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cemetery, as they are presented here, is like reading the multi-generational
history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular
time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives
and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade"
or business.
All people are listed in alphabetic order by surname at BIRTH. Women identified by a married alias only and for whom a birth surname can not be identified, are listed on the last page for the cemetery's obituaries. Please send in typed obituaries for people buried in our local cemeteries. If possible include name of newspaper and date. Send typed in your email or in attached Word files. Send to Joyce M. Tice (JoyceTice@aol.com) |
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LAGONEGRO
Julius D., D.D.S Age 79 of Elmira, died Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at Elcor
Health Services. Dr. Lagonegro was born May 11, 1926 a son of Anna Parnussi
Lagonegro of Elmira and the late Ralph Lagonegro. In addition to his mother
he is also survived by his wife of 52 years Julia Skorodynski Lagonegro;
son and daughter-in-law, Richard M. and Lucy Kozlowski of Apalachin, NY;
grandchildren Julie, Cathy and Rick; 5 great-grandchildren; brother and
sister-in-law Paul and Dorothy Lagonegro of Rochester, NY; along with several
nieces, nephews and cousins. Dr. Lagonegro was a U.S. Army veteran serving
his country during WW II. He was a graduate of St. Bonaventure University
and worked as an engineer for several years at Westinghouse. He then went
back to school at Georgetown University Dental School. Dr. Lagonegro had
a practice in Maryland before moving back to Elmira and practicing in Owego
until he retired in 1992. He loved to travel, fish and sit under his maple
trees in his backyard. Dr. Lagonegro was a former member of the following
Owego organizations.. Rotary Club, American Legion, Elks Club and a member
of the Soaring Capital Polka Club of Elmira. Friends are invited to McInerny
Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Thursday, June 23, 2005
from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday,
June 24, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church. Interment will follow
at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery.
THOMAS J. LAMB Jr. age 85 of Elmira, died Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Tom was born March 10, 1919, the son of Thomas J. and Mary Irene Williams Lamb. He is predeceased by his wife Mary Sheedy Lamb and sister Estelle Bowers. Tom is survived by daughter and son-in-law Barbara L. and Henry Fagan of Rochester, NY; son and daughter-in-law Thomas J. and Patricia Lamb of Elmira; grandchildren, Patrick (Brenda) Fagan of Rochester, NY, Todd Lamb of Pittsburgh, PA, and Tifanie Lamb of Elmira; great-granddaughter Ashley Fagan of Rochester, NY; along with several nieces, nephews and close friends. Tom was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Africa during World War II. He was retired from the A&P Processing Plant in Horseheads. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts. on Thursday, April 1, 2004 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, April 2, 2004 at 9:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Interment will follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Donations in Tom's memory may be directed to St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation, 555 E. Market Street, Elmira, New York –Elmira Star Gazette.
LAMBERT - LEISENRING, Sarah E.
Age 85, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2008,
at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira. Sarah was born on October 20, 1922
in Arnot, PA, to the late Francis and Jesse (Mays) Lambert. Sarah was a
devoted wife, mother and grandmother for which she will be missed dearly.
Survivors include her daughter, Beverly (Howard W.) Phillips of Horseheads,
NY; sister, Helen (William) Siegl of Rochester, NY; brothers, Robert (Ruth)
Lambert of Elmira Heights and Bernard (Jen) Lambert of Elmira; grandchildren,
John (Karen) Phillips, Howard (Amy) Phillips Jr., Joseph (Robin) Phillips,
James Lamar and Christine Lamar; great-grandchildren, Michael, Kristen,
Alyssa, Sarah and Megan Phillips. Sarah was predeceased by her husband,
Willard Leisenring in 1990; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Lamar; sisters, Katheryn
Race, Florence Stockings and Margaret Ferris; brothers, Francis, William
and Lawrence Lambert. Family and friends are invited to call Monday, July
28, 2008, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. with Fr. Christopher Linsler officiating.
Interment will follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Sarah's family
would like to thank the 5th floor skilled nursing staff at St. Joseph's
Hospital for the exceptional care Sarah received. Published in the
Star-Gazette on 7/25/2008
LAVALLEY
Alonzo A longtime resident of Southport passed away peacefully in the
comfort of his home on Sunday Morning, April 30, 2006 at the age of 86.
Born on May 3, 1919, Alonzo was the son of Warren and Ida Lavalley. He
served in the United States Army Airforce during WWII and the Korean Conflict,
his plane was shot down twice over France. Alonzo graduated from Simmons
Institute of Mortuary Science, Syracuse, NY, and was a New York State Licensed
Funeral Director and Embalmer. Well known within the profession, Alonzo
gave great care to the families he served and is remembered for his kindness
and compassion to others. He was a professional baseball pitcher, a member
of the American Legion in Champlain, NY, a past president of the Eagles
Club and a communicant of St. Mary's Church. His happiest times were shared
with his loving family who survive and cherish his memory. His loving wife
and companion of 68 years, Ina Lavalley; their children, Laura and Angelo
Fusco, Pine City; Ltc USA Ret. Gloria Besley, Pine City; Ella Rock, Fayetteville,
NC; five grandchildren, NYS Trooper Sgt. Christopher Rock, Major Jason
(Donna) Rock 10th A Special Forces Group currently serving in Iraq, Billy
Besley, Angela (John) Beavers, Tony (Gigi) Fusco; five great-grandchildren,
Kaileigh Rock, Colin Rock, Eric Beavers, Kevin Beavers and Nicholas Fusco;
brothers, Chester Lavalley and James Lavalley, several nieces and nephews
including special nephews, Joe (Mary) Lavalley and Bobby (Delores) Gload;
and many family friends. Alonzo was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law,
Eva and Theodore "Teddy" Gload; his brother, Morris Lavalley; and his son-in-law,
Philip M. Rock. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral
Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Tuesday evening, May 2,
2006 between the hours of 7 to 9 p.m. A Wednesday morning prayer service
will be held at Caywood's at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial
at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Franklin St. Elmira. Graveside services
will follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery where full military honors
will be accorded Mr. Lavalley. Memorial donations may be directed to the
Arnot-Ogden Medical Center Dialysis Center, 602 Ivy St., Elmira, NY 14905,
in his memory.
