., Corning, with Pastor Christopher Mathewson officiating.
Burial will follow at Rural Cemetery in Big Flats. Memorials may be made
to the First Presbyterian Church, 1 East First St., Corning, NY 14830.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/19/2007.
ELTUS Clayton H. Age 79, of East Second Street, Corning, died Wednesday, April 27, 2005, peacefully. He was born March 14, 1926 in Pittston, PA, the son of the late Harry M. and Elizabeth (Uttrodt) Eltus. Clayton was a veteran serving during WWII in the US Army. He retired February 24, 1988 from Ingersoll-Rand in Painted Post, where he worked in type 30, shop 6 (drill), shop one. He received his 40-year pin in 1997. He was an active member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church in Corning. He loved hunting, fishing, bowling, reading and writing poems. Clayton is survived by his sister, Inez Mallon of Big Flats; sister-in-law, June Eltus of Big Flats; nieces, Suzan (Joe) Sheridan of Hilton Head, SC, Cheryl (Vince) Fedele of Harvad, MA, and Janice (Max) Zafrani of Swampscott, MA; nephew, Robert (Ileana) Eltus of Miami, FL; several great-nieces and nephews; beloved friend who he thought of as a daughter, Angela (Dan) Acly Carr of Coopers Plains, NY. Clayton was the "Frank Sinatra" of his time. He will be greatly missed and loved forever. Friends are invited to call at the Acly-Stover Funeral Home, 327 East Second St., Corning on Sunday, May 1, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home on Monday, May 2, 2005. Interment and Committal Prayers will follow in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats, with full Military Honors. Memorial donations in Clayton's name may be made to: Emanuel Lutheran Church, 149 West William St., Corning, NY 14830.
FARLEY John W. "Jack" Age 51, of Big Flats passed away unexpectedly as a result of an automobile accident Monday, December 4, 2006. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Marcia (Benjamin) Farley; children, Melissa Farley of Eugene, OR, Lisa (Josh) Wray of Horseheads, NY, Eric Farley of Big Flats, NY, Kimberly Farley Eugene, OR; grandchildren, Sage and Isabella Wray; parents, William and Janet (Coggins) Farley of Camden, NY; sisters and brothers, Roxanne Farley of Camden, NY, Christine McGregor of Sylvan Beach, NY, Gregg Farley of Camden, NY, Patrick (Anne) Farley of Cold Brook, NY; several aunts, uncles, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. Jack was born Jan. 20, 1955, the son to William and Janet Farley in Lawndale, CA. He was raised in Camden, NY, and was called home unexpectedly on December 4, 2006 at the age of 51. Jack was a member of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Workers Union local #178 in Ithaca. He was employed at Cornell University Planning Designing and Construction and formerly employed at John H. Cook Painting Contractors in Elmira. He loved his family and was a devoted husband, father, son, grandfather, and brother. In his leisure he enjoyed golf, hunting, boating, fishing, carpentry, and auto mechanics. Jack was truly a "Jack" of all Trades. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Thursday from 4-6:00 p.m., where his service will take place there at 6:00 p.m. with the Rev. Mike Spencer officiating. Interment will take place privately in Rural Home Cemetery.
FARRELL - The Elmira Advertiser - Thursday Morning - April 26,
1917 - Page 7
John Farrell
John Farrell died Tuesday night at 8 o’clock at the family home in
Big Flats, aged seventy-six years. He is survived by a son, Matthew,
at home, and two brothers, James and Perry, in Minnesota. The funeral
will be held at the home Friday at 2 p. m. The Rev. Mr. Record, of
Corning, will officiate and burial will be in the Rural Home Cemetery at.
[at] Big Flats.
FARRELL
The Elmira Advertiser - Friday Morning - April 27, 1917 - Page 2
John Farrell
The funeral of John Farrell will be held at the family home in Big
Flats to-day at 2 p. m. Burial in the Rural Home cemetery at Big
Flats.
FLEMING - NORMAN
Isabel F. Age 89, of 105 O'Malia Circle, Painted Post, NY, went to
be with her Lord on Saturday, February 3, 2007, at Corning Hospital. Mrs.
Norman was born June 6, 1917 in Corning, New York, the daughter of the
late Burt and Mary (Miller) Fleming. She was a 1935 graduate of Corning
Free Academy and graduated from the Arnot Ogden School of Nursing in 1939
as a Registered Nurse. She was a nurse in the office of Drs. Ober, Gurnsey
and Darling for 36 years. Isabel and William C. Norman Jr. were married
in Pennsylvania in 1939. He predeceased her in 1996 after 57 years of marriage.
