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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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MERICO (JIM) CACCIA. Age 92, of Elmira, NY, went to be with The Lord, Friday, November 26, 2004, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Jim was born in Mildred, PA on July 8, 1912, the son of the late Carlo and Esther Unti Caccia. He worked in the coal mines of Mildred, PA in his youth. Locally, Jim was a master mechanic who owned and operated local service stations and later worked for Lyman D. Gridley's and Lease Way. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marjorie F. Caccia of Elmira; two daughters, Joyce (Frank) Seidnitzer, of Hampton, VA, Gayle (Mel) Locke of Woodstock, GA; four sons, Robert of Tucson, AZ, Joel (Jackie) of Galeton, PA, Jim (Kay) of Clearbrook, MN, Gary (Jeannie) of Horseheads, NY; brother, Freeman (Margie) of Luzerne, PA; sister, Mary Fairchild of Allentown, PA; 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Edwin A. Harrington; brothers, Jack Caccia, of Dushore, PA, Orlando Caccia of Hampton, VA, Richard Caccia and Rudolph Caccia of Wilkes-Barre, PA; and sister, Grace Sheaks of St. Mary's, OH. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Sunday, November 28, 2004, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. with Funeral Service there at 2:00 p.m. The Reverend William Wells will officiate; interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Those wishing may make memorials to the Chemung County Nursing Facility Activities Fund, 103 Washington St., Elmira, NY 14901. The family would like to thank the Staff of Chemung County Nursing Facility, 3rd Floor, for the wonderful care and support they provided to Jim and his family.–Elmira Star Gazette, 27 November 2004.
DILLON A. CADY
Dillon A. Cady, age 91, of 1537 W. Church St., Elmira, NY died
suddenly Thursday evening, Aug. 3, 1967, at the Elcor Nursing Home.
Funeral service was held at the Smith and Fudge Funeral Home on Saturday
at eleven o'clock. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Cady was born at
Chatham, NY on April 29, 1876. He was a graduate of Syracuse University.
He taught for several years, part of which time was spent at Elmira Free
Academy. It was there that he met his wife, the former Mary Butts,
who survives him. They were married July 16, 1924. Mr. and
Mrs. Cady continued teaching until each was 70 years old, and the total
years of their teaching in Elmira was 70 years; he 37 and she 33 years.
He was a member of the Hedding Methodist Church and also a past commander
of St. Omers Commandry, Knights Templar, and a member of Ivy Lodge No.
397, F&AM.
CAISE - JONES Bessie Caise
Age 94, of Elmira, NY, went home to her Heavenly Father unexpectedly
on Wednesday, May 9, 2007. Bessie is preceded in death by her husband,
Fred Henry Jones; stepchildren, Jetta Gayton, Henry Jones; three brothers,
one sister and one great-grandchild. She leaves to mourn, her daughters,
Shirley Harden and Brenda (Marvin) Rouse; daughter-in-law, Annie R. Jones;
four sisters, four brothers, 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and
a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends. Family
and friends are invited to visit Monumental Baptist Church, 308-310 E.
Clinton St., Elmira, on Thursday, May 24th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Her Homegoing
Service will follow at 1 p.m. Rev. Renee Harden, her granddaughter, will
officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family.
CAMP –MRS. MINNIE MARBLE of Bulkhead, wife of James Marble, died Wednesday afternoon, June 25, 1924 at 12:30 o’clock, aged fifty-one years. Besides her husband, James Marble she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Frank Snell and Mrs. Samuel Withey of Canton, Pa. and Mrs. Mate Andrus of Elmira; also several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Marble was a member of the Coudersport M. E. Church. The funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. and burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
CAMPBELL- ALICE F. COLE
Alice F. Cole, 61, of Wellsboro, PA died Tuesday, May 3, 1994
after an extended illness. She is survived by her mother, Edna M. Chamberlain
of Horseheads, NY; brothers, Glen B. Campbell and friend, Betty Cross of
Wellsboro; Gordon (Shirley) Campbell of Granville Summit, PA, Russell (Beverly)
Campbell of Arnot, PA, Leon (Sandra) Love of Elmira, NY; sister, Carolyn
(Robert) O'Connell of Big Flats, NY; several nieces and nephews; special
friend, Clifford Potter of Wellsboro; friend, Roger Johnson of Wellsboro.
She was predeceased by her husband, Glen S. Cole, in 1987. Funeral services
were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira, NY, on May 6 with the Rev.
