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LABAR - DONOVAN Lorraine Esther Labar Age 76, of Big Flats, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2005, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born on February 11, 1929 in Ithaca, the daughter of Frank and Edna M. Enis Labar. She was predeceased by her first husband, Farley Stampp. On May 23, 1964, she married Dr. Daniel B. Donovan, he predeceased her on July 20, 1978. Lorraine was previously a communicant of St. Vincent de Paul Church, and later St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads. She was a Cub Scout Leader in Big Flats, member of the Arnot Ogden Medical Center Auxiliary, taught religious education at St. Vincent de Paul Church. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Roderick and Pam Stampp of Painted Post, Daniel and Beth Donovan of Baldwinsville, NY, and D.B. "Ben" and Claudia Donovan of London, UK; daughters, Kaye Utegg of Big Flats and Shelly Clark-Olthof of Corning; grandchildren, Ericka and Erik Utegg, Jennifer and Farley Stampp, Justin, Jim, Jeff, Ryan, and Beth Clark, and Kristin Olthof; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Caitlin, Kylie, Logan, Hunter, Sarah, Caden and Isaiah. Family and friends are invited to call at Carpenter's Funeral Home, 14 E. Pulteney St., Corning, on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Our Mother Church at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Rural Home Cemetery. Those wishing may make donations in Lorraine's name to 4D Skilled Nursing, Arnot Ogden Medical Center, 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY 14905.
LAUSTER HELEN R. LIAS
Helen R. Lias of 130 Lincoln Street, Westfield, died Thursday, Jan.
21, in Syracuse, NY. Born Feb. 22, 1913 in Rural Valley, she was the daughter
of Wilbert and Minnie Beastrice Lauster. She was a housewife and a member
of the Westfield Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Ethber; sons
and daughters-in-law, Harold and Edith Lias of Westfield, Earl and Carol
Lias of Middleboro, Mass. and Ronald and Patricia Lias of Westfield;
daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Charles Wheaton of Marietta, NY; grandchildren,
Mary Carol Enfinger of Elmira, NY, Elise Thomas of Clementon, NY, Chad
Wheaton and Llane Wheaton, both of Buffalo, NY, and Sean Lias and Lori
Lias, both of Westfield; a brother, Earl Lauster of RD, Rural Valley; sisters,
Dorothy Boyer an Evelyn Krizmanich, both of Rural Valley; and several nieces
and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Jan. 25, at the Kenyon
Funeral Home in Westfield. The Rev. Donald Slaybaugh Jr. officiated.
Burial was made in Rural Valley. Memorial donations may be made in her
name to the American Cancer Society.
LEDERER Otto, M.D. Age 96, of 66 Main Street, Big Flats, died Thursday, February 16, 2006, at his home. He was born July 28, 1909 in Spannberg, Austria, the son of Heinrich and Alma Glaser Lederer. He married Maria H. Krotenthaler on September 3, 1938 in Vienna, Austria. She predeceased him on September 25, 2001. He was awarded his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Vienna in 1935, and had a solo practice in Big Flats from 1941-1988 and then was a partner in Big Flats Family Practice from 1989-1991. He was a part of the Arnot Ogden Medical Center Staff and the St. Joseph's Hospital Staff from 1942-1992. Dr. Lederer was the physician for the United States Government Conscientious Objector's Camp in Big Flats from 1943-1945; Big Flats Union School physician from 1942-1953; Chief School Physician for Horseheads Central Schools from 1954-1978; Town of Big Flats Health Officer from 1944-1958; Chemung County Deputy Health Officer from 1958-1972; Chemung County Deputy Coroner from 1958-1972; Assistant Medical Director of Elcor Health Services Facility from 1970-1990; Medical Director at Arnot Ogden Medical Center Residential Healthcare Facility from 1980-1991; Chemung County Nursing Facility Medical Staff from 1971-1992; and Corning, Inc. Big Flats Plant Physician. Dr. Lederer was a member of the American Medical Association; Charter Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians; New York State Medical Society; New York State Academy of Family Physicians; and the Chemung County Medical Society. His community and professional achievements included a Charter Member of the Big Flats Rotary Club from 1953-2001; a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International in 1978; the recipient of the Big Flats Rotary Club Roses for the Living Award in 1989; Big Flats Lion's Club Man of the Year Award in 1988; and the New York State Family Physician of the year in 1992. Dr. Lederer was a 50-year member of the Corning Country Club; a longtime past member of Elmira Civic Music; a longtime past member of the Corning-Painted Post Civic Music; Clemens Center, Elmira Stamp Club; and the Big Flats Historical Society. He is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Dr. G. Peter Lederer of Big Flats, NY, Dr. Thomas H. and Caren M. Lederer of Knoxville, Maryland; and two grandchildren, Lt. Eric Lederer (USAF) of Tucson, Arizona, and Kristina Lederer, Towson University, Towson, Maryland. He was predeceased by his parents in 1942; and a sister, Charlotte Freeland in 1974. In celebration of his life, there will be a Memorial Service held at the Big Flats Community Center, 476 Maple Street, Big Flats, NY, on Saturday, March 11, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. Services are under the direction of Hills Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats, at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made in Dr. Lederer's name to the Big Flats Historical Society, 258 Hibbard Rd., P.O. Box 232, Big Flats, New York 14814.
MAPES – Eunice Mapes Appleman, age 94, died March 25, 2005. She was predeceased by her husband, Howard L. Appleman, and four brothers, Henry, Ray, George and Hugh Mapes. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly A. (Sidney) Shepherd; and brother, Delmar Mapes of Corning; grandchildren, Marc S. (Julie) Shepherd, Michelle S. Saxton (Duane), Marcie L. Hamilton (Mark), and Martin T. Shepherd (Kathy); great-grandchildren, Kirsten and Drew Shepherd, Megan and Kyle Saxton, Ellie and Mollie Hamilton, and Lauren, Stephanie and Matthew Shepherd; niece, Connie Palyun of Painted Post; nephew, Erfod “Sonny” Keeler of Corning. She was a 50-year member of the Court of the Amaranth and a member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem. She was employed by the Chemung County Sales Tax and retired from New York State Correctional Facility. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family in the Rural Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial to the Centenary United Methodist Church, 424 S. Main St., Elmira NY 14904. – Elmira Star-Gazette, 27 March 2005
OBIT: STEVEN JOHN MARQUANDT
SOURCE: Elmira Star-Gazette, Fri. 29 June 1956
DEATH DATE: Wed. 27 June 1956
BURIAL: Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats
TRANSCRIBER: Anne Ross
"STEVEN JOHN MARQUANDT, 9, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Marquandt of the
Town of Big Flats, Elmira RD 1, Thursday, June 28, 1956. Member of the
Big Flats Presbyterian Church, Little League, Cub Scouts. Survived by parents;
brothers James and David Marquandt, both at home; paternal grandmother,
Mrs. John Marquandt of Rochester, Minn.; maternal grandparents, Mrs. E.A.
Stoerrle of Woodbury, N.J., Herman Schroeder of St. Petersburg, Pla. The
body is at the Hilton Funeral Home, Big Flats, where friends may call this
evening. Funeral there Saturday at 11 a.m., the Rev. Benjamin J. Klauser.
Rural Home Cemetery. Please omit flowers."
McCANN Steven D. A resident of the Pine City community passed away very unexpectedly at the age of 47. Steve was a loving husband and father who is remembered for the many trips he took with his family, playing Poker with his friends, his love of photography, motorcycle riding and target shooting with his son, Sean, coin, jewelry, and gun collecting and quiet times reading. He was well known in the area having been employed with Pizza Hut Restaurants for many years in many capacities including, District Manager. He most recently was employed at the N. Main St. store. Born on July 3, 1958, in Elmira, Steve was the son of the late Carl & Paula Muzzio McCann. He married Katherine Elizabeth King on October 6, 1979 and she survives him at their Pine City home along with their children, Tiffany Ann McCann, Horseheads; Elizabeth Ashley & Jason Phillip Husted, Southport; and Sean Paul McCann at home; his brothers, Richard McCann, Elmira; Keith & Linda Kinsey, Las Vegas, NV; Steve's family on Kathy's side, mother and father-in-law, Paul & Dolores King, Pine City; brothers-in-law, Russell & Debbie King, James & Marcia King all of Davenport, IA and Brian King, Elmira; a sister-in-law, Jessica & Scott Ellison, Rock Stream; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Also surviving are many cherished friends and coworkers, including Steve's friend and colleague, Steve Homerda. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Monday, October 24, 2005 between the hours of 5-7 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation Monday evening at 7 p.m. Interment will take place privately at the families' convenience in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats.
McKENNA - William McKenna, age 90 of Elmira, NY died Thursday, July 25, 1996 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born June 28, 1906 in Miles City, Mo. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McKenna. He married Kathryn Eames, December 2, 1942. She predeceased him in 1963. He retired from Schweizer Aircraft Corp. in 1971 after 32 years of service. He is survived by his faithful companion of 32 years, Dorotha Darrin, of Elmira; daughter Kay (Mrs. James) Ruscitto of Painted Post and grandson Richard Smith of Horseheads. No calling hours are scheduled. A private family service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats. Phillips Funeral Home, Inc., Corning is in charge of arrangements. (Elmira Star Gazette, Page 2b, Saturday, 27 July 1996)
MERRILL _ Elmira Heights News- Many Attend Funeral Services For Late Dr. C E Merrill Elimira Heights- The funeral of the late Dr. Clarence E. Merrill, held Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Oakwood M.E. Church, was one of the largest ever held in Elmira Heights. A large number of relatives and friends came long distances to pay last respects to the deceased. Large representations were present from Height Lodge, 931, F&AM of which the late Doctor Merrill was a past master, and of the Merrill Bible Class, which bears his name and of which he had been a teacher for 23 years. The Rev. E D. Van Dyke officiated. Mrs. L. T. Ballard, and Mrs. Claude Rugar sang, "He Leadeth Me", accompanied by Mrs. Ivan Soper. The pall bears, all past masters of Heights Lodge, were: Ben E. Welch, John A. Wenck, Mason Oldroyd, Guy E. Hawley, Edward K. Fromer, Robert J. Walters. Burial took place in Rural Cemetery, Big Flats, where the committal service was conducted by heights Lodge. The entire group of the Lodge and of the Bible Class accompanied the family to the burial place. The following out of town relatives and friend attended: Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Merrill, Horace Merrill, Mrs. Clayton Waltman, Mrs. Gladys Lynn, Ruth Merrill, Ester Merrill, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Macafee, Miss Claudia Merrill, Lyman Shaw, Mrs. George Norris, all of Sayre, Pa.; Mrs. S. G. Sarkissian of Croton-on- Hudson; Mrs. Nellie Monroe of Buffalo; Mrs. Mary Jaynes, Paul Jaynes of Hornmell; Mr. and Mrs. John Porter of Interlaken; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wescott of Waterloo; Fred Porter, Lucille Porter and Mrs. Grace Porter of Waverly; Fannie Hitchcock, Milo Hitchcock of Montour Falls; Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Stuart of Hicks; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Scott, Mrs. Frank Packard of Milport; Mr. and Mrs. W. Eaton of Pine City; Mr. and Mrs. Myron Stuart, Mrs. Alice Converse and Curtis Stuart of Horseheads; Charles Stuart, Frances Foster of Odessa; Joel Wood and Mrs. Lina Travis of Big Flats; Mr. and Mrs. George Knight of Canton; Mr. and Mrs. Fred LaValley, Mr. and Mrs.A. E. Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Hicks, Ralph Porter, Mrs. H. S. Perry of Elmira. Submitted by Joyce M. Tice from the Bernice CONGDON (Smith) scrapbook- Typed by Carol Banducci
NEWMAN Rodney O. Jr. Age 77, of Horseheads, passed away Wed., Nov. 2, 2005, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Rodney was born in Ithaca, NY on June 6, 1928, the first son of the late Evelyn and Rodney Newman Sr. Rodney is survived by his wife, Betty Hewitt Newman; and two brothers, John Newman of Syracuse and Conrad Newman of Tonawanda, NY. Rodney served in the US Coast Guard for two years during World War II. After returning from service, he worked locally in the automotive field, eventually serving as parts manager and then as service manager in several dealerships. He retired from sales at the GM Fluid Power Corp. in Syracuse. Rodney was a lifetime member of the Watkins Glen Yacht Club, serving as commodore in 1968. He was also a member of the Horseheads Elks Club #2297. There will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend his graveside service to take place on Friday, November 4, 2005, at 1:30 p.m. in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats, NY. Arrangements with Barber Funeral Home, Horseheads.
NORRIS James F.
Age 74, of Big Flats, NY, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly
at home on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007. Jim was born in Corning, NY, on Jan.
12, 1933, the son of the late Glenn and Minnie (Turner). He is survived
by his loving wife of nearly 52 years, Mary (Lauper) Norris; daughters,
Linda and Guy Reed of Horseheads, NY, Sheila and David Barmaster of Walworth,
NY; grandchildren, Eric (Melanie Allen) Reed of Horseheads, NY, Elizabeth
(Mark) Owen of Rochester, NY, David Barmaster of Marion, NY; great-grandchildren;
Greyson Reed, Erica Barmaster, Zachary and Mackenzie Owen. He was also
predeceased by his brother, John Norris. Jim was retired in 1987 from Corning
Inc., Big Flats Corning Plant where he was a supervisor there. He was also
a regular attendee of the Big Flats Wesleyan Church. Jim was Fireman of
the year in 1982; Lifetime member, past assistant Fire Chief, and commissioner
of the Big Flats Fire Company. He was also an active volunteer of the Chemung
County Board of Elections and avid Fisherman who always enjoyed fishing
on Seneca Lake. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral
Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, NY, on Wed., Sept. 12, 2007, from 2-4:00
p.m. and 6-8:00 p.m. His service and celebration of his life will take
place in the Big Flats Wesleyan Church Maple, 561 Maple St., Big Flats,
NY, on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., with the Rev. Bern Lytle
officiating. A private interment will take place in Rural Home Cemetery
at the convenience of his family. Those wishing may also remember Jim with
memorials to the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child, PO Box 3000,
Boone, NC 28607, www.samaritanspurse.org; or the Big Flats Wesleyan Church,
561 Maple St., Big Flats, NY 14814. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 9/11/2007.
NOWAK DOROTHY SMITH
Dorothy (Nowak), Wife of William T. Smith of Big Flats, passed away
Saturday, August 25, at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Dorothy served
36 years on the Corning Hospital Board of Directors, and also served as
president. 45 years of Corning Hospital Chapter L, of which she was past
president, president of the hospital's Chapter's Council, over 30 years
as a volunteer nurse's aide in Chemung and Steuben County, including service
as a Blood Bank volunteer. She was a moving force behind the annual Hope
Ball in Corning, and has represented Corning Hospital for eight years as
a Director of the LPGA Corning Classic, and continued as a volunteer in
many capacities since its inception until present. A member of the New
York State Committee on Hospital Auxiliaries, serving as Deputy Chairman
as well as Program Chairman for the Hospital Auxiliaries of the Middle
Atlantic Hospital Assembly. A member of the Horseheads School Board, Program
Chairman of the Big Flats PTA, member of the Big Flats Park and Playground
Committee, President of the Women's Club of Big Flats, Publicity Chairman
of the Big Flats Community Day Committee, Exhibits Chairman of the Big
Flats Library, Vice President of Chemung County's Community Chest Board,
President of Elmira Rotary Anns, President of Elmira Children's Theatre
Council, member of Friends of Steele Memorial Library, Chemung County Farm
Bureau, Big Flats, Horseheads and Chemung County Historical Society, Charter
Member and President of Tanglewood Nature Center, member of the Council
of Community Services, Arnot Art Museum Association Board, Glove House
Board, Chemung County Republican Women's Club, member of the Chemung-Steuben
Geneseo Alumni and secretary of the Geneseo Alumni Council, served on the
Board of Directors and has been Public Relations Chairman and Fund Drive
Chairman of the Southern Tier Association for the Blind, Inc., member of
the Elmira College Council, devoted 10 years of service as both a Cub Scout
Den Mother and Girl Scout Brownie Leader, going on to become assistant
to the Executive of the Chemung County Girl Scout Council. On the death
of her daughter, Judith Smith Kelemen, Dorothy co-produced, with her husband,
the award winning documentary film "Until I Get Caught", which was shown
on national public television, and is credited with laying much of the
groundwork for more stringent penalties for drunk driving offenses. Dorothy
received a Community Builder Award from the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce,
was named Big Flats Citizen of the Year and has been honored by her alma
mater, being named a Distinguished Alumna of the State University of New
York at Geneseo. She was an artist, a lifelong sportswoman, involved in
golf, tennis, and cross-country skiing. In recognition of all her accomplishments,
Dorothy received a State of New York Legislative Resolution, passed by
the Senate and Assembly. She has always found time to visit the sick and
comfort the afflicted, to applaud the successes of those around her, and
to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She is survived by her husband,
William T. Smith II; two sons, William (Priscilla) Smith III of Big Flats,
Michael (Maureen) Smith of Big Flats; two daughters, Bonnifer (Leslie)
Schweizer of Cayuta, NY, Deborah (Terry Burlingame) Smith of Big Flats;
nine grandchildren, Justin (Denise) Smith, Amanda (Robert) Phillips, Kyle
Schweizer, Lindsey Schweizer, Tambi (John) Senka, Conner, Tyler, and Austin
Smith, Korinne Shortino; four great-grandchildren, Davis and Evan Phillips,
Madeline and Lex Kekic; a sister-in-law, Marge Nowak of Rochester; several
nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Judith Smith
Kelemen on March 11, 1973; and a brother, Edward Nowak. Family and friends
are invited to gather at the Carpenter's Funeral Home, 14 East Pulteney
Street, Corning, NY on Tuesday, August 28, 2007, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 29, 2007, at
Lady of Lourdes Church, 304 Demarest Parkway, Elmira, NY at 9:30 a.m. Interment
will be held at the Big Flats Rural Cemetery following the Mass. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice, or do
a good deed. Published in the Star-Gazette from 8/26/2007 - 8/27/2007.
OLDROYD - WELLS, Clara
Age 80 of 989 Sing Sing Rd., Horseheads, Friday, July 28, 1972,
at her home after an extended illness. Friends may call at the Van
Bluskirk-Lynch Funeral Home Saturday 7 to 9 and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. Funeral and committal service there Monday at 1 p.m., the
Rev. Eugene Callahan. Burial in Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats.
In lieu of flowers, friends may make contributions to the Southern Tier
Association for the Blind. Survived by daughters, Mrs. James (Ella) Smith,
of Pine City, Mrs. Gordon (Helen) Van Houten of Breesport, sons, James
J. and Kenneth G. Wells both of Horseheads, Franklin E. Wells of Lewis,
N.Y., Raymond J. Wells of Dresden, 24 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews
ORMSBY, George, 41, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. Thursday, March 4, 1943. Survived by Mrs. Myra Newsome, Mrs. Mabel Burlingame, sisters, both of Addison. Funeral at Mayer Funeral Home, Addison, Sat. 2 p. m. Rural Cemetery, Addison. Elmira newspaper. March 5, 1943. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net>
PEASE - HUSTON, Dorothy nee: Pease Passed away on April 3rd, 2007 at Bethany Manor, Horseheads. Dorothy was born on March 9, 1909 to Louis and Louise (Allard) Pease of Big Flats. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Floyd and Wallace; her husband, William Huston; brother-in-law, Michael Fratarcangelo; and daughter-in-law, Joan (Lawrence) Evans. Surviving her are one sister, Julia (Pease) Fratarcangelo of Hilton Head, SC; sons, William of Horseheads and Richard (Helen) Evans of Arizona; and daughter, Patricia (Dale) Shroyer of Horseheads; grandchildren, Debbie Evans of Colorado, Gary Evans of Elmira, Randy (Doreen) Evans of Corning, Cherie (Evans) Hodencamp of Horseheads, Patricia (Keith) Blackler of North Chili, Kathleen (Gregory) Kimmons of Rochester, and Tracy (Victor) Smith of Nova Scotia. Dorothy is also survived by many step grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Kalec Funeral Home in Elmira. Per Dorothy's wishes there will be no calling hours and burial will be private at the convenience of her family in Rural Home Cemetery.
PEASE - HUSTON, Dorothy nee: Pease Passed away on April 3rd, 2007 at Bethany Manor, Horseheads. Dorothy was born on March 9, 1909 to Louis Maynard Pease and Louise (Allard) Pease of Big Flats. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Floyd and Wallace; a sister (Vera) Encie (Marion) Rhodes, her husband, William Huston; brother-in-law, Michael Fratarcangelo; and daughter-in-law, Joan (Lawrence) Evans. Surviving are her sister, Julia Fratarcangelo of Hilton Head, SC, sons, William P. Evans of Horseheads, and Richard E. (Helen) Evans of Sun City West, AZ, daughter, Patricia (Dale) Shroyer of Horseheads, grandchildren, Debbie Evans of Denver, CO, Gary Evans of Elmira, Randy (Doreen) Evans of Corning, Cherie (Evans) Hodencamp of Horseheads, Patricia (Keith) Blackler of Rochester, Kathleen (Gregory) Kimmons of Rochester, and Tracy (Victor) Smith of Nova Scotia. Dorothy is also survived by many step grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Burial services were held on May 7th at the Rural Home Cemetary, Big Flats, NY.
PEASE
Robert Warren Age 77 of Eacher Hollow Rd., Horseheads passed away on
Thursday, September 6, 2001 at the VA Medical Center in Bath. Bob was born
August 1, 1924, the son of late Howard and Isabelle (White) Pease in Jackson
Township, PA. His surviving family includes his wife of over 41 years,
Rosemary (Palmer) Pease; daughter & son-in-law, Robin & David Harrington
of Big Flats; step children, Robert Jennings of Binghamton and Mary Ann
& Richard Pike of Brockport; 6 grandchildren, Elora and Shannon Harrington,
Eric Jennings, Sara (Omar) Sedky, Duane and Kenneth Pike; sisters, Belle
(Arthur) Hamilton Marion Greible, all of Horseheads; aunt, Irene Zahorian
also of Horseheads; step daughter-in-law, Linda Jennings of Binghamton;
and several nieces and nephews. Bob was a member of Hillview United Methodist
Church where he was active in the choir there. Bob was also an over 50
year member and Past Master of Horseheads Old Oak #364 F & AM and a
member and Past Patron of Big Flats #323 OES. A Purple Heart Recipient
and proud veteran of WWII serving in the US Army, Mr. Pease also belonged
to the Big Flats American Legion. He was an active Boy Scout Leader, an
avid hunter, fisherman and gardener and maple syrup harvester. Friends
are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads
on Sunday, September 9, 2001 from 2-4:00 PM and 7-8:00 PM. A Masonic and
O.E.S. Service will follow at 8:00 PM. His funeral service will take place
on Monday at 10:00 AM in the Hillview United Methodist Church, 109 Hillview
Dr., Big Flats, NY with the Rev. Roger J. Smith officiating. Interment
to follow in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats where full military honors
will be accorded. NOTICE: Officers & Members of the Big Flats Chapter
#323 O.E.S. and Horseheads Old Oak Lodge #364 F. & A.M. will gather
at the Barber Funeral Home on Sunday at 8:00 PM to conduct a memorial service
for their departed brother. Rachael Bailey, Matron and Gordon Dunlap, Master
PETERSON William "Bill"
Age 73, of Argonne Street in Corning, passed away Friday, June 22,
2007, at home with his loving family at his side after fighting a courageous
battle with cancer. Bill was born on June 20, 1934 in Corning to the late
Jarious and Genevieve (Schutt) Peterson. He was preceded in death by his
sister, Myra Peterson and a nephew, Pete Peterson. William was a member
of the Local 1000, and worked for Corning Inc. at the Corning Museum of
Glass where he made glass animals in the science hall. Bill retired in
1996 with over 50 years of service. William is survived by his children,
Denise (John) Sicotte of Morseville, NC, Kathy (Bud) Bates of Englewood,
FL, Bonnie (Steve) Black of Campbell, and William Peterson of Corning;
two sisters, Mabel (Gerald) Eaton of Corning and Viola Robins of Corning;
a brother, Jarious Peterson, Jr. of Painted Post; four grandchildren, Larry
Enderle, Chad Bates, Steve and Joey Black; several nieces and nephews;
his friend, Mary Colburn; the children's mother, Madeline Welty of Painted
Post; and by his dog, Cooper. Calling hours will be held on Monday from
6-8 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney
Street in Corning, where Funeral Services will be on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.,
with Chaplain Eleanor Haber officiating. Burial will be in Rural Home Cemetery,
Big Flats. Memorial donations may be made in William's name to Southern
Tier Hospice and Palliative Care, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY
14830.
POWELL - ELWELL (Powell), Alice J. Janowski
Age 86 of Lowman, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning,
February 20, 2008. Alice was born January 2, 1922, a daughter of the late
John and Molly Gardner Janowski. She was employed at one time at Howard
Johnson's in Horseheads, NY as a waitress. She married Alfred J. Elwell
of 40 years and he predeceased her in November of 2007. She is also predeceased
by her first husband, Oscar Powell; daughter, Martha; and her two sisters
and a brother. Alice is survived by granddaughter, Cynthia (Tracy) Davis
of Lowman, NY; stepdaughter, Marilyn Paulo of Horseheads, NY; son, Steve
Elwell; grandchildren, John Davis, Sheryl Schuh and Sharon Mason; nine
great-grandchildren, Robert, Kristen, Allyssa, Stephanie, David, Jessica,
Sarah, Megan, and Jenna; sisters-in-law, Virginia Woodcook of FL and Cora
Janowski of Horseheads, NY; brother-in-law, Howard Wead of Horseheads,
NY; and several nieces and nephews. The family will welcome relatives and
friends to Sullivan's Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St., Horseheads, NY
on Saturday, February 23, 2008, from 1-3 p.m. Alice's Funeral Service will
take place at the conclusion of hours with Alex Raducz. Interment will
take place at Rural Cemetery in Big Flats, NY at the convenience of the
family. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Alice may do so through
memorial contributions to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Road,
Corning, NY 14830.
RANDALL - ZIMDAHL
Edith Age 87, formerly of 100 Graham Road, Ithaca, New York, died at
9:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at a nursing facility in Auburn, NY.
Born September 18, 1918 in Big Flats, New York, she was a daughter of the
late William and Emma (nee Robinson) Randall and the widow of Frank Zimdahl,
who died December 11, 1986. Mrs. Zimdahl was a member of the Order of The
Eastern Star, Lodge # 378, Big Flats, NY, Stonehedges Golf Club, Groton,
NY, and attended Lansing United Methodist Church. Survivors include her
son, Frank Jr. (Cathy) of Aurora, NY; her daughters, Patricia Donegan of
Fairport, NY, Margo Zimdahl of East Syracuse, NY; her sister, Nellie Black
of Big Flats, NY; her grandchildren, Kathleen (John) Ward, Susan Donegan,
Andrew and Nina Zimdahl; three great-grandchilren; several nieces and nephews,
including Robert (Madeline) Weaver of Big Flats, NY. Funeral services will
be 11:00 o'clock in the morning on Friday at The Lansing Funeral Home,
Inc. Graveside services will follow at 2:45 p.m. in Big Flats Rural Cemetery,
Big Flats, NY. The family will receive friends on Thursday between the
hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home, 32 Auburn Road, Lansing,
NY. Contributions in memory of Mrs Zimdahl may be directed to Hospicare,
172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.
HOWARD N. REYNOLDS, 71, of 3357 Hibbard Road, Horseheads, N.Y. died Thursday Feb. 28, 1991 at the Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital. Mr. Reynolds was predeceased by his wife Florence Canfield Reynolds in August 1978 and by two sisters Pauline Viselli and Edith Brown. Mr. Reynolds was the son of Howard F. and Alice Cragg Reynolds. He is survived by his daughters, Alice Nave of Elmira Heights and Ernestine (Cecil) Kneller of Wyalusing; grandchildren – Terry Reynolds; Tara Nave: Kathy Jo, Leslie and David Kneller; sister, Ellen J. Schmucker of Jacksonville, Fla.; several nieces and nephews; and a good friend, Mary H. Reynolds of Geneva, N.Y. Mr. Reynolds was a member of the Flint Glass Workers Union, Big Flats American Legion Post No. 1612, Loyal Order of Moose and the NRA. He was a retired employee of Corning Glass Works and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Paul Slater officiating. Interment will be at the Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats. –Towanda Daily Review.
RHODES Frank W. Age 88, of Harris Hill, died peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Frank was born in 1916, the son of John Thomas and Irene Marsh Rhodes, and lived on the family Century Farm, which he worked for more than 50 years. He married the former Mavis Ellen Wheeler in 1938, and together they raised four children. Mavis and their son, Charles, predeceased Frank. Surviving are his daughters, Rita Rhodes Kapron (Felix) and Nancy Beardslee (Roger); and his son, Frank (Claire). Also surviving are three grandsons, Zennon Kapron, Brett Beardslee, and Christopher Rhodes. Frank was a lifelong member of the Big Flats Presbyterian Church. In keeping with Frank's wishes, the family will hold a private graveside ceremony at the Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats on Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at 2 p.m. Memorials in Frank's name may be directed to the Big Flats Presbyterian Church, 95 Main St., Big Flats, NY 14814, in care of Rev. Rick Price. Hills Funeral Home is assisting the family
RICHARDS Scott Allen Age 42, of Decatur, IL, formerly of Big
Flats, died Wednesday, August 17, 2005, at the Tennessee Valley Health
Care in Nashville, TN. He was born March 27, 1963 in Elmira, the son of
Gerald and Sylvia Resue Richards. Scott was a Staff Sergeant serving in
the U.S. Army for 15 years, seeing three tours of duty to Germany and Kuwait.
He served his country in Desert Storm. He was an active lobbyist for trappers
in Illinois. He is survived by his mother, Sylvia Smith of Painted Post;
his father, Gerald (Nancy) Richards of Big Flats; a daughter, Valerie Richards
of Jacksonville, NC; a brother, Gerald Richards, Jr. of Elmira Heights;
five stepbrothers, Larry (Ann) Smith of Campbell, Darrell (Linda) Smith
of Louisville, KY, Guy Ryerson of San Mateo, CA, Michael (Maria) Ryerson
of Hayward, CA, Donald Ryerson of Seattle, WA; a nephew, Chad Richards;
a niece, Jennifer Mandell; as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles,
cousins; special friends, Donna and Donna Marie Maguet, and Herman of IL;
as well as numerous special friends in Big Flats, NY. Family and friends
may call at Carpenter's Funeral Homes, 14 E. Pulteney St., Corning, on
Tuesday, August 23, 2005, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will
follow visitation at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Gary McCaslin officiating. Burial
with full Military Honors will be held Thursday, August 25, 2005, at 2
p.m. in Rural Home Cemetery, Big Flats. Memorial donations may be directed
to Scott's father, Gerald, to be put towards Valerie's future education.
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