Isabel and Bill shared a special love and devotion for one another. She
and Bill enjoyed the many friendships they made throughout the years, and
loved to play bridge and host dinner club for their friends. She was a
devoted wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed time spent with her family,
especially with her grandson, Tim. She loved being outdoors puttering in
the yard and feeding her birds. She was an excellent seamstress and always
had one of her special pies cooling in the kitchen. She touched many lives
during her lifetime and we will miss her. Probably one of her most special
traits was her love for animals. She loved and spoiled many dogs through
the years and toward the end of her life spent most of her time with her
beloved cat, "Blackie", who was her constant companion. She was preceded
in death by her sister, Martha Shonk. Isabel's survivors include her daughter,
Connie (Ralph) Ostrye of Corning, NY; son, Michael (Linda) Norman of Endicott,
NY; grandson, Tim Norman of Port Charlotte, FL; sister-in-law, Catherine
(Bob) Jones of Florida; brother-in-law, Frank Norman of Killeen, Texas;
several nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her very special friend,
Virginia Allen of Corning, NY. Friends may call at the Phillips Funeral
Home & Cremation Service, 17 West Pulteney Street in Corning, on Wednesday,
February 7, 2007, from 6-8 p.m., with Funeral Services at 8 p.m., the Rev.
Edward Zandy officiating. Committal Prayers and Interment will be at Rural
Home Cemetery, Big Flats, NY, at the convenience of the family. Memorial
donations may be made in Isabel's name to the Edwin H. Ober Fund, 205 E.
First St., Corning, NY 14830, or to the Humane Society.
GAYLORD Richard A., Sr. Former Highway Superintendent Age 67, passed away Friday, April 29, 2005, at his home in Big Flats after battling terminal lung cancer. He was born January 24, 1938 in the Town of Dix, the son of Donald and Mary Hitchens Gaylord. He grew up in Dundee, and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Richard was a Life Member and Past President and Commander of the Skinner-Ernest American Legion Post in Big Flats. He was a former Water and Highway Superintendent for the Town of Big Flats. Richard enjoyed NASCAR, tinkering, and working outdoors. He is survived by his beloved, lifelong friend of 42 years, his wife, Annabelle Gaylord; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Marjorie Gaylord, Jr. of Big Flats, Wayne and Gale Gaylord of Big Flats; a daughter and son-in-law, Gina and Lance Buckley of Cape Coral, FL; son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Kim Cornell of Waverly, NY; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Bernie and Joe Salamendra, Delores Colunio, all of Dundee, Jeanette Margreno, Norma and Lester Davis, all of Watkins Glen; ten grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and best friend, Burt Thresher; and several other lifelong friends and family. He was predeceased by two brothers, Gordon and Loren Gaylord; and two sisters, Elizabeth (Betty) Morley, and Dora (Sis) Gaylord. There will be a Memorial Gathering on Wednesday, May 4, 2005, from 6-7 p.m. at Hills Funeral Home, followed by a small reception at the Big Flats American Legion. Burial will be in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats.
LAWRENCE C. GEROW, SR., age 76, of 253 E. Miller St., Elmira, NY. He was born January 19, 1928 in Corning, son of the late Clayton and Nellie (VanHouten) Gerow and passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2004, at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Bath, NY. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty E. (Gray) Gerow on January 3, 2003, and is survived by his children and their spouses, Kathleen and Thomas Johnston of Wellsboro, PA, Lawrence C., Jr. and Marlene Gerow of Elmira, Judy and David Wood of Hamburg, NY, Andrew Gerow of Elmira, and Margaret Harding of Melbourne, FL; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred McLauglin of Elmira; along with several nieces and nephews. Mr. Gerow retired from Thatcher Glass after 35 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during World War II. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Sunday, August 8th from 1 to 4 p.m. His funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. Committal prayers and interment will be in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats on Monday, August 9th at 9 a.m. –Elmira Star Gazette.
GOODRICH - DANIELS
Bessie Age 94, of Pine City, NY, entered into peaceful rest Sunday,
June 5th, 2005, at the St. Joseph's Hospital, Elmira. She was born in Lindley,
NY, the 8th day of July, 1910. She was the beloved daughter of the late
William and Estella Eldred Goodrich. Bessie was predeceased by her son,
Earl Johns Jr.; daughter, Viola Fultz; sisters, Nell Cornish and Mary Hitchens;
brother, Tink Goodrich. Surviving Bessie are her children, Ray and Lena
Johns of Elmira, NY, Richard Johns of Horseheads, NY, Linda and Robert
Harris of Big Flats, NY, Peggy Buckley of Newfield, NY, Paul and Barb Daniels
of Pine City, NY; several grandchildren; great grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren;
her sister, Lillian Personius of Montour Falls, NY; and several nieces
and nephews. Bessie worked for Corning Inc. for many years. She loved to
dance and was an avid bingo and card player. The family sends a special
"Thank You" to Betty and Pat Kerr and Sue Stanton. Family and friends are
invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Elmira, NY 14904 on Wednesday, June 8, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral and
committal services will be shared at the conclusion of the calling hours
at 8 p.m. Interment will be held in the Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats,
NY, at the convenience of the family. Memorials maybe made to the charity
of one's choice.