Robert O'Connell officiating with interment to be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(TGR, Thursday, May 12, 1994)
CAMPBELL –ALICE E. COLE, 61, of Wellsboro, PA died Tuesday, May 3, 1994 after an extended illness. She is survived by her mother, Edna M. Chamberlain of Horseheads, NY; brothers, Glen B. Campbell and friend, Betty Cross of Wellsboro; Gordon (Shirley) Campbell of Granville Summit, PA, Russell (Beverly) Campbell of Arnot, PA, Leon (Sandra) Love of Elmira, NY; sister, Carolyn (Robert) O’Connell of Big Flats, NY; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Clifford Potter of Wellsboro, friend, Roger Johnson of Wellsboro. She was predeceased by her husband, Glen S. Cole, in 1987. Funeral services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira, NY, on May 6 with the Rev. Robert O’Connell officiating with interment to be in Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star Gazette. (Parents Glen W. and Edna M. Kennedy Campbell)
CAMPBELL Arthur G. Age 79, of Elmira, NY. He was born March 19, 1927 in Elmira, son of the late Arthur George Shepard Campbell and Berdina Elizabeth Jones Campbell, and passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2006, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. He is survived by seven children, including George Campbell of Elmira; along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Art was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Thursday, December 21st from 2 to 3 p.m. His funeral and committal services will follow at 3 p.m. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family
CAMPBELL –MRS. BERNICE WARNER who died Tuesday, evening in Elmira, was a daughter of the late George Campbell and a sister of Mrs. H. C. Harkness of Mansfield, and Ashley Campbell of Middletown, Conn., all formerly of Leona, and a cousin of Mrs. Percy S. King and George McKean of this boro. Mrs. Warner was 39. Death followed an operation. Her husband, Burt Warner, survives, a son and two daughters, and her mother, Mrs. J. S. Dickinson of Haddam, Connecticut. The funeral will be held at the home, 764 Spaulding St., Elmira, at 2 Friday Afternoon, and interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. (Died March 10, 1923)
CAMPBELL – MRS. BERNICE WARNER who died Tuesday evening (March 10, 1923) in Elmira, was a daughter of the late George Campbell and a sister of Mrs. H. C. Harkness of Mansfield, and Ashley Campbell of Middletown, Conn. All formerly of Leona and a cousin of Mrs. Percy S. King and George McKean of this Boro. Mrs. Warner was 39 years old. Death followed an operation. Her husband, Burt Warner survives, a son and two daughters and her mother, Mrs. J. S. Dickinson of Hadden, Conn. The funeral will be held at the home in Elmira. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
DAVID A. CAMPBELL. Local Radio Personality Passed away very unexpectedly at the Arnot-Ogden Medical Center on Thursday evening February 10, 2005 at the age of 57. Born here in Elmira on April 7, 1947 Dave was raised and remained in our community through out his life. He became well known for his radio presence, which began in 1967 and continued till this present day. He was employed by most of our local radio networks both on the air and behind the scenes he was instrumental in radios growth in New York State. Ever mindful of his community, Dave was always visible at local events, car shows, dinners and fundraisers. In serving the Lord he was a member and very active in the First United Methodist Church of Horseheads where he served in church fellowship. Dave was always willing to offer assistance to the Southport Fire Department as a Traffic Safety Officer. With all of his devotion to his community he always had time for his loving family which survive him. A daughter, Heather Campbell, her boy friend, Evan Moss and Heather's mother, Pam Nelson Campbell, Horseheads; a son and daughter-in-law, Brett & Tracy Campbell and their children, Emma and Lexis Campbell and Brett's mother, Sylvia Baxter, Savanna, GA; Dave's loving mother, Aurelia Bowen Campbell, Pine City; a sister and brother-in-law, Janet & Carl Bliss, Elmira; aunts, Ellen Bush and Nellie Rose, Elmira Heights; uncle, Edwin (Victoria) Campbell, Auburn; a nephew, Kevin Bliss; several cousins including a special cousin, Glenn & Barbara Campbell and their children Tim and Peter; a community of wonderful friends including Dave's cherished friend, Donald Orton. He was predeceased by his father, Archie Campbell and his best friend, John Savino who he traveled and performed with. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Sunday February 13, 2005 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 8p.m. Dave's pastor and friend the Reverend Robert Sherburne will officiate. Interment will take place at the families’ convenience in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army, which he so proudly served as a bell ringer for many years during the Holidays. Submitted by Carol Brotzman. –Elmira Star Gazette Feb. 12, 2005.