LAVARNWAY
Robert F. Of Elmira, died on October 28, 2001 at home. He was born
July 18, 1930 in Dannemora, NY, to Gilbert and Bertha Lavarnway. He was
predeceased by an infant daughter, Cathy. He is survived by his wife of
51 years, Catherine and by daughters, Ann Korth and her husband, Frank
of New Albany, OH and Margaret Laughlin and her husband, Bob of Houston,
TX; by sons, Bob and his wife, Lorrie of Millport, NY, Bill and his wife,
Frances of Phoenix, AZ, Tom of Manassas, VA, David and his wife, Laura
of Manassas, VA, Michael and his wife, Julia of Elmira and John and his
wife, Pam of Bellbrook, OH. Also by 10 granddaughters; 7 grandsons and
2 great-grandsons. Surviving, also, are sisters, Barbara Mero and her husband,
Jim of Willsboro, NY and Marilyn Beck of Santa Cruz, CA; brothers, Bill
of Concord, NC and John and his wife, Mary of Wasilla, AK; and many nieces
and nephews. Bob graduated from Dannemora High School in 1947 and served
4 years in the Navy. He graduated, cum laude, from Syracuse University
in 1956. He was employed by Arthur Andersen, Public Accountants for 2 years
and in 1963, earned his CPA. For 20 years he was Chief Financial Office
of Hancor in Findlay, OH. In 1977 he moved to Elmira and established a
printing business, which is now the Quicker Printer. When his children
were young he was active in the Home & School Association and the Cub
Scouts. In Elmira he served for several years on the board of the Elmira
Symphony, now the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes, and as treasurer
of the Elmira Little Theater. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus and
to Rotary. His family is deeply grateful for the care provided by Hospice.
Friends may call at McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts,
on Monday, October 29, 2001 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00
PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Walter Wainwright
at 10:00 AM at St. Patrick's Church on Tuesday, October 30, 2001. Interment
will follow at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. He was a good man. God
rest his dear soul. The Knights of Columbus Council #229 will gather at
McInerny Funeral Home on Monday 8:30 PM to conduct a prayer service for
our late brother, Robert Lavarnway. Signed: Ed Jaskolka Grand Knight
LaVELLE Patrick J. "PJ"
Age 48, died very unexpectedly Wednesday, September 17, 2008. PJ was
born October 5, 1959, a son of Kay Atkinson LaVelle and the late Lawrence
J. LaVelle. In addition to his father he is predeceased by his mother-in-law
Ann M. O'Neil, aunt Mary Marr, and grandparents. Along with his mother
PJ is survived by his loving wife, and best friend, Susan Gush LaVelle;
daughter Taylor Ann LaVelle; brothers and sister-in-law, Joseph M. and
Susan LaVelle of Wellsburg, Jeffrey W. LaVelle of Queen Creek, AZ, Michael
J. LaVelle of Daytona Beach, FL; sister-in-law Kathryn Lynough of Elmira;
brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, F. James and Anne Gush of Dallas, TX,
Michael Gush of Elmira, Kevin Gush of Sarasota, FL; father-in-law Frank
Gush, with his wife Patricia, of Elmira; nieces and nephews, James and
Erin LaVelle, Alyssa and Sean Lynough, Jordan Gush, Stephanie Kulp; aunts
and uncles, Jeane LaVelle, James and Marla Gannon, Roger and Joan O'Neil,
Linda and Richard Crawford; step father-in-law Dr. Daniel Fisher of Elmira,
with his children, Paul, Daniel and Amy; along with many good friends.
PJ graduated from Southside High School in 1978. He was employed as a Corrections
Officer at the Elmira Correctional Facility. PJ enjoyed riding his Harley
Davidson and all sports. He was an avid golfer and a big fan of both the
New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys. Up until the last few years he was
an active basketball referee and softball umpire. He was a communicant
of St. Mary's Church, Elmira. Most important, though, PJ's greatest love,
and joy, was the time spent with Susan and Taylor Ann. He will be forever
loved and missed. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner
of Water and Walnut Sts., on Sunday, September 21, 2008 from 1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held at
the funeral home on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 9:15 a.m., followed by
a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church. Interment
will follow at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Donations in PJ's memory
may be directed to The Taylor LaVelle Education Fund, c/o Kay LaVelle,
874 Holdridge Street, Elmira, NY 14904. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 9/19/2008
LAWES - RUNDALL
Margaret A. (Lawes) Of Linwood, New Jersey, died at her home, surrounded
by her loving family on December 4, 2005. Margaret was born on June 9,
1932, the daughter of Jackson H. Lawes and Ellen (Frost) Lawes. In addition
to her parents, she is predeceased by her brother, Jackson J. Lawes. Margaret
is survived by her loving husband, Theodore, sons, with their families,
Timothy and Kathleen Rundall of Marmora, NJ with children, Devon, Erin
and Megan, and Steven and Maria Rundall of Linwood, NJ with children, Theodora
and Josephine; sisters and brothers-in-law, Eugenia and Sidney Brown of
Elmira, and Mary Frances and Jack Burke of Lowman; brother Jerome Lawes
of Horseheads; many beloved nieces and nephews, and her very dear and life-long
friends, George and Marlene Loveland of Pine City. After graduating from
Southside High School, Margaret was employed as a secretary at St. Joseph's
Hospital School of Nursing in Elmira. Later in life she worked as an assistant
librarian in the Somers Point, NJ public library. A devoted and loving
wife, mother and grandmother, Margaret was a member of St. Joseph's Church
in Somers Point. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water
Street, on Thursday, December 8, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., followed
by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Elmira.
Interment will follow at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
please consider making a special donation to your favorite charity in Margaret's
memory
LeMARK - MARINO
Frances LeMark Age 82, entered into eternal life on Thursday, July
14, 2005. A native and lifelong resident of Elmira, Frances was the daughter
of the late Joseph and Philomena (Cavaluzzi) LeMark. She worked for many
years in women's fashion at area stores including Rosenbaum's, Iszard's
and The Cameo Shop. Frances was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church and
member of the Sacred Heart Society. She was also a member of the I.A.V.
auxiliary. She was predeceased by her husband, Larry Marino; three sisters,
Mary Bellantoni, Elizabeth Cassetta and Lynn Hager; two brothers, Samuel
and James LeMark. Survivors include five sisters-in-law, Ann LeMark, Dolores
LeMark, Florence, Connie and Virginia Marino, brother-in-law, Joseph Troccia,
all of the Elmira area; along with several nieces and nephews. There will
be no calling hours. Prayers will be offered on Tuesday, July 19th, at
9:00 a.m. in Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave.,
Elmira, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Anthony's
Church. Rev. Walter L. Wainwright, Celebrant. Committal prayers and interment
will follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery.