GUILD - JONES
Rene E. Age 51, of Hillview Dr., Big Flats, NY, passed away Tuesday,
November 21, 2006. Rene was born December 2, 1954 in Auburn, NY, daughter
of Richard and Jean Fulton Guild. She was a graduate of SUNY Oswego with
dual majors in French and Spanish. Rene became the wife of Richard Jones
on August 27, 1977 in Auburn, NY. In her position as Consumer Loan Officer
with ServU Federal Credit Union in Painted Post, she brought a great deal
of energy and enthusiasm to all parts of her job and cared a great deal
for her coworkers. She was most proud of, and made many noteworthy contributions
of her time to her church, the First Presbyterian Church of Big Flats.
Rene was not only a Sunday School teacher, but could be counted upon to
help with all the programs concerning the church. Many looked forward to
the weekly volleyball games that Rene helped continue year round. She established
a local Downs Syndrome Support Group, the First Buddy Walk, and participated
in the Cancer Walk. Rene and her daughter, Kally were chosen to be the
representatives from NY State to a national conference for children with
special needs when Mrs. Clinton was holding conferences for a national
health care plan. Surviving Rene are her loving husband of 29 years, Rick
Jones of Big Flats; sons, Ryan (Siobhan) Jones of Hector, NY, Dan Jones
of Big Flats; and a daughter, Katherine Alice "Kally" Jones of Big Flats;
a brother, Scott (Kriss) Guild of Weedsport, NY; a sister-in-law, Deb Guild
of Columbus, OH; and niece and nephews, Jason, Katie of Weedsport, and
Tommy Guild of Myrtle Beach. Rene was predeceased by her parents; and a
brother, Ricky Guild. Friends are invited to call at the First Presbyterian
Church, 95 Main St. in Big Flats on Monday, November 27, from 2 to 4 and
6 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be at the church at the conclusion of the
visitation, 8 p.m. The committal will be in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats,
NY. Arrangements are with Carpenter's Funeral Home, Corning, NY.
HARBAUGH EDNA MAY PALMER
Edna May, Of Horseheads, NY, passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon,
August 5, 2007, at Bethany Manor. She was born September 19, 1921, the
daughter of the late Alonzo and Maude Bolton Harbaugh. Edna worked for
over 20 years for the Big Flats Elementary School as their secretary. She
was a loving wife of Percy until his passing. She is survived by her son,
Leon (Marty) Palmer of Big Flats, NY; daughter, Judy (Fred) Hickey of Argyle,
NY; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Travis
of Norwood, NC; several nieces, nephews. The family will welcome relatives
and friends to Sullivan's Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St. at Route 13,
Horseheads, NY, 607-739-2035 on Tuesday, August 7, 2007, from 6-8 p.m.
Mrs. Palmer's Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday,
August 8, 2007, at 12 noon with the Rev. Barner. Edna will be buried in
the family plot in Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats, NY, immediately following.
The family would like to thank the staff of Bethany Manor, Skilled 2, for
the care our mother received. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember
Edna may do so through contributions to the Big Flats Historical Society,
258 Hibbard Rd., Big Flats, NY 14814.
HENDRICK - DEVENPORT
Dorothy J. Age 77, of 60 Canal St., Big Flats, died Thursday, July
14, 2005, at her home. She was born August 18, 1927 in Alabama, NY, the
daughter of Arthur and Ruth Russell Hendrick. She graduated from John Marshall
High School in Rochester. She married Arthur Devenport on January 26, 1946
at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Greece. Dorothy was a former member of
the Big Flats Women's Club and a current member of the Big Flats Historical
Society. She was a supporter of the Chemung County SPCA and very dedicated
to the welfare of animals. Her greatest achievement was raising a beautiful
family. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Arthur Devenport; two
sons and daughters-in-law, Arthur "Chip" and Noy Devenport, Jr. of Chicago,
IL, Craig R. and April Devenport of Wellsboro, PA; a daughter, Pamela Devenport
of Hartford, CT; a brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Dorothy Hendrick
of Panama City, FL; a sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Jack Cleesattel
of Fort Worth, TX; grandchildren, Kimberly Paternosh, Amy Cavanaugh, Rebecca
Devenport, Sam and Mila Devenport; great-grandchildren, Abbye Cavanaugh,
Taylor Cavanaugh; several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be
held 2 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2005, at the First Presbyterian Church of
Big Flats with the Rev. Rick Price officiating. Burial will be in Rural
Home Cemetery, Big Flats. Memorial donations may be made in Dorothy's name
to the Big Flats Historical Society, P.O. Box 232, Big Flats, NY 14814
or the Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830.
