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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.
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ABLE ESTELLA HARING
Estella A. Age 98 formerly of Villa Serene in Elmira Heights, NY passed
away on Tuesday May 2, 2006. Mrs. Haring was born January 18, 1908 in the
Town of Orange Townsend, NY the daughter of the late Benjamin and Minnie
E. Baker Abel. Estella married her first husband, Leonard Haring, who pre-deceased
her in 1949. She was also pre-deceased by her second husband, Kenneth Haring
in 1980, her nephew Elmo Tinker in 2001, and her sister Hazel Tinker in
2005. Mrs. Haring retired as a Payroll Clerk at Moore Business Forms in
Elmira, NY with over 30 years of dedicated service. She has been a member
of Oakwood United Methodist Church in Elmira Heights, NY since 1983. Mrs.
Haring is survived by her step-daughter and son-in-law: Atha & Dale
Daniels of Florida; grandsons: Kenneth (Lynn) Coonce of Florida and Thomas
Coonce; great grandchildren: Benjamin Coonce and Amy Coonce both of Florida;
nephews and nieces: Eugene & Sharon Haring, Winston & Emma Tinker,
and Joanne Tinker all of Horseheads, NY; grand nieces and grand nephews:
Todd & Stephanie Haring of Monroe, NC; Rhonda & Bob Rossi of Bath,
NY; Marcia & Patrick Tinker-Arndt of Horseheads , NY; Jayne & Paul
Tinker-Spadafora of Albany, NY; Gina & Dan Tinker-Williams of Horseheads
, NY and Kelly & Marc Tinker-Gregory of Mineral, VA; four great great
nieces and nephews, several cousins and a host of caring friends including
special friends Lillian Gekoski and Ann Dennington. Relatives and friends
are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads,
NY on Friday May 5, 2006 from 12:30 -1:30 PM. Mrs. Haring's Funeral Services
will be held at the conclusion of calling hours with the Rev. Patrick Holder
officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY. The family will
provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Mrs. Haring through
memorials to The American Cancer Society 1618 College Avenue Elmira, NY
14901 or The American Heart Association.
ABBOTT Bertha C. Age 81, of Elmira, died Sunday, April 23rd, 2006, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. She is survived by her sister, Eleanor Whitney of Elmira; sister-in-law, Mary Jane Abbott; and several nieces and nephews. Bertha was a member of St. Casimir's Church and a retiree of Harding Inc. At Bertha's request there will be no calling hours. Private Service and internment in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the Family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Kalec Funeral Home.
ADAIR - CLARK
Marian J. (Adair) Age 78 of Elmira, NY passed away on Wednesday October
24 2001 at home following an extended illness. She was born in Elmira,
NY The Daughter of Clarence and Rhoda Adair. Marian is survived by her
loving husband: David S. Clark, Daughters: Sarah J. Richtmyer of Rock Stream,
NY, Sheila D. Canfield of Shelbyville, TN. Sons: Bruce A. Clark of North
Kingston, RI, Bryan G. Clark of Elmira, NY and Jeffrey L. Clark of Nashville
TN. Also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family
and Friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania
Avenue on Saturday October 27, 2001 from 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to 8:00
PM. With Funeral and Committal Service there Saturday Evening at 8:00 PM
The Rev. Grant T. Nicholls of Watkins Glen United Methodist Church will
officiate. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Woodlawn
Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Memorial donations in Marian's name may be directed
to; Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830 or to
the charity or organization of one's choice.
ADAMS Rev. David Brian Sr. (Moose), Ithaca, NY. Rev. David Brian Adams, Sr., 46 of Ithaca, NY (formerly of Corning and Elmira), went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 4, 2008. David is survived by his parents, Rebecca and William Herman of Elmira, NY; son , David Brian Adams, Jr. of Corning, NY; daughters, Jessica Adams, Sara Adams, and Shawna Adams of Corning, NY, Amber Williams of Erie, PA and Carolyn Adams of Elmira, NY; sisters, Yvonne (Donald) Brooks of Elmira, NY, Tonjia (Kevin) Newman of Albany, NY and Patricia Herman of of Bronx, NY; special friend, Jan Benett of Rochester, NY; grandchildren, Michaiah, Samuel, Armani, Jazlynn, Jeremiah and Josinay; also several nieces and nephews. David was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Josie and David Adams; paternal grandmother, Sara Herman, sisters, Carolyn Norris, Linda Norris and Francis Hall. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, April 10, 2008 from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Our Lord Temple Church of God and Christ, 443 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY. Funeral service immediately following the visitation at 11:00 am with Pastor Calvin Christian officiating, assisted by Elder Kevin A. Newman. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. A celebration of David's Life will be hosted in Corning, NY by his children at a later date. Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/8/2008.
Peter A. ADAMS. age 16. of 5039 Ridge Road, Horseheads, N.Y., Sunday Feb. 1, 1976. Friends are invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Pentecostal Tabernacle. The Rev. John Bedzyk officiating, burial Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made to the Gideons for Bible Distribution. Survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Adams; two sisters, JoAnn and Hannah both at home; three brothers, Steven, Timothy and Abraham all at home; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Leona Wood of Clearwater, Fla; great maternal grandmother Mrs. Hannah Beam of East Gary, IN; paternal grandmother Mrs. Ruby Adams of Chicago, Ill; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was a member of the Pentecostal Tabernacle, a student at the Elmira Christian Academy, a member of the basketball team, track team, baseball team, all at Elmira Christian Academy, also a member of the band and sang in the school choir.