LEPKOWSKI
Peter Thomas Formerly of Breesport, NY and presently of Corning, NY
passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning August 9, 2001 as the result
of a construction accident at the age of 24. Born on January 14, 1977 in
Elmira, NY; Peter was the son of William and Diane King Lepkowski. He attended
Horseheads High School, graduating in 1995; while in school he was an standout
athlete, excelling in football and baseball. His love of hockey began at
age 5 and continued throughout his life. Peter was a communicant of St.
Peter & Paul's Church in Elmira. He was employed by Beavers Petroleum
and Equipment Co. for the last 5 years. He enjoyed attending sporting events
and spending time with his family and many friends. Surviving are his loving
parents, Diane and William Lepkowski of Breesport, NY; his sister, Sara
Lepkowski; brother, Michael Lepkowski; and a niece, Alissa VanOstrand all
of Breesport, NY; aunts and uncles, James and Veronica Lepkowski of Pine
Valley, NY; Roger and Diane King of Horseheads, NY; and Jean and Donald
Quinn of Horseheads, NY; Peter's companion and loving friend, Candice Hall
of Corning, NY; several cousins and many friends. He was predeceased by
his maternal grandparents, Leland and Pauline King; paternal grandparents,
Leonard and Cecilia Lepkoske; and his great great aunt Helen Masterson.
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens,
1126 Broadway, Southport on Sunday, August 12, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Funeral services will take place there Monday (10AM) in the Gardens with
the Reverend Pat Connor officiating. Following funeral services Peter will
be cremated at the Northern Bradford Crematory and his ashes will be buried
in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Pete was loved by all whose
hearts he touched.
LEPKOWSKI ROSEMARY MANGELS
Rosemary Age 84 of Elmira NY, died Sunday, October 15, 2006 at Bethany
Manor in Horseheads. Rosemary was born in Elmira, daughter of the late
Anthony and Veronica (Apenowich) Lepkowski. She was predeceased by her
husband Henry J. Mangels on September 20, 2004. Rosemary is survived by
her children, with their families, John A. and Joan Mangels of Irvine,
CA with son David (Wendy) Mangels of Acton, MA; and Marianne and Dennis
Miller of Chantilly, VA with children, Erin and Jeremy; along with several
nieces and nephews. Rosemary was a longtime devoted communicant of St.
Casimir's Church. Friends are invited to call at the McInerny Funeral Home
on Friday, October 20, 2006 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. A funeral service
will be held there on Saturday, October 21, 2006 at 11:00 am followed by
committal prayers and interment at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Donations
in Rosemary's memory may be directed to Notre Dame High School, 1400 Maple
Ave., Elmira NY 14904.
LESLIE - SANDORE Marguerite E.
Age 81, died Sunday, April 15, 2007 at Elcor Health Services. Marguerite
was born January 31, 1926, the daughter of the late Andrew and Maude Lee
Leslie. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her husband, Henry
P. Sandore and daughter, Theresa A. Sandore. Marguerite is survived by
her children, with spouses, Henry and Elizabeth Sandore, James and Mary
Sandore, Karen and Larry Stratton, Mary Sandore, Linda Knapp, Margaret
and Robert Allen, Helen and Jack Smith, Nancy and William Walworth, Jane
Sandore, and Joyce and Mark Plaisted; grandchildren, Brian, Angela, Laurie,
Jean, David, Robert Jr., Brenda, Jason, Michael, Matthew, Kelli, Steven,
Michael, Thomas, Melissa, Jennifer, Amy, Nicole, Amber, McKenna, Nolan,
Andrew, Rebecca, Jacob, and Allison; 25 great-grandchildren; special relatives,
The MacFarland Family of Arkansas; along with uncle, Anthony Palone. Marguerite
earned her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Education from Elmira College.
She was a retired Pre-K teacher for the Horseheads School District. An
avid camper, Marguerite enjoyed her many camping trips with her family.
She was a former communicant of St. Patrick's Church, where she served
as a Eucharistic Minister. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home,
corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 from 7:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday,
April 18, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Peter & Paul's
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marguerite's memory may be directed
to Multiple Sclerosis, Upstate NY Chapter, 1650 South Avenue, Rochester
NY 14620.
LEWIS - PALUCK, Dorothy M. (Lewis)
Of Elmira Heights, NY. Beloved wife, mother and grandma, age 85, passed
away at home surrounded by "her girls", Mary Helene, Annie and Mary Ellen.
Born in Mayfield, PA, she was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Mary
(Kilgannon) Lewis; siblings, Charles, Thomas, Edward and (twin) Irene Lewis
Nolan. She is survived by her loving husband, Ben, with whom she shared
58 years of marriage. She leaves behind two daughters, Mary Helene (Mark)
Missert (who were her caregivers) and Ann (Thomas) Kilmer. Dorothy also
relied on her devoted niece, Mary Ellen Nolan (to whom she was a second
mother) and her faithful and helpful brother-in-law, Casimir "Rico" Paluch.
Another niece, Sheila Carney, who took her to bingo games and shared family
memories, will deeply miss her aunt, Dorothy, as well as her son, Jim (Amy)
Carney. Other family members surviving include her grandchildren, Nathan
(Tracy Touris) Tress, Jeffrey (Kara Hill) Tress, Andrew (Jennifer) Kilmer
and Michelle Kilmer, who were her pride and joy. Also a niece, Patricia
Carney (Bob) Bennett and children; sister-in-law, Dorothy Paluch of Corning;
and nephews, Thomas, Timothy and Terry Paluch with their spouses and children;
nephew, Edward (Patricia) Lewis and sons, Ryan and Evan of North Carolina
and cousin, Cora Waibel of Carbondale, PA; sister-in-law, Pauline Lewis
of PA and niece, Barbara Ward and family of New Jersey. Dorothy was an
employee of the A & P plant and enjoyed her work there with many friends
and treasured memories over her career. Her bingo friends were a constant
source of pleasure, especially Edie Walton, Jean Dann, Floyd, Susie, Georgia
Knox, Helen, "Moe", Eleanor Covey, Terry, Shelley, Marie Novick, Annie,
Lillian, Kitty and Nanette Wyak. Thanks, too, to the wonderful bingo workers
at the Elmira Heights and Horseheads Legions. Special thank you to Dr.