Hills Funeral Home is assisting the family
HOFSOMMER - PEARCE
Esther L. (Hofsommer) Watkins Glen, NY Age 87, of 3000 County Rte.
23, Watkins Glen, NY, began celebrating her heavenly birthday on Monday,
February 6, 2006, following her death in Montour Falls. Esther was born
in Elmira, NY on August 24, 1918, the daughter of William F. and Lucetta
Tomlinson Hofsommer. She retired from Corning Glass Works in September
1980. Esther was a member of the First United Church of Christ, Elmira,
NY, and attended the First Presbyterian Church of Watkins Glen. She is
survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Albert and Judith Pearce of Watkins
Glen, NY; her granddaughter and husband, Rebecca Marlee and Jon Chester
of Corning, NY; grandson and wife, Lt. Theodore Wensel and Lt. Nicole Ann
Pearce of Edgewater, MD. Surviving sisters include Ruth Gursky of Philipsburg,
MT, Minnie (Kenneth) Wiltsie of Delta, CO, and Martha (Ed) Faulkner of
Pine Valley, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousin, Ronald Caron; also
special friend, Marge Dean of Burdett, NY. She was predeceased by her husband,
A. Wensel Pearce on March 10, 1993, after having just celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary. Also predeceasing Esther were brothers, Arthur
and Emerson Hofsommer. Friends may call at the Haughey-Wood Funeral Home,
119-5th St., Watkins Glen, on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral services
will follow visitation at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Beverly Karr-Lyon officiating.
Burial will be at Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats, NY. In lieu of flowers,
donations to Schuyler Co. Volunteer Ambulance Assoc., P.O Box 2, Watkins
Glen, NY 14891, may be made with great appreciation
HOOEY Robert H.
Age 84 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Wednesday August 27, 2008.
Bob was born February 4, 1924 in Big Flats, NY the son of the late Frank
and Maude Fitzsimmons Hooey. He was a Veteran of WW II serving his country
with the US Army and was a member of The Clarence R. Oliver American Legion
Post # 154 in Elmira Heights, NY. Bob married his wife, Irene M. Saylor
Hooey, on September 11, 1947 and they would have celebrated their 61st
Wedding Anniversary on September 11, 2008. Mr. Hooey owned and operated
Bob Hooey's Service Station in Elmira Heights, NY for several years and
worked part-time at Twin Tier Tires in Elmira, NY. Bob and his wife Irene
enjoyed square dancing with their friends with The Modern Western Square
Dancing Group. They also were members of The Sunshine Squares who visited
hospitals and nursing homes. Bob and Irene were also members of The Big
Flats Historical Society. He was pre-deceased by his parents, his step
father Raymond Easterbrook, his daughter Diana Lee who passed away in 1954,
and by his grandson James R. Hooey who passed away on June 23, 2007. Bob
loved his family and friends and treasured the time he spent with them.
Mr. Hooey is survived by his loving and devoted wife Irene M. Saylor Hooey;
daughter: Patricia Brown of Elmira, NY; sons and daughters-in-law: Elwin
"Ed" & Annemarie Hooey of Detroit, Michigan, Robert L. & Renie
Hooey of Horseheads, NY, and Wayne H. & Denise Hooey of Elmira Heights,
NY; grandchildren: Bryan Hooey, Chrisy (Rick) Newell, Jessica (Joe) Rich,
Jeremy (Carrie) Hooey, Jason Becraft, Amanda Hooey and her fiancé
Richard Rogers, Ronnie Middaugh, Laurie (Anthony) Lewis, David Middaugh,
and Kimberly Wood; several great grandchildren; brother: Raymond Easterbrook
of Big Flats, NY; sisters and brothers-in-law: Helen Ebersole of Mechanicburg,
PA, Charlotte & Richard Stone of Horseheads, NY, and Jean & Dr.
Leon Chamiedes of New Hartford, CT; sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Elaine
& Jessie Tompkins of Odessa, NY; two uncles, 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 Friday August 29, 2008 from 6-8 PM. Mr. Hooey's Funeral Services will
be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday August 30, 2008 at 10 AM. The Rev.