ADEE Frances Emma (Logan), Mrs. Frances Emma - Mrs. Frances Emma Logan died at the family home, 1021 Oak Street, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. She is survived by her husband, David Logan, six daughters, Mrs. Roy Hunt, Miss Harriet Logan, Mrs. Ernest Banzhof, Miss Elizabeth Logan, all of Elmira and Mrs. Henry Draht of East Elmira; a son Charles Logan of Elmira, two brothers, William Adee of California and Marsh Adee of Idaho; four sisters, Mrs. Nellie Hoagland and Mrs. Florence Clisbee both of Elmira, Mrs. George Love of California and Miss Wava Adee of Seattle, Wash. The funeral will be held at the family home Saturday at 2 p.m. The Rev. W. D. Cavert will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
AIRD
Aird, Albertine A. age 91 of 110 Colonial Dr., Horseheads, Thursday,
Jan. 11, 1979. Family has requested no calling hours. Private funeral and
committal service in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by the MacPherson Funeral Home. Survived by sister, Mrs. Helen
A. Cottrell of Horseheads; a nephew, Arthur M. Cottrell of Elmira; great
nephews, Jonathan M. Cottrell of Ithaca, N.Y. and Arthur M. Cottrell III
of Minneapolis, Minn. And a great great nepnew, Jason O. Cottrell of Ithaca.
She was a retired school teacher.
ALDRICH
Aldrich, Mr. Theodore age 50 of Gillett RD2, Pa., Wednesday, March
7, 1979 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof
Funeral Home Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with funeral and committal service
there Saturday at 1 p.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Survived by his daughters,
Carolyn and Debra Aldrich of Perry, N.Y.: parents Elton and Lillian Fleming
Aldrich with whom he resided brother and sister-in law, Elton and Blanche
Aldrich of Elmira, sister, Mrs. Betty Mack of Towanda, Pa. and one nephew.
ALEXANDER - GEE
Cheryle L. (Alexander) Loving Wife, Mother and Sister Age 48, passed
away Tuesday, February 28, 2006, unexpectedly. Cheryle resided in Millport,
NY with her husband of 24 years, Dana Gee. She was the daughter of Kenneth
and the late Barbara Sullivan Alexander and stepmother, Donna Brown Alexander.
She is survived by her only son, Bruce (Angela) Pipe Jr. of Greensboro,
NC; sisters, Helen (Bruce) Davis, Donna (Tom) Thomas, Chris (Joe) Van Gorden,
Barb (Dwayne) Bolt; brothers, Tiger (Diane) Alexander, John (Michelle)
Alexander; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends,
Dora, George and their children, William, Michael, Joan, Giorgio Jr., Jennie,
Sharilyn; Holly and Wilbur, Sue and Norman, Ralph and Geraldine, Karen
and Gene, Marcie, Sandy and Billy, Ted and Debbie, and Bruce Sr. Cheryle
was employed at the Lakeside Nursing Home in Ithaca, NY for 22 years. She
loved all of her co-workers and residents and considered them her extended
family with special thoughts for Annie. She enjoyed camping, bowling and
her beloved pets Katie, Lucky and Patches. Family and friends are invited
to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira,
NY, on Saturday, March 4, 2006, from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. and from 3:00 to
5:00 p.m. Funeral Services honoring Cheryl's life will be celebrated by
the Reverend Melanie Cole-Beardslee following the visitation. (5:00 p.m.)
Interment will take place privately in the Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience
of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to
the American Cancer Society, 1316 College Ave., Elmira, NY 14901, or to
the Lakeside Nursing Home, 1229 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, in
her memory.
CECIL C. ALLEN
Cecil C. Allen, 90, of Elmira, NY died Friday, December 13, 1991
at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Allen would have been 91 on Christmas day.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Eloise Mosher Allen; nephew, Richard
and Marilyn Allen of Endicott; two grand-nephews. He was predeceased
by his brother, Luther Allen. Funeral services were held at the Olthof
Funeral Home in Elmira on December 16 with the Rev. Marlin B. Stewart officiating
and interment to be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to
the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1009 Maple Ave., Elmira. (TGR, Thursday,
December 19, 1991)
ALLEN - RAWLINGS
Dolores C. picture here Age 56 of Elmira, NY. She was born May 10,
1945 in Elmira to Harles and Helen (Geter) Allen and passed away Monday,
December 31, 2001 at Kingston Hospital, Kingston, NY. Dolores is survived
by her husband, Eugene W. Rawlings; children, Eugene M.G. Rawlings, Glenda
Michelle Roney, Alan W. Rawlings and Cherron E. Rawlings; grandchildren,
Michael Garrett Rawlings, Tyanna Leigh Rawlings, Kianna Marie Rawlings,
Kiru Smith, Sadie Smith and Adrian Roney; father, Harles Allen; mother
and step-father, Helen A. and Henry H. Carroll; brother, Willie Ellis and
sister, Katrina Allen along with a host of other relatives and friends.
She worked as a teacher's aide in the Elmira City School District, then
went on to receive an Associate's Degree in Psychology from Elmira College
and was a member of North Presbyterian Church. Family and friends are invited
to call at the Barrett Funeral Home on Thursday, January 3rd from 3 to
4 and 7 to 9 PM. Funeral Service will be held Friday, January 4th at 11
AM in Faith Temple Community C.O.G.I.C. Rev. Janice Fitzgerald will officiate.
Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
ALLEN -BLANCHE ALLEN ANDRUS, 75, of Gillett RD, Thursday, Oct. 18, 1962. Survived by son, Kenenth A. Andrus of Grand Island, N.Y.; sister, Mrs. Ivan Japhet of Owego; brother, Harry Allen of Big Flats; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Body at Vickery Funeral Home, Troy. Calling hours; today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Saturday at 2 p.m. the Rev. Sidney Kane. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery. –Troy Gazette-Register. (Parents Caleb W. and Emma Jane Camp Allyn)
ALLEN EVELYN MYERS
Evelyn - Devoted mother and grandmother - Age 83, of Elmira, NY, died
July 13, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital after an extended stay. She was
the wife of the late Walter "Huckle" Myers who died 12/12/94 of cancer.
Evelyn was the daughter of the late Lena and Fred Allen. Survived by daughters
and sons-in-law, JoAnn and Harvey Harris, Mary Lou and Jim Loomis; son,
Walter "Bubby" Myers; special friend, Joy Litwiler, all of Elmira; grandchildren,
Michelle, Marie, Melanie, Jimmer, Lynnette, and Shawn; 13 great-grandchildren;
sisters, Bernice Dillon, Ginny Elliott, Vera Sechrist, Mary Tittsworth,
and Cheryl Hall. Predeceased by brothers, Jack, Fred, and Eugene Allen.
Those wishing may make donations in her memory to a charity of one's choice.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home
on Monday, July 16th, from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. with her funeral service immediately
following at 8 p.m., Pastor David Daniels officiating. Burial at the convenience
of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 7/15/2007.
ALLEN - PARKER
Lenora (Nana) Age 86, of Elmira, NY. She was born May 21, 1919 in Douglas,
GA, daughter of the late Sunnie and Willie Mae (Brown) Allen and passed
away Friday, February 24, 2006, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Lenora was predeceased
by her husband, Ralph Parker; brothers, Otis and J.C. Allen; and sister,
Marie Allen. She is survived by her daughter, Arlene Parker of Elmira;
grandson, Ralph Parker of Atlanta, GA; granddaughter, Santana Parker of
Elmira; brothers, Robert and Harles Allen, both of Elmira; nephew, Roland
Summers; niece, Elaine Summers, both of Philadelphia, PA; nieces, Laura
DeJesus of Rochester, NY, Ayanna Hughey of Elmira, Robin (Jeff) Allen Turner
of Danbury, CT, Regina (Keenan) Callihan of GA; along with several great-nieces
and great-nephews. Nana was employed with A & P Foods and then Trayer
Products. She was a life member of the Queen City Temple, I.B.P.O.E. of
W. Family and friends are invited to visit Monumental Baptist Church, 308
E. Clinton St., Elmira on Friday, March 3rd, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Her
funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. Rev. James E. Jones will officiate.
Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Nana's
family would like to thank the nursing staff on 2D and 3D at St. Joseph's
Hospital for the wonderful care they gave her. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home
is assisting the family.
ALLEN
Thelma Rose. Age 79 of Elmira, NY passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2002
at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. She was predeceased by her mother
Vida Allen in 1992 and is survived by several cousins. Thelma was a member
of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. There will be no prior calling hours.
Family
and friends are invited to attend her Funeral and Committal Services on
Thursday, January 10th at 1 PM. at the Barrett Funeral Home. Rev. Joseph
Cotner will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
ALLIS
Allis, Ira B. age 88, of 43 Sunnyside Drive, Friday, December
29, 1978. Friends are invited to call at the Smith-Fudge Funeral Home,
Tuesday 1 to 2 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held there at
the conclusion of calling hours at 2 p.m. Rev. David Oertel officiating.
Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Family will
provide their own flowers. Survived by wife of 63 years of marriage, Mrs.
Mary H. Allis of Elmira, daughter, Mrs. Ruth A. Peck of Horseheads, son,
Dean H. Allis of Huntington Beach, California, sister, Eleanor A. Hurd
of Wellsville, N.Y., 3 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. He was a member
of the Ulysess Lodge No. 556 F&AM. He was a member of the Coudersport
Consistory, a member of the Christ United Methodist Church (Old Hedding)
He was a salesman for the N.J. Thompson Company for many years prior to
retiring. Recently he was a part-time employee at Marksons.
AMBERG - MURPHY, Louise May Amberg
A longtime resident of Orchard Park Rd. Pine City passed away peacefully
Thursday morning, May 1, 2008 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility where
she had been receiving care at the age of 87. Born on May 12, 1920 in Big
Flats, NY. She was married to Edward Glenn Murphy who predeceased her in
1967. Having young children to raise, she was a hard working and devoted
mother who was employed as a waitress at the Old Pioneer Restaurant, W.
T. Grants Department Store as a cashier and most recently with Flickenger
Foods as an assistant buyer where she retired. Louise was a longtime member
of the Pennsylvania Ave. United Methodist Church. Civic minded, Louise
was a Board of Election Inspector for 50 years and was active in the Elmira
Eagles Auxiliary REAC (Retired Eagles Activity Club); the Tuesday Senior
Citizens Gathering at Chapel Park, Southside Gold Card Club and the Southport
Historical Society. Louise enjoyed making crafts and giving them away for
people's enjoyment. Surviving is her loving family, children, Sandra (Dahl)
Morgan, Elmira; Tim (Donna) Murphy, Kevin (Ali) Murphy, and Randy (Susan)
Murphy all of Pine City; 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, many
family and church friends. In addition to her husband, Louise was predeceased
by her infant son, Gary Murphy. Guests will be received at Caywood's Funeral
Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Monday, May 5, 2008 between
the hours of 4-7 p.m. Funeral services will take place at Caywood's on
Tuesday morning (10 a.m.) with her pastor the William Bill Vallet officiating.
Graveside services will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery where she will be laid
to rest beside her husband Edward. Published in the Star-Gazette
from 5/3/2008 - 5/4/2008.
AMEIGH - MARJORIE E. NICHOLS
Marjorie E. Nichols, 91, a resident of Elcor Health Facility, Horseheads,
NY, died Thursday, April 28, 1994. She was a member of the Hillcrest Baptist
Church and was a former hairdresser. She is survived by a daughter and
son-in-law, Jeanne and Ed Merritt of Farmington, NM; sisters, Ann McIlwain
and Genevieve Kamp, both of Elmira and Louise Pierce of Columbia Cross
Roads, PA; brother, Howard Ameigh of Loudonville, KY; nine grandchildren;
22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; sister, Truus Ameigh
of Elmira, NY. Mrs. Nichols was predeceased by her husbands, Milton Everitt,
Earle Moore and Allen Nichols; her daughter, Doris Duncan and grandson,
Chip Merritt. Funeral services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in
Elmira, NY, on May 2 with interment to be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira.
(TGR, Thursday, May 5, 1994)
ANDREWS John A.
Town of Southport Resident - Passed away peacefully on Monday, October
6, 2008, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 84. He was born
December 31, 1923 in Millerton, PA, the son of the late Clifford and Eleanor
(Signor) Andrews. His loving wife of 41 years, Mollie E. (Smith) Andrews,
predeceased him. His loving companion, Gloria Lindgren; brother, Clifford
Andrews; sister, Marjorie Harrison; and sister-in-law, Bettie Keller also
preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving children and their
spouses, Sherolyn and Glen Falke of Beaver Dams, NY; Elma Mae and Michael
Haddad of Horseheads, NY; Edwin and Nancy Ramsdell of Horseheads, NY; beloved
grandchildren, Christina (Michael) Westenberger, Brenda (John) Flesch,
Kimberly Knowles and Jeffrey (Shone) Ramsdell; 10 adored great-grandchildren;
brother-in-law, Robert (Shirley) Smith of Caton, NY; sister-in-law, Helan
Andrews of Georgia; along with several nieces and nephews. John was a decorated
Veteran of the US Army and proudly served his country. He retired from
the Newtown Tool and Die Company in Horseheads, NY as a machinist after
many dedicated years of service. He was a devoted fisherman and enjoyed
fishing for over 25 years at Keuka Lake. John was a dedicated family man
and loved his family dearly. Family and friends are invited to gather at
the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY on Thursday,
October 9, 2008, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services honoring his life
will follow the visitation at 7:00 p.m. The Reverend Gary Mammorello will
celebrate John's services. Interment will take place privately at the convenience
of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery. Thank You - The family of John
A. Andrews wishes to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude to
the Dialysis Unit at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center for the outstanding
love, care and friendship given to their father. Published in the
Star-Gazette on 10/8/2008
ANDRUS –ALICE SPARKS, 71, Elmira, NY passed away Thursday, March 26, 1998 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She is survived by four sons and a daughter, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sister, Lucille Shoemaker of Granville Summit, PA; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Clifford Sparks, in 1995. There was a private burial service on April 1 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira with the Barrett Funeral Home making the arrangements. (Parents Clayton W. and Laura Wilcox Andrus.)
CLAUDE A. ANDRUS, 75, of Gillett RD, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1962. Survived by son, Kenneth A. Andrus of Grand Island, N.Y.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Body at Vickery Funeral Home, Troy. Calling hours; today 2 to 4 and 7 to p.m. Funeral there Saturday at 2 P.M., the Rev. Sidney Kane. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery. –Troy Gazette-Register.
[Elmira Advertiser, 16 September 1953]
ANDRUS - Mrs. Daisy A. Newell, 75, formally of W. Water Street
Tuesday 15 September 1953, following an extended illness. Mrs. Newell was
a member of Elmira Rebekah Lodge 423, and a past noble grand of the Rebekah
Lodge of Gillett, Pa. the Southern Tier Lodge of Odd Fellows. Survived
by daughter Miss Lillian Newell of Elmira; sons, Clifford Newell of Binghamton,
Arthur and Walter Newell of Elmira; sister, Mrs. Frank Campbell of Doty
Hill, Wellsburg; brother, Claude Andrus of Gillett; five grandchildren;
four great-grandchildren; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The body is at Holly-Keck Funeral Home, where funeral will be held Friday
at 2 p.m. The Rev. Barnett S. Eby. Woodlawn Cemetery.
Rebekah Notice:
Officers and members of Elmira Rebekah Lodge 423 will meet Thursday
at 8 p.m. at the Holly-Keck Funeral Home to conduct a commital service
for our late sister, Daisy A. Newell. Signed: Florence Wing, Noble Grand
and Minnie Schlock, Secretary.
DORTHA E. ANDRUS
Dortha E. Andrus, 88, formerly of Elmira, NY, died Sunday, July 167,
1994 at the Tioga County Nursing Facility, Waverly, NY. Dortha was a member
of the Elmira Wesleyan Church and Women's Missionary Society and a member
of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Railroad. She is survived by three grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren; sisters, Aleda Mays and Nina Teribury, both
of Addison, NY; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her
husband, Howard R. Andrus; son, Howard A. Andrus; daughter, Elizabeth Vanderpool;
sisters, Helen Wrisley and Irene Route and brothers, Carl and Earl Teribury.
Funeral services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira, NY on
July 20 with the Rev. Edward Crandall officiating and interment to be in
Woodlawn Cemetery. (TGR, Thursday, July 21, 1994)
ELMER LEE ANDRUS, AGE 74 OF 1208 Richard Street, Elmira, NY, Saturday, May 10, 1980 at home. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with funeral and committal services there, Monday at 11 a.m., the Rev. Perley Bertrand officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Survived by wife of 55 years, Irene Andrus; daughter and son-in-law, Gerald and Carol Hall of Horseheads, NY; son, Leslie L. Andrus of Horseheads, NY; four grandchildren; eight-grandchildren; sisters, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Glenn of Canada and Mrs. Charles (Katherine) Tuning of FL; brothers, Donald Andrus of Granville Summit, PA, Ira Andrus of NJ, Leon English of Canton, PA; several nieces and nephews. He was a retired transport driver for Associated Transport Inc.
ANDRUS - SCOTT, Emma L. "Nan"
Loving Mother and Grandmother - Was born February 6, 1910 in Gillett,
PA, the daughter of the late William and Emma (Pack) Andrus, passed away
peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2008, at Bethany Manor in Horseheads,
NY, at the age of 98. Predeceased by her loving husband, Milton H. Scott,
July 5, 1975; and her beloved son, Robert H. Scott, August 25, 1994. She
is survived by her son, Milton A. Scott (Delores Fitzgerald) of Elmira
Heights, NY; daughter-in-law, Donna (Scott) Reynolds of Horseheads, NY;
along with five grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Emma was a dedicated bookkeeper for Sears & Roebuck, the former Mark
Twain Hotel, and was in charge of payroll at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center.
She was a 70-year member of the Rebecca Lodge #423 in Elmira and was the
Past Matron for the Harmony Loyal Order of the Eastern Star. Family and
friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania
Ave., Elmira, NY on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00
to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services honoring her life will be held there on Thursday,
October 9, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. The Reverend William Wells will celebrate
Emma's service. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery. A Lodge
Notice - Members of the Order of Eastern Star Harmony Chapter will meet
at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2008,
for a prayer service for our deceased sister, Emma L. Scott.
Signed, Mary Denton, Matron. Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/8/2008
HERBERT (ANDY) ANDRUS, Age 80 of 755 Spaudling Street, Saturday, May 3, 1980. Friends may call at the Kalec Funeral Home Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday time to be announced. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Lillian Halliday Andrus; sons, James Andrus of Ogden, Utah and Larry Andrus of RD 1 Pine City; daughters, Mrs. Alex (Phyllis) Sokolowski and Mrs. Robert (Carolyn) Keller both of Elmira; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; aunts, Mrs. Lydia Fairbanks of Vancouver, Washington and Elma of Butte, Montana; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church and a retired employee of the YMCA. –Elmira Star Gazette.
HOWARD ANDRUS, 70 OF 9 Burdick St., Elmira, N.Y., died at his home, September, 15, 1973. He is survived by his wife, Dorotha Teribury Andrus; daughter, Elizabeth Vanderpool, Elmira; sisters, Queenie Glenn of Ontario, Canada and Canton, Katherine Coveney, Elmira; brothers, Elmer Andrus, Elmira, Donald, Granville Center, Kenneth Andrus, Elmira, N.Y. and Ira Andrus, New Jersey; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephew. He was a retired Pennsylvania Railroad Engineer. Funeral services were held from the Grace Episcopal Church on Tuesday with Rev. Samuel Hale, officiating with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Leon English of Canton is a half-brother of the deceased. A brother, the late Abel Andrus also resided in Canton. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
ANDRUS, Howard Arthur Jr., 10, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Andrus of 584 Thompson St., died Saturday Sept.
5, 1936, following an operation. He leaves his parents and the grandparents
Mr. and Mrs. Ellery Teribury of Troy, Pa., and Mrs. Otis Stocum of Canton,
Pa. Funeral service Tuesday at 10:30 a. m. in Emmanuel Episcopal Church.
The rev. W. Paul Thompson will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Unnamed Elmira Newspaper. Prob. Sept. 1936. Submitted by Sharron Vossoughi.
Elmira, Chemung Co., NY
MERYL D. ANDRUS a former resident of Canton died Thursday morning (1924) at his home in Elmira of injuries received from a fall a few hours previous, while at work on a scaffold on a new building where he was employed as a carpenter. He was 64 years old and is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Harry Diltz of Elmira; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Struble of Endicott, Mrs. Millard Fitzwater of Canton; four brothers, Jacob of Emporium, Howard of Canton, Henry of Endicott and Burt of Rochester. The funeral was held Monday in an undertaker establishment and interment made in a cemetery (Woodlawn Cemetery) in Elmira.
ANTES - TURTON
Helen Antes Age 96, died January 26, 2006, resident of the Chemung
County Nursing Facility, survived by niece, Myrtle Antes May, Elmira; grand-nieces,
Judy (Bruce) Hayes, and Sue May; grand-nephew, Leighton (Jean) May, and
their families; stepson, Jack (Pat) Turton and family, Genesee, PA; niece,
Peggy Hoffman, FL; special friend, Mary Rummings. Predeceased by husband,
John Turton. It was Helen's wish there be no calling hours. Funeral service
by and with the family in Woodlawn Cemetery at their convenience. The family
wishes to thank Dr. Corbalan and the staff of the Chemung County Nursing
Facility for their years of kindness and loving care. Arrangements have
been
entrusted to the Kalec Funeral Home.
ARNOLD
Charles W. Jr. Age 55 of Addison, NY on Monday, October 8, 2001 at
home. The son of the late Charles W. Arnold Sr. and Dorothy I. (Williamson)
Arnold Spencer. He is survived by his sons, Eric (Marlene) Adams and Charles
(Chris) Arnold of all of Rockford, AL Daughter, Angela (Joseph) Dototo
of Big Flats, Brothers, Mark (Gayle) Dayle of Horseheads, William (Jo)
Arnold of Elmira, John Arnold (Danielle Barnes) of Addison, Richard Arnold
(Sandy Henry) of Horseheads, George Spencer Jr. of Elmira, Sister, Jacqueline
Arnold of Leadville, CO; Step Father, George Spencer of Elmira, Seven grandchildren,
several nieces and nephews and several aunts and uncles. He was predeceased
by his brother Jack Arnold and his sister Sylvia Doyle. Friends are invited
to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 So. Main St. Horseheads, NY on Friday
Oct. 12, 2001 from 4-5:00 p.m. His funeral service will follow there at
5:00 p.m Interment Woodlawn Cemetery Elmira
ARNOT John-("Watkins Review," Nov. 20, 1873) "Noted John Arnot Dies in Elmira-Death of John Arnot. John Arnot, one of the most widely known and highly esteemed citizens of Elmira, died of paralysis, at his residence in that city at 2 o'clock on Monday morning last, Nov. 17th, aged 80 years, he having been born at Doun, in Scotland, on the 25th of September 1793, The deceased was one of the remarkable men of this section of the State, and has been largely identified with its development and progress for the past fifty years. His history is indeed the history of Elmira, from the time it was a little and unimportant hamlet in the depths of a wilderness, until it has attained its present position--that of a wealthy, refined and prosperous city of 20,000 inhabitants. Mr. Arnot came to this country with his father's family when but a boy of eight or ten years of age, and settled with them in Albany, where they resided a short time, and then removed to Catskill. Subsequently they returned to Albany, where Mr. Arnot first engaged in mercantile life, on a very limited capital. In early manhood he moved to Tioga, Pa., and, with a partner by the name of Egbert, opened a store, from which point he traveled through the surrounding country, by wagon, retailing his goods. In 1819, he removed to Elmira--then called Newton--and opened a store of his own--Judge Dunn, then a small boy, acting as his assistant. He continued in this business, which was very successful, some ten or twelve years. In 1824 he was married to Miss Harriet Tuttle, daughter of Stephen Tuttle, a well known merchant of Elmira at that early day. In 1829 he built the 'Old Foundry' which long occupied the present site of the Opera House, and in that was set in motion the first steam engine ever seen in Elmira. In 1830 he built the first brick store ever erected at Elmira, at the corner of Water and Lake streets--long known in after years as the 'Hill Corner'--which opened with a large and varied stock of goods. In 1833 the Chemung Canal Bank was organized and Mr. Arnot became a stockholder. In 1842 a change of management took place, the late Hon. Charles Cook, of this county (Schuyler), having been chosen President, and John Arnot Cashier. He then sold out his store, and closed his career as a merchant, so that he might open it as a banker. In 1849 Mr. Arnot, in company with John Magee, Charles Cook and Constant Cook, took a contract to build about 100 miles of the New York & Erie Railroad that section lying between Binghamton and Corning--on which heavy profits were realized. In 1854 he took an active part and interest in the construction of the Chemung Canal, in which he invested $100,000. In 1857, when bank stocks fell to a low figure, Mr. Arnot embraced the opportunity, with his usual sagacity, and became the virtual owner and controller of the Chemung Canal Bank. In the year 1852 he became its President and his son John Arnot Jr. became Cashier, which positions they continued to occupy up to the time that the former was removed by death. After the revulsion--commercial and monetary--of 1857, and the dissolution of the Whig party, Mr. Arnot became a Democrat, and, in 1858, a candidate for Congress against Hon. Alfred Wells, of Ithaca. In a district with a party majority against him of over 3,000, he came within 350 votes of an election--Schuyler county, in which he was always very popular, giving him over 600 majority. He calmly fell asleep at the hour of his desolution, surrounded by his family, and passed from earth apparently without a parting pang, 'like one who wraps the drapery of his couch around him and lies down to pleasant dreams.' " Copied from the republished article in "The Watkins Review & Express,' Watkins Glen, NY, Nov. 18, 1998. Submitted by Bonnie Strope <WSWQ34A@prodigy.com>
ARTEMOW Iwan
Age 88, born August 25, 1919, passed away peacefully at home on Friday,
June 6, 2008, after an extended illness. A longtime resident of Elmira
Heights, he was well-known to all who witnessed his daily walks around
the community. He was predeceased by his son, Nicholas in 1984; and his
daughter, Marianne Pace in 2001. He is survived by his wife, Maria; and
daughter, Olga; beloved grandchildren, Eric Artemow of San Antonio, Texas,
and Allison Pace of Swansboro, North Carolina. The family would like to
thank their cherished friend, Kathy Storch, for her love, warmth and her
skilled nursing, the staff of Elcor Nursing Facility for their compassionate
care, and especially to Dr. Francisco Corbalan for his many years of exceptional
doctoring. Father Jason Kappanadze of the Holy Trinity Orthodox Christian
Church of Elmira Heights will officiate the funeral service on Monday,
June 9th, at 10:00 a.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home, 1004 Lake
St., Elmira. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will
provide flowers. If desired, memorials may be sent to Roswell Park Cancer
Institute at 666 Elm St., Buffalo, NY 14203. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 6/8/2008.
ASHLEY - Rosalie Ashley, age 79, of 520 Madison Ave., Elmira, NY. She was born March 12, 1925 in Wilkinson County, GA, daughter of the late Otis and Anna Ashley. She passed away Saturday, October 2, 2004 at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was one of nine children, all who preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ruby and John Givens; stepson, Pete Fullwood, Jr., all of Elmira; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews; and friends including special friend, Mamie Braziel of Dublin, GA. She retired from St. Joseph’s Hospital with 23 years of service. Rosalie was a founding member of St. Paul’s Missionary Baptist Church, was the church’s treasurer since the beginning and also served in other various capacities. Family and friends are invited to visit St. Paul’s Missionary Baptist Church, 402 Sullivan St., Elmira, on Wednesday, October 6th, from 7-9 PM. Her funeral service will be held there on Thursday, October 7th at 11 AM. Rev. Johnny Vaughn will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family. – Elmira Star-Gazette, 5 Oct. 2004
AUBLE, Hugh L-30, Elmira is dead, second victim within 6 weeks at the dangerous bridge over South Creek at Fassett. He was pinned beneath his truck-tractor, Friday, Dec. 26, 1947 at about 11 pm and drowned in about two feet of water. With him was his brother-in-law, Robert Slaughter, 29, who lives in the Auble home and has been associated with Mr. Auble in the trucking business. The men were taken to the St Joseph Hospital, Elmira. After thirty-five minutes of work with the respirator, Mr. Auble was pronounced dead. Mr. Slaughter is in fair condition at the hospital but is thought that he has a bad condition in his left chest. The truck-trailer, minus the trailer was driving this way and it is thought that the men did not see the sharp curve until too late and skidded off the road, over the bank and into the creek. On the scene artificial respiration was given by Perry Klinger, Jr, Elmira, former Troy boy, who was visiting in Fassett. Peter Shedden, Fassett, righted the truck with his farm tractor. Mr. Auble leaves one child and five stepchildren.
AUGUSTUS ‘GUS’ B. AUSTIN III. Of Elmira, NY, passed away March 2, 1997 after an extended illness. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Gladys; and daughter, Beth; also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Augustus B. and Stella (Amy) Austin, II; brother, Charles A., II. Gus was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WW II, and was discharged with the rank of Chief Pharmacists Mate. He was a Real Estate Broker for 30 years and a former President of the Elmira Real Estate Board. He was a past member of the Elmira Rotary, the Elmira Chamber of Commerce and the Elmira Country Club where he had served as Past Treasurer and Vice President. At Gus’ request, there will be no public services. He wished to be cremated and his cremains to be interred in his family plot at Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of his immediate family. Arrangements by Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira. Memorial contributions may be made in Gus’ name to Tanglewood Nature Center, Box 117 Elmira, NY. –Elmira Star Gazette.
AVERY - SNYDER
Angie L. Age 95, of Elmira, NY, went to be with the lord on Friday,
June 3, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira. Angie was born in Middlebury,
PA, daughter of the late Albert and Bertha (Keeney) Avery. Survivors include
sons, Gerald (Jackie) Hoagland of Wellsburg, NY, and Ronald Snyder of Horseheads,
NY; many grandchildren. Angie was predeceased by her husband, Leroy L.
Snyder; and daughter, Margaret R. Buchholz. Angie's wishes were that there
would be no services held. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery
at the convenience of the family.
ORMAN W. ‘ACE’ AVERY. Age 78, of 1005 Lake St., Elmira, passed away Friday, February 28, 2003, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born October 18, 1924 in Elmira, son of the late Floyd and Jennie Ruth (Merrill) Avery. Orman was a decorated veteran of the US Army. He served as a medic/aid man in Central Europe and the Rhineland during WWII. He received the American Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal and Bronze Star. He was married to the former Elizabeth J. (Wisneski) Avery on June 28, 1947. “Ace,” as he was affectionately known by many of his friends, was an avid golfer. He was a member of the Willow Creek Golf Club, American Legion and White Eagles Club. Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Elizabeth J. Avery of Elmira; his eight children, Mary (TJ) Malone of Elmira, John (Cathy) Avery of Mansfield, MA, Kathleen Avery of Orange, CA, Joseph Avery of Horseheads, Christine (Jay) Newkirk of Elmira, James Avery of Las Cruces, NM, David (Elizabeth) Avery of Cary, NC, and Orman Avery, Jr. of Rochester; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved cat, Krazy. Family and friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2003, at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2003, at the funeral home with Rev. Larry Parker officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are directed to the American Heart Association. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. –Elmira Star Gazette.
AYER James Harper Age 95, of Fort Myers, FL, and formerly of Norwich, NY, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at Hope Hospice, Bonita Springs, FL, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Ayer was born in Virginia on Oct. 30, 1910, the son of the late Francis and Carrie Harper Ayer. He was a self employed poultry farmer and later was employed as a Case Worker for Chenango County DSS in Norwich. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Norwich, an avid reader and enjoyed baseball. James was formerly a member of the Masonic Fraternity. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Bernice Ham Ayer; his sister, Mary Ellen Davison; and his daughter, Eleanor Townsend. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Carol Ayer of Freeville, NY; grandchildren, Linda (Robert) Robitaille, Karen (Randy) Trask, Deborah (Heidi Cabral) Ayer, Ann (Philip) Smith and Edwin (April) Tucker; six great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, nieces, nephews; and his companion of 16 years, Mary Burroughs of Fort Myers. Calling hours are at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., Friday, June 16, 2006, at the Perkins Funeral Home, 55 West Main St., Dryden, with Rev. Dale Austin officiating. A private burial for the family will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY.
ELLISON A. AYERS A Well-Known Resident of Chemung County is Dead.
Ellison A. Ayers died at his home, No. 1,016 Hoffman street, Friday
morning, aged seventy years, being born in New York city May 3, 1826. At
the age of fifteen years he removed with his parents to Wells township,
Bradford count, Pa., residing there until about thirty years ago, when
he removed to Cayuta, Schuyler county, and actively engaged in farming
pursuits. About twenty years ago he removed to this city. Mr. Ayers was
the son of the late Jehial Ayers, one of the pioneers of this section.
He was one of eleven children, and is survived by seven sisters, namely:
Mrs. Dr. J. H.Cole, of Gilletts, Pa.; Mrs. C. M. Stringer, of Wellsburg,
and Mrs. E. E. Dillitson, Mrs. George S. Stryder, Mrs. H. A. Thornton,
Mrs. Frank Carter and Mrs. J. H. Harris, of this city. Mr. Ayers had an
extensive acquaintance and made friends wherever he went, for his was a
wholesome nature, shedding comfort and cheer upon all who came under its
influence. His hearty hand-grasp will be missed by the friends who knew
him so well. On Christmas, 1852, hew was married to Nancy E. Stryker, a
daughter of the late Abram Stryker. The immediate cause of his death was
paralysis, he having received his first shock some four years ago from
which he only partially recovered, but death came to him painlessly and
found him ready. Besides his wife the deceased leaves two sons and one
daughter, E. W. Ayers, of No. 416 Franklin street, and Ellison Ayers, jr.,
and Mrs. Frank Fuller, all of thms city. The funeral will be held at his
late residence at 2 o’clock this afternoon. The interment will be in Woodlawn.
Mr. Ayres was regarded by all who knew him as a good neighbor and friend.
AYERS - A
Home Sadly Bereaved Lucy Dillistin Ayres, a Lovely Little Girl, Dies of
Diphtheria.
Mr. and Mrs. Decker E. Ayres, of No. 720 West Water Street, have been
sadly bereaved by the death of their only child, Lucy Dillistin Ayres,
aged thirty-four months. The little girl was sick eleven days, with diphtheria,
and her sweet life, so full of sunshine and joy to her loving parents,
ended Sunday morning, leaving this world as a golden cloud of the evening
sinks to rest beyond the western horizon. The lives of both the fond mother
and father were so wrapped up in this tender little bud that blossomed
in their happy home, that their loss seemed well nigh inconsolable. They
had hoped beside their darling's couch that the hand of death might be
stayed and the faint spark of life might again illuminate their home. But
the cruel disease held its sway and the angel of death came and bore the
little sufferer away to the realms of the blest, and the parents wept as
Rachel wept and could not be comforted. There were many sympathizing friends
and many beautiful floral tributes to relieve death of its gloom and to
assuage the grief of the mourning ones. Their friends came to the house
Monday afternoon, and just as the sun sank to rest they laid the remains
away in Woodlawn. Bereavements of this kind are the hardest to bear, but
beyond the gloom, the grief, the tears, safe in the arms of Him who wanted
little children to come, the beloved little girl rests secure from all
the storms of this life for such is that kingdom of the beautiful shore's
still waters green pastures and never ending life.
FRANK HAROLD AYRES, 89, OF Montrose, died January 3, 1987, at Montrose General Hospital. He was born in Granville Summit Oct. 13, 1897, and lived in Elmira, where he worked at the Willis Marrow Plant. He also worked for IBM in Endicott, NY, was vice president of Botnick Corp. in Binghamton, NY, and IBM in San Jose, CA. Mr. Ayres was a member of The Montrose United Methodist Church and Warren Lodge #240 F&AM, Montrose. Surviving are his wife, the former Bessie Sieckler, Montrose; daughter and son-in-law, Marchia and Richard Lamon, Montrose; brother and sister-in-law, O. Kenneth and Stella Ayres, Canton; granddaughter, Jill I. Lamon; step-daughters, Brenda Sieckler, Binghamton, NY; and Ann Lake, South Montrose; sister-in-law, Gavena Marsh, Vesta, NY, Evelyn McGuire, Binghamton, NY, and Ferne Frantz, Towanda; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife Hazel, to whom he was married 63 years, daughters Gwendolyn and Marilyn, and a son, Bryce. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the PhilipL. Donahue Funeral Home, Montrose, with the Rev. Rondall Woodall officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Memorial contributions may be made to the Warren Lodge Memorial Fund in Mr. Ayres’ memory. –Canton Independent Sentinel