J. FANNING ‘DOC’ CAMPBELL, 87, of 903 West First St., Elmira, died on Wednesday, May 8, 1991, after an extended illness. Mr. Campbell was born on March 26, 1904, in Wetona, the son of Joseph Bell Fanning Campbell. He was a graduate of Penn State University and was a secondary school teacher in Towanda. Prior to becoming the director of the local office of Production Credit and Farm Loan, he subsequently was the co-proprietor of what was formerly Roy’s Dairy, Horseheads, retiring in 1979. He was a member of the North Presbyterian Church, Elmira. Mr. Campbell was also a charter member of the local Audubon Society and a member of the National Audubon Society. “Doc” as he was most often known was active for many years in the Masonic order. He was a member of Union Lodge No. 108 F&AM of Towanda, where he was master in 1939. He was a member of Royal Arch Chapter No. 161 of Towanda, where he served as high priest in 1942. In 1960, he was master of the Northern Council Royal and Select Master No. 24 of Athens. In 1945, he was commander of the Knights of the Northern Commandery No. 15, Knights Templar of Towanda. In 1960, he was elected a member of the Penn Priery of Harrisburg and was named a Knight of the Cross of Honor, an honorary degree highest in the York Rite of Freemasonry. He was also a Knight and past sovereign of the Knight of the Red Cross of Constantine, a member of the York Cross of Honor Kahurah Shrine of Binghamton and the Elmira Shrine Club. He is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, Mrs. Marguerite (Roy) Campbell; nieces, Mrs. Betty (Ralph) Mercer of Philadelphia; Mrs. Neta Burke of Miami, Fla.; Mrs. Nancy Lou) McRoberts of Sun City, Ariz.; a nephew and his wife, William and Donna Robinson of Minneapolis, Minn.; several grandnieces and grandnephews. Friends are invited to call from 2-3 p.m. today at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, N.Y. His funeral and committal service will be held at 3 p.m. today at the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Edmunds officiating. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. The family will provide their own flowers, but those wishing may express their sympathy through the Living Memorial of the North Presbyterian Church, Elmira, or by memorials in “Doc’s” name to the charity of one’s choice. –Towanda Daily Review.
CAMPBELL - HANCOCK
Hortense Centenary United Methodist Church member Age 95, passed away
quietly in her sleep on Tuesday, July 19, 2005, in St. Joseph's Hospital
Skilled Nursing Facility, Elmira. Hortense was born November 16, 1909 in
Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Harry and Kathryne (Costello) Campbell.
She was predeceased by her husband, William S. Hancock, on May 5, 1973,
and her son, Dr. William H. Hancock. Hortense was the manager of the Masonic
Lunch Room in the former Masonic Lodge in Elmira for many years, and a
longtime member of Centenary United Methodist Church. A wonderful knitter,
she knitted well over 1,000 baby bonnets for the newborns in both Arnot
Ogden and St. Joseph's hospitals over the years. She is survived by her
daughter, Marilyn J. La Comb of Poughkeepsie, NY; sons, Robert G. and Priscilla
Hancock of Brightwaters, NY, Bruce Hancock of Bridgeton, ME; many grandchildren
and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends
are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania
Avenue, Elmira, NY, on Thursday, July 21, 2005, from 12 to 2 p.m., with
funeral services immediately following at 2 p.m. The Rev. Dr. William Lutz
will celebrate Hortense's life. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery,
Elmira.
CAMPBELL - SICKLER, MARION C., Marion C. Sickler, 85, of Elmira, NY died January 22, 1987. Born June 22, 1901, in East Smithfield, she was the daughter of Dr. William R. Campbell and Cora K. Campbell. She and her husband, who predeceased her, developed and operated a large trailer park at Centerville for several years before retiring in Florida. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and Charles Raymond, with whom she resided; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Marge Sickler of Cape Coral, FL; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruth C. Summers and Lillian Lane, both of Athens, PA; brothers, Seldon Campbell, Sylvania, PA and George Campbell of East Smithfield, PA. Private funeral services were to be held at the convenience of the family with interment to be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family would gratefully acknowledge contributions to St. Joseph’s Hospital Cancer Fund. (TGR Jan. 29, 1987)
CAMPBELL
Campbell, Samuel T. (Sammy) 15 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Campbell of 758 Harper St., (Elmira) Friday, May 4, 1973 unexpectedly.
Friends may call at Holly-Keck Funeral Home Sunday 7 to 9 p.m. funeral
services there Monday at 1:30 p.m., Rev. Donald K. Jordan and Rev. David
Pitcher officiating, burial Woodlawn Cemetery. Other than parents
survived by three sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Barbara) Rhode of Lowman, N.Y.,
Allice Campbell and Mary Campbell both at home; three brothers, Bryan,
Clarence Jr. and Clifford Campbell all at home; several aunts, uncles and
cousins.