Rick Price will officiate. Interment in Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats,
NY where Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Hooey. The Family will
provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Mr. Hooey through
memorials to The Big Flats Historical Society 258 Hibbard Road Big Flats,
NY 14814. Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/29/2008
HOOEY Robert H.
Age 84 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Wednesday August 27, 2008.
Mr. Hooey owned and operated Bob Hooey's Service Station in Elmira Heights,
NY for several years and worked part-time at Twin Tier Tires. Arrangements
are entrusted to the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads,
NY. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember
Mr. Hooey through memorials to the Big Flats Historical Society, 258 Hibbard
Rd., Big Flats, NY 14845. Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/28/2008
HOSTRANDER Catherine W
WADE Catherine W. (Hostrander) Age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday,
March 22, 2006, at The Waters Of Three Rivers, Painted Post, surrounded
by her loving family. She was born in Big Flats on May 19,1917 to Fred
and Lottie (Bouille) Zimdahl. Catherine was the youngest of ten children.
All of her siblings predeceased her. Catherine was also predeceased by
her husbands, Charles G. Hostrander and Russell Wade. Survivors include
her children, Sandra (Dwight) Davis of Alabama, Susan (Douglas) Kirchbaum
of Big Flats, and David (Kathy) Hostrander of Corning; as well as five
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Catherine had over fifty years
of active and retired service with Corning Inc. Catherine's family will
receive friends on Saturday, March 25, 2006, at Phillips Funeral Home &
Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney St., Corning, from 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
where the funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Kathleen
Turnbole and Rev. Ted Richards officiating. Burial will be in Rural Home
Cemetery, Big Flats. In lieu of flowers, Catherine's family would like
memorials to be directed to Grace United Methodist Church - Endowment Fund,
191 Bridge Street, Corning, NY 14830, or the American Diabetes Association,
New York State – Memorial Processing Center, PO Box 31160, Hartford, CT
06150-1160.
HOUGHTALING Ralph J.
Age 87, of Erwin Drive, Corning, NY died Tuesday, October 16, 2007,
at Corning Hospital. Ralph was born on October 25, 1919 at West Caton,
NY, the son of Jay and Carrie (Reed) Houghtaling. He married Marie Kies
in 1941 and was preceded in death by her in 2005. Ralph served in the Navy
from 1942 to 1945 during World War II, and then went to work for Corning
Glass Works as a millwright, retiring in 1978 after 44 years of service.
Ralph was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 524 in Corning
where he served for over 40 years on the Ritual Team and had served as
a Post Commander. Ralph had taken part in the building additions to the
Post over the years. He had been Fire Chief for Gibson Volunteer Fire Department
and the South Corning Volunteer Fire Department, past President of the
South Corning Senior Citizens, and was a member of the Ostomy Club. He
was also a member of the Lions, Moose, and the American Legion. Ralph volunteered
at the Visitors Center and the Big Flats Historical Society. He especially
enjoyed playing cards three days a week at the Corning Senior Citizens
Center for the past few years. He is survived by his daughter, Donna (Frank
Ellis Jr.) Houghtaling of Corning; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law
and brothers-in-law, Betty Houghtaling of Painted Post, Pauline Ambrosone
of Corning, William (Jackie) Kies of Campbell, and Robert Kies of Corning.
Ralph was predeceased by his brother, Howard Houghtaling; a sister, Mary
Dillon; and a stepsister, Ruth Preset. Calling hours will be Friday, October
19, 2007, from 1 until 5 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation
Service, 17 W. Pulteney St., Corning, NY. A graveside service with Full
Military Honors will be on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Rural Home Cemetery
in Big Flats, NY.
HURLEY - COBB, Anna M. "Peachy", Age 74, of Big Flats, NY, passed
away at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 9, 2008,
after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Anna was born on March
12, 1934, a daughter of the late James and Mary Hurley. Peachy graduated
in 1955 from the Arnot School of Nursing and worked in the profession for
many years. Her joys were gardening, fishing, family and her grandchildren.
On October 5, 1957 she married, Richard A. Cobb and together raised two
sons. They recently celebrated 50 years together. Survivors include her
husband, Richard; sons, Jeff (Cindy) Cobb of Jamesville, NY, and their
children, Gregory and Lauren; and Scott (Cheryl) Cobb of Elmira, NY; sisters,
Elizabeth (Lynn) Coleman of Pine City, NY, Sandra (William) Smithing of
Tampa, FL; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will welcome
relatives and friends to Sullivan's Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St. at
Rt. 13, Horseheads, NY, on Friday, April 11, 2008, from 3-7 p.m. Her Funeral
Service will be held at the conclusion of hours with Rev. Christopher Linsler.