Taryn Draxler, nurse Sandy and nurse practitioner Kris Hill. Also the staffs
at St. Joseph's Hospital (Unit 3C), Elcor's Colonial Ridge West and Arnot
Ogden Hospital (4A and 4B Nursing Units). Also staff at Gentiva and Southern
Tier Hospice greatly eased Dorothy's passage. And thanks to Marcia Ashton,
RN, who always assisted with care. Dorothy will miss her neighbors Gloria
Johnson, Tina, Jennifer and Kiah Butler and Nayasha VanDyke. She was a
communicant of St. Charles Borromeo Parish for many years, with a special
devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Her family also gives grateful thanks
to Sister Rita of the Dominican Monastery for her support and prayers.
She will be remembered for her generosity to anyone in need, her affectionate
nature, boundless love and exuberance in living. At her request there will
be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St.
Charles Borromeo Church, 130 Oakwood Ave., Elmira Heights on Thursday,
October 9th, at 1 p.m. Rev. Christopher Linsler, Celebrant with Frances
McLaren as Organist and dear friend, Nanette Wyak as Cantor. She will be
laid to rest in the family plot at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Flowers
are gratefully declined. Those wishing, may remember Dorothy through donations
to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830. Walter
J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 10/8/2008
LEWIS Jenna Elizabeth Infant daughter of Joseph and Shannon (Culshaw)
Lewis. She was born Sunday, March 11, 2007, at the Arnot Ogden Medical
Center and passed away Monday, March 12, 2007. In addition to her parents,
she is survived by her sister, Alyssa Lewis at home; maternal grandparents,
Sharon and Martin Culshaw; maternal great-grandmothers, Josephine Thompson
and Mary Culshaw, all of Elmira; paternal grandparents, Robin and Donald
Lewis; paternal great-grandparents, Beverly and Donald Lewis, Frances and
Lynn Edwards, all of Horseheads; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858
Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Thursday, March 15th, from 6 to
8 p.m. Her funeral service will be held there on Friday, March 16th, at
10 a.m. Rev. Walter L. Wainwright will officiate. Committal prayers and
interment will follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery.
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LIDDY - Unnamed Elmira Newspaper - Feb.25,1893 DEATH OF PATRICK LIDDY Patrick LIDDY died this morning at 8 o'clock at his residence in Lowmanville aged 71 years. The deceased was one of the oldest and most highly respected farmers in this county. He is survived by his wife, three sons, John, James and Timothy and one daughter, Mrs. Terrill of this city. The funeral will be hald at the house of Mrs. TTerill at No. 222 Caldwell Av., Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock and at 2 o'clock at SS Peter & Paul's Church. The remains will be brought to Mrs.T errilL's tomorrow afternoon and waked at her house tomorrow night. Sharron Vossoughi Modesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net>
LIDDY William Of Reynolds St., affectionately known as Bill, passed away peacefully at his home with his family at his side at the age of 85. Bill was born on May 28, 1920 in Lowman, NY, son of William and Hattie Lindsley Liddy. He was one of eight children and was the last surviving of his six sisters and one brother. He married his companion of 63 years, Mary Jane Snyder on June 27, 1942 in Sts. Peter & Paul's Church. Bill was a hard working gentleman who operated Liddy's Service Center on the corner of Miller and Pennsylvania Ave. for many years and was remembered for his willingness to always help others. In service to his community, Bill was active in the Elmira Eagles, Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Elmira Elks Lodge # 62 and was s a communicant of St. Mary's Church. Surviving is his loving family, his wife, Mary Jane Snyder Liddy; and their twin children, William (Becky) Liddy, Wellsburg; and Joann Pierce, Elmira; six grandchildren, Christopher (Janet) Pierce, Patrick Pierce, Melissa Terry, Matthew (Melanie) Liddy, Brian (Stacey) Liddy, and Amy Liddy (Bill Thomas); seven great-grandchildren, Edwin Pierce, Jory Creely, Brittany Terry, James Pierce, Maryah Terry, Ryan Terry and Taylor Thomas; also Bill's nieces and nephews with whom he shared a wonderful relationship. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport, on Thursday evening, July 14, 2005, between the hours of 4-8 p.m. A Friday morning prayer service will take place at the funeral home at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Sts. Peter & Paul's Church at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Ray Hourihan officiating. Graveside services will follow in Sts. Peter & Paul's Cemetery.
LIMONCELLI John A. Age 90, of Elmira NY died Saturday, September 2, 2006 at the Bath VA Medical Center. John was the son of James and Theresa (Santullo) Limoncelli. He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Lena Emanuel Limoncelli on April 26, 2004, son, James M. Limoncelli on March 7, 2005, brother, Frank Limoncelli and sister, Helen Miller. John is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Robert J. and Janis Limoncelli of Squantum MA; granddaughters, Serena, Erica and Lisa Limoncelli and Alicia Limoncelli, great granddaughter, Olivia Rothwell; sister-in-law, Norine Emanuel of Elmira; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. John was a life long communicant of St. Anthony's Church. He was a US Army veteran having served in the Pacific during WW II. John retired from the US Postal Service as a special delivery driver. In their younger days he and Lena loved to dance and would enter dance contests in the Elmira area. John was an avid golfer and played on a regular basis up to the age of 80. He opened the first driving range in the area, out past the point of W. Church and W. Water Streets in West Elmira, over 50 years ago. Friends are invited to call at McInerny Funeral Home, corner of W. Water and Walnut Streets, on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held there on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at 8:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church. Committal prayers and interment, with military honors, will follow at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in John's memory may be directed to the Bath VA Medical Center, Attn: Volunteer's Department, 76 Veteran's Avenue, Bath NY 14810. Star-Gazette.com Obituaries for 09/03/06
"Retired Businessman Dies at 91
Fred A. LINBERGER of 161 Oakwood Ave., Elmira Heights,
who ran a meatmarket for 58 years before his retirement, died Thursday
night. Mr. Linberger, 91, died in St. Joseph's Hospital after
an extended illness. He opened Linberger's Meatmarket at 135
W. 14th St. in the Heights in 1902 and ran the store until he retired in
1960. His son, Frederick J. Linberger, assumed ownership of the meatmarket
at that time and has continued to run the business. Mr. Linberger
is survived by his son, two daughters and one sister, as well as six grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren. He will be buried Saturday in
St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery." -- newspaper clipping from Fred W. Heller.
LINBERGER, Fred A.
Age 91, of 135 W. 14th St., Elmira Heights, Thursday, June 23, 1966.
Body at Ballard & Lindgren Funeral Home. No calling hours. Prayer service
there Saturday at 8:30 a.m. followed by Requiem High Mass at 9 a.m. in
St. Charles Borromeo Church. St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery. Survived by
son, Frederick J. Linberger of Elmira Heights; daughters, Mrs. Fred Wilson
of Millerton, PA. and Mrs. Winton Lutes of Elmira Heights; sister, Mrs.
Louis Lutz of Elmira; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He was
the retired owner of Linberger Meat Market."
"Heights Butcher Dies at 57
Frederick J. (Bud) LINBERGER of 114 Oakwood Ave., a Elmira Heights
butcher and grocer, died at about 10:45 Tuesday night at Arnot Ogden Hospital
where he had been a patient since May 20. He was 57.
Mr. Linberger owned Linberger's Market at 135 W. 14th St. His father, Frederick,
started the specialty meat store in 1902. He died last year.
For a time the father and son were partners. About 10 years ago the son
took over the business. A graduate of Elmira Free Academy,
he was graduated from Holy Cross University in 1934. He was a World War
II Army Air Force veteran. Mr. Linberger was a member of the
Clarence R. Oliver Post 154, American Legion of Elmira Heights and St.
Charles Borromeo Church of the Heights.":
"LINBERGER, Frederick J. (Bud)
Age 57, of 114 Oakwood Ave., Elmira Heights, Tuesday, June 6, 1967.
Friends may call at the Ballard and Lindgren Funeral Home, Thursday 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Prayer service there Friday at 9:30 a.m. followed by
Requiem High Mass in St. Charles Borromeo Church at 10 a.m. St. Peter and
Paul's Cemetery. Survived by wife, Mrs. Helen Kingston Linberger; daughter,
Mary M. Linberger; son, Frederick D., all at home; sisters, Mrs. Frederick
D. Wilson of Mosherville, Pa. and Mrs. H. Winton Lutes of Elmira Heights.
He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church; proprietor of Linbergers
Meat Market, Elmira Heights."
LISI - QUATRANO, Anne M. (Ra-Ra), Age 92, of Elmira, NY. She was born November 28, 1915 in Elmira, daughter of the late Ernest and Concetta (Coletta) Lisi, and passed away Good Friday, March 21, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents; brothers, James and Francis Lisi; infant son, Richard; and her husband, Ross on February 14, 2004. Mrs. Quatrano is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Cecile Ann and Larry Josbeno, Mary Anne and Gene Holleran, all of Horseheads; grandchildren, Deborah Josbeno, John (Donna) Josbeno, Sean (Lisa Briand) Holleran, Matthew Holleran and Meghan Holleran; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Emily Josbeno; sister-in-law, Bertha Lisi of Elmira; along with several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Quatrano was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church. She graduated from EFA, retired from Sears after 25 years of service, was a member of the Wanda Circle, Sacred Heart Ladies, Ladies of Charity, St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary, IAV, IAV Bocce League and St. Gerard's Society. She enjoyed traveling. There will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to her Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, March 24th, at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church. Rev. Robert MacNamara, Celebrant. Committal prayers and interment will follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Anne through donations to St. Gerard's Society, 1 Liquori Dr., Liquori, MO 63057, or St. Joseph's Hospital, 3rd floor Skilled Nursing Unit, 555 E. Market St., Elmira, NY 14901. Anne's family extends a sincere thank you to the 3rd floor Skilled Nursing staff at St. Joseph's Hospital for the loving care given to their mother. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family. Published in the Star-Gazette on 3/22/2008.
LISI - DISTEFANO
Carmela M. (Cary) (Lisi) Age 78 of 1007 Johnson St., Elmira, NY. She
was born July 15, 1923 in Susquehanna, PA, daughter of the late John and
Mary (Mucci) Lisi and passed away Friday, October 26, 2001 at St. Joseph's
Hospital after an extended illness. She is survived by her loving husband
of 49 years, John M. DiStefano; daughters and son-in-law Mary Rose Becker
and Gerianne & Rory Kessler; son John G. DiStefano; grandchildren Jason,
Nicholas and Brian Becker and Sarah Kessler all of Elmira; brother and
sister-in-law James and Lottie Lisi of Binghamton, NY, sisters-in-law Mary
Lauretta of Elmira and Carmela Culver of Gillett, PA; special friend Larry
Hoskins of Elmira along with several nieces and nephews. Cary was a long
time communicant of St. Anthony's Church. She was a member of Sacred Heart
Ladies, Nocturnal Adoration, Senior Citizens Club, Italian American Society
and First Saturday Rosary for the Blessed Mother, all at St. Anthony's
Church. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home
on Sunday, October 28th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Prayer Service will
be held there on Monday, October 29th at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Anthony's Church. Rev. Walter Wainwright,
Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery.
LISI - MALONE
Mary Ann Age 52, of Palm Harbor, FL, formerly of Elmira, died in Florida
on Friday, February 16, 2007. Mary Ann was born on May 24, 1954, the daughter
of the late Francis and Helen Spaziani Lisi. A loving wife, mother and
grandmother, Mary Ann is survived by her husband, Robert E. Malone of Palm
Harbor; sons and daughter-in-law, Charles A., Jr. and Bonnie Blake of Horseheads,
Francis C. Blake of St. Petersburg, FL, Jonathan M. Blake of Elmira; stepdaughters,
Carman Mosley of Binghamton, Sharon Hall, Wendy Clemens, both of Olean,
NY, Nina Malone, Rosemary Malone and Courtney Malone, all of Elmira; stepsons,
Robert and Tyrone Malone, both of Olean; 27 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter;
mother-in-law, Lilly Malone of Elmira; brother-in-law, George Malone of
Elmira, sisters-in-law, Ester Malone of Elmira, and Ernestine McPeak of
Olean, NY; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins from the Lisi and
Spaziani Families. Mary Ann was a 1972 graduate of Notre Dame High School.
While living in Florida she was employed by the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Friends and family are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water Street,
on Thursday, February 22, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home on Friday,
February 23, 2007 at 8:45 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial
at 9:30 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church. Interment to follow at St. Peter
& Paul's Cemetery.
LOCKHART
William A. Age 70 of Rochester, formerly of 262 W. Hudson Street, Elmira,
passed away Monday, December 31, 2001 at Park Ridge Hospital in Rochester,
NY. William was born in Rochester, NY, son of Albert and Rita (Schaefer)
Lockhart. William served his country in the US Army during the Korean War
Conflict. He graduated from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY, with
his Bachelors Degree in 1957 and then received his Masters Degree at SUNY
Geneseo in 1963. William retired from the Steele Memorial Library in Elmira
as a Reference Librarian. He was also in charge of the Bookmobile Dept
at the library. He was an avid bowler, enjoyed photography, music, reading
and gardening. William volunteered for many years at Nortre Dame High School
and he was a lector at St. Mary's Church. Survivors include sons, Mark
(Barb) of Painted Post, NY, John, Frederick, Matthew (Kristen) and Thomas
(Kim) all of Rochester, NY; daughters, Mary (Gary)Auffhammer of Horseheads,
NY, Therese M. Lockhart of Binghamton, NY, and Margaret Lockhart of Rochester,
NY; sisters, Frances (Kelly) Hester of Jacksonville, FL, Marguerite Rose
of Pittsford, NY; grandchildren, Michael, Daniel, and Emily Auffhammer,
Therese E., Allison and Alexander Lockhart. His beloved wife, Dorothy,
predeceased William in 1989. William will be deeply missed by all that
loved him and whose lives he touched. Family and friends are invited to
call Friday, January 4, 2002 from 7 to 9 PM at the James D. Barrett Funeral
Home, 1004 Lake Street, Elmira, NY. A prayer service will be held there
Saturday, January 5, 2002 at 10 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial
at 10:30 AM at St. Mary's Church 224 Franklin Street, Elmira, NY, with
Reverend Richard Farrell officiating. Interment will follow at St. Peter
& Paul's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to
the Steele Memorial Library, 101 E. Church Street, Elmira, NY 14901, or
to the American Stroke Association.
LOLL Richard C.
Age 76 of Elmira, NY. He was born July 14, 1930 in Elmira, son of the
late Gustave and Louise (Monks) Loll and passed away Wednesday, May 30,
2007, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was predeceased by his brothers,
Thomas and Francis; sister, Theresa Mangan; and his significant other,
Hester Ford; and is survived by his children and their spouses, Debra and
Merle Bryan of Elmira, Kevin and Dee Loll, Paul and Janet Loll, all of
Texas, Susan Loll (Cicci Carver) of Myrtle Beach, SC; grandchildren, Michael,
Jeremy (Tammy), Angie, Eric and Megan; five great-grandchildren; former
wife, Joy Loll; sister, Maryann (James) Kamas; sister-in-law, Gerry Loll;
brother-in-law, William Mangan; along with several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Loll was the owner of Loll's Pharmacy at the corner of Washington Ave.
and Davis St. He was the Mayor of Elmira from 1972 to 1975 and was a veteran
of the U.S. Army serving during Korea. Family and friends are invited to
visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira,
on Saturday, June 2nd from 5 to 8 p.m. Interment will take place in St.
Peter & Paul's Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
LONGWELL
M. Glover "Bud" Hardinge Inc., retiree Age 80 of Johnson Street, Elmira,
NY, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2001 peacefully at the Chemung County
Nursing Facility after an extended illness. He was born July 26, 1921 in
Bath,
NY, the son of the late Lewis W. and Edna (Glover) Longwell. "Bud" as affectionately
known by everyone, married Rosemary Patterson, April 12, 1947 in Elmira,
NY at St. Patrick's Church. His brother, James Nelson Longwell, preceded
him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Rosemary;
beloved daughter and son-in-law, Julianne M. and Thomas Combs of Elmira,
NY; grandson, Jeffrey Combs and wife, Dana of Mt. Olive, NC; granddaughter,
SSgt Colleen Kettler and faincee, Todd Penrod of Scott AFB Belleville,
IL; great grandchildren, David Combs, Chelsea Combs, Jessica McClain and
Makayla Kettler; brothers-in-law, Walter Patterson of Elmira, NY; William
Patterson of Collinsville, IL, Harry Kahler of Horseheads, NY; along with
several nieces and nephews. "Bud" was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church
and was a veteran of US Army serving his country during WWII. Photography
was what he enjoyed the most. He became so involved with photography that
he opened his own business, M.G.L. Pictures. He was the main photographer
for Hardinge, Inc., Notre Dame sports, family photos, anniversaries and
especially weddings. "Bud" was a toolmaker for Hardinge Inc. and retired
in 1983 after 43 years of faithful and dedicated service. He was a member
of the Camera Club and the Hardinge Men's Club. In his early years, "Bud"
was an avid bowler and loved golfing. Fmaily and friends are invited to
call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira,
NY on Thursday, November 1, 2001 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. A Mass of Christian
burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 2, in St. Patrick's, 604
Park Place, Elmira, at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in St. Peter and
Paul's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be directed
to the American Cancer Society, 627 W. Church Street, Elmira, NY or to
the American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Suite 146, Des Plaines,
IL, 60018.
LoPRESTE - SCAIFE Marie E.
Age 84 of Horseheads, NY formerly of Elmira, NY passed away on Monday
December 24, 2007. Marie was born March 10, 1923 in Willamsport, PA the
daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret Esposito LoPreste. She was also
pre-deceased by her son Marvin Holiday. She was a communicant of St. Mary's
Southside Church in Elmira, NY. Marie is survived by her son Carmen (Faye)
LoPreste of Pelzer, SC; brothers: Dominic A. LoPreste of Elmira, NY, Joseph
A. (Shirley) LoPreste of Waverly, NY and Frank (Lorraine) Barilla of Oswego,
NY; sisters: Carmella VanRensselaer of Pine City, NY, Rose Mosher of Newtown,
PA, and Theresa Witchtowski of Texas; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of caring friends including her care-givers
at Elcor. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral
Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Thursday December 27, 2007
from 1-2 PM. Marie's Funeral Services will be held at the conclusion of
calling hours with the Rev. Robert C. MacNamara officiating. Interment
in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery in Elmira, NY. Published in the
Star-Gazette on 12/25/2007.
LORDEN - HOUGHTALING Mary Teresa
Age 80, of Elmira, died Monday, June 11, 2007. Mary Teresa was born
April 30, 1927, the daughter of Cornelius and Jane Gatens Lorden. She is
predeceased by her husband, Joseph Houghtaling, grandson, Johnny Hager,
and brothers, James, William and Robert Lorden. Mary Teresa is survived
by her children, with their spouses, Linda M. and Ron Holloway, Bernadette
A. and David Busch, Kathleen M. and Randy Willis, and Michael J. and Mary
Jo Houghtaling, all of Elmira; grandchildren, Ron (Lori) Holloway, Suzanne
(Will) Daughtery, Danielle (Andy) Collier, Abigail Busch, Daniel George
and Colleen Hager, and Emily Jo Houghtaling; great-grandchildren, Kyle,
Taylor, Emma and Alex Daugherty, Jackson and Mason Holloway; brother and
sister-in-law, Connie and Eleanor Lorden of Binghamton, NY; sister-in-law,
Sandra Lorden, of Elmira; along with several nieces and nephews. Mary Teresa
was a long time member of the Ladies Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
and the Elmira Does #181. She was also a long time communicant of St. Patrick's
Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. Family and friends are
invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Thursday,
June 14, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held
at the funeral home on Friday, June 15, 2007 at 8:45 a.m., followed by
a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church. Interment
will follow at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Donations in Mary Teresa's
memory may be directed to Star Wish, c/o Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union,
600 Roe Avenue, Elmira NY 14905. Officers and Members of the Ladies Division
of A.O.H. will meet at McInerny Funeral Home on Thursday, Jun 14, 2007
at 8:00 p.m. to conduct a service for our departed sister, Mary Teresa
Houghtaling. Signed, Mary Fran Cowley President
LOSITO Salvatore J. "Sammy" Sr.
Of Elmira, NY
Age 78, was born March 9, 1929 in Elmira, the son of the late Samuel
and Antoinette (Losecco) Losito, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January
27, 2008, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility with his family at his
side. His loving wife, Elnora (Huey) Losito; brothers, Martin and Joseph
Losito; and sister, Mary Polvere predeceased him. He is survived by his
beloved children, Mary (Ken) Akins of Elmira, NY, Peter (Glenna) Losito
of Grants, NM, Paul (Kathleen) Losito of Horseheads, NY, Patrick (Patricia)
Losito of Buffalo, NY, Philip (Donna) Losito of Cicero, NY, Salvatore (Rachel)
Losito Jr. of Elmira, NY, Elnora VanRensselaer of Horseheads, NY; adored
grandchildren, Timothy, Alicia (Brian) Shoup, Kate and Emily, Kenna, Nicholas
and Legus, Kevin, Sarah and Kelly, Colin, Maeve, Emily, Clare and Aidan,
Christine and Laura, Olivia and Gabriel, Zachary and Jacob; brothers, Anthony
(Agnes) Losito of Elmira, NY, Philip (Polly) Losito of Auburn, NY; sister,
Bertha Catelli of Syracuse, NY; sisters-in-law, Marian "Mel" Losito and
Rosalie Losito, both of Elmira, NY; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
"Sammy" was a devoted communicant of St. Mary's Church. He was a graduate
of Elmira Free Academy class of 1948, a self-employed master carpenter/contractor
and was a renowned musician. He was a Veteran of the US Navy, a member
of the I.A.V. and the local musicians union. Family and friends are invited
to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira,
NY 14904 on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, January 31, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.
in St. Mary's Church, 224 Franklin Street, Elmira, NY 14904. The Reverend
Jeff Tunnicliff will Celebrate the Mass. Interment will follow in St. Peter
& Paul's Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with his beloved Elnora.
Memorial donations may be directed to St. Mary's Church Restoration Fund
or to the Chemung County Nursing Facility Resident Memorial Fund, 103 Washington
Street, Elmira, NY 14901 in memory of Salvatore J. "Sammy" Losito Sr. A
"Candle of Remembrance" may be left for his family in obituaries at www.olthof.com
Lodge Notice
Members of the Italian American Veterans Club will meet at Olthof Funeral
Home, Inc. at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, for a prayer service
for our deceased comrade Salvatore J. "Sammy" Losito Sr. Signed,
Edward Jaskolka Commander Published in the Star-Gazette from 1/28/2008
- 1/29/2008.
LUCCI - EARL
Susie A. (Saunte Lucci) Age 88, of Elmira Heights, NY. She was born
October 31, 1916 in Elmira, daughter of the late Domenico and Catherine
(Lamantia) Lucci, and passed away Friday, August 26, 2005, unexpectedly
at home. She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald P. Earl; and brother,
Philip Lucci; and is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Donna and
Timothy Harvey; sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Whitford, Jennie (Dominick)
Tomassi, Lena Scholz; brothers and sisters-in-law, Angelo (Katherine) Lucci,
Dominic Lucci, Joseph (Alyce) Lucci; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Susie was a communicant of St. Charles Borromeo Church and a member of
the Altar Rosary Society. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter
J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Monday,
August 29th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Her prayer service will be held at
1 p.m. Deacon William Dougherty will officiate. Committal prayers and interment
will follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. The family will provide
their own flowers. In lieu of flowers, Susie may be remembered through
donations to St. Charles Borromeo Church or the Children's Miracle Network
LUCY Daniel H.