CAP Michael
Age 80, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2008,
at Elcor Health Services. He was born on December 1, 1927 in the Ukraine
to Basil and Rosalie (Muller) Cap. Survivors include his sister, Irena
Schaare of Elmira; and his nephew, Enrico Schaare of Horseheads. Family
and friends are invited to call on Thursday, September 4th, from 12 to
1 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral Services will take
place there at 1 p.m. with Father Walter Wainwright officiating. Interment
will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Published in the Star-Gazette on
9/2/2008
CAPERS - NELSON
Mamie Lee Age 68, of Elmira, NY. She was born June 20, 1937 on Edisto
Island, SC, daughter of the late Rev. Jasper and Rebecca (Mack) Capers
and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday,
December 24, 2005, unexpectedly. She was predeceased by her daughter, Sitasha
Saunders on January 25, 2004; and sister, Bernice Meggette. Mrs. Nelson
is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Cornelius Nelson; children,
Pamela (Arthur) Campbell of SC, Russell Nelson of NY, Rebecca (Paul) Reese
of NC, Joy (Anthony) Lucky of NY, Rodney Nelson of NY, and Mia Nelson of
OH; grandchildren, Rodney Bates, Marcelas Nelson, Saharah Jones, Taylor
Thomas and Layla Jones; sisters, Emily (Jessie) Meggette of SC, and Thelma
Capers of NY; brother, Cornelius Thrower of OH; brother-in-law, Nathaniel
Nelson of NY; along with a host of nieces, nephews and lifelong close friends.
Mamie was a long-standing member of Frederick Douglass Memorial A.M.E.
Zion Church. She served as a member of the Home Mission and started the
Women's Choir. Mamie dedicated her life to being a loving wife and mother.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Family and friends
are invited to visit Frederick Douglass Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 402
Madison Ave., Elmira, on Wednesday, December 28th from 7 to 9 p.m. Her
funeral service will be held there on Thursday, December 29th at 12 Noon.
Rev. Roosevelt Simmons will officiate. Committal prayers and interment
will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting
the family.
CARD Charles H.
U.S. Navy Retired - Age 87, of Elmira, died Friday, February
15, 2008 at his home. Charles was born September 6, 1920, a son of Harry
and Georgiana Coates Card. In addition to his parents he is predeceased
by his son, Michael Card, and brother, Owen Card. Charles is survived by
his daughter, Diana Lee Rempe of Florida; sons, Charles Owen Card of Massachusetts,
and James Edward Card of Japan; sisters, Leona Jane Loudenslager, Ruth
Nisbet of California, and Althea Fish of California. Charles was a US Navy
veteran, serving his country for 20 years. He was retired from Sears, where
he was a manager. There will be no calling hours. A funeral procession
will form at the Walnut Street gate of Woodlawn Cemetery at 2:25 p.m. on
Friday, February 22, 2008, to process in for a 2:30 p.m. graveside service
with full military honors. Published in the Star-Gazette on 2/21/2008.
CAREY MELVINA R. LUCAS
Melvina R., Was born August 2, 1923 in Brighton, Michigan, the daughter
of the late James J. and Florence Edna (Brace) Carey, passed away at her
home in Rochester, NY, at the age of 84. Her beloved husband, Jessie W.
Lucas and loving companion, Edward Spear, predeceased her. She is survived
by her son, Kenneth Lucas; daughters, Darlene (Kevin) Flynn, Arlene (Daniel)
Owen; along with ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; sister-in-law,
Elsie Peach; several nieces and nephews. There will be no prior calling
hours. A private Memorial Service will be held at the Olthof Funeral Home,
Inc. Melvina will be laid to rest in the Woodlawn Cemetery at a time convenient
to her family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Melvina's memory
can be directed to the Unity Adult Day Services at Park Ridge, 1555 Long
Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626. Published in the Star-Gazette from
10/3/2007 - 10/4/2007.
CAREY
Paul Eugene photo Age 78 formerly of Christian Hollow Road Pine City,
NY and later of Flannery Apartments in Elmira, NY. Passed away peacefully
on Thursday, September 20, 2001 at the home of his daughter in Waverly,
NY surrounded by his loving and caring family. This good old Irish man
fought a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 1, 1923 in Williamsport,
PA the son of the late Patrick Joseph and Mary Ellen (Dooley) Carey. He
was married to Helen V. "Ginny" Lee Carey on April 3, 1948 in St. Mary's
Church. Paul was a Veteran of the US Army, serving his country in Europe
during WW II. He for a time was employed at Ingersoll-Rand and owned his
own grocery store and gas station. He was employed at American LaFrance
and retired after 34 years of dedicated and faithful service. He was Recording
Secretary for many years for the I.A.M.A.W. Union. Paul was a devoted husband,
who adored his wife. He was a loving and caring father and grandfather.
Paul had a beautiful Irish singing voice, a delightful sense of humor and
was a great role model for his children. Paul built his home, where he
and his wife resided for 37 years and raised their family. Paul is survived
by his children and grandchildren, Paul E. "Gene", wife Sue and daughter
Zoe Carey of Eugene, OR; Steven, wife Eva and sons Robin and Patrick Carey
of Germany; Patricia and husband Bruce Need of Burdette, NY; Mary Lou,
husband Radha and daughter Mila Kundu of Waverly, NY; Jeffrey, wife Teresa
and daughter Alexandra Carey of Watkins Glen, NY; sister and brother-in-law,
Catherine and Oliver Yost of Montoursville, PA. Paul had a very special
affection for his pet and companion, "Rusty". He was predeceased by his
loving wife, Helen; infant daughter, Janet; brothers, Vincent, William
and John. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral
Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY on Sunday, September 23, 2001
from 1 to 3 PM. A Prayer Service will be held there at 1:30 PM conducted
by The Reverend Vincent Langan. Funeral Services will be held at the conclusion
of calling hours (3 PM) with Father Langan officiating. Memorial Donations
in the name of Paul E. Carey may be directed to the American Cancer Society
627 West Church Street Elmira, NY 14905 or to a charity of one's choice.
Interment will take place in the Woodlawn Cemetery where the Chemung County
Veterans Honor Squad will accord Mr. Carey full Military Honors at the
convenience of the family.
CARMAN - Elmira Star-Gazette, Sept.18,
1976: "Florence C. Guise, age 84, of 826 Walnut St., Elmira, NY, died Saturday,
Sept.18. She is survived by her husband George Nelson Guise; daughter Mrs.
Walter (Mary Ellen) Pratt of Reading Center, N.Y.; sisters, Mrs. Albert
(Mabel) Rolfe of Vicksburg, Miss.; Mrs. William (Winifred) Murphey and
Mrs. John (Dorothy) Fisher, both of Elmira; a brother William Carman of
Odessa, NY; 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. She was a member of
the North Presbyterian Church. Funeral services at the MacPherson Funeral
Home with Rev. James Collea officiating. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery."
Note: She was the daughter of Stephen and Alice Carman, sister to my
paternal grandmother Leta Carman Crandell. Nancy Long (glong555@aol.com)
CARMAN - Elmira Star-Gazette, Nov.12, 1945: "Mrs. Leta May Crandall, age 58, 402 Charlesmont Road, died Saturday, Nov.10, 1945. She is survived by husband Harry L. Crandell, daughter Mrs. Alice Brewer of Elmira; sons Winfield A. Crandell and Frederick C. Crandell of Elmira, Clifford A. Crandell of Rochester; mother Mrs. Stephen Carman of Elmira; grandmother Mrs. Mary Howe of Elmira; brother William Carman of Catharine; sisters Mrs. William Murphey, Mrs. George Guise and Mrs. John Fisher of Elmira, Mrs. Albert Rolfe of Syracuse; 11 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The body is at Hagerman Funeral Home. Funeral there Tuesday at 2 pm. Rev. W. H. Willits. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery." Submitted by Nancy Long (glong555@aol.com)
CARMAN - Elmira Advertiser, March
24, 1891: "Mrs. Mary Green died at the residence of her husband, 511 W.
2nd St., yesterday morning. Besides her husband, she leaves an infant son.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. The interment
will be at Woodlawn Cemetery."
Note: Mary Jane Carman, wife of Foster M. Green and mother of Henry,
died of peritonitis of one week duration at age 23. She was the sister
of Stephen and daughter of William. Her grave is marked with two memorials.
An oblelisk stone which gives her full birth and death dates and a headstone
which is also inscribed with the years 1868-1891. Nancy Long (glong555@aol.com)
CARMAN - Elmira Star-Gazette, Aug.3,
1956: "Mrs. Nellie M. Mills, died Thursday, August 2, 1956 at the home
of Miss Ruth Warner, 823 Farnham St. with whom she resided. She was a member
of the Hedding Methodist Church and an officer of its Philathea Class.
She was survived by nieces, Mrs. Mabel C. Rolfe, Mrs. George N. Guise,
Mrs. William J. Murphey, Mrs. John L. Fisher, all of Elmira; and nephew,
William Carman of Odessa. Body at Ballard Funeral Home, Elmira Heights,
where friends may call tonight from 7 to 9, and Saturday and Sