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history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular
time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives
and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade"
or business.
All people are listed in alphabetic order by surname at BIRTH. Women identified by a married alias only and for whom a birth surname can not be identified, are listed on the last page for the cemetery's obituaries. Please send in typed obituaries for people buried in our local cemeteries. If possible include name of newspaper and date. Send typed in your email or in attached Word files. Send to Joyce M. Tice (JoyceTice@aol.com) |
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FAUL ALICE O'DONNELL
Alice Faul Gaffey, formerly of Elmira, NY, died Saturday, August 18,
2007 in Charleston, SC. She was a resident of Bishop Gadsden Retirement
Community in Charleston. Mrs. O'Donnell was born November 3, 1914, a daughter
of David and Mary Loretta (McInerny) Faul. She is survived by her son and
daughter-in-law, Thomas M. and Constance (Watkins) Gaffey of Delray Beach,
FL and Wyckoff, NJ; her daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen (Gaffey) and
James M. Ramich of Kiawah Island, SC; her grandchildren: J. Michael Ramich
and his wife Christine (Warren), of Charlotte NC; Claire Elizabeth Ramich
of Durham, NC and David Faul Ramich of Charlottesville, VA; her great-grandchildren:
James and Catherine Ramich of Charlotte, NC; her sister and brother-in-law,
Mary (Faul) and H. Kenneth Leach of Port St. Lucie, FL. She was predeceased
by her husband, Harry J. O'Donnell; her brother, David L. Faul and her
first husband, Thomas M. Gaffey. Alice O'Donnell was a graduate of Elmira
College. She was a retired 6th grade school teacher with the Horseheads
New York Central School District. For many years she was a volunteer at
the West Elmira Library and the Elmira Office of the Aging. Mrs. O'Donnell
was a member of St. Patrick's Church and Our Lady of Lourdes Church in
Elmira, NY, and Church of the Nativity in Charleston, SC. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be held Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 10:30 AM at Church of
the Nativity in Charleston. Interment will be at St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery,
Elmira, NY, on September 4, 2007, at a time to be announced. The family
will provide their own flowers. Remembrances may be directed to Our Lady
of Mercy Outreach, P.O. Box 607, Johns Island, SC 29455 or Bishop Gadsden
Resident Assistance Fund, One Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston, SC 29412.
Arrangements by McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Charleston, SC and McInerny
Funeral Home, Elmira, NY. Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/21/2007.
FAUL - O'DONNELL Alice Faul Gaffey
Formerly of Elmira, NY, died Saturday, August 18, 2007 in Charleston,
SC. She was a resident of Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community in Charleston.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 1:30 p.m.
at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Family and friends will gather at McInerny
Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., at 1:00 p.m. to process
over to the cemetery. Published in the Star-Gazette from 8/31/2007
- 9/2/2007.
FEATHERS - DUNLAP, Marie F.
Of Elmira, NY, Was born April 11, 1932 in Gillett, PA, the daughter
of the late Roger and Bernice (Palmer) Feathers, passed away peacefully
on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital at the age of 76. Her
sister, June Costello, also predeceased her. In January of 1966, Marie
married Raymond F. Dunlap in St. Mary's Church; they have enjoyed 42 wonderful
years of life and love together. Her survivors include her beloved Ray;
loving children, son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Colleen Dunlap of
Elmira, NY; daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and James Prichard of Stonington,
CT; brothers, Lavere (Barbara) Feathers of Waverly, NY, Melvin (Joan) Feathers
of Gillett, PA; adored grandchildren, Ryan Dunlap and Kelvin Waiksnis;
along with several nieces and nephews. For several years, Marie was a dedicated
employee of the Marine Midland Bank, starting as a teller and finishing
her employment as Administrative Assistant. At her request there will be
no prior visitation. Mrs. Dunlap will be laid to rest privately at the
convenience of her family in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the SPCA Animal Shelter,
Route #352, Elmira, NY 14903. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof
Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904. Published
in the Star-Gazette from 5/7/2008 - 5/8/2008.
FELDMANN William "Bill"
Age 68, of Elmira, passed away Friday, July 6, 2007, after a long and
courageous battle with heart disease, surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born August 27, 1938, a son of the late George and Margaret Keating
Feldmann. He was married to Julie Cleary Feldmann. In addition to Julie,
Bill is survived by his daughter, Jackie Feldmann of Elmira, with son,
Mario; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Audrey Feldmann of Harrisburg,
NC with daughter, Molly. Also surviving are brother, James Feldmann; sisters,
Sara Scholfeld and Peg Sheehan, all of Elmira; sister-in-law, Mary Feldmann
of Buffalo; along with many nieces, nephews and extended family. He is
predeceased by his brother, George Feldmann and grandson, William Feldmann
III. Bill retired from the hardwood flooring business in 2000. He then
was able to enjoy spending time with his children, and grandchildren, in
Florida and North Carolina. Bill enjoyed cooking and woodworking, making
several dollhouses for his children, grandchildren and friends. He will
be missed, but never forgotten. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral
Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Sunday, July 8, 2007 from 2:00
p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home on
Monday, July 9, 2007 at 8:15 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial
at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Interment will follow at St.
Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Donations in Bill's memory may be directed
to the Heart Institute at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira
NY 14905. Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/7/2007.
FENNELL –M. MADELINE EARLE, 78, of 65 W. South Avenue, Canton, Pa. passed away Monday, October 29, 1984, at the Troy Community Hospital, Troy, Pa. Mrs. Earle was born on August 29, 1906 in Elmira, N.Y., Chemung County, a daughter of James and Minnie Sweeney Fennell. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Canton and its Altar and Rosary Society. Mrs. Earle was also a member of the Canton Moose Lodge 429. Survivors include several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, J. Russell Earle, on July 13, 1970. Friends may call at the Morse and Kleese Funeral home, 40 N. Center St., Canton Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the funeral home with the Rev. Stephen McGough, her pastor, officiating. Interment will be in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Elmira, N.Y. The Women of the Moose will conduct a memorial service for their departed sister Wednesday evening at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
FENNELL Thomas Wyckoff Age 96, of Dundee, NY, died Monday, October 3, 2005. Thomas was born September 26, 1909 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Thomas Francis and Sibyl Wyckoff Fennell. After graduating high school, he continued his schooling receiving a BS from Mount St. Mary's College, a Masters degree from Cornell University, and also attended NYU, Catholic University of America, and Arizona State University. Mr. Fennell served in the U.S. Armed Forces as a Medical Officer during the Korean War. His working career varied having been employed by W.J. Sloans and Sachs Fifth Ave. in New York City; he taught English at St. John's Indian School in Phoenix, AZ for 30 years returning to NY every summer; and most recently owned and operated the Jemima Wilkinson Antique Shop in Dundee. He was a respected member of Dundee Area Historical Society. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Beverly Fennell of Little Rock, AK; three nieces, Fianna Fennell Combs, and Deborah Fennell, both of Reno, NV, Bridget Fennell Farris of Little Rock; four nephews, Harvey Fennell of Reno, Thomas M. Fennell of Little Rock, Shane Fennell, of Wevertown, NY, and Charles Slocum of Newport, Washington; and dear friends, Francisco Dudero and Edna Kent, both of Dundee. He was predeceased by two brothers, Ernest Fennell and David C. Fennell; two sisters, Peggy Samuels and Florence Slocum. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 8) at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee, where a funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. with Father John Gathenya officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Dundee Area Historical Society, P.O. Box 153, or the Dundee Emergency Squad, 12 Union St., Dundee, 14837.
FERRARO
Harold W. Age 76 OF Elmira, NY, passed away Saturday, December 29,
2001 at St. Joseph's Hospital. His loving wife, Clarabell "Kirby" Ferraro,
survives him. Also surviving are Sons, Daniel (Michele) Ferraro, and Vincent
(Janice) Ferraro all of Elmira, NY. Grandchildren: Andrea Tanner, Carmen,
Sara, Rachel and Matthew Ferraro. Several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased
by his parents and 10 sisters and brothers. Harold was a communicant of
St. Peter & Paul's Church. He retired from the Elmira Housing Authority,
was a United States Navy Veteran of WW II serving on the USS Trenton, and
was an avid Giants football and Yankees baseball fan. Harold was also known
to enjoy winning a poker game or two with his sons. Family and Friends
are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave.
on Wednesday, January 2, 2002 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM with
a Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10:00 AM in St. Peter & Paul's
Church, E. Market St. Pastor Pat Connor, Celebrant. Interment will follow
in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of
flowers, those wishing may make donations to St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital, Box 3704, 505 North Parkway, Memphis, TN 38105 or St. Peter &
Paul's Church, 161 High St. Elmira, NY 14901 in Harold's memory.
FESH
Stephen Of Palmetto, FL, formerly of Elmira, passed away on April 28,
2005. Steve was born on February 10, 1918 in Yonkers, NY, to Fiodyr Fesh
and
Anastasia (Urban) Fesh Hatala. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law,
Steve and Linda, with whom he lived; brother, Harry Hatala of Elmira; and
sister-in-law, Sophie Hatala of Lowman. He is also survived by granddaughters
through marriage, Desiree (Gerald) Collins of Elmira and Shannon (Michael)
Cooch of Temperance, MI; and numerous nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and
grand-nieces. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Florence Saginario
Fesh, on September 5, 1994. Brothers John Fesh, Steve Hatala, and Michael
Hatala also preceded him. Steve proudly served his country, first in the
Coast Artillery in the Panama Canal Zone from 1936 to 1938, then during
WWII, in the Military Police with the 8th Army Air Corps in England, France,
and Germany. Upon discharge, he worked for J.P.&M. Sullivan furniture.
In 1952 he began work at the then Hardinge Bros., from which he retired
in 1977. In his later years he enjoyed the warmth of Florida in the winter
and the serenity of Seneca Lake in the summer. He was given a good and
full life. He will be laid to rest aside Florence, and Peter and Mary Saginario
Maher, with whom he shared a plot at Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery. A graveside
service will be conducted on or about June 13th, which would have been
Steve and Florence's 63rd wedding anniversary.
FIENO, Angelo F.
Age 63, of Elmira Heights, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, April
25, 2007. Angelo was born in Brooklyn, NY, and is survived by his wife,
Mary; sons, Peter Fieno and Christopher (Keri) Fieno; daughters, Lisa Fieno
and Kathleen Fieno; two stepsons, Adam Wood and William Wood; mother, Catherine
Fieno; grandchildren, Joshua Fieno, Joseph Fieno, Sky Stage, Shawnee Stage,
Madeline Fieno, Dominick Mancuso and Nico Mancuso; sisters, Carol Perrault,
Dolores (John) Fisher, Camille (Greg) Baker, Mary Ann Fieno; brothers,
Steve (Connie) Fieno, Michael Fieno, Anthony Fieno; numerous friends, including
close friend, John Manfredi. Angelo was predeceased by his father, Frederick
Sr.; and brothers, Peter and Frederick, Jr. His passion was music and he
was a well-known musician who wrote and played his own music. Angelo was
a communicant of St. Charles Borromeo Church, former employee of Hires
Turner & Lyman D. Gridley/Hartman's Lincoln Mercury dealership. Family
will receive relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home, Friday, April
27, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayer service there Saturday, 9:15 a.m. followed
by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Charles Borromeo Church.
Burial will follow in Sts. Peter & Paul's Cemetery.
FIENO, Fred Loving Husband and Father An accomplished Musician and Artist Age 43 of Elmira, Thursday, June 15, 2000. Survived by Wife, Debbie; Daughter, Avalon, Step-son , Andrew Wittig; Mother, Catherine Fieno, Elmira Heights; Brothers: Angelo (Mary) Fieno, Elmira, Steve (Connie) Fieno, Veteran, Michael (Evelyn) Fieno, Elmira, Anthony (Liz) Fieno, CA; Sisters: Carol Perrault, MI, Dolores Fieno & Fiancee, Charles Miller, Elmira, Camille (Greg) Baker, Horseheads, Mary Ann Fieno & Fiancee, Jim Peet , Elmira; Several Nieces, Nephews & Cousins; Several Aunts & Uncles; Mother-in-law & Father-in-law: M & M Glenn House, Elmira,; Brothers-in-law & Sisters-in-law: Michael (Amy) House, Elmira, Donna (Earl) Mullen, Elmira, Laurie Ann House, Nunda, NY and many friends. Fred was well known in the Twin Tier area as a talented Musician, Song writer and carpenter. His passion for music inspired & influenced many local musicians both Professional & Amateur. Fred's youthful spirit & creative energy will be missed by those who knew & loved him. Pre-deceased by his father, Fred and brother Peter. Family will receive Relatives & Friends at the Kalec Funeral Home, Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Prayer service there Monday 8:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM in St. Charles Borromeo Church. Burial will follow in St. Peter & Paul Cemetery
FINN - Elmira Star Gazette - Feb. 1937 John P. FINN of 505 Magee St. (Elmira) died Sat. Feb. 27, 1937 at 8 A. M. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Moore of Elmira, Mrs. Ralph Webster of St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. James McCarthy of Morristown, N. J.; two nieces, Violet and June CONROY of Elmira; a nephew Harry MOORE of Kenmore, NY. The body is in the Hughes funeral home where the funeral will be held Monday at 8:15 A. M. and in the St. Patrick's Church at 9 o'clock. Burial in SS Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Sharron Vossoughi Modesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net>
FINNELL John J. Age 87, of Elmira, died Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at St. Joseph's Hospital. John was born November 30, 1918, a son of Patrick and Kathryn Reagan Finnell. He is predeceased by his wife Jean Thompson Finnell; brother Thomas Finnell and sisters, Anne Finnell and Patricia Mockler. John is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Patti J. and Dan Kamas of Elmira; sons and daughter-in-law, David E. Finnell of Elmira, and Kevin T. and Nanette Finnell of Batavia, NY; grandchildren, H.R. Domineske, Kelli (Jeff) Edwards, both of Elmira, Michele (Nick) Kicior of Olean, NY, Lauren and Colin Finnell of Elmira, Allison, Patrick and Timothy Finnell of Batavia, NY; great-granddaughter Makena Edwards; along with several nieces and nephews. John was a U.S. Army Air Corps. veteran of WWII. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Friday, September 29, 2006 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, September 30, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Elmira. Interment, with full military honors, will follow at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery.
FISHER - SHAPIRO Blanche Chappell Age 88, of Horseheads, NY, died Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Blanche was born January 20, 1917, the daughter of Joseph and Agnes Donovan Fisher. She is survived by her sons, with their children, John Chappell of Villanova, PA with son Eric (Dara) Chappell and daughter Jennifer (Douglas) Paradis, both of Wayne, PA; James J. Chappell of Horseheads, NY with children, Michelle (James) Newkirk of Centerville, VA, Michael Chappell of Tabor City, NC, Monica Chappell of Loris, SC and Mark Chappell of Charlottesville, NC; great-grandchildren, Nicole, Naomi and Drew Paradis, Jordan and John Newkirk, Joshua and Kayla Chappell, and Bryon Chappell; cousins, Mary Margaret (John) Petzke and Patricia (James) Howland, of Elmira and William Donovan and Mary Elizabeth Donovan of Gillett, PA. Blanche was an assembler at Eclipse/Bendix in Elmira Heights for many years. She was a long time communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Sunday, July 31, 2005 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 1, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads. Interment will follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery.
Miss Catherine Fitzgerald
The funeral of Miss Catherine Fitzgerald will
be held at the home of her sister, Mrs. Clarence Richards, 453 Oak street
today at 8 a. m. and at 9 o¹clock in the SS Peter and Paul Church
where a solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated. Burial in the
SS. Peter and Paul cemetery. The Elmira Advertiser Monday Morning April
9, 1917 Page 7
FITZGERALD, David
The Fitz Gerald Inquest.
Coroner Hill's inquest with a jury to determine the cause of the death
of the late David Fitz Gerald, resulted in the finding that he cut his
throat while temporarily insane. It was shown that for a day or two
before his death he had acted queerly.Elmira Daily Advertiser, Tuesday
a.m. 12/9/1879, page 4
FITZGERALD Eleanor Smith Fox, age 92, of Towanda passed away on Jan. 1, 2001, at Towanda Memorial Hospital.. The daughter of William J. and Ellen SULLIVAN FITZGERALD. Mrs. Fox was the youngest of six children raised on the family farm in Herrick Township. After graduating from St. Agnes High School, she attended College Misericordia in Dallas, PA, before transferring to Fredonia State College in Fredonia, NY, where she received her bachelor's degree in 1930. After teaching five years in Perry, NY, she returned to Towanda to marry Dr. Wilson N. SMITH. Upon Dr. SMITH'S death in 1962, she returned to teaching in Towanda's public school system at the Mulberry Street School. She retired from teaching in 1970 to marry Gerald J. FOX of Wilkes-Barre and, after a years residence in that city, returned to Towanda , where they resided at the family home on Pine Street. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Mrs. Fox's first loyalty was to her family. She was a lifelong member of SS. Peter and Paul Parish in Towanda, was active in its Altar and Rosary Society, and was a strong supporter of St Agnes School. She also served on the Board of the Towanda Public Library for many years and was a member of the National Retired Teacher's Association. In her earlier years, she was an avid horse-back rider and golfer and, in later years, enjoyed reading and playing bridge with friends. Mrs. Fox is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, M. Roe and Bronwyn MELLQUIST SMITH of Newton, MA, and Gerald W. and Lesley FELTEN SMITH of Towanda; and four great grandchildren, Stacie M. SMITH of Winchester, VA, Mureen SMITH of Dallastown, PA, Jacqueline L. SMITH of Memphis, TN, and W. Manning SMITH of State College, PA. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Dr. Wilson N. SMITH (1962) and Gerald J FOX (1982); her sisters, Elizabeth GARRITY and Loretta O'BRIEN; and her brothers, William, Thomas and Francis FITZGERALD. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, at the SS. Peter and Paul Church in Towanda. Interment will be in the SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, North Towanda. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home 217 York Ave., Towanda. In lieu of flowers, the family request that contributions be made to the St. Agnes School ( 106 Third Street, Towanda, PA 18848) and the Towanda Public Library (104 Main St. Towanda, PA 18848).
FITZGERALD - Mrs. Ellen F. Dickinson of 501 Oak St. The funeral was held at the family home this morning at 8:15 and 9 at St. Peter & Paul’s Church. The Rev. William J. Naughton celebrated the Requiem High Mass. The Rev. Philip E. McGhan and the Rev. Joseph E. Merkel were in the Sanctuary. Pallbearers: Charles F. and John Dickinson, Thomas, John, James and Michael Kane, all grandsons of the deceased. St. Peter & Paul’s Cemetery. [Unknown Elmira Newspaper]
FITZGERALD - Mrs. Ellen F. Dickinson
Mrs. Ellen F. Dickinson of 501 Oak St. This morning, Jan. 16,
1950. Survived by husband, George B. Dickinson; daughters, Mrs. Charles
Hill, Mrs. Ann Kane and Mrs. Samuel Petti; sons, David A. and George T.
Dickinson; sister, Mrs. Hannora Richards, all of Elmira; 20 grandchildren
and 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The body
is at the Charles F. Hughes & Son Funeral Home, and late this afternoon
will be taken to the family home where funeral will be held Wednesday at
8:15 a.m. and 9 at St. Peter & Paul’s Church. St. Peter &
Paul’s Cemetery. The Immaculate Heart Society of St. Peter &
Paul’s Church will meet at the home Tuesday at 8 p.m. for recitation of
the Rosary. [Unknown Elmira Newspaper]
FLASPHALER - KNOTT, Eleanor R. "Flossie"
Age 87 of Elmira NY, died Monday, May 28, 2007 at the St. Joseph's
Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility. Eleanor was born on October 12, 1919
in Corning NY, the daughter of the late William and Mattie Clark Flasphaler.
She was predeceased by her husband William J. Knott on December 3, 1983
and son Edward F. Knott on December 31, 2001. Eleanor is survived by sons
and daughters-in-law, William J. and Sharon Knott of Elmira, Timothy M.
and Brigid Knott of Buffalo; daughter and son-in-law, Susan V. and William
Haug of Reno NV; daughter-in-law, Wendy Knott of Elmira; grandchildren,
Meredith (John) Walker of Indian Trail NC, Colin Knott of Novelty OH, Katherine
and Kimberly Knott of Elmira, Liam, Michael and Breda Knott of Buffalo,
Lauren and William Haug of Reno; great granddaughter, Megan Walker; sister-in-law,
Frances Tunis of Montour Falls; several nieces and nephews. Eleanor was
a retired secretary with the Elmira City School District. Friends and family
are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of W. Water and Walnut Streets,
on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
A prayer service will be held there on Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 9:15 am
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Casimir's Church,
Elmira. Committal prayers and interment will follow at St. Peter &
Paul's Cemetery. Donations in Eleanor's memory may be directed to either
St. Joseph's Hospital SNF, 555 E. Market St, Elmira NY 14901 or The Josh
Palmer Fund, c/o The Community Foundation, 307 E. Water St., Elmira NY
14901. Eleanor's family would like to extend a special thank you to the
5th floor staff of St. Joseph's Hospital SNF for the loving and devoted
care given to her.
FLETCHER CLARA T. MURPHY
Mrs. Clara T., age 71, of 1061 Davis St. Saturday November 24, 1973.
Friends may call at the Kalec Funeral Home Sunday and Monday 2 to 4 and
7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home, followed
by a Mass of the Resurrection at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Church. Interment
St. Peter & Paul’s Cemetery. She is survived by husband, John E. Murphy;
daughters, Mrs. Steven (Mary Lou) Sozanski, Horseheads, Mrs. Dominick (Alice
Catherine) Cirillo, Niagara Falls; sons James Henry Murphy of Cleveland,
Ohio, John Edward Murphy, Jr. of Los Angeles, Calif.: 12 grandchildren;
brother, Richard Fletcher of Rochester; several nieces and nephews. She
was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church and a member of their Women’s
Club. She was a member of the Democratic Women’s League, Ladies of Columbus
Auxiliary, the Arnot Ogden Hospital Alumna Association and a 50 year graduate,
Class of 1923, Arnot Ogden Hospital School of Nursing. She was a member
of Catholic Daughters of America, Court St. Rita No.
FLYNN
John J. (Jack) Age 59 of 86 Cleveland Ave., Elmira, NY. He was born
January 8, 1942 in Elmira, son of the late Benjamin L. and Eleanor (Rutzke)
Flynn, Sr. and passed away Thursday, August 9, 2001 unexpectedly at home.
He was also predeceased by his brother Benjamin L. Flynn, Jr. Survived
by his daughters and sons-in-law Jennifer and Daren Minch of Horseheads,
Julie and Scott Turkel of Bellmore, L.I., NY and Kellee Flynn (Robert Jones)
of Athens, PA; sister Mary K. Sutherland of Horseheads and sister-in-law
Margaret Flynn of Elmira; grandchildren Justin, Megan, Connor, Zachary
and Abigail along with several loving nieces and nephews. Jack retired
from G & T Air Expediting; was a U.S. Navy veteran, member of the American
Legion, Harry Bentley Post 443 and the F.O.E. #941 both in Elmira. Family
and friends are invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home on Sunday,
August 12th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated on Monday, August 13th at 1 PM in Sts. Peter & Paul Church.
Rev. Patrick L. Connor, Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Peter &
Paul's Cemetery.
FLYNN - Mrs. Mary Flynn Fitzgerald
Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald, the widow of David Fitzgerald, died at noon today
at the family home, 518 Gradwell street, after an illness of several weeks,
following the fracture of a hip bone several weeks ago. She is survived
by two sons and five daughters, Thomas B. Fitzgerald and Frank Fitzgerald;
the Misses Kate, Mary and Margaret Fitzgerald, Mrs. C.S. Richards, Mrs.
George Dickinson. Mrs. Fitzgerald had been a member of SS. Peter
and Paul's church for the past 50 yeaers, and was most highly esteemed
in social and church circles. The funeral will be held Saturday at
9 a.m. from the home, and at 10 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul's church.
Please omit flowers. [Elmira Star Gazette, Thursday March 27, 1913, page
11]
FLYNN, Thomas A. died Wed. noon at the family home in Olean, after an extended illness. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. William Durkin of Addison; Mrs. Edward Colligan of Olean; the Misses Mary and Margaret at home; two sons, M. E. Flynn of Addison; William A. of Olean; a niece, Mrs. Mary A. Fenton of 519 Fulton St., Elmira. The funeral will be held at Olean Sat. morning and the remains will be removed to Elmira by automobile for burial in the family plot in the SS Peter & Paul Cemetery about 3 p. m. Unnamed Elmira Newspaper. Sept. 1, 1927. Submitted by Sharron Vossoughi <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net>
FOIL Rita May Age 80, of Elmira, New York, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born in Elmira, NY on August 7, 1925 to the late Charles and Mary (Moran) Foil. Rita was predeceased by her brother, Clifton Foil; and uncle, Robert Foil. Survivors include her very close friends, Theresa and Kenneth Beebe of Elmira; her godson and his wife, Charles and Deborah Novakowski of Elmira; along with several cousins. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, April 26th, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 27th, at 10 a.m. in Sts. Peter & Paul Church with Reverend Walter Wainwright as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery.
FORD Theresa F
SULLIVAN Theresa F. Age 78, formerly of Corning, NY, died Tuesday,
April 11, 2006, at Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY. Theresa was born in
Elmira, NY on April 7, 1928, to Martin and Catherine (Walsh) Ford. She
married Thomas Sullivan in 1949 in Elmira. She was a caring and dedicated
wife, mother, and friend. Those that were fortunate enough to have been
touched by her, knew that she would help in any way that she could. Theresa
and Thomas have a special place in their hearts for Keuka Lake, and have
a home there with many special memories. She is survived by her husband,
Thomas (Crystal Lanes); two daughters, Cindy (John) Byrne of Sparks, MD
and Cathy (August) Cassella of Round Lake, NY; a son, Mickey (Betsy) Sullivan
of Canandaigua, NY; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; several nieces
and nephews. Friends may call on Thursday from 3 until 6 p.m. at Phillips
Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney Street in Corning.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home
chapel. Burial will be in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery, Elmira, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. Stanislaus Church,
PO Box 153, Bradford, NY 14815.
FORSYTH - KESSING Helen I.
Age 86, of Millerton, PA, passed away Monday, November 12th, 2007,
at home surrounded by her loving family. Helen was the daughter of the
late Russell and Bessie Smith Forsyth. She was born March 4th, 1921 in
Altoona, PA. Surviving her is her beloved husband of 66 years, Francis
Kessing of Millerton; sons, Russell (Kim) Kessing of Green Valley, AZ,
Bob (Rachel) Kessing of DuBois, PA, Paul (Rita) Kessing of Andover, CT;
daughters, Kathy Kessing of Millerton, PA, Ginny (Mike) Sheehe of Elmira;
sons, Jerry (Blanche) Kessing of Mansfield, PA, Frank (Shelly) Kessing
of Millerton, PA; 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; brothers,
Russ Forsyth and William Forsyth, both of TX; several nieces and nephews;
brother-in-law, Reverend Barnardine Kessing of Boston; special friends,
Charlotte Brown and Linda Noble of Millerton, PA. Helen was predeceased
by daughter, Pat Ham; grandson, Frank Kessing; sisters, Betty Clark, Frances
Barry. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home,
Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904, Thursday, November 15th,
2007, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Church, 224 Franklin St., Elmira,
NY, Friday, November 16th, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. The Reverend Jeff Tunnicliff
will officiate. Graveside committal services will follow the Mass in St.
Peters and Pauls Cemetery. Helen was a lifetime communicant of St. Mary's
Church. She spent her life loving and raising her wonderful family. She
loved to quilt and thinking of others through cards of sympathy or words
of encouragement. Those wishing may make memorials to the Guthrie Hospice
or St. Mary's Church. Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/14/2007.
FREEMAN - PIROZZOLO
Patricia R. (Nana) Age 67, of Wilmington, N.C., formerly of Elmira,
N.Y., passed away at home on Thursday, November 2, 2006. Pat was born on
October 25, 1939 to the late Claude and Elnora Freeman. She was predeceased
by her husband Marion Pirozzolo, her brother, uncles and several in-laws.
She is survived by her children, Dominic (Debbie) Pirozzolo, Anita (Al)
Underkofler, Tony (Nadine) Pirozzolo, Lisa (Jeff) Elston, and Mickey (Michelle)
Pirozzolo, 21 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Also survived by
her brother, Jack (Linda) Freeman, aunts, Gert Reedy, Marion Gardner, in-laws
Jim (Blanche) Pirozzolo, Joni Pirozzolo and John Pabis, many nieces, nephews
and friends. Pat was a member of St. Anthony's Church and spent many years
helping the March of Dimes and Elmira Little Theater. Friends are invited
to a mass of Christian Burial on November 20, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. at St.
Anthony's Church with services to follow at St. Peter & Paul Cemetery.
Nana will be lovingly remembered for her cookies and her many trips to
NYC.
FRENCH - HUGHES, Sally (Sara) French
Age 93, passed away peacefully Friday, February 22, 2008, in Little
Rock, Arkansas. Born in Elmira on June 30, 1914, Sally was the daughter
of Uri S. and Rita Conevery French. Sally married Louis B. Hughes of Elmira
in 1936. The family moved to Detroit, Michigan where Mr. Hughes was a designer
for General Motors. Widowed in 1953, Sally returned to Elmira where she
raised her four children on W. Third St. She was employed as a secretary
for the Elmira School District. Sally was predeceased by her five siblings,
Jack, Uri, and Norman French, Dorothy French Conway, and Florine French
Monks. She was also predeceased by her beautiful, artistic granddaughter,
Lesley French Hughes. Sally is survived by her four children and their
caring, loving spouses, Louis B. and Carol Dolinsky Hughes of Fairfield,
CT, Norman C. and Lesley Thomas Hughes of Pulaski, NY and Cary, NC, Susan
Hughes and H. Cleveland May of Little Rock, AR, Fredrick P. and Lucinda
W. Hughes of Elmira. Sally took great pride in her 12 grandchildren, 32
great-grandchildren, and wonderful nieces and nephews. She was devoted
to her family and to St. Patrick's Church where she was a lifetime member.
She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed by her many friends.
Family and friends are invited to gather at the BAKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME
on Friday, March 14th, from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. A Memorial Mass of Christian
Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15th, at St. Patrick's
Church, Elmira, Rev. Walter Wainwright Celebrant. Interment of Sally's
ashes will follow in St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Elmira. A reception
at the Hilton Garden Inn, Horseheads will follow the graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorials to the American Cancer
Society, Catholic Charities of the Southern Tier, or to the charity of
your choice. Published in the Star-Gazette from 3/12/2008 -
3/13/2008.
FUNDURULIC Joseph A. Long time resident of Elmira, passed away Friday morning, February 17, 2006, at Elcor Health Services. Joe was born January 22, 1918, the son of the late Stephen and Stella Mikolajcak Fundurulic. He served his country with the U.S. Army during WWII and was a retired painter with American LaFrance of Elmira. He was a lifetime member of The White Eagle Club, and a member of the VFW and American Legion Clarence Oliver Post No. 145. Joe is predeceased by his first wife, Laura French Fundurulic from St. John's Newfoundland, Canada in 1984. Survivors include his wife of nearly 20 years, Frances Edger Fundurulic; son and daughter-in-law Michael and Valerie Fundurulic of Bradenton, FL; daughters and son-in-law, Rosemary and Ken Randolph of Elmira, NY, and Janet and Jean Fundurulic of Elmira, NY; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and Cleone Fundurulic of Elmira, NY, and Stephen and Rose Fundurulic of Beaver Dams, NY; sisters and brother-in-law, Loretta and Don Savey of Elmira, NY, and Theresa Douglas of Elmira, NY; stepsons Charles and Patricia Perry of Big Flats, NY, Joel and Jean Perry of Elmira Heights, NY, and Scott and Bonnie Perry of Elmira Heights, NY; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends at Sullivan's Funeral Home 365 E. Franklin St., at Rt. 13, 607-739-2035, Horseheads, NY, on Monday, February 20, 2006, from 2 to 4 p.m. Joe's Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, February 22, 2006, at St. Mary's Church Elmira, NY, at 10 a.m. Rev. Richard Farrell will be the celebrant. Interment will take place in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery Elmira, NY, immediately following. To honor Joe's commitment to the military The Chemung County Honor Guard will provide Full Military Honors.
FURMAN ALLYENE VILLELA
Allyene Furman - Of the Mark Twain Apartments, Elmira, passed away
on July 9, 2007. Survived by daughters, Adelaida Villela-Amor, Adele Aurrecoechea,
both of Mexico City, and Emily V. Gron of Las Vegas; grandchildren, great-grandchildren
and close relatives and friends. At her request there will be no calling
hours or funeral service. Burial will be at the convenience of the family
in Sts. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to
the Kalec Funeral Home. Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/11/2007.
FUSARE MARY J. LEGGIERO
Mary J., A resident of the Elmira community passed away Wednesday morning,
August 22, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital at the age of 92. Mary was born
on December 4, 1914 in Elmira, NY, daughter of Anthony F. and Anna Scala
Fusare. She married William E. Leggiero Sr. on January 12, 1944 at St.
Anthony's church in Elmira and he predeceased her on December 2, 1983.
Mary worked for the Elmira City School District for 15 years in the food
service department. In addition to the love and care she provided her family,
her interests included playing cards and spending time socializing. Surviving
is her loving family, a daughter, Donna & Robert Van DeBogart; son,
William E. Leggiero Jr., Lewistown, NY; three grandchildren, Scott &
Theresa Nichols, Elmira; AnneLies Van DeBogart, Macedon, NY; Tracy Petsky,
Penfield, NY; five great grandchildren, Laura and Larry Petsky, Christian
Stuewe, Isabella and Anna Sofia Nichols; a sister, Frances & Rocco
Picarazzi, Elmira; a sister-in-law, Diane Fusare. In addition to her parents,
Anthony & Anna and her husband, William, Mary was predeceased by a
brother, Anthony Fusare, a sister, Carmel McCabe, and great grandson, Joshua
Logan Nichols. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral
Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Sunday, August 26, 2007
between the hours of 1-4 p.m. Funeral services for Mary will be held at
Caywood's on Monday morning at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Richard Farrell
officiating. Graveside services will follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery
where Mary will be laid to rest next to her husband, William E. Leggiero
Sr. Special thanks to Dr. Mauri and his staff including Stephanie Busch
at Southport Internal Medicine also the wonderful staff on the 3rd floor
skilled nursing unit at St. Joseph's Hospital for the excellent care given
our mother. May God truly bless each of you. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be directed to St. Joseph's Hospital, 555 E. Market St.,
Elmira, NY 14901, in her memory.
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