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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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BAILEY - Elmira Star-Gazette, Jan.3,
1950: "Carl W. Bailey Sr. of 923 Lake St., Monday afternoon, Jan.2, 1950.
He was a fireman on the Lackawanna Railroad for a number of years. He was
survived by his wife Mrs. Charlotte Bailey; daughter Mrs. John McCloskey;
son Carl W. Bailey Jr.; step-daughters, the Misses Shirley, Marjorie, Jane,
and Eloise Morrell; step-son Harry Morrell; all of Elmira. The body is
at the Charles F. Hughes & Son Funeral Home where the funeral will
be held Thursday at 2 pm. The Rev. Barnett S.Eby. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery."
Note: Carl's first wife was Pearl Hollenbeck, mother of son Carl Jr.
Nancy Long (glong555@aol.com)
BAILEY - BEACH, MRS. EULA BAILEY (SRGP 53212)
Mrs. Eula Bailey Beach of 1105 Davis St. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m.
at the family home. Rev. Benajmin Rowe. Woodlawn Cemetery.
BAILEY - Elmira Star-Gazette, Jan.3, 1950: "Carl W. Bailey Sr. of 923 Lake St., Monday afternoon, Jan.2, 1950. He was a fireman on the Lackawanna Railroad for a number of years. He was survived by his wife Mrs. Charlotte Bailey; daughter Mrs. John McCloskey; son Carl W. Bailey Jr.; step-daughters, the Misses Shirley, Marjorie, Jane, and Eloise Morrell; step-son Harry Morrell; all of Elmira. The body is at the Charles F. Hughes & Son Funeral Home where the funeral will be held Thursday at 2 pm. The Rev. Barnett S.Eby. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery." Note: Carl's first wife was Pearl Hollenbeck, mother of son Carl Jr. Nancy Long (glong555@aol.com)
BAILEY John R.
Owner/Proprietor of Hudson Shoe Co. Elmira and Corning, NY
Age 74 of West Elmira, NY. Passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2008,
at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. John was born October 8, 1933,
the son of Charles R. and Ruth M. Bailey of Elmira. John graduated from
Southside High School class of 1952 and attended Bucknell University. He
served in the United States Army for 2 years, stationed in Ulm, Germany.
John returned home to manage the family business, as President of Hudson
Shoe Co. of Elmira, NY. John later founded and was President of Hudson
Shoe Co. of Corning, NY, retiring in 1989. In his retirement, he stayed
active operating a small business, Bailey Paint and Construction. An avid
sportsman all his life, hunting and fishing was the passion of his life.
A beloved spot for John was his Keuka Lake home where he summered with
his family for over 40 years. His other beloved spot was Sanibel Island,
Florida, where for over 30 years he vacationed, enjoying fishing and shelling,
and many "special times" with family and "Sanibel friends". John was a
lifelong member of Christ United Methodist Church in Elmira, NY where he
and his wife, Phyllis were married on March 1st, 1958. John is survived
by Phyllis Bailey, his wife of 50 years; and beloved children, Pamela (James)
Sullivan of Portsmouth, NH, Dr. Jeffrey (Dawn) Bailey of Mentor, OH, Brenda
(Philip) Scinto of Mentor, OH, Bonnisue (Timothy) Angulas of Mont Vernon,
NH, and Brett Bailey of Williamsburg, VA; grandchildren, Erin, Caitlin
and Sean Sullivan, Ian and Jenna Bailey, Hanna and Sara Scinto, Madison,
Grace and Jake Angulas. John is also survived by sister, Beverly Pierce
of Whitney Point, NY; and brother, Richard C. Bailey of Columbia, SC; and
many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to gather at the
Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY, on Sunday,
January 6th, 2008, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be
held at the New Beginnings Church (Christ United Methodist Church), 330
Church Street, Elmira, NY, Monday, January 7th, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. The
Reverend Joseph Kim will officiate. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn
Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the
charity of their choice. Published in the Star-Gazette from 1/4/2008
- 1/5/2008.
BAILEY - LIBERATORE
Shirley A. Age 68 of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully Friday, November
10, 2006, at the Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY. Shirley was born
in Elmira, daughter of the late Gordon and Margaret (Miller) Bailey. Shirley
is survived by her loving husband, Oreste Liberatore, along with her children
and grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service
on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 2 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev.
Eleanor Haber officiating . In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory
of Shirley can be made to the Southern Tier Hospice at 11751 East Corning
Rd., Corning, NY 14830. Shirley's family would like to thank Southern Tier
Hospice for the compassionate care Shirley received.
Wallace E. BAILEY (SRGP 66294)
Wellsboro- Wallace E. “Buzz” Bailey, 77, of Elmira Heights, N.Y., a
borough native, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 1998, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center.
He owned and operated Putnam Pontiac-Cadillac Co. here and retired from
Wilson Store Equipment Inc., Elmira. He was a member of the Wellsboro
Men’s Chorus and the 70 plus Ski Club. An Army veteran of World War
II, he was a prisoner of war in Bucharest/Romania. He received the
European-African-Middle Eastern campaign ribbon with four bronze stars,
the Purple Heart and the air medal. He was a member of American Legion
Post 154 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6083 in New York. Born
Nov. 2, 1920, he was a son of Edwin C. and Mabel M. Robbins Bailey.
Surviving are his wife of 15 years, Linda; a daughter, Judith Jones of
Canton, Mich.; a son, James of Wellsboro; four stepchildren, Frank Crone
of Elmira, N.Y., Evelyn Five of Tampa, Fla., Lawrence Crone of St. Petersburg,
Fla., Dana Crone of Cape Vincent, N.Y.; four grandchildren; a great grandson.
He was predeceased by a sister, Olive. A memorial service will be
at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ballard & Lindgren’s, 161 Oakwood Ave., Elmira
Heights, with the Rev. E. Gene Callihan officiating. Interment, with
full military rites, will be in Woodlawn National Cemetery. Friends
may call at the funeral home from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday.
BAILEY William H. Age 75 of Elmira, NY died Sunday afternoon, November 13, 2005 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Friends may call at the HOLLY-KECK & BAKER, INC. FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday, November 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. with funeral services after calling hours at 2 p.m., Rev. W. David Ashby officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, with full Military Honors from the E. J. Brewer Detachment of the Marine Corps League. Flowers are welcomed, or those wishing may make memorials to the Food Bank of the Southern Tier. Bill is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Phyllis (Stevens) Bailey; son and daughter-in-law, David and Joan Bailey; granddaughters, Rachel, Hope and Theresa; brother, Timothy Bailey, all of Elmira; and several nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his brothers, Albert (Ronnie) and Charles Bailey, and was born on August 9, 1930 to the late William E. and Ellamae (Towner) Bailey. Bill was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, where he served with the 1st Marine Division at the Chosen Reservoir, and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a member of American Legion Post #154 of Elmira Heights, VFW Post 901 of Elmira, a life member of the E. J. Brewer Detachment of the Marine Corps League, and a member and Deacon at the Lake Street Presbyterian Church. Bill was a Letter Carrier with the U.S. Postal Service, retiring after thirty-six years of service, and a member of NALC Branch 21 and NARFE Chapter 1799.
BAKER Bert H.
Age 77, of 254 Stone Quarry Road, Westfield, PA, passed away surrounded
by his family Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at Corning Hospital, Corning,
NY. He was born May 27, 1930 in Westfield, PA, the son of Clair and Jessie
Knight Baker Sr. He retired after working for 30 years for Dresser Manufacturing,
Wellsboro, PA. He attended the Westfield First Baptist Church. Bert was
a devoted fan of the Buffalo Bills, New York Yankees, and Penn State University.
He was also an avid golfer. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Eloise; daughters,
Linda (Gary) Bisel, Westfield, PA, Debra (Tom) Hann, Prattsburgh, NY; son,
Brian (Terry) Baker, Westfield, PA; grandchildren, Gary Bisel Jr., Nelson,
PA, Cheri (Neal) Potter, Harrison Valley, PA, Jennifer Poust and Brian
Majesky, Prattsburgh, NY, Tommy Hann, Roswell, GA, Joseph Baker, Mycock,
NC, Brent (Shalene) Baker, Mycock, NC, Houston Baker, Westfield, PA; great-grandchildren,
Alyssa and Shane Bisel, Nicole and Kristen Potter, Tyler and Cody Poust;
brother, Clair (Pearl) Baker Jr., Westfield, PA; brother-in-law, William
Van Dusen, Cowanesque, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was
preceded in death by sisters, Nellie Easton, Jessie Aldrich, Doris McMindes
and Mildred Van Dusen; and brother, Harold Baker. Bert requested that there
be no prior visitation. A memorial service will be conducted Sunday at
2:30 p.m. at the Westfield First Baptist Church. Pastors Lewis Young and
Ed Collins, Offc. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Austinburg, PA. The family
respectfully declines flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made
to the Westfield First Baptist Church and the Sabinsville Ambulance Assn.
in Bert's memory. Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc.,
222 West Main Street, Westfield, PA.
Hannah Baker
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BAKER Hannah
Elmira Herald, dated April 12, 1915. Mrs. H. Rushmore Larrison. Mrs. Hannah Rushmore Larrison died Saturday afternoon at 5:45 o'clock at the home of her son, William Rushmore, 413 West Third street. She was 94 years old. Four sons survive, James, of Iowa; Frank, of Ulyses; Peter and William of this city; one daughter, Mrs. Wallace Wheaton, of this city. The funeral was held at the home this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Albert E. Legg officiated. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery. |
Roy M. BAKER, 51, of 712 Broadway died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 1938, at 5:30 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Grace West Baker; two sons, Boardman M. and Roy Jr. of Elmira; his mother, Mrs. Jennie Baker of Gillett, Pa; two sisters, Mrs. Verne Sawdy of Troy, Pa., Mrs. C. J. Winagle of Fairport, N.Y.; a brother, Ray R. Baker of Gillett, Pa. Funeral at the family home Friday, 2 p.m. Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Baker had been a salesman for the Elmira Oil Company a period of 17 years. He was a member of Elmira Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles.
BAKER, Willis
The funeral of Willis Baker was held at the family home at Wells, Pa.,
today at 2:30 o’clock. The Rev. Charles Pittman of East Troy, Pa.,
and the Rev. C. W. Ellison of Wells officiated. Burial was in Woodlawn
cemetery in Elmira, at 4 o’clock.
MAHLON B. BALDWIN JR. Age 67, of Balsam Street, Elmira, New York, passed away at home on Saturday, August 28, 2004. He was born on June 4, 1937 in Elmira, NY. Mahlon was predeceased by his father, Mahlon Baldwin Sr.; and sister, Irene Baldwin. Survivors include his mother, Genevieve Baldwin of Elmira; sons, Mahlon Baldwin III of Elmira Heights and Willard Baldwin of Elmira; daughters, Jenny (Rick) Knapp of Elmira Heights, Penny Baldwin of Wellsburg, Kim Baldwin of Elmira and Kelly (Joe) Morton of Pine City; brother, Lloyd “Dick” Baldwin of Horseheads; sister, Janice (Gary Sr.,) Walker of Elmira; uncle, Ed Baldwin of Elmira; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Mahlon retried from the New York State Dept. of Transportation after many years of service. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, August 31st from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. –Elmira Star Gazette.
BALDWIN MEREDITH B. MOORE
Meredith B. Formerly of Grove Street Was born August 22, 1908 in Oxford,
NY, the daughter of the late Ralph H. and Luina (Wiggins) Baldwin; she
passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2006, at St. Joseph's Hospital at the
age of 97. Her loving husband of 55 years, Ralph V. Moore, in 1988; sister,
Catherine Moore; and grandson, John B. Moore, predeceased Meredith. She
is survived by her beloved sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Ralph B. and
Carolyn Moore, John "Jack" and Jeri Moore, all of Elmira, NY; grandchildren,
Scott and Sharon Moore, Elizabeth and Jef Cox, Susan and Philip Daubner,
Margaret and Peter Howland, Molly and Daniel Frankel, Mara Moore, Richard
and Linda Kimball, Alexander Brown; along with 14 great-grandchildren;
niece, Karen (Norman) Alterman; cousin, Eloise Baldwin. For many years,
Meredith was a home economics teacher in the Elmira area, then was employed
by Elmira College as a faculty member for several dedicated years and was
also a Regional Sales Manager for World Book Encyclopedia. Mrs. Moore has
been a sustaining member of The Park Church since March 21, 1940. She volunteered
faithfully for the Junior League as well as Arnot Ogden Medical Center.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service honoring Meredith's
life on Saturday, May 27, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. in The Park Church, 208 West
Gray Street, Elmira, NY 14901. The Reverend Robert F. Lester will celebrate
her services. Interment will take place in the Woodlawn Cemetery at the
convenience of her family. The family will provide their own flowers. Memorial
Donations may be directed to The Park Church in her memory. Meredith's
family will receive friends in Beecher Hall following the Memorial Service.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral home, Inc., 1050
Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY.
VINCENT H. BALDWIN, 96, of Elmira, NY died September 10, 1987 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and a retired printer with over 50 years of service. Among his survivors are four children; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Almeda Mix of Elmira Heights. Funeral services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira on September 14 with interment to be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. –Elmira Star Gazette.
BALDWIN, VINCENT H., Vincent H. Baldwin, 96, of Elmira, NY died September 10, 1987 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and a retired printer with over 50 years of service. Among his survivors are four children; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Almeda Mix of Elmira Heights. Funeral services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira on September 14 with interment to be in Woodlawn Cemetery. (TGR Sept. 17, 1987)
BALLARD MILDRED
Pulford, Mrs. Mildred Ballard- following an illness of but three
days from grippe, Mrs. Mildred Ballard Pulford, widow of C Reed Pulford,
died in her home on Elmira Street at 3 pm. Tuesday, February 5, 1946. She
was born in Troy, the daughter of the late J Willis Ballard and Mrs. Nellie
Adams Ballard. She was a graduate of Troy and was employed in the Troy
Post Office for a time previous to her marriage to C Reed Pulford, Elmira.
She lived in Elmira until Mr. Pulford’s death. She then returned to Troy
to make her home. She had been employed at the Martha Lloyd School.
Mrs. Pulford was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was much
interested in the culture of flowers and gave of them very generously to
her friends. The funeral will be held at 2 pm Friday from her late home
with committal service in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira.
BALLARD Mildred Ballard Pulford
Following an illness of but three days from grippe, Mrs. Mildred Ballard
Pulford, widow of C. Reed Pulford, died in her home on Elmira Street at
8 p.m., Tuesday, February 5, 1946. She was born in Troy, the daughter
of the late J. Willis Ballard and Mrs. Nellie Adams Ballard. She
was a graduate of Troy High School and was employed in the Troy Post Office
for a time previous to her marriage to C. Reed Pulford, Elmira. She
lived in Elmira until Mr. Pulford’s death. She then returned to Troy
to make her home.. Latterly, she had been employed at the Martha
Lloyd School. Mrs. Pulford was a member of the First Presbyterian
Church here. She was much interested in the culture of flowers and
gave of them very generously to her friends. The funeral will be
held at 2 p.m. Friday from her late home with committal service in Woodlawn
cemetery, Elmira, at 4 p.m.
Fred BALMER of Pine City. The body is at the ? Funeral Home, 305 S. Main St. where friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. Robert Gray. Woodlawn Cemetery.
BALMER - MARGARET L. BALMER- The funeral of Margaret L. Balmer, the infant daughter Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Balmer of Bulkhead, in the Town of Southport, the child which died of eating poison tablets, Monday afternoon. The funeral will be held at the family home Thursday at 2 p.m., will be private. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery.
BALMER -
ORA A. WELCH
Ora A. Welch, 102, of Horseheads, NY, died Wednesday, July 29,
1992 at her home. She was born October 31, 1889 in Gillett, PA to Henry
and Emma Winkle Balmer. Mrs. Welch and her late husband, Roy, operated
a grocery store in Elmira for over 30 years. She is survived by three daughters;
seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter;
sister, Ruth Myers; sister-in-law, Anna Balmer, both of Elmira. Funeral
services were held at the Barber Funeral Home in Horseheads on August 1
with the Rev. John McLaren officiating and interment to be in Woodlawn
Cemetery. (TGR, Thursday, August 6, 1992) See
article about Ora in 1990
BARBER Donald R.
Age 43, of Elmira, NY, passed away April 16, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital
surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease
(ALS). He is survived by his mother, Charlotte Ames; three daughters, Tasha,
Angie, Kylita; son, Kyle; sisters, Cynthia Barber and Dawn Ames; brothers,
Robert, Daniel, and Alfred Ames. Predeceased by father, Alfred Ames; brothers,
Alfred and Jesse Cummings. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof
Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., on Tuesday, April 22, 2008,
from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. with Funeral Service there at 1:00 p.m. Reverend
Paul Piraino will officiate. Immediately following, the family will meet
at Woodlawn Cemetery for a graveside service. In lieu of flowers, those
wishing may make memorial donations in Donald's memory to the ALS Association,
Upstate New York Chapter, Attn: Walk to D'Feet ALS®, PO Box 127, Elbridge,
NY 13060. Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/20/2008.
BARKER –REV. WILMA BARKER HOOSE, 80, of Elmira, NY died Sunday, February 21, 1993 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Wilma was a graduate of Thomas Edison High School, Bob Jones University, Practical Bible Institute and Rockmont College. She was a social worker in the Elmira area and ministered at the Church of Christ in Grover, Ogdensburg and Granville, PA. She also ministered at Methodist Churches in Grover, Ellenton and Shunk, PA. She is survived by her husband, Elwin L. Hoose; numerous friends, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira on February 23, with the Rev. Dr. Edward L. Thigpen officiating and interment to be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira. Donations may be made to St. John’s United Methodist Church, c/o Milly Hickok, Box 34, Grover, PA. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
BARNES NEIL P.
Age 69, of Elmira, NY, died Friday, November 23, 2007, at his home
in Myrtle Beach, SC, surrounded by his loving family, after an extended
battle with cancer. Neil was the son of Henry A. and Dorthea Brown Barnes
of Canton, PA. He was predeceased by his brothers, Richard, Douglas and
Stuart of Canton, PA; and his precious granddaughter, Marissa Ann Barnes,
formerly of Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Neil was a loving husband, father and
grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Patricia Barnes; son
and daughter-in-law, Michael and Susan Barnes of Wahiawa, HI; daughter
and son-in-law, Kelly and Rick Ryan of Myrtle Beach, SC; his sister, Annalee
Owen of Canton, PA; and three brothers, Jack Barnes of Elliston, VA, and
John and Clark Barnes of Elmira, NY; three grandchildren, Bryan Barnes
and his wife, Nicole of Lawton, OK, Carrie Gokey and husband, Brian of
Clayton, NY, and Blake Ryan of Myrtle Beach, SC; and three great-grandchildren,
Bailie and Chloe Gokey of Clayton, NY, and Gabriel Barnes of Lawton, OK;
several nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Friends are invited to his
Memorial Service, honoring his life, at New Life Church, Canton, PA, on
Sunday, December 2, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. Neil will be laid to rest at Woodlawn
Cemetery, Elmira, NY, Saturday, December 1, 2007, where Full Military Honors
will be accorded. Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/1/2007.
BARNES, NEIL P.
Age 69, of Elmira, NY, died Friday, November 23, 2007, at his home
in Myrtle Beach, SC, surrounded by his loving family, after an extended
battle with cancer. Friends are invited to his Memorial Service, honoring
his life, at New Life Church, Canton, PA, on Sunday, December 2, 2007,
at 6:00 p.m. Neil will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY,
Saturday, December 1, 2007, where Full Military Honors will be accorded.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/30/2007
BARR - KINKADE
Doris L. "Dottie" Age 77 of The Courtyards at Bethany, formerly of
Elmira, NY. She was born April 5, 1928 in Elmira, daughter of the late
Thomas and Lucille (Tyler) Barr and passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2005
at Bethany Manor. She was predeceased by her parents; sister and brother-in-law
Margaret and Philip Estelle; brothers Thomas, Russell and Butch. Aunt Dody
is survived by her nephew Philip "P.T." Estelle, niece and nephew Patricia
Estelle and Larry Bacon all of Elmira; dear friend Carolyn Stevens of Horseheads.
Doris was a waitress for many years at the Sirloin Room and many other
restaurants in the Elmira area. Family and friends are invited to attend
her Memorial Service on Monday, October 10th at 2 PM. in Bethany Courtyards
Auditorium, 3005 Watkins Rd., Horseheads. Interment will take place in
Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of her family. In lieu of flowers,
those wishing may remember Doris through donations to the ARC Fund or the
American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is
assisting the family.
