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history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular
time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives
and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade"
or business.
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BOEHLECKE Robert A.
Age 96, formerly of Gardner Road, Horseheads, died Oct. 19, 2007 in
St. Louis MO. Robert was predeceased by his first wife, Marguerite in 1964
and his second wife, Olive in Feb. 2007. Bob was born in Buffalo, NY, Aug.
10, 1911, son of the late Albert and Charlotte (Grundel) Boehlecke. He
was a graduate of Cornell University in 1934 and retired from the Chemung
County Cooperative Extension Service as an agricultural extension agent.
After his retirement from the extension service, he was employed at Cornell
University as Associate Director of University Development. He was a veteran
of the army, Field Artillery Unit of the 27th Infantry Division. He served
3 and one half years in the Pacific Theatre in World War II earning the
Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster. He retired from the Reserves as Lieutenant
Colonel. Mr. Boehlecke is survived by his son, Robert A. Boehlecke Jr.
of Ithaca, NY; daughter, Kathryn (Tom) Fairbrother of Spencerport, NY,
Barbara (Mark) Kurzen of Columbia IL; grandchildren, Jennifer Boehlecke
(Randy) Suwara, Robert (Carrie) Boehlecke, Sarah Fairbrother (Luke Wassum),
Jill Fairbrother, Nancy Fairbrother (Mohsine Badre), Richard (Lori) Fairbrother,
Matthew Kurzen, Daniel Kurzen; and eight great-grandchildren. Family and
friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main
Street, Horseheads, on Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
where his service will take place at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. David Gerhardt
officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, where
Military Honors will be accorded. In lieu of flowers, contributions may
be made to either National Parks Service, c/o Superintendent, National
Mall and Memorial Parks, 900 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20024, note
on check For WWII Memorial; or to Cornell Plantations, One Plantation Road,
Ithaca, NY 14850.
Published in the Star-Gazette from 10/24/2007 - 10/25/2007.
BOEHLECKE, Robert A.
Age 96, formerly of Gardner Road, Horseheads, died Oct. 19, 2007 in
St. Louis MO. Robert was predeceased by his first wife, Marguerite in 1964
and his second wife, Olive in Feb. 2007. Bob was born in Buffalo, NY, Aug.
10, 1911, son of the late Albert and Charlotte (Grundel) Boehlecke. He
was a graduate of Cornell University in 1934 and retired from the Chemung
County Cooperative Extension Service as an agricultural extension agent.
After his retirement from the extension service, he was employed at Cornell
University as Associate Director of University Development. He was a veteran
of the army, Field Artillery Unit of the 27th Infantry Division. He served
3 and one half years in the Pacific Theatre in World War II earning the
Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster. He retired from the Reserves as Lieutenant
Colonel. Mr. Boehlecke is survived by his son, Robert A. Boehlecke Jr.
of Ithaca, NY; daughter, Kathryn (Tom) Fairbrother of Spencerport, NY,
Barbara (Mark) Kurzen of Columbia IL; grandchildren, Jennifer Boehlecke
(Randy) Suwara, Robert (Carrie) Boehlecke, Sarah Fairbrother (Luke Wassum),
Jill Fairbrother, Nancy Fairbrother (Mohsine Badre), Richard (Lori) Fairbrother,
Matthew Kurzen, Daniel Kurzen; and eight great-grandchildren. Family and
friends
are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main Street,
Horseheads, on Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. where
his service will take place at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. David Gerhardt officiating.
Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, where Military Honors
will be accorded. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either
National Parks Service, c/o Superintendent, National Mall and Memorial
Parks, 900 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20024, note on check For WWII
Memorial; or to Cornell Plantations, One Plantation Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.