Peachy will be laid to rest at Rural Home Cemetery on Saturday, April 12,
2008, at 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Southern
Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830; or Arnot Ogden
Medical Center Foundation, Falck Cancer Center, 600 Roe Ave., Elmira, NY
14905.
Published in the Star-Gazette from 4/10/2008 - 4/11/2008.
DALE E. JOHNS, avid outdoorsman, age 43, of Canal St., Big Flats, Friday, July 3, 1998 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Elmira. Friends may call at Hills Funeral Home, Monday, 7-9 p.m. where funeral services will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m. Burial in Rural Home Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association. Survived by mother, Laura Johns of Big Flats; daughter, Shannon Carrigan of Elmira; son, D.J. Johns of Elmira; sister, Janet Satterlee of Big Flats; brothers, Larry E. Johns of Corning, Darrell and Kevin Johns both of Big Flats, grandchildren, Jacob, Alex and Joshua, 2 nieces and 3 nephews. Dale was born May 3, 1955 in Corning, the son of Earl and Laura Graham Johns, Jr. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a S.A.L. of the Big Flats Legion and member of the N.R.A. –Elmira Star Gazette.
JOHNSON LUCILLE REASOR
Lucille J. Age 84, of 5455 Denise Ave., Orlando FL, formerly of Big
Flats, died Wednesday, August 30, 2006, in Orlando. Mrs. Reasor is survived
by her brother, Tom Johnson of Beaver Dams, NY; sister, Lois Shadduck,
Waverly. She is also survived by her two granddaughters, Susan Viditz-Ward
of Waxhaw, NC, and Kristina Smith of Dublin, NH. Predeceased by husband,
Perry; and daughter, Carolyn E. Hunter. Lucille was born in Elmira, NY
and was a retired secretary at Vernon Downs race track in New York. She
was recently a First Lady with the Bahia Shriners in Orlando, and was also
a regular vendor at the local Flea Market where she was kindly referred
to as "The Candy Lady". The family request that memorials may be made to
the American Cancer Society. Donations by phone call 1-800-ACS-2345 or
by mail to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Family and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service at the Kalec
Funeral Home on Saturday, September 2, 2006, at 2 p.m. Rev. Beverly Davenport,
officiating. Burial to follow in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats. Star-Gazette.com
Obituaries for 09/01/06
JOHNSON Oscar N.
Age 95, of Spencer Hill Road in Corning, NY, died Monday, March 3,
2008, at Florida Hospital in Zephyrhills, Florida. Oscar was born in Corning
on February 11, 1913 to Gustof and Dora (Paulsen) Johnson. He married Grace
Harrington on August 9, 1935 at her parent's home in Big Flats, and preceded
him in death in 2003. He was employed by Corning Glass Works for many years
as a melting technician. He traveled extensively for Corning Glass troubleshooting
melting problems. After retirement, he consulted for Corning for ten years.
He enjoyed traveling with his family to Canada, Alaska, and Mexico in his
motor home, and enjoyed wintering in Webster, FL. He especially liked spending
time at his cabin in Canada. His survivors include two sons, Maynard (Madho
Smith) Johnson of Gatineau, Canada, and Richard (Marilyn) Johnson of Tampa,
FL; two sisters, Valburg Hammarstrom and Helen (John) Nichols of Corning;
a granddaughter, Michele (Nathan) Howell of Bowling Green, KY; several
nieces and nephews. Oscar was predeceased by his brothers, Hans and Adolph
Johnson. Friends may call on Monday, March 10, 2008, from 2 until 3 p.m.
at Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Corning. Funeral Services
will be held at Emanuel Lutheran Church on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. with the
Reverend Abigail Z. Hoffman officiating. Burial will be in Rural Home Cemetery
- Big Flats. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made
to Emanuel Lutheran Church, 149 W. William St., Corning, NY 14830 in Oscar's
name. Published in the Star-Gazette on 3/8/2008.
KADLEC - FORD
Lillie K. Age 93, of Horseheads, NY, and formerly of Big Flats, NY,
passed away on Saturday morning, September 10, 2005. Lillie was born July
29, 1912 in Dodge, NE, the daughter of the late Ludwig and Antonia Vondrachek
Kadlec. Lillie retired as a teacher from the Horseheads Central School
District. She enjoyed card playing, golf, traveling and her family. She
was a communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church, their Rosary and Altar
Society, and involved with the Big Flats Senior Center Group, Elmira area
Retired Teachers, Big Flats American Legion Auxiliary, NARFE, and Big Flats
Historical Society. Preceding her in death was her husband, Frank S. Ford.
She is survived by her nieces & nephew, Josephine (Robert Sr.) Roemmelt,
Joan Kadlec and Vincent (Judy) Kadlec, all of Horseheads, NY; great-nieces
and nephews and great-great-nieces & nephews. Family and Friends will
be welcomed at Sullivan's Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St., Horseheads,
NY, 607-739-2035, on Monday, September 12, 2005, from 3-6 p.m. A Mass of
Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2005,
at St. Mary Our Mother Church, Horseheads, NY. Interment will take place
at Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats, NY, immediately following. Flowers are
acceptable or those wishing to remember Lillie may do so through memorials
to Big Flats Volunteer Fire Dept., PO Box 28, Big Flats, NY 14814, or to
a charity of one's choice.
KAHLER Harry Lowe Jr. Beloved Father and Grandfather Age 80 of Horseheads, NY passed away very peacefully at home on Sunday August 7, 2005. Mr. Kahler was born in Big Flats, NY on June 18, 1925 the son of the late Harry Lowe Kahler and Florence Gowan Kahler. Harry was a veteran of WW II serving his country with The US Navy as a Pharmacist's Mate Third Class attached to The US Marine Corps as a Combat Medic in The Pacific Theater from 1943-1946. Harry received The American Theater Medal, The Victory Medal, and The Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal upon his honorable discharge from The US Navy. Harry attended Union College prior to entering the US Navy and after his discharge. Harry married his wife, Ann Patterson Kahler, on March 31, 1951. Harry worked at the Dean & Lee Feed Company in Horseheads which his father and uncle founded and ran for several years. He was a member of Clarence R. Oliver American Legion Post # 154 in Elmira Heights, NY . Harry was an Amateur Radio Enthusiast who also enjoyed gardening and fixing televisions. Harry retired from Hardinge Brothers in Elmira, NY as a Shipping Supervisor in 1995. He loved his family and friends and cherished the time he spent with them. Harry was pre-deceased by his beloved wife of 47 years Ann Patterson Kahler on July 18, 1998. He was also pre-deceased by his sister and brother-in-law Eleanor & Dudley Roberts; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Rosemary & Bud Longwell; and brother-in-law Walter Patterson. Mr. Kahler is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Atty. Mark Patrick and Rosemary D. Kahler of Austin, TX; daughter and fiancé: Sheila Ann Kahler Fusare and William J. Mayhew of Horseheads, NY; son: Thomas Harry Kahler of Tampa, FL; grandchildren: Bryan Kahler and Amanda Kahler of Austin, TX; Laura Fusare of Charlottesville, VA and Amy Fusare of Horseheads, NY; great granddaughter: Emily Ann Fusare of Horseheads, NY; brother-in-law: William Patterson of Evansville, Illinois; nieces and nephews: Julianne & Tom Combs of Elmira, NY; Dr. Susan Roberts of Washington, DC; and Richard & Lynn Roberts of Harrisburg, PA; several grand nieces, grand nephews, cousins, and a host of caring friends including a special friend Bob Cloos. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Wednesday August 10, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Kahler's Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday August 11, 2005 at 10 AM. The Rev. Edward Kennedy will officiate. Interment in Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats, NY where Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Kahler.
KAHLER Thomas Harry
Age 43 of St. Petersburg, Florida formerly of Horseheads, NY passed
away very unexpectedly on Thursday January 18, 2007. Thomas was born July
26, 1963 in Elmira, NY the son of the late Harry Lowe Kahler Jr. and Ann
E. Patterson Kahler. Tom was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Elmira,
NY and received his Bachelor's Degree from St. Bonaventure University in
Olean, NY. He was a platform manager at Sun Trust Bank in Saint Petersburg,
Florida. Thomas was an accomplished pianist and enjoyed playing his baby
grand piano for family and friends. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law:
Mark P. & Rosemary D. Kahler of Austin, Texas; sister: Sheila A. Kahler
Fusare of Horseheads, NY; nephew and nieces; Bryan Kahler and Amanda Kahler
of Austin, Texas, Laura Fusare of Hershey, PA, and Amy Fusare of Horseheads,
NY; grand niece: Emily Ann Fusare of Horseheads, NY; grand nephew: Dylan
Hulslander of Horseheads, NY; uncle: William Patterson of Evansville, Illinois,
several cousins including Julianne (Tom) Combs of Elmira, NY, Dr. Susan
Roberts of Washington, DC, and Richard & Lynn Roberts of Annville,
PA, and a host of caring friends. A Gravesite Memorial Service will be
held on Sunday April 29, 2007 in Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats, NY at
11 AM. The Rev. Richard Farrell will officiate. Arrangements are entrusted
to the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY.
WILLIAM KELLY
William G. Kelly, 78, of Big Flats, NY, died Friday, December
24, 1993. Mr. Kelly was born on December 29, 1914 in LeRoy, PA, the son
of Sevellon and Mabel Kelly. He was a veteran of World War II and retired
as an electrician after 30 years at the Bendix Corp. in Horseheads in 1976.
He was a lifelong member of the Civilian Conservation Corp. and a long
time member of the Big Flats Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife
of 50 years, Madeline; daughters and sons-in-law, Joan (Fred) Stock of
Dryden, NY and Debbie (Wayne) Mitchell of Horseheads; sons and daughters-in-law,
Gary (Marsha) Kelly of Elmira and Sheldon (Pat) Kelly of Beaver Dams; sisters
and brothers-in-law, Vera (George) Bruce of Troy, PA, Jean Williamson of
Salinas, CA, Mildred (Joseph) Santucci of Horseheads, Eula (George) Horton
of Palm Coast, FL and Sally (Carl) Schnautz of Horseheads; sister-in-law,
Clendon (Luella) Kelly of Green Castle, PA and Dean (Arlene) Kelly and
Horseheads; 11 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were held at the Barber Funeral Home in Horseheads on December 27 with
the Rev. Melanie Cole officiating and interment to be in Rural Home Cemetery,
Big Flats, NY. (TGR, Thursday, January 6, 1994)
KLEESE –WANDA MAY (KLEESE) ROGERS, age 90, of Clearwater, FL and formerly a long time resident of both Pine Valley and Airport Rd. in Big Flats and Spencerport, NY, passed away Monday, August 1, 2004 in Florida. Mrs. Rogers was born in Huntersville, PA on May 16, 1914. She was graduated from Huntersville High School in 1932 and later Expert Training and Business School in Williamsport, PA in 1935. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Rogers, in 1985; and is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Charles P. and Jean Rogers of New Port Richey, FL and Brockport, NY, Ronney R. and Carol Rogers of Palm Harbor, FL; grandchildren, Steven Rogers, Faith Rogers-Aubel, Karen Pina, Ronney A. Rogers, Randy H. Rogers, Scott, Sherri and Stephen Barkley; along with eight great-grandchildren. Together with her husband they owned and operated Newton’s Restaurant in Pine Valley from 1949-1953. Having baked well over 5500 pies per year, she was affectionately known at the “Pie Lady”. From 1969 until their retirement in 1979 they owned and operated Rogers Floor Maintenance, Inc. in Big Flats. Locally she was a member of the American Baptist Church in Big Flats and more recently in Florida, a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Safety Harbor and active in the Women’s Group there. She was also a 50-year member of O.E.S., Order of Eastern Star and Rebecca’s in Corning, NY. Wanda was also an avid NY Mets Fan who enjoyed crocheting and writing letters. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads on Sat. August 7, 2004 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., where her service will take place there at the funeral home at 1:000 p.m. Interment will follow in Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats. Those wishing to express their sympathy may do so with memorials to the Scholarship Foundation, c/o First Presbyterian Church of Safety Harbor, 255 Fifth Ave. South, Safety Harbor, FL or the White Church Memorial Fund, 65 Church St., Spencerport, NY. –Elmira Star Gazette.
KROTENTHALER - LEDERER
Maria H. Classical Pianist Known as Mitzi, she was a devoted and loving
wife, mother and friend. Maria age 91 of 66 Main Street, Big Flats, died
Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. She
was born April 2, 1910 in Vienna, Austria the daughter of Henry and Hermine
Krotenthaler. She married Dr. Otto Lederer on September 3, 1938 in Vienna,
Austria and emigrated from England to the United States in 1940. She was
a member of the Hillview United Methodist Church of Big Flats, the Elmira
Rotary Anns, the Corning County Club, and a founding member of the Big
Flats Women's Club. Maria was a classical pianist and tutored students
both in piano and the French language. Her passions included playing Bridge
with friends and completing crossword puzzles. She is survived by her husband
of 63 years, Dr. Otto Lederer; two sons and daughter-in-law, Dr. G. Peter
Lederer of Big Flats, Dr. Thomas H. and Caren Lederer of Olney, MD; two
grandchildren, Eric T. Lederer and Kristina S. Lederer both of Olney, MD.
Her sister Friederike Karner predeceased her in 1997. A Memorial Service
will be held Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 2:00 PM in the Hillview United
Methodist Church in Big Flats with the Rev. Dr. Edward Kennedy officiating.
Interment will be in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats at the convenience
of the family. Memorial donations may be made in Maria's name to the Chemung
County SPCA, Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903. Arrangements are with Hills Funeral
Home, Big Flats.
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