BARR - ESTELLE
Margaret A. Age 80, of Elmira, NY. She was born July 25, 1925 in Blossburg,
PA, daughter of the late Thomas and Lucille (Tyler) Barr and passed away
Saturday, September 3, 2005, at home after an extended illness. She was
predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Philip P. Estelle, on July 7, 2005;
infant son in 1957; brothers, Russell, Thomas and Butch Barr. Mrs. Estelle
is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Estelle and Larry
Bacon of Elmira; son, Philip "P.T." Estelle of Elmira; sister, Doris Kinkade
of Horseheads; sister-in-law, Phyllis Chandler of Waverly; brother-in-law,
Gerald (Barbara) Estelle of Cortland, NY; along with several nieces and
nephews. Mrs. Estelle retired from St. Joseph's Hospital in 1980. She was
the first recipient of the Oppy Award at St. Joseph's Hospital, past matron
of the Stowell Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Candor, NY, past president
of the Cashmere Grottoettes, Elmira, past board member of Chemung ARC and
a member of Westside United Methodist Church. Family and friends are invited
to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave.,
Elmira, on Monday, September 5th, from 1 to 3 p.m. Her funeral and committal
services will follow at 3 p.m. Rev. Don Guiles will officiate. Interment
will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Margaret through donations
to Westside United Methodist Church or the American Red Cross Disaster
Relief Fund.
BARRACK, Adelaide Rebecca Elmira Star-Gazette October 17, 1917 page 7 Mrs. Adelaide Rebecca Knox, widow of Morris H. Knox, died Tuesday Afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dates (Bates) of Athens, Pa., aged seventy-seven years. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Agnes Borden and Mrs. Elizabeth Kyle of Elmira, Mrs. E. L. Landsittle, of Buffalo and Mrs. George Dates (Bates) of Athens, Pa; three sons, William H., of Hutchinson, Kan,, Morris H., and Charles of Elmira; two sisters, Mrs. Mettie Evans of Kansas and Mrs. Alice Searles of this city. The remains have been removed to the home of Mrs. Kyle, 255 West Hudson Street, in this city where the funeral will be held Friday afternoon at an hour to be announced later. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Barrock, Adelaide Rebecca Funeral Notice: Mrs. Adelaide R. Knox The funeral of Mrs. Adelaide R. Knox will be held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Kyle, 255 W. Hudson Street, Friday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Delos Abrams will officiate and burial will be in the Fulton Street Cemetery. Submitted by Janet Loftus - Janetl1111@aol.com
BARRETT MARY MAE WHITNEY
Mary Mae (Barrett) Age 89, of Horseheads, and formerly a longtime resident
of Lockwood, NY, passed away April 26, 2007 while residing at Elcor Heath
Center, her second home. Mary Mae was born April 3, 1918 in Elmira, the
daughter to the late Earl and Grace (Rogers) Barrett. Mary Mae was predeceased
by her husband, Wayne in 1999; and her eight-year-old daughter, Carol Lee
Vandermark. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Orin and
Mary Ella Barrett of Waverly; brothers-in-law, Warren (Carol) Whitney of
Mansfield, PA; Elmer Whitney of Jackson Summitt, PA; sisters-in-law, May
Barrett of Beaver Dams, and Esther Barrett of Bethleham, PA; and many nieces
and nephews. Mary was also predeceased by her brothers, F. Burdette, George,
Charles, Lee, Maxwell and William Barrett. Mary Mae was retired from the
Tompkins County Hospital. She was active within the Order of Easter Star,
having been Worthy Matron six terms and secretary for over 30 years in
the former Spencer Chapter #549 and one term in Van Etten Cedar Chapter
# 400. She also served the 1980-81 term as State Rep. for Grand Chapter
of Delaware. Throughout her chapter career she had substituted in Chapter
in NYS except for two. In addition to working at the hospital, she was
also employed as a telephone operator with Spencer Van Etten Telephone.
She was also a member of Seventh Day Adventist in Elmira. Family and friends
are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads,
on Sunday, April 29, 2007, from 1-3:00 and 6-8:00 p.m. Her service will
take place in the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 813 Maple Ave., Elmira,
NY, on Monday at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. NOTICE: Officers
and members of Cedar Chapter #400 O.E.S. will gather at the Barber Funeral
Home, Horseheads, on Sunday, April 29, at 2:45 p.m. to conduct a service
for their departed sister. Published in the Star-Gazette from 4/27/2007
- 4/28/2007.
BARRETT - BRYANT
Rhea B. Retired Horseheads Teacher Age 85, passed away peacefully on
Tuesday, December 6, 2005, in the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira. Rhea
was born December 26, 1919 in Columbia Township, Bradford County, PA, to
the late Glenn and Pearl Barrett. She married Charles R. Bryant on July
8, 1941 and was predeceased by him in 1993. She was also predeceased by
her brother-in-law, Walter B. Hall. Rhea is survived by her loving children,
Dale (Nancy) Bryant, Marcia (Gary) Reynolds; grandchildren, Matthew (Lisa)
Bryant; Carol (Michael) Cady; Jennifer Bryant, Amy (Victor) Perez, Kelly
(Andrew) Smilinich, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Reynolds; great-grandchildren, Sarah
and Laura Bryant, Andrew and Braeden Smilinich, Megan Mikolajczyk, Victoria
Perez; Hannah and Ethan Reynolds; step great-grandchildren, Brittany, Logan,
and Emily Baker; sisters, Vera Hall, Geraldine (Henry) Gray; brother, Rev.
Glenn (Sylvia) Barrett; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Rhea
taught for many years, mostly in the Horseheads School District, and retired
after 42 years of dedicated teaching. She traveled, loved to cook for her
family, gardened, and spent her time caring for others. She was a member
of the Elmira Nile Club, NYS Retired Teachers Association, Harmony Chapter
OES # 265, Scarlet Ladies of the Royal Court of the Red Hat Society of
Elmira, and the Elmira Area Retired Teachers Association. She was a deaconess
at North Presbyterian Church and volunteered for their Food Pantry, as
well as the Clemens Center and AARP. She also belonged to the Birthday
Club of 1952. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral
Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Friday, December 9, 2005,
from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday in
the North Presbyterian Church, 921 College Ave., Elmira at 11 a.m., with
Rev. Gary Chorpenning celebrating Rhea's life. Interment will follow in
the Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may
be made in Rhea's name to the North Presbyterian Church Food Pantry or
the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 1645 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505-5097.
BARTLETT William R.
Age 73 of Big Flats, NY formerly of Corning, NY passed away on Thursday
May 1, 2008. Mr. Barlett was born July 31, 1934 in Carthage, NY the son
of William E. and Dorothy Draht Bartlett. He was a graduate of Corning
Free Academy and received his Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University
in 1956. He was a Veteran Serving his country with The US Army from 1956-1958
attaining the rank of First Lieutenant. William was a member of The First
Presbyterian Church of Big Flats and a member of the Corning Elks Lodge
# 1071. Bill was retired from Corning Inc. and became Vice President of
Distribution Sales for Spectrum Laboratories in California and retired
from that position. He later became a Realtor/ Broker in Ohio. He is survived
by his mother Dorothy Draht Bartlett; daughters and sons-in-law: Linda
Jo and John Coss of Toledo, OH; Loretta and Richard Harris of Toledo, OH;
Leanna and Larry DeGroff of Toledo, OH; grandchildren: H. Justin Davis
and Garrett F. Coss; Katherine Ellen Bartlett and Nicholas William Bartlett;
sister: Alice B. Bartholomew of Elmira, NY; several nieces, nephews, cousins
and a host of caring friends including his former wife and mother of his
children: Joanne B. Bartlett. Relatives and friends are invited to call
at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Sunday
May 4, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Officers and members of Corning Elks Lodge
#1071 will meet at the funeral home on Sunday, May 4, at 3:45 p.m. to conduct
a Memorial Service for our departed brother, William R. Bartlett. A Memorial
Service will be held on Monday May 5, 2008 at 11 AM at the First Presbyterian
Church of Big Flats. The Rev. Richard Price will officiate. Interment in
Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY where Full Military Honors will be accorded
Mr. Bartlett. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing
may remember Mr. Bartlett through memorials to the First Presbyterian Church
of Big Flats 95 Main Street Big Flats, NY 14814 or to the Alzheimer's Association.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 5/2/2008.
BARTLOW Romona A. Age 22 of Elmira, NY passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at her home. Romona was born in Sandy, UT, daughter of Rick and Cassilee (Breese) Bartlow. Romona will be loved and missed by those that knew her. Survivors include her parents, Rickie Sr. and Cassilee of Gillett, PA; sister, Rebecca Bartlow of Gillett, PA; brother, Rickie Bartlow Jr. of Gillett, PA; grandmothers, Shirley Jordon of NJ and Karen Ricker of Spencer, NY; many aunts, uncles, cousins; fiancée, Justin Hayslett of Elmira. Romona was predeceased by her grandfathers, A.J. Bartlow and Leland Breese. Family and friends are invited to call Tuesday, June 13, 2006 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. "We'll see you in paradise, Momo".
BASTILLA MARIAN M. CAMPBELL
Marian M. Nee: Bastilla Age 81, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on
Friday, September 29, 2006. Mrs. Campbell was predeceased by her husband,
Milton F. Campbell in 1986, and is survived by her children, Linda Hewitt
of Virginia Beach, VA, Sally and JC Human of Beaver Dams, NY, Albert and
Ursula Campbell of Bittburg, Germany, and Richard and Laura Campbell of
Strasburg, VA; nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. In accordance
with Mrs. Campbell's wishes there will be no public services. Interment
in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY.
BATES George Levern Elmira Star-Gazette September 3, 1936 page 29 George Laverne Bates, 302 Morrowfield Ave. died Wednesday, Sept 2, 136 after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, a son, Earl L. Bates, and a granddaughter, Georgia Bates, both at home. The body is in Phillips Funeral Home where the funeral will b held at a time to be announced. Funeral Notice Star-Gazette, September 4, 1936 page 21 George Laverne Bates, of 302 Morrowfield Ave. The body is in the Phillips Funerel Home, where the funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m.. The Rev. Myron Smith. Woodlawn. Submitted by Janet Loftus - Janetl1111@aol.com
BATES, Earl Levern Elmira Star-Gazette January 3, 1950 Earl L. Bates, 54 of 302 Morrowfield Ave. Saturday, Dec 31, 1949. He was a veteran of World War I. Survived by; mother, Mrs. Adelaide Bates, Elmira; daughter, Mrs. Georgia Lynch (Lindh); granddaughter Janet Lynch (Lindh), both of Philadelphia; aunt, Mrs. John Landsittle, Buffalo, several cousins. The funeral was held today. The Rev. J T. M Wilson. Woodlawn Cemetery. Submitted by Janet Loftus - Janetl1111@aol.com
BATRONY Samuel N. Sr.
Age 83, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at home
with his loving family by his side. He was born in Binghamton, NY on January
21, 1924, to the late Naif and Eva (Osborn) Batrony. Samuel was predeceased
by his wife, Virginia Batrony in 2004; daughter, Joy Ann Batrony; and brother,
William Batroney. Survivors include his children, Margaret (DuWayne) Wheelock,
Samuel Batrony Jr., Ellen (Batrony) Sexton, Norene Batrony, Terry (Barb)
Batrony, David (Eileen) Batrony, and Joy Annette Batrony; sister, Margaret
Fratino; sister-in-law, Norma Batroney; 24 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren,
along with several nieces and nephews. Samuel was an avid bowler until
his health declined. He was a former member of the Elmira Moose and Elmira
Eagle FOE 941. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, May 4th,
from 7 to 9 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Calling hours will
continue there on Saturday, May 5th, from 9 to 11 a.m., with funeral services
to follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Joseph Zaino officiating. Interment will
follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
DAINE R. BATTERSON passed away November 22, 2001 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Daine was the son of Douglas and Julie (Plumley) Batterson. Survivors include brother, Devin Batterson of Elmira, NY; grandparents, Lawrence (Bonnie) Plumley of Elmira and Lewis Batterson of Troy, PA; great-grandparents, Shirley Silvernail and Bertha Thompson, both of Elmira; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held November 24 at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home with interment to be in Woodlawn Cemetery. –Troy Gazette-Register.
BATTERSON
Leon C. Age 80, of Elmira Heights, passed away on Sunday, January 6,
2002 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on August 21, 1921
in Elmira, NY, the son of Leon and Theresa Batterson. He married Arlene
Besley on September 24, 1942. Leon was a member of St. JohnÕs Episcopal
Church, retired from NYSEG where he was a member of the Quarter Century
Club and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Arlene
Batterson of Elmira Heights; sons, Gregory Batterson of Elmira Heights
and Gary L. Batterson of Tacoma, Washington; grandchildren, Patrick Batterson
with the U.S. Navy in Maryland, Karyn Batterson, a student at Ithaca College.
Stephanie Giles and Jennifer Widner both of Washington State and a great
grandson; daughter-in-law, June Batterson Reilly. It was LeonÕs
wish that there be no calling hours. A funeral service will be held at
the convenience of the family. Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to St. JohnÕs
Episcopal Church, 203 W. 13th Street, Elmira Heights, NY 14903. Arrangements
are by Ballard & Lindgren Funeral Home, Elmira, NY.
BATTY
Milton D. Age 89, formerly of Ithaca, New York, passed away on Sunday,
December 16, 2001 at Lakeside Nursing Home. Milton was born on April 9,
1912 in Trumansburg, NY to the late Raymond and Mabel (Briggs) Batty. He
was predeceased by his wife Beatrice in 1991. Survivors include his sons,
Timothy (Cindy) Batty of Interlaken, NY, James (Marylou) Batty of Houston,
TX and Allan Zurfluh of AZ; daughter, Kay (Hank) Holb of Rochester, NY;
5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. There will be no prior calling
hours. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday,
December 22nd at 10 AM at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Interment
will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
BAUER Frank E. (Bud)
Age 87, of Horseheads, NY. He was born August 3, 1920 in Elmira, son
of the late Frank A. and Nellie (LeMunyan) Bauer and went to be with his
Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at Elcor Health Services
after a long time of suffering. He was predeceased by an infant son, Frank
E. Bauer, Jr.; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Ernie Naylor; brothers-in-law,
Frank Williams and Fred Rehwinkle; nephew, Robert Ruggles, Jr. of Cumberland,
MD. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Shirley
Williams Bauer; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Michael Ley of Grand
Rapids, MI; daughter, Lori Kline of Horseheads; daughter and son-in-law,
Nancy and John Kelly of Penn Yan, NY; grandchildren, Brendan, Courtney
(Ley), Ashley, Kevin (Kline), Joshua, Morgan (Kelly); sister, Norma Rehwinkle
of Elmira; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Bob Ruggles of
Donna, TX; sister-in-law, Ella Williams of Elmira; special friends, Mary
Jo and Mike Powers of Horseheads and Joe Clark of Elmira; along with several
special nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a devoted husband and father
with a huge and generous heart. Born, raised and educated in Elmira, Bud
cherished his family and friends. He loved and lived life to the fullest,
always sharing his love of sports and unique sense of humor. Bud served
his country with the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946 during World War II. Bud
retired in 1981 from the New York State Department of Corrections. He was
an active member of the First Baptist Church prior to his illness. Bud
was also an active member of the Elmira Elks Club, the American Legion
and the Elmira Health Club. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter
J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Saturday,
December 8th, from 3 to 6 p.m. His funeral and committal services will
be held Sunday, December 9th, at 12:30 p.m. in the First Baptist Church,
121 W. Church St., Elmira. Rev. Dennis Christiansen will officiate. Interment
will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu
of flowers, those wishing may remember Bud through donations to the Alzheimer's
Foundation. A special thank you to the staff at Elcor Nursing Facility
for their kindness and compassion. "Those we love don't go away…They walk
beside us every day"
Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/7/2007.
BAXTER, George W-of 418 Euclid Ave, Elmira, for many years a prominent livestock auctioneer, died Saturday at 5:30 pm in the Arnot-Ogden Hospital. He was 77. Mr. Baxter had been in ill health since February 1947, when he fractured some vertebrae in a fall. Three weeks ago he entered the hospital. His condition became worse Friday. Mr. Baxter spent his early years in East Troy. After graduating from Troy High School he studied for a while at Genesee Wesleyan Seminary. Soon after he entered the business of selling. He operated a store at East Troy, and later sold musical instruments, sewing machines and automobiles at Troy. He moved to Elmira in 1917. Entering the field of livestock, Mr. Baxter became one of the leading auctioneers of the East. He sold in Madison Square Garden and at the National Livestock Shows in Chicago, Philadelphia and Kansas City. His biggest single sale was the auctioneering of a prize bull that brought $20,000. In the livestock world he was known as “Colonel”, an honorary title conferred upon auctioneers. Mr. Baxter conducted 65 of the well-known Earlville, NY Livestock sales. Later in life he turned to household auctioneering. A tall man, with white hair and a twinkle in his eyes, he always mixed entertainment with his auction patter. Mr. Baxter was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Troy and Kalurah Temple, Binghamton. He was a former member of the Elmira Rotary Club.
BEAMAN - Mrs. Effie B. Cassada, 513 W. First St. Today, Oct 14, 1946. Survived by husband, Louis B.; son, Franklin J. of Elmira; brothers, Humphrey Beaman of Long Island, William Beaman of Troy, Pa.; sisters, Mrs. William Montgomery of Washington, Pa., Miss Frances Beaman of Try, Pa.; six grandchildren. Body is at the Holly Funeral Home where funeral will be Thursday at 1 p.m. Rev. Martin D. Hardin. Woodlawn Cemetery. Please omit flowers.
BEAMAN EFFIE
Cassada, Mrs. Effie Beaman – died Tuesday morning, October 15th at
the Arnot Ogden Hospital in Elmira, NY after a week’s illness. She is survived
by her husband, Louis B Cassada, one son, Franklin J Cassada, both of Elmira;
a sister, Mrs. W S Montgomery of Washington, Pa. and a sister, Frances
R Beaman of Troy; two brothers, Humphrey M Beaman of Bay Shore,Long Island,
NY and William W Beaman of Troy. Also six grandchildren, all of Elmira.
The funeral services were held at the Holley Funeral Home on West Gray
Street in Elmira Thursday afternoon, October 17th. Burial was at Woodlawn
Cemetery in Elmira, NY.
BECKER James C., Jr. Age 51, of 60 Broad Ave., Binghamton, NY,
formerly of Elmira, NY. He was born April 12, 1954 in Elmira, the son of
James C. and Regenia (Lenox) Becker, Sr. and passed away Thursday, May
12, 2005, unexpectedly at home. He was predeceased by his father in 1994;
grandmother, Mervil Lenox in 1994; aunt, Elsie Johnson in 1992; grandfathers,
Ivan Lenox in 1984, and Clesson Becker in 1974; uncle Raymond Becker in
1944. James is survived by his wife, Theresa (Therit); and children, Joshua
and Jamie Becker, all of Binghamton; mother and stepfather, Regenia (Jean)
Becker and John H. Peer of Horseheads; brother and sister-in-law, Bruce
and Resurreccion Becker; nieces and nephews Stephanie, Erika, Justin and
Kiana Becker, all of Cincinnati, OH; along with several aunts, uncles and
cousins. He graduated from SRU High School in E. Smithfield, PA in 1972,
Mansfield University, and Broome Community College. James was formerly
employed with Pepsi Bottling Co. in Binghamton and Elmira. He was Chaplain
of the S.A.L. Post 1645, Binghamton; was an avid NASCAR (Kyle Petty), NY
Giants and Yankees fan, and was a very knowledgeable history buff. Family
and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake
St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Sunday, May 15th, from 2 to 4 and 6
to 8 p.m. His funeral and committal services will follow at 8 p.m. Interment
will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at the
convenience of the family.
Charles B. BECKWITH, 47, a painter by occupation, who was employed in Elmira, died unexpectedly Thursday morning of a heart seizure at the family home in Pine City. His mother, Mrs. B. Beckwith died last week, at Pine City. Mr. Beckwith is survived by his widow. Mrs. Mildred Beckwith. The funeral will be held in the family home Saturday at 10 a.m. The Rev. George Burroughs will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira (handwritten on article Feb 14, 1929)
BECKWITH ,(first name ? ) Mrs. Jacob Miller - Mrs. Jacob Miller of Lower Maple Avenue died Sunday at Lemon City, Florida following an illness of eight days of an apoplectic seizure. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Riverside Methodist Episcopal Church and had resided in Elmira many years. The family had passed the winters in Florida several years. The decedent is survived by her husband, Jacob Miller; a daughter, Mrs. Chester Breese of Lemon City, Fla; two brothers, Guy and Judd Beckwith of Elmira. The funeral will be held at Lemon City, Fla. Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. The remains will be removed to Elmira in the spring for burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
BECKWITH – Miss Mildred Beckwith, age 95, formerly of 352½ Maple Ave., Elmira, died Sunday, August 6, 1989. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Penna Ave., Wednesday, August 16, 2-4 pm with Funeral and Committal Services there at the conclusion of Calling Hours, Wednesday at 4:00 pm. Rev. Melanie Cole officiating. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery. Survived by close friends, Geraldine and George Simons of Elmira; also predeceased by close friend, Martha Ross, July 21, 1989. Mildred was a Sunday School Teacher and member of the Riverside United Methodist Church for 50 years and was an assistant to the Librarian at the Steele Memorial Library for 38 years.
BEDIENT Paul R.
Age 70, of Briggs, TX. He was born January 11, 1938 in Bradford, NY,
son of the late Edward and Helen (Kelley) Bedient, and passed away Saturday,
April 26, 2008, at the Central Texas Veterans Hospital, Temple, TX. He
was predeceased by his parents; stepmother, Lillian Bedient; and brother,
Claude Bedient. He is survived by his wife, Wenonah (Denson) Bedient; children
and their spouses, Debbie and Jim Bond of Hector, NY, Paul, Jr. and Pam
Bedient of MI, Tina and Richard Snyder of Beaver Dams, NY, Sonya and Jim
Personius of Montour Falls, NY, Frank and Barbara Bedient of MI, and Merle
Bedient of Montour Falls, NY; 17 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren;
sister, Ernestine Trainer of Hobe Sound, FL. Mr. Bedient retired as a heavy
equipment mechanic. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the
V.F.W., Kempner, TX. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J.
Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Friday,
May 2nd, from 10 to 11 a.m. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.
Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 5/1/2008.
BEECHEY - GLEASON
Margaret Beechey "Peggy" Age 82, formerly of Owego, passed away on
Saturday, October 1, 2005, at Bethany Manor. She was born on November 6,
1922 in Blossburg, PA, the daughter of Morgan and Ellen Johnson Beechey.
She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, retired from IBM Owego following
20 years of service, and she loved her dog, Laddy Boy. Peggy is survived
by her sister, Betty Meadows of Waycross, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law,
Charles and Mary Beechey of Big Flats and Richard and Marian Beechey of
Kettering, OH; brother-in-law, William Tuton of Odessa; and several nieces,
nephews, cousins, and stepchildren. Along with her parents, she was predeceased
by her husband, Leo; and her sister, Helene Tuton. Family and friends are
invited to call at Ballard & Lindgren Funeral Home, 161 Oakwood Ave.,
on Wednesday, October 5, 2005, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A funeral
service will follow there at 12:00 p.m. Rev. Naomi Sorrwar will officiate.
Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery.
BEIDELMAN Edith E.
Age 93, of Bethany Village, died June 25, 2007 at Arnot Ogden Medical
Center. Edith was a resident of Bethany for 32 years, having come there
May 7, 1975. She is survived by her sister, Nellie M. Beidelman of Horseheads,
NY; and several cousins. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and
Arnot Ogden Medical Center Auxiliary. It was Edith's wish there will be
no calling hours. The Reverend Cliff Proper will be officiating. Burial
will be at the convenience of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery with arrangements
by Olthof Funeral Home.
BELLINGER - George Bellinger of 1376 Hendy Creek Road, Pine City, NY died Thursday, Sept. 21, 1989. Retired from the Howell Co., he was a member of the Elmira Moose Club. H was a veteran of World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart. Surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Norman and Clara Bellinger of Horseheads, NY; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Ethel Strong of Gillette, Gladys and William Seymour of Elmira, NY and Dorothy and Harold Swartout of Horseheads, NY; several nieces and nephews; and very special friends, Bob and Doris Butcher and family of Millerton. Services were held at the Barrett Funeral Home Sunday, Sept. 24. The Rev. R. Kurt Traugott officiated. Burial was made in Woodlawn Cemetery.
BELLOMA, Michael A. Age 82 of 207 Spaulding St., Elmira, NY passed away Sunday, June 2, 2002 with his loving family by his side. Michael was born in Elmira, NY son of the late John and Emma (Cook) Belloma. Michael was predeceased by his wife, Betty J.; grandson, John Schneckenburger; brothers, Albert, Thomas, Frank and Robert “Bo”. Survivors include his children and their spouses, Jacquelyn (Donald) Schneckenburger of AL; Joann (Raymond) Weseman of VA; Michael (Sue) Belloma of Big Flats, NY; Jean (David) Paul of Elmira, NY; Michaelene (Kenneth) Antes of Odessa, NY; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brothers, John “Mickie” Belloma and Joseph (Mary) Belloma both of Elmira ; sisters, Mary (Edward) Shaw of CA; Josephine Rainey of Elmira, NY; sister-in-law, Betty Belloma of Elmira; close friends, Darcy Mitchell, Jud and Jerry Brewer, and Ron and Joan Scarle; his companion dog, “Baby Love”. Michael was a veteran of WWII having served in the US Navy. Michael was retired from Corning Glass after 50 + years of service. He was the youngest Theatre Manager for Warner Bros., having run the Strand Theatre here in Elmira. Michael was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Elmira. He was an avid camper and devoted Yankees Baseball fan. Family and friends are invited to call Wednesday, June 5, 2002 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Services will be at 8 pm with Rev. James Olcott officiating. Interment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
BENNETT Carl L.
Age 84, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2008, at Bethany
Manor. He was born on October 3, 1923 in Rome, PA to the late Arthur and
Geneva (Granger) Bennett. He was predeceased by his brother, Albert Bennett;
and sister, Dorothy Field. Carl is survived by his wife, Augusta (Criss)
Bennett of Horseheads; sons, Ronald (Zeola) Bennett of Webb Mills, NY,
Bruce (Dawn) Bennett of Elmira, and Steven (Paula) Bennett of Mainesburg,
PA; brother, Emery (Margaret) Bennett of Elmira; sisters, Rowena (Jack
Simcock) Campbell of Elmira, Blanche Carlin of FL, and Evelyn Altilio of
FL; six grandchildren, one step-granddaughter, 11 great-grandchildren,
along with several nieces and nephews. Carl was a member of the VFW and
the American Legion Post #154. Family and friends are invited to call on
Tuesday, July 8th, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow there at 4 p.m. with Pastor Richard Hack officiating.
Interment will take place on Wednesday, July 9th, at 10 a.m. in Woodlawn
Cemetery with Full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
can be made to the American Diabetes Association. Published in the
Star-Gazette on 7/7/2008.
BENNETT, Mrs. Earl Morrell
Mrs. Earl Morrell died Monday night at 10:50 o’clock at the family
home on South Pine street in the village of Horseheads, aged twenty-two
years. She is survived by her husband; an informant son, Earl Frederick,
who is only a few days old; the mother, Mrs. Anna Bennett of Elmira; two
brothers, Erwin and Ralph Bennett of Elmira. The funeral will be
held at the home of P. F. Morrell, 657 Beecher street, in this city, Thursday
at 2 p.m. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery. (handwritten date of 1920
on obituary)
BENNETT - DUNBAR
Florence Bennett Age 97, of Millinocket, ME, passed away Tuesday, October
11, 2005, at the home of her beloved daughter, Joyce, in Millinocket, ME.
She was born in Elmira Heights, NY on June 13, 1908, the daughter of James
and Ida (Stamp) Bennett. She was the wife of the late F. Earle Dunbar,
who predeceased her on October 25, 1983 in Johnson City, NY. Florence is
survived by her children, Dennis Dunbar of Washington, DC, Jeannette and
her husband, John Reynolds of Arcadia, FL, and Joyce and her husband, Richard
Angotti of Millinocket, ME; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, two
great-great-granddaughters; many nieces and nephews with ties to the Bradford
and Chemung County area. She is also survived by Shirley and Bob Greenough
of Big Pond, PA. Florence was a member of the Oakwood Methodist Church
in Elmira Heights and as an accomplished pianist enjoyed playing for the
many services held there. A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn
Cemetery in Elmira on Monday, October 17, 2005 at 11 a.m. Funeral arrangements
are in the care of R.L. Bouchard Funeral Home in Millinocket, ME.
BENSON, Beatrice S. Griffis
Loving mother, grandmother, sister, & friend Age 90, of Horseheads,
NY, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2004, at Bethany Courtyards. Bea
was born May 13, 1914 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Bert and
Lottie (Updike) Benson. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald Griffis;
siblings, Delbert Benson, Sarah Layton, Earl Benson, Jean Vockroth and
Louise Wich. Bea is survived by her loving family: daughters and sons-in-law,
Susan and John Carpenter of Horseheads, NY, Gail and Thomas Ferry of Pequannock,
NJ; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Rebecca (David) Romig of Elmira,
NY, Brett Christian of Elmira, NY, Wendy (Bruce) Dower and children, Rachel,
Bethany and Jonathan Dower all of Littleton, CO, Beth Ann (Benny) Valle
and son, Benjamin Valle of Pompton Lakes, NJ, Thomas (Laura) Ferry and
children, Nicole and Thomas Ferry all of Randolph, NJ, John Ferry of Pequannock,
NJ; sister, Bernice Secunda of Irvine, CA; along with several nieces and
nephews. Bea worked in retailing for many years at Sheehan’s and The Gorton
Coy in Elmira, NY, and after retirement volunteered at the Arnot Ogden
Medical Center for a number of years. Bea enjoyed her family, friends and
Florida vacations. Her family was very blest to have such a loving, devoted,
unselfish mother and grandmother and will miss her sweetness and beautiful
smile. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home,
Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave, Elmira, NY, on Wednesday, November 3, 2004,
from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. Funeral Services celebrating Bea’s life will follow
the visitation (1:30pm) Bruce Dower will officiate. Interment will take
place in the Woodlawn Cemetery following the services. Those wishing may
direct donations to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Rd., Corning,
NY 14830. A ‘Candle of Remembrance’ may be left for Bea’s family at www.olthof.com
.Bea’s family wishes to give a very special thank-you to Hospice and all
the special people at Bethany Courtyards who were so kind and caring to
our mother.
BENSON – Beatrice S. (Benson) Griffis, age 90, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2004 at Bethany Courtyards. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Wednesday, November 3, 2004, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Funeral Services celebrating Bea’s life will follow the visitation. Bruce Dower will officiate. Interment will take place in the Woodlawn Cemetery following the services. Those wishing may direct donations to southern tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830. Bea’s family wishes to give a very special thank you to Hospice and all the special people at Bethany Courtyards who were so kind and caring to our mother. – Elmira Star-Gazette, 3 Nov. 2004, p.4C
BENSON - SECUNDA
Bernice A. Of Irvine, CA Was born December 9, 1916 in Elmira, NY, the
daughter of the late Bert and Lottie (Updyke) Benson, passed away peacefully
on Thursday, November 23, 2006, at the age of 89. Her siblings, Delbert
Benson, Sarah Layton, Earl Benson, Jean Vockroth, Beatrice Griffis and
Louise Wich predeceased her. Bernice is survived by her loving family,
daughter and son in-law, Judy and Bill Quinn of Laguna Niguel, CA; granddaughter,
Sherry Quinn of San Diego, CA; grandson, William P. Quinn and his wife,
Stacy, of Belleville, NJ; along with several nieces and nephews. Bernice
worked for many years as a Bridal Consultant while managing an apartment
complex. She enjoyed golf, dancing, movies and travel. Bernice was smart,
fun loving, independent, and dearly loved. The family will meet relatives
and friends on Thursday, November 30, 2006, at the Walnut Street entrance
to the Woodlawn Cemetery (1200 Walnut Street), Elmira, NY at 11:00 a.m.
Bernice is coming home for Graveside Services honoring her life and celebrating
her memory. Lay pastor John P. Knapp will officiate. Arrangements have
been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. In accordance with her
wishes, memorial donations may be directed to the American Cancer Society
California Division File #55199, Los Angeles, CA 90074-0001.
BENSON, OTIS JACOB (SRGP 8828)
Otis Jacob Benson, 85, died at the home of his youngest daughter,
Josephine Wheeler, of Alder Run, Pa., Monday Jan. 2, 1939. He leaves
four daughters, Mrs. Jennie Crumb of Millerton, Mrs. Rose Ripley of Elmira,
Mrs. Mathilde Pease of Gillett, Pa., and Mrs. Josephine Wheeler of Alder
Run; six sons, Elmer Benson of Millerton, Emerson of Horseheads, Ashford
of Mansfield, Bradford County Sheriff Norman Benson of Towanda, George
of Mansfield and Homer of Lavonia, N.Y.; also 43 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
A prayer service will be held at the home of the daughter Thursday at 2
p.m. with the funeral service in the Millerton Church at 3 p.m. Burial
will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira.
BENTLEY - Arthur Bentley -of 372 Highland Ave Upper Montclair, NJ. died on Wednesday Sept 27, 1944; dear husband of Mary Drake Bentley. Services were held in the Chapel of St Luke’s Episcopal Church South Fullerton Ave. Montclair, Friday at 12 o’clock. Interment Elmira, NY.
BERGH
Harold O. Sr. "But" Retired President of H.H. & K. Bergh Age 84,
lifelong resident of Southport, NY, retired President of H.H. & K.
Bergh passed away Saturday, July 1, 2000 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center.
Harold is remembered by his loving wife of 60 years in August, Viola Johnson
Bergh of Southport, NY; his daughter, Sandra (Clyde) Knowlton of Pine City,
NY; son, Harold O. Bergh Jr. of Southport, NY; grandchildren, Tari
and Michael Knowlton, Chad and Mandy Bergh; great-grandchildren, Zach and
Katie Knowlton; sister, Alma Maloney of Elmira; brother, Ken (Marg) Bergh
of Elmira; sister-in-law, Constance Bergh of Southport; as well as several
aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. His brother and sister, Howard Bergh
and Helen Struble, predeceased Harold. Harold was a very well known area
horseman and loved his Quarter Horse "Bud". Harold was a member of the
Chemung County Fair Board for many active years and a member of the Chemung
County Posse, Union-Cooley Masonic Lodge #95 F & AM and Cashmere Grotto
#11. He was also a past member of the Southport Kiwanis Club and The Chemung
Area Horse Council and was a lifelong devoted member of Bethany Lutheran
Church and the owner and retired president of H.H.& K. Bergh in Southport,
established in 1947. Family and friends are invited to call at Bethany
Lutheran Church, 256 S. Walnut St., Elmira, NY on Friday, July 7, 2000
from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with a memorial service at the conclusion of calling
hours. Interment will be at the Woodlawn Cemetery at the families' convenience.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made, in Harold's name, to
Bethany Lutheran Church or to Arnot Ogden Medical Center, 600 Roe Avenue,
Elmira, NY 14905.
BERRY Theodore "Ted" Francis Jr.
Age 76, of 187 West Fourth Street, Corning, died Tuesday, December
4, 2007, at Corning Hospital, Corning. Mr. Berry was born in Elmira on
December 1, 1931, the son of the late Theodore F. and the late Sarah L.
(Colley) Berry. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ruby V. (Gilliam)
Berry. Ted was a lifelong resident of the area and was educated in the
Elmira School System. He was active in high school sports and graduated
from Elmira Free Academy. He had attended both Alfred University in Alfred,
NY and Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN. He retired in 1986
after many years of service with Corning Glass Works. In life, Ted enjoyed
spending time with his family, all types of competitive sports and remained
a huge fan of local high school sports. In addition to his wife, Ted is
survived by his children from his prior union with Bessie M. Berry of Elmira,
one son, Theodore F. (Julie) Berry III of Dayton, OH; one daughter, Carmella
E. Berry of Lake Lure, NC; stepchildren, Dianna Lynn Vrooman of California,
Donna Marie Goree of New York City; his beloved sister, Jessie M. Nichols
of San Diego, CA; his grandchildren, whom he especially enjoyed, B'Randy
F. Brooks, Theodore F. "Teddy" Berry IV, Janah M. Berry, Devin P. Goree;
and many nieces and nephews. Predeceasing Ted in this life were siblings,
Vivian L. Brown, Lena C. Goodenough, Charles "Brother" W. Brown, Joseph
H. Brown, Artemesia M. Coleman; he was also predeceased by stepson, Allen
W. Goree. Calling hours will be Friday, December 7th from 3-5 p.m. and
7-8 p.m. at the Phillips Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 17 West Pulteney
St. in Corning, where the funeral will be held at 8:00 p.m. with Pastor
Roger Curtis of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Corning officiating.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira at the convenience of the
family. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials be made to the Seventh
Day Adventist Church, 121 Fuller Ave., Corning, NY 14830.
BERTHOD – Louise Berthod Armstrong, age 93 formerly of 618 Lewis St. Elmira, NY, died Tuesday, March 28, 1989. Friends are invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home, Thursday 7-9 pm. Funeral Services will be held there Friday at 11 am. Rev. Larry Appenzellar, officiating. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery. She is survived by her grand nephew, Jack Myers Jr. of Elmira, NY, and many other nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert Armstrong and is the daughter of the late Eugene and Anna (Frenchmen) Berthod. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Eugene, Marius, Ray and Paul Berthod, and was predeceased by her sisters, Hortense, Margaret, Agnes, and Mary Berthod.
BESLEY - BATTERSON
Arlene E. Age 83, of 14th St. in Elmira Heights, NY, passed away Friday,
November 17, 2006, at Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY. Arlene was
born May 7, 1923 in Elmira Heights, NY, daughter of Kenneth and Irene Myers
Besley. Arlene was retired from the Elmira Heights School District, where
she served in the position of payroll clerk. She enjoyed volunteering as
an usher at the Clemens Center in Elmira, and also at the Elmira Heights
Library. Surviving Arlene are sons, Gary Batterson of Tacoma, WA, and Greg
Batterson of Florida; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Arlene was predeceased by her husband, Leon C. Batterson in January 2002.
At Arlene's request, there will be no public services. The interment will
be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. The family greatly declines flowers.
Memorials in the name Arlene Batterson may be directed to St. John's Episcopal
Church, 203 W. 13th St., Elmira Heights, NY 14903, or the charity of one's
choice.
BESLEY - FLORENCE SAUNDERS
Florence E. (Besley) Saunders, 77, resident of the Bradford County
Manor in Troy, PA, died Friday, July 12, 1991. She was a retiree of Arnot
Ogden Memorial Hospital and was a member of Webb Mills Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Clarence W. Saunders of Pine City, NY;
son, Clarence W. Saunders of Alliance, OH; daughter, Sylvia Buchanan of
Endicott, NY; sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Glen Balmer of Gillett,
PA; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; special friends,
Carol Haynes and Mary Ida McDermott. Funeral services were held at the
Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira, NY on July 15 with the Rev. George Evans
officiating and interment to be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Those wishing may
make donations to the Alzheimers Disease Assoc., 70 E. Lake St., Chicago,
IL 60601. (TGR, Thursday, August 1, 1991)
BEVERIDGE
Frances L. Loving and supportive member of the Southport Community
Age 93, proud and devoted member of Southport. Passed away Monday, January
21, 2002 at the St. Joseph's Hospital, Elmira, NY. Frances was the daughter
of the late Jacob and Mary Granger Hall. She was born in Wellsboro, PA
on August 15th, 1908. She was married to the late Alex Beveridge. Surviving
her are: loving niece and nephews; Anna Goda of Owego, NY, Donald Hall
of Wellsboro, PA, James Williams of FL and Donald Williams of Dryden, NY.
Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service remembering
the life of Frances L. Beveridge at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050
Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904 on Thursday, January 24th, 2002 at
2:30PM. The Reverend David Hays will officiate. Interment will be held
privately in accordance with Frances' wishes and will take place at the
Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. She will be placed into peace next to her
husband Alex whom she dearly missed. Frances was known for picking the
best strawberries at Farmers in Pine City. She loved to help with "Meals
on Wheels" at the Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church. Frances
was known for being very independent and doing all her own gardening and
yard work for many years. Those wishing may make memorials in Frances'
name to the charity of ones choice.
BIANCULI - HAMMOND
Helen L. Southport Resident Age 77, of Laurel Street, Elmira, NY, passed
away peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital on Monday, June 20, 2005. She
was born December 10, 1927 in Elmira, the daughter of the late Anthony
and Eleanor (Loveless) Bianculli. Her daughter, Barbara Jean Hammond, in
1957; and her uncle, Frank Bianculli, predeceased her. On February 10,
1946, Helen married Frank C. Hammond. They have celebrated 59 wonderful
years of life and love together. She is survived by her beloved Frank;
loving children, Frank 'Bill' (Coleen) Hammond of Elmira, NY, Susan Hammond
of Horseheads, NY, Robert J. (Cathy) Hammond of Elmira, NY; brother, James
(Marilyn) Bianculli of Chattanooga, TN; sister-in-law, Geraldine Hammond
of Elmira, NY; aunt, Ruth Bianculli Terwilliger of Elmira, NY; along with
eight grandchildren; one great granddaughter; several nieces and nephews.
Helen retired from the Elmira City School District in 1988 after 25 years
of faithful and dedicated service. She was a charter member of the Southport
Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Funeral Services honoring Helen's
life will be held at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave.,
Elmira, NY, on Thursday, June 23, 2005, at 4:00 p.m. with Deacon Bob Stowell
celebrating her service. Following services, the family will receive friends
until 7:00 p.m. Interment will take place in the Woodlawn Cemetery privately
and at the convenience of the family.
BIEBER - MILLER, Elizabeth F.
Age 88, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 6, 2008, at St. Joseph's
Hospital. Elizabeth was born in Washingtonville, PA, the daughter of the
late Maurice and Mary Bieber. Besides her parents; she was predeceased
by three sisters, Wilda Miller of Stanley, NY, Charlotte Levan of Ocala,
FL, and Helen McMahon of Fountain Valley, CA; and one brother, Britton
W. Bieber of Muncy, PA. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years,
Clarence Miller of Elmira, NY; one daughter, Betsy (Brian) Ward; and two
grandchildren, Sean and Ian Ward, all of Mundelein, IL; a brother, Marvin
E. Bieber of Brandon, FL; and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Miller was a member
of Bethany Lutheran Church and enjoyed painting, gardening and was an accomplished
seamstress. She was a waitress at Moretti's Restaurant and the Elmira Country
Club. Family and friends are invited to Bethany Lutheran Church, 256 South
Walnut St., Elmira, on Friday, April 11th, from 11:00 a.m. till 12:30 p.m.
A funeral and committal service honoring Elizabeth's life will be held
at 12:30 p.m. with Pastor Abigal Hoffman officiating. Interment will follow
at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Memorials may be made to Bethany Lutheran
Church; the SPCA Animal Shelter, Route #352, Elmira, NY 14903; the American
Cancer Society, 1316 College Ave., Elmira, NY 14901, or to a charity of
one's choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home,
Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY. Published in the Star-Gazette
from 4/8/2008 - 4/9/2008.
BIERLINE Frank Joseph III "Joe"
Age 42, a resident of the Town of Southport, is at peace with God after
a long and courageous battle with brain cancer on May 13, 2008 at Strong
Memorial Hospital with his devoted wife by his side. Joe leaves behind
a wonderful legacy in his cherished family: his loving wife and companion
of 17 years, Janet (Russell) Bierline and their five sons, Joseph, Zachary,
Daniel, Tyler and Jacob all at home. He was born March 21, 1966 in Rochester,
PA, to Frank and Harriet Bierline, who also survive him. He also leaves
behind his mother-in-law, Doris Russell; a brother, Jeffery (Kristen) Bierline;
sister, Anna Jayne; sisters-in-law, Judy (Curt) Dickerson, Sandy (Dan)
Vinyard, Carol (Gary) Jividen, Pat (Van) Gillette, brother-in-laws, Jim
(Mary Jane) Russell, and Richard (Pam) Russell; several aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, many dear friends and co-workers. Joe was predeceased
by his father-in-law, Kenneth Russell; a child, Alex Gabriel and an aunt,
Carole Paradiso. He was a graduate of Corning Community College and was
employed by the Elmira Water Board as a water filtration operator. Joe
was an avid lifetime fan of the Indianapolis Colts and enjoyed spending
time with his family and friends. Joe showed strength in the face of adversity
and courage in his unwillingness to give up, even when faced with impossible
odds. He taught us to live our lives to the fullest and to find humor everyday
even in the most difficult situations. Joe relied on his faith in God to
sustain him and attended Waverly First Baptist Church. Joe will be remembered
by all as a kind and gentle soul. Family and friends will be received at
Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Wednesday
May 21, 2008 between the hours of 12 (noon) - 3 p.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. also
on Thursday from 10 - 11:30 a.m. with the funeral immediately following
with the Rev. Steve Reynolds and Rev. David Daniels officiating. A graveside
committal service will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to the "Education Fund for the children of Joe Bierline"
43 Orchard Park Rd, Pine City, NY 14871 or a donation can be made to The
Rochester Brain and Spinal Tumor Project at the University of Rochester
Medical Center Rochester, NY 14627. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 5/18/2008.
BIGGERS
Daniel ("Moose", "The King") photo Age 78 of Elmira, NY. He was born
July 3, 1923 in Rock Hill, SC, son of the late Daniel, Sr. and Ethel (Jennings)
Biggers and passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
He was predeceased by 2 brothers Floyd and LeRoy Biggers and grandson Marlon
Stroman. Survived by his beloved wife Jeanette Serdula-Biggers of Elmira;
children and their spouses Kandee Biggers and Scott Biggers both of CA,
Pilar and Deion Sanders of TX, Ethel Stroman, Margaret and Morris Bodden
and Danny Stroman III all of Elmira, Michael Stroman of Kirkwood, NY; sister
Mavilla Odessa Bradley of Washington, DC.; brother Ralph Biggers of Rock
Hill, SC; grandchildren Shilo Sanders, Duane Stroman, Tinessa Fields, Daniel
Stroman IV and Michael Stroman, Jr.; great grandchildren Prince Fields
and Shayona Stroman along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Danny retired from General Electric and also worked as a Security Guard
at Dewittsburg Housing. He was a long time member of St. Paul's Missionary
Baptist Church, serving on several committees and singing in their choir.
Danny was also a well known boxer in the area and a U.S Army veteran. Family
and friends are invited to call at St. Paul's Missionary Baptist Church,
402 Sullivan St., Elmira on Monday, October 22nd from 10 AM to 12 Noon.
Funeral Service will be held at 12 Noon. Rev. Johnny Vaughn will officiate.
Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
WALTER BILINSKY
Walter (Blinky) Bilinsky, 77, of Carriage Estates, Elmira, NY,
died Wednesday, October 28, 1992 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira.
Mr. Bilinsky was an active member of Eagles, Elks, Moose, American Legion
and VFW #901. He was a veteran of World War II and retired from Thatcher
Glass. He is survived by wife, Betty Bilinsky; daughter and son-in-law,
Nancy and Louis Viselli of Elmira, NY; stepdaughter, Debra Seeley of Bentley
Creek, PA; stepson and daughter-in-law, Michael and Marlane Campbell of
Bentley Creek; nine grandchildren and step-grandchildren; mother, Katherine
H. Bilinsky of Elmira, NY; brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Florence
Bilinsky of Philadelphia, PA. Memorial services were held at the Olthof
Funeral Home in Elmira on November 2 with the Rev. Kelvin Jones officiating
and interment to be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Contributions may be
made in Walter's name to Southern Tier Hospice, 244 W. Water St., Elmira,
NY 14901. (TGR, Thursday, November 5, 1992)
BLACK Clarence E. "Blackie" Age 82 of Pine City, NY. He was born December 25, 1923 in Elmira, son of the late Clarence Sr. and Stella (Harris) Black and passed away Saturday, March 04, 2006 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. He was predeceased by his only sibling, Helen Short, and is survived by his loving children, Richard Rollins and Aletha Rollins, both of Elmira; daughter-in-law, Sandi Rollins of Endicott, NY; granddaughter, Larissa Singleton of Elmira; great-grandchildren, Shaquille and Savon Hinton and Justen Maxwell; dear friend, Mamie Carroll of Elmira; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. Black retired from Kennedy Valve with over thirty-nine years of service. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during WW2; was an avid tennis player, bowler, cyclist and woodworker. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Wednesday, March 8th from 12 to 2 p.m. His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Deacon Robert Stowell will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Clarence may be remembered through donations to the Greater Elmira Tennis Association, 88 Bennett Rd., Pine City, NY 14871.
BLACK - TREAT, Virginia J. Black "Ginny"
Of Elmira, died peacefully on Sunday, December 2, 2007 at St. Joseph's
Hospital. Ginny was born in Wellsville, NY to Paul D. and Mildred M. (Hower)
Black on July 28, 1925. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Francis
Homer Treat, Sr.; sons and daughter-in-law, Thomas P. Treat of Vail, CO,
Francis Homer, Jr., and Eileen Treat of Rochester, NY; daughter and son-in-low,
Mary Lou and Dr. Richard K. Wesp of Stroudsburg, PA; granddaughters, Teresa
Tramazzo, with husband Marc, Kathryn Mallanda, with husband Darryl, Rachel,
Rebecca, and Emily Treat; grandson, Ryan T. Kennedy; great-grandchildren,
Julia, Sara, and John Tramazzo; sister, Sister Camille Marie Black of Maryknoll,
NY; brother and sister-in-law, Paul D. and Ann Black of Dansville, NY;
along with many nieces, nephews and friends. Ginny was a graduate of Dansville
Central High School and St. Joseph's School of Nursing, Class of 1947.
She was a dedicated nurse at St. Joseph's where she served as Head Nurse
on both the ICU and CCU units. Ginny was also a long time communicant of
Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home,
corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Thursday, December 6, 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, December 7, 2007 at 10:15 a.m., followed
by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Ginny
may be directed to SPCA, Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903. Ginny's family would
like to thank Kathy Lindsay and her staff for the special care given during
her stay at St. Joseph's Hospital. Members of St. Joseph's Hospital School
of Nursing Alumni will meet at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Friday, December
7, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. to form an honor guard for Ginny. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 12/4/2007.
BLAKE - BRICK, Virginia A.
Age 67, of Erin, NY, passed away Friday, December 7, 2007, at her home
with the love of her family by her side. Virginia was born on February
14, 1940 in Elmira, NY, daughter of the late Calvin Sr. and Alma (Leljedal)
Blake. Survivors include her husband, James, of 47 loving years together;
daughters, Debra (John) Owens of Erin, and Patti Buchanan of Lowman, NY;
son, Robert Brick of Erin; sister, Nancy (Robert) Lowman of Lowman, NY;
brothers, Charles (Sue) Blake of Waverly, NY, James (Josephine) Blake and
Calvin Jr. (Peggy) Blake, both of Elmira; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Virginia was predeceased by her sister, Mary Lundgren; brother-in-law,
David Lundgren. Virginia's wishes are that there be no services held for
her. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience
of the family. Virginia's family would like to thank Southern Tier Hospice
for the care that Virginia received. In memory of Virginia, contributions
can be made to the American Diabetes Association.
BLANCHARD SHIRLEY H DRAKE
Shirley H. Age 70, of Keuka Lake and Florida, died Monday, October
23, 2006 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Shirley was born November
29, 1935, a daughter of the late Chester and Helena (Carrigan) Blanchard.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her loving husband of
43 years William E. Drake, Sr., sister Evelyn Blanchard and brother Raymond
Blanchard. Shirley is survived by her children, with their families, Deborah
L. and Clarence "Matt" Hastings of Horseheads with their children Todd
and Joel; William E., Jr. and Maryanne Drake of Horseheads with their daughter
Yevette; Gregory S. and Margaret C. Drake of Ballston Lake, NY with their
children Jennie, Claire and Katie; and Jeffrey A. and Robin Drake of Odessa
with her children, Brad and Adam Mathews; sister Alma Berbary of Elmira;
brothers and sisters-in-law, Gordon and Kathy Blanchard of Watkins Glen,
Albert and Joanne Blanchard of Georgia, and Bob and Mary Jane Blanchard
of Caton; special friend Art Parsons of Keuka Lake; along with several
nieces, nephews and special friends. Shirley belonged to many card clubs
and also enjoyed golfing and boating. She was a 25 year volunteer with
the Corning LPGA. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner
of Water and Walnut Sts., on Thursday, October 26, 2006 from 5:00 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held there on Friday, October 27,
2006 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Donations
in Shirley's memory may be directed to the Scleroderma Research Foundation,
220 Montgomery Street, Suite 1411, San Francisco CA 94104.
BLANDFORD - SHEPARD, Phyllis (Blandford), Age 79, of Elmira, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband, Napolean; and is survived by her children, Dana (Shepard) Williams of Southfield, MI, Gerald (Barbara) Shepard of Norristown, PA, Bryan (Dicy) of Buffalo, NY, Ronald (Angie) of Elmira; sisters, Lucy F. Brown of Elmira, Joyce Buncom of Queens, NY, Sandra Francis of Tampa, FL, Leslie Blandford of Elmira, Norma Holmes of Palm Coast, FL; brother, Wayne Dunham of Syracuse, NY; favorite niece, Beverly Johnson; grandchildren, William, Jason, Edward, Tiffany, Bryce, Briohn, Markel, Jarred, Joslynn and Ponen. She was loved by a host of other nieces and nephews. Phyllis was a caregiver to anyone in the community that was in need. She was devoted to her family and the Frederick Douglass Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, where she was a lifetime member. In 2002, she was chosen Black Woman of the Year by the YWCA of Elmira and the Twin Tiers. Phyllis was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy and the State University of New York at Delhi. She recently retired from Chemung County Family Services. Family and friends are invited to visit Frederick Douglass Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 402 Madison Ave., Elmira, on Sunday, March 16th, from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Monday, March 17th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Her funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Rev. Roosevelt Simmons will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family. Published in the Star-Gazette on 3/15/2008.
BLANDFORD, William Louis
Age 77, of Elmira, NY, peacefully closed his eyes and went to sleep
eternally on Saturday, September 20, 2008, at the Chemung County Nursing
Facility. He was a gentle, kind and loving soul to all that knew him. Born
August 8, 1931 in Elmira, son of the late Clayton and Katherine (Cooper)
Blandford, he was also predeceased by his son, Keith W. Blandford; brothers,
Eugene and Donald Blandford; and sister, Phyllis Shepard; and is survived
by his daughters, Ardella Blandford of Matthew, NC, and Cynthia Nash of
Atlanta, GA; sisters, Lucy Brown of Elmira, Joyce Buncom of Queens, NY,
Sandra (Leslie Francoise) and Norma (John) Holmes, both of Jacksonville,
FL, and Leslie Blandford of Elmira; brother, Wayne (Phyllis) Dunham of
Syracuse, NY; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends he dearly
loved. Billy was an outstanding prominent basketball player for E.F.A and
a veteran of the Korean War. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter
J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Wednesday,
September 24th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. His funeral service will be held
at 1 p.m. Rev. Roosevelt Simmons, his Pastor, will officiate. Committal
prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Billy's family
thanks the Chemung County Department of Aging, Chemung County Nursing Facility,
social workers, nurses and doctors for their unfailing care for Billy.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/22/2008
BLEW Elmer S. US Army Veteran Age 80, of Horseheads, NY, and formerly of Trexlertown, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2005, at the VA Medical Center in Bath, NY. He was born May 29, 1925 in Allentown, PA, the son of the late Alger and Helen May (Leiby) Blew. His brother, George Blew; and his four sisters of Allentown, PA, predeceased Elmer. Mr. Blew was a Veteran of the US Army and proudly served his country from 1948 to 1956 in Germany during the Korean War. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Esther Blew of Elmira, NY; nieces, Helen Keir of Ulster, PA, Laura Blew, Barbara Blew, Tammie Blew; and nephew, David Blew, all of Elmira, NY. Graveside services with full military honors will be held privately in the Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904.
BLOOD - Henry Lee Blood-(1929) died at noon Tuesday at
the family home, 511 Balsam Street, Elmira after an extended illness. He
was a former resident and merchant at Rutland, Pa. and for several years
he conducted a retail grocery store in Water Street in Elmira. Mr. Blood
is survived by two daughters, the Misses Ruth E and Florence A Blood and
a son, Charles Humphrey Blood, all at home. The body will be removed to
the family home this morning. The funeral will be held at that place at
2. The Rev Chapman will officiate with burial in Woodlawn cemetery.
CITY CHAMBERLAIN AND CASHIER OF THE CHEMUNG CANAL BANK.
Genial Frank M. Blossom, for the past twenty years paying teller of
the Chemung Canal bank, is dead. Death came to him suddenly, almost without
warning, and was as painless as his whole life had been with out anguish,
but on the other hand every day to him seemed to be the pleasantest. Mr.
Blossom possessed a social side, that greatly endeared him to his friends.
He had always a pleasant word of greeting to the bank's patrons, and off
duty was like a boy out of school. In his nearly thirty years residence
in this city he made no enemies but constantly made friends. He had served
the city in the official capacity of chamberlain for nearly three consecutive
terms and it was noticeable that all through the bitter factional fights
his name was never mentioned except in a complimentary and respectful manner.
He was trusted with large financial responsibilities, and was ever found
faithful to every trust. He had a pleasant and well-furnished home on West
Second street and always lived well, but was too large hearted to grow
rich. What he saved is represented by, A LARGE LIFE INSURANCE amounting
to upwards of $25,000 in different companies. He was a Mason and had taken
the Knights Templar degrees, and of Ivy lodge and St. Omer's commandery;
was treasurer succeeding the late John Arnot in this capacity. About eight
or nine months ago he took a demit from all of these Masonic Societies,
and had not been identified with either since that time up to the date
of his death. He was a charter member of Elmira Lodge of ________, and
had been treasurer of this benevolent and protective order for several
years. He was also a member of Unity Lodge of the Ancient Order of United
Workman. The circumstances of Mr. Blossom's sudden death are as follows:
Wednesday afternoon after banking hours he went to Valois's barber shop
on Lake street and got shaved. He then went to Romar's clothing store on
East Water street and from this place went to Frost's jewelry store at
the corner of East Water and Lake streets, where he was fatally attacked
with apop_______. Henry Strang, the head salesman of that store, in conversation
with a Telegram Reporter,
GAVE THE FOLLOWING VERSION
Of Mr. Blossom's death: " Frank came into the store looking and apparently feeling as well as ever, in fact, he seemed to be in he best of spirits and said something about attending the B_____ Hall wedding that evening. He asked for a pair of sleeve buttons that he had left to be repaired during the day, and Mr. Reese laid them upon the showcase and then went to another part of the store for something, I don't remember now what it was. Mr. Blossom, then began rubbing his eyes and said "I feel very queer, I never felt like this before." He then went toward the mirror and looking in said " I can't understand this strange feeling, I can't see. I feel terrible." He then began to sway a little and stagger and myself and Mr. Reese went out from behind the counter and took hold of him and assisted him to a chair. He said several times " I believe I'm dying". I told Mr. Reese to hurry over and get Dr. Parkhurst, while I telephoned Mr. Arnot to come up from the bank. Dr. Parkhurst and M.H. Arnot arrived in a few moments, the doctor pronouncing it a fatal case. I asked Mr. Arnot whether I should telephone for his wife and he said " yes, by all means; do _____ as quick as possible." I do not remember how long it was but Mrs Blossom accompanied by Mr. J_____ B. Rathbone and Miss Kate McG______, arrived very soon, and _______ Mr. Blossom was breathing his last, his head having fallen upon his breast and his entire body ________ to have collapsed. Mr. Brockway, Mrs. Blossom's father, was present at almost the same time. Mrs Blossom was very calm during the _______ _______ and after death had gently closed her husband's ____________________________ life she was led away by the _________who had accompanied her and Mr. Blossom's body
WAS TAKEN IN CHARGE
by Funeral Director Z__________, and removed to the family residence on West Second street. ( The rest of this paragraph is unreadable------sorry) (following column) bank and remained in that capacity until his death. In 1885 he was elected City Chamberlain and was now serving his third term. The deceased is survived by his wife, who is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Z. R. Brockway, and by two children, Madeline and Brockway, also by his aged mother who lives in Rochester. MR BLOSSOM'S FUNERAL
The funeral services were held at the family residence on West Second street yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The arrangements at the house were in charge of Funeral Director Z______and James A. Townsend, of Philadelphia, a dear friend of the family. The _______ ________ in a red cedar casket covered with _____________, with twisted silver bar __________. The face bore a peaceful and life like appearance and aside from the pallor it was difficult to think that life had departed from the genial man who, but a few days ago, was the very picture of robust health. Cut flowers literally covered the casket robbing death of its somberness by the _________ and subtle perfume. Rev. Dr. Isaac Jennings of the First Presbyterian church officiated assisted by Rev. Thomas K. ________, pastor of Park church. The house was completely filled with prominent citizens, representatives of the social, business and official life of Elmira, together with M. H. Arnot president of Chemung Canal Bank and all of the employees of that institution. Rev. Dr. Jennings opened the services with prayer and scriptural readings from the Presbyterian church form book provided for such occasions. The readings ere followed by comforting thoughts by the pastor based upon a conversation had with Mr. Blossom at one time during his busy active career, in which he had said to the pastor in speaking of his work after banking hours, that " these books must be finished today, as some one else may _______them in the morning." (next several lines are unreadable-----continued) Rev. Thomas K. Beecher spoke from the inspiration of his great heart words of comfort to the mourners and delivered a beautiful and troubling prayer on words that fell like the dew from heaven upon hearts parched with sorrow. Dr. Jennings then pronounced the benediction and the assemblage slowly retired from the house. The mourning family then took a last look at the remains and the scene was a very affecting one, especially as the widowed mother and her two little children gazed for the last time upon that noble kindly face and the closed lips from which no words of anger ever came. The pall bearers, M. H. Arnot, Captain Frederick Barker, General Charles J. Langdon, James B. Rathbone, John C. Geeves and Chauncey M.________- then took charge of the casket and placed it in the hearse. The mourners followed Mrs. Blossom leaning upon the arm of her father with the little girl, Madeline. Next came Mrs. Blossom's sister and Mr. Blossom's aged mother, with the little boy, Brockway, and took carriages provided for them. Other relatives followed and the _______ started for Woodlawn cemetery where the private burial was held, Rev. Dr. Jennings conducting the services at the grave. The magnificent floral tributes were placed upon the grave by the funeral director and all that was mortal of one of the truest men that ever lived slept under the sod to wait for the summons of the last great day when all shall be united nevermore to part, where the loved and sorrowing ones shall again be one family and sorrow is unknown. It was a sad impressive funeral at which all were sincere mourners.
BLY - PARKER, Beatrice L.
Age 89, of Spencer, died Saturday, October 25, 2008, at Elderwood,
Waverly, NY. She was born in Elmira on December 7, 1918, the daughter of
Charles V. Bly and Lillian Kriley. Bea is survived by her son, Charles
Derrick Haines, Athens, PA; and many friends. She was predeceased by her
husband, Russell Lee Parker. A funeral service will be held Wednesday,
October 29, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Allen-Manzer Funeral Home in Spencer,
with Rev. Edwin J. Reichman officiating. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m.
before the service. Inurnment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/28/2008