DR. WILLIAM T. BOLAND age 69 of 700 Hoffman St., Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1964. He was a practicing ophthalmologist; a member of Park Church. Survived by daughter, Miss Betsy Boland of Elmira; son, William T. Jr. of New York City; brother, Emmett of Slate Spring, Miss.; sisters, Mrs. Robert Bounds of Slate Spring, Miss., Mrs. Robert Page of Chicago; two grandchildren. Body at the family home. Calling hours today 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral at Park Church Friday at 3 p.m., the Rev. John F. Stearns. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 8/6/1964
CLYDE BONHAM
Clyde Bonham 65, of Elmira, NY died Wednesday, December 5, 1990 at
Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital. Mr. Bonham was retired from Kennedy Valve
after 17 1/2 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 43 years,
Gertrude; sons, Leonard (Laura) Bonham, William and Sylvia Bonham, Larry
and Ann Bonham, all of Elmira; daughters, Terry (John) Ames of Troy, PA,
Patricia (Kevin) Birdsall of Elmira; brother, Charles Bonham of Alma, NY;
15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral and committal services were held December 7 at the Barrett Funeral
Home with the Rev. John Bedzyk officiating and interment to be in Woodlawn
Cemetery. (TGR, Thursday, December 13, 1990)
BONHAM Frankie L. Age 78, of Elmira, NY. She was born August 21, 1926 in Hazelhurst, GA, daughter of the late James L. and Alberta (Johnson) Powers and died Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was predeceased by her parents; and granddaughter, Angelica Bonham. Frankie is survived by her husband, Henry Lee Bonham; daughters, Joann Beal and Vevelyn (Melvin Phillips) Burns; sons, Johnnie Johnson and Louis (Cheryl) Bonham; three goddaughters, Cheryl (Shawn) Kitchings Kambeitz, whom she helped raise as her own, Toni Lynn Moore and Laurie Lewis; 13 grandchildren, Roosevelt (Brenda) Beal, Russell Beal, Gary Beal, James L. (Tina) Jones III, Franklin L. (Patricia) Jones, Marissa A. (Anthony) Burns, Melvin E.C. (Heather) Phillips, Martonia Pittman, Alyssa, Aaron, Andrew, Adam and Abram Bonham; 16 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mamie Smith; aunts, Ollie Miles, Elizabeth Perry of GA, Molly Louise Cobb, Mattie McGee of Elmira; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was employed with St. Joseph's Hospital, Remington Rand, Westinghouse and Elmira Glove House. Frankie was a member of St. Paul's Missionary Baptist Church. She was a past member of the Queen City Temple 146, I.B.P.O.E. of W., the Antlered Guard and the Eleven O'Clock Club. Family and friends are invited to visit St. Paul's Missionary Baptist Church, 402 Sullivan St., Elmira on Wednesday, May 11th, from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. Her funeral service will begin at 12 Noon with Rev. Johnny Vaughns officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family
BONNER - REID, Beatrice Bonner
Age 81, of Elmira, NY. She was born September 27, 1927 in Petersburg,
VA, the oldest daughter of the late Moses and Anna (Scott) Bonner and entered
into eternal rest to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at
her daughter's home in Riverdale, MD, surrounded by her loving family.
She was predeceased by her husband, Wilbur J. Reid, Sr., in 1998. She leaves
to cherish her precious memory eight children, Michael (Susie) Reid of
Berkley, CA, Deborah Reid Bryant of Riverdale, MD, Jamal (Judith) Malik
of United Arab Emirates, Anna M. Reid of Upper Marlboro, MD, Cheryl G.
Reid of Germantown, MD, Christopher Elcha Reid of Elmira, Wilbur J. (Stephanie)
Reid, Jr. of Westchester, PA, Jay Randall (DeAdra) Reid of Elmira; seven
sisters, Mary Jones and Margaret Bonner both of Elmira, Jackie Cason, Sheila
Bonner, Esther Tompkins, Denise Harshaw and Marsha Watkins, all of Akron,
OH; one brother, Rodney "Pete" Bonner of Akron, OH; one brother-in-law,
Thomas J. (Margaret) Reid; 22 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren
and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Family and friends are invited
to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave.,
Elmira on Monday, December 15th, from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, December
16th, from 10 to 11 a.m. in Frederick Douglass Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church,
402 Madison Ave., Elmira. Her Funeral Service will be held there at 11
a.m. Rev. Roosevelt Simmons will officiate. Committal prayers and interment
will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 12/13/2008
MILES W. BONNEY AGE 77, OF 1200 Broadway, Elmira died Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Bath, NY. Miles was born September 10, 1923 in Elmira son of the late George and Hazel (Breese) Bonney. He was employed for many years as a carpenter. Miles was a veteran of WWII serving his country the US Army from 1943 to 1946. Survivors include two nephews, Chris Soanes of Tampa, FL, David Soanes of San Diego, CA, cousins, Bonnie McEwan of Brooklyn, NY and Gary McEwan of Woodhull, NY. Family and friends are invited to call from 1 to 3 PM Saturday, July 21 at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 3 PM with Rev. Larry Parker officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials are directed to the National WWII Memorial envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. –Elmira Star Gazette.
GLEN A. BOUGHTON, 36 of Long Acres, Painted Post RD 1 Monday, April 6, 1959. He was a salesman for Jones Pontiac Co., Inc. attended the Painted Post First Baptist Church. Survived by wife, Mrs. Doris Holton Boughton; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Boughton of Gillett, Pa.; brother, Jerius of Gillett. Body at Stover Funeral Home, Corning. Calling hours today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. funeral there Thursday at 2 p.m., the Rev. William Cusworth. Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/8/1959
BOURGEUIS –EVELYN B. (PEG) LOOMIS, 80, of Blossburg, died Tuesday, December 24, 1996 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born May 16, 1916, she was the daughter of Dolphus and Ethel Chapman Bourgeuis. She was born, raised and educated in Elmira, NY. Mrs. Loomis held the position of Executive secretary to the administrator of the former Blossburg Hospital until its closing and was later employed by the former Blossburg Oil Co. until her retirement in 1981. She was a member of the Blossburg United Methodist Church where she was financial secretary and parish treasurer. She belonged to the church’s Friendship Circle and was past president and charter member of the Blossburg Business and Professional Women. Mrs. Loomis was Blossburg’s Judge of Elections. Her many hobbies included bridge, bingo, traveling, sewing and quilting. Surviving is her husband of 55 years. Clem; sons Gary (Nedra) and James (Shelley) both of Mansfield; daughters Cindy (Chuck) Canduff, Blossburg and Mary Helen (Gary) Pratt, Roseville; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Monday, December 30, at the Blossburg United Methodist Church with the Rev. Archie Cruickshank officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Arrangements were under the direction of the William D. Zwicharowski Funeral Home, Blossburg. Donations in Mrs. Loomis’s name may be made to the Blossburg United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 17, Blossburg, PA or to a charity of one’s choice. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
BOWEN - CAMPBELL, Aurelia B.
died at Bethany Manor on Wednesday morning, August 27, 2008, following
an illness. Born here in Southport, August 19, 1914, she was the daughter
of George and Gertrude Merriam Bowen. She is survived by her devoted daughter
and son-in-law, Janet and Carl Bliss, Elmira; as well as three grandchildren,
Kevin Bliss, Elmira, Heather Campbell, Elmira, and Brett (Tracey) Campbell,
Savannah, GA; great-granddaughters, Emma and Lexi Campbell; several cousins,
including Beatrice McCue and Phyllis Robinson; former daughters-in-law,
Sylvia Baxter and Pam Campbell; a nephew, Glen and Barbara Campbell; along
with a community of caring and cherished friends, including Yvonne and
Michael Bevilacqua. In addition to her parents, Aurelia was predeceased
by her husband, Archie Campbell in 1979; a son, David in 2005; sisters,
Arthamese Denny in 1982; and Beulah Bowen in 1998. Her passing leaves a
great void in the lives of her family members, her friends and neighbors.
She was the matriarch of Christian Hollow, which has now lost its historical
compass. A woman of extraordinary perception, understanding and memory,
she kept track of events throughout her community. A visit to her home
would be full of knowledge and history, where she would share stories and
photographs. A longtime member of the former Centenary United Methodist
Church, now New Beginnings Church, Aurelia influenced young lives as a
Sunday School teacher. She was active in the Southport and Ashland Historical
Societies. Aurelia loved her home and the hills that surrounded her land.
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home and Gardens,
1126 Broadway, Southport, on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, between the hours
of 7-9 p.m., and again on Wednesday, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Funeral
Services will follow at 1:15 p.m. with Aurelia's friend and neighbor, the
Reverend Donald Rockwell, officiating with committal services following
in the Gardens. Interment will take place at the family's convenience in
Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. A special thank you to Dr. Greenburg and the
staff of Bethany Manor for their care and concern during her final days.
Aurelia was very civic minded and respectful of New Beginnings Church,
the American Cancer Society, Chemung County SPCA and the Southport and
Ashland Historical Society's. Published in the Star-Gazette from
8/28/2008 - 8/31/2008
BOWER, Edward J., 73, of 588 Lyons St. died at 4:30 p. m. Friday, July 19, 1940. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Alice WALTZ Bower; a daughter, Mrs. Amy E. Rice of Elmira; a son, Ellis Stanley BOWER of Elmira; a sister Mrs. James Robinson of Williamsport; several nieces and nephews. The body is in the Wilson Funeral Home from which it will be removed late this afternoon to the family home. Funeral will be held there Tuesday at 2 p. m. The Rev. Edgar O. SPAVEN, pastor of the Centenary Methodist Church will officiate. Burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Officials of Centenary Church will meet the Rev. Edgar O. Spaven at the corner of Southport and Lyon Sts. to visit the home at 7:30 p. m. Monday. Elmira Star-Gazette. July 20, 1940. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net>
BOWERS William A.
Age 93, formerly of Elmira, recently of The Highlands, Pittsford, NY,
died after a brief illness with his loving wife and children by his side.
Bill was born February 8, 1915, a son of Frank and Mary Bowers. He is predeceased
by his brother, Raymond; and sister, Frances. Bill is survived by his wife
of 71 years, Mary Bailey (Reynolds) Bowers; son, Renny Bowers; daughters,
Bailey Culhane and Sarah Adkins; son-in-law, Dr. John Adkins; sisters,
Yvonne Hypner and Mary Lucille Schmidt; brother, Regis; seven grandchildren,
eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Bill was a valued
investment advisor for more than 55 years, the last 25 as a vice president
of Morgan Stanley. He also served for many years as Chairman of the Board
of Elmira Savings Bank and on the Boards of Directors of several local
businesses. Many winters spent in Hilton Head, South Carolina enabled him
to pursue his avid interest in golf and tennis. Bill also enjoyed longtime
memberships in the Elmira Country Club and Elmira City Club. As a loving
husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Bill had no peer. A
Memorial Service will be held in Rochester at the convenience of the family,
with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira in the spring. In lieu of
flowers, donations in Bill's memory may be directed to a charity of one's
choice. Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/14/2008
BOWES David C.
David C. Bowes, age 55, formerly of Elmira, N.Y. died on March 26,
2009 in Hickory, NC. David is survived by son, Emanuel Bowes; grandson,
Ashton Bowes both of Conover, NC.; Parents, Charles W. and Florence Bowes;
sister and brother-in-law, Debra and Michael Durkee; brother, Steven and
fiancé Wendy Stoddard; sister Susan Bowes, all of Elmira. Aunts,
Marilyn (Phil) Barber of Fl. and Lois Girardi of Pine City, NY, and several
nieces, nephews, and cousins. David graduated from Thomas A. Edison High
School, attended Colgate University, and was a Deacon at the former Hedding
Methodist Church in Elmira. David was a manager at a motel in Hickory,
NC, and an avid outdoorsman. Friends may call at the BAKER
FAMILY FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday April 1, from 12:00 noon till 2:00 p.m
with funeral services at the conclusion of calling hours at 2 p.m. Interment
will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Rev. Fred S. Kelsy officiating.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorials to the American Heart
Association 3500 Winton Pl. Suite 4, Rochester, N.Y. 14623.
Published in the Star-Gazette from 3/29/2009 - 3/30/2009
BOWES David C.
Age 55, formerly of Elmira, N.Y. died on March 26, 2009 in Hickory,
NC. Friends may call at the BAKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday April
1, from 1200 noon till 2:00pm with funeral services at the conclusion of
calling hours at 2pm. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery Elmira.
Rev. Fred S. Kelsy officiating. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make
memorials to the American Heart Association 3500 Winton Pl. Suite 4 Rochester,
N.Y. 14623. David is survived by son Emanuel Bowes, grandson Ashton Bowes
both of Conover, NC. Parents Charles W. and Florence Bowes; sister and
brother-in-law Debra and Michael Durkee; brother Steven and fiancé
Wendy Stoddard; sister Susan Bowes all of Elmira. Aunts, Marilyn (Phil)
Barber of Fl. and Lois Girardi of Pine City, N.Y., and several nieces,
nephews, cousins. David graduated from Thomas A. Edison High School, attended
Colgate University, and was a Deacon at the former Hedding Methodist Church
in Elmira. David was a manager at a motel in Hickory, NC., and a avid outdoorsman.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 3/30/2009
BOWMAN - DUBLIN
Ellen B. Age 87, of Elmira, died Wednesday, October 26, 2005 in Canadaigua,
NY. Ellen was born February 22, 1918, the daughter of Frank and Unni Harding
Bowman. She is predeceased by her husband John E. Dublin, brother Robert
Bowman and son-in-law Stephen R. Wheadon. Ellen is survived by her daughters,
Phiddy Webb, and husband John of Tega Cay, SC, and Jill D. Wheadon with
Whitey Schultz of Canadaigua, NY; grandchildren, J.B. (Jessica) Webb of
Charlotte, NC, Charley (Jessica) Webb of Elmira, Laura Wheadon (Michael)
Hoeft of Kingfield, MA, Ross D. Wheadon of East Rochester, NY and Drew
Wheadon of Canadaigua, NY; great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Annabelle
Webb and Ellen Rose Webb; sisters and brother-in-law, Shirley Augustine
of Elmira and Judy and F. Maxcy Collins of Irvine, CA; sisters-in-law and
brother-in-law, Wilma Bowman of Angola, NY, Marcia and Franklyn Taillie
of Rochester, NY and Jane Diehl of Rochester, NY; along with many nieces
and nephews. Ellen was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy and Arnot Ogden
Hospital School of Nursing. She was the first director of the Chemung County
Heart Association, which later became Southern Tier Heart Association.
An avid golfer, Ellen was a long standing member of the Elmira Country
Club. She was also a master bridge player, a sustaining member of the Junior
League of Elmira and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Ellen had
a deep appreciation and love of the Finger Lakes Region. Family and friends
are invited to services on Saturday, October 29, 2005 at 12:00 noon at
First Presbyterian Church, 1054 W. Clinton Street, Elmira. Interment will
be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Donations in Ellen's memory may be directed to
SPCA, Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903. Arrangements by McInerny Funeral Home.
LLOYD E. BOYCE, 51, 181 College Ave., Elmira Heights, died , Friday, October 18, 1946. Survived by his wife, Oda Warters Boyce; daughter, Mrs. Gladys Garrison of Elmira Heights; sisters, Mrs. Alice Buchanan of Pine City, Mrs. Clara Blakesly, Mrs. Mildred Bennett, both of Elmira; brothers, Elliot of Elmira Heights, Jesse of Elmira; several nieces and nephews. The body is at Hagerman Funeral Home and Saturday noon will be removed to the family home. Burial – Woodlawn Cemetery. Submitted by George and Peg Boyce. Star Advertizer - Elmira, N.Y. - October 19, 1946
BOYCE –MRS. LUCY MOSHER of Pine City Rd., Pine City Tuesday morning, Dec. 30, 1952. Survived by daughter, Mrs. A. L. Bates of the Pine City Rd.; son, William G. Mosher of Elmira; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew, both of Syracuse. The body is at the Soper & Vickery Funeral Home, Troy, Pa. and Thursday afternoon will be removed to the family home on the Pine City Rd. Funeral announcements later. –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/31/1962 (Buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira.)
BOYER –MRS. KATHRYN ROBISON formerly of Elmira on Sunday, April
3, 1977. No prior calling hours. Private funeral and committal
services will be held in the Smith-Fudge Funeral Home at the convenience
of the family. The Rev. James Collea officiating. Burial in
Woodlawn Cemetery. Survived by sister, Mrs. Harry (Theresa) DeZee
of Elmira; brother, Walter Boyer of Deposit, N.Y.; grandchildren, Richard
Schornstheimer Jr. and Diane Schornstheimer, both of Elmira and several
nieces. She was a former member of the OES and the North Presbyterian
Church. –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/6/1977