A life long resident of Elmira passed away very unexpected on Saturday
February 2, 2008 at the Arnot-Ogden Medical Center. Dan was born on June
29, 1953 in Elmira, son of Martin A. & Loretta F. Taylor Lucy. Dan
was a warm hearted and kind man, a loving father to his daughter, Angela
Lucy and his son, Mike Lucy. Dan enjoyed spending time with his best friend
and caring companion, Barbara Hoyt. His services were held privately and
he was layed to rest in Sts. Peter & Paul's Cemetery, Elmira. "Always
in our hearts, he will be deeply missed."
LUKEMAN John J. Age 70, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2007, surrounded by his family at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA, following an extended illness. Born May 20, 1936, the son of the late Alonzo and Winifred (Pickett) Lukeman of Boston, MA. He is survived by his children, John T. (Denise) Lukeman of Glenwood, NY, Michele E. Cleveland of Oneonta, NY, and LTC Carlton C. Cleveland of NYSANG, also Beth A. Lukeman of Elmira, NY; grandchildren, PFC U.S.M.C., Shawn Lukeman of Camp LeJuene, NC, Rachel Lukeman of Glenwood, NY, Hannah Lukeman of Glenwood, NY, Catherine Cleveland of Oneonta, NY; and several nieces and nephews; and Megan Cleveland of Oneonta, NY; sister, Winifred Lukeman of Elmira, NY; brother, Michael Lukeman of Naples, FL; and also his special companion, his dog, "Riley". His loving wife, Anna M. Lukeman; and his brother, Edward Lukeman, also predeceased him. John served in the United States Air Force and he worked for Moore Business Forms of Elmira, NY. He also served in the New York State Army National Guard before becoming a Corrections Officer at The Elmira Correctional Facility from which he retired. He had many interests, including hunting and bowling, along with coaching football and being a Boston Red Sox fan. But he truly enjoyed playing Santa Claus at Christmas and playing Bingo to win stuffed animals for his grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., on Monday, April 2, 2007, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., with Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Franklin St., Elmira, Reverend Richard Farrell celebrant, followed by graveside service with Military Honors at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Those wishing may make memorials to the charity of one's choice.
LUNDERGAN
Mary Kathryn Age 79, of Roanoke, VA, passed away June 29, 2006. She
was the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Roseanna Sullivan Lundergan and
was a graduate of Elmira Catholic High School. She lived in Washington,
D.C. for many years where she was employed by Pullman Standard Co. Later,
she relocated to Roanoke, where she was employed by the Norfolk Southern
Corp. until her retirement in 1987. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual
Help Catholic Church in Salem, VA, and a longtime volunteer at Lewis-Gale
Hospital. She is survived by her cousins, H. Howard Hulbert and wife, Vi
of Reston, VA, William C. Hulbert and wife, Agnes of Horseheads and Catherine
Guthrie Henry of Elmira; and many other extended family members and friends.
A Memorial Mass will take place in St. Patrick's Church in Elmira on Monday,
July 10, 2006, at 10 a.m. Rev. W.L. Wainwright will officiate. Interment
of her ashes will take place in St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Elmira.
LYNCH GERALDINE R. (GERRY) ROPELEWSKI
Geraldine R. (Gerry) Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother,
died on Friday, February 9, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira, New
York. She was born on September 17, 1922, in Elmira, New York to the late
James and Martha Lynch. She attended St. Mary's Elementary School and graduated
from Southside High School in 1940, attending Elmira College later in life.
She married Leon Ropelewski on February 25, 1943. While her husband served
overseas in World War II, she worked at the Rand Corporation. She later
worked at the Bendix Corporation and Iszard's Department Store. Gerry was
a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and volunteered
at both the church and the school for several years. She was a member of
the Ladies Division of Ancient Order Hibernians and was active in many
charitable causes. She was an avid reader, gardener, bridge player and
life-long learner. Gerry took special joy in her grandchildren and great
grandchildren and her close relationship with the Sisters at the Dominican
Monastery. She will be remembered by those who loved her for her devotion
to faith and family, her boundless energy, her care for others and her
skill as a tutor in English and Latin. Gerry is survived by her loving
husband Leon (Rope), her children Lee Ropelewski, Lynn Mills, Gail Ropelewski-Ryan
and Jim Ropelewski; their spouses Thomas Mills, John Ryan and Nancy Ropelewski;
7 grandchildren: Tiffany Mills Haller (and husband Fred Haller), Zachary
Mills, Christine and Paul Ryan and Jack, Hannah and Brian Ropelewski; and
2 great grandchildren: Sara and Angela Haller. She is further survived
by sisters Mary Ramich and Rose Sheehan; cousin, Mary Farr and many nephews,
nieces, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her brother Robert Lynch. A Mass of Christian Burial
for Geraldine R. Ropelewski will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February
12, 2007 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 304 Demarest Parkway,
Elmira, New York. Father Sam Matarazzo, O.P., presiding. Burial will take
place at St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made in her name to the Dominican Monastery, 1310 W. Church St., Elmira,
New York. The arrangements are being coordinated by McInerny Funeral Home.
LYNCH, Gloria F.
Age 84, of Elmira, NY, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at the Arnot
Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Gloria was born on March 3, 1923 in New
York City, daughter of the late Peter and Mesolita (Wood) Lynch. Gloria
was predeceased by her sister, Betty Smiley. Survivors include her brother,
Charles Lynch Sr. of Elmira; nieces and nephews, Nichelle (Scott) Washington
of Atlanta, GA, Charles Lynch Jr. of Elmira, LaSandra Herman (Ty Williams)
of Elmira, Anthony Tremaine Lynch of Elmira, Ivy (Arthur) Smith of Fayetteville,
NC, Marcus Lynch of Elmira and Chyna Lynch of Elmira; extended Wood, Bennett
and Lynch families; many great nieces and nephews; special friend, Molly
of Philadelphia, PA. Gloria retired from St. Joseph's Hospital after 30
years of service. Family and friends are invited to call Monday, April
9, 2007, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. A
Prayer service will be held there at 11:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian
Burial at 12 p.m. in Sts. Peter & Paul Church. Interment will follow
in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. The family would like to give a special
thank you to the staff and residents at St. Joseph's Hospital for their
support throughout the years.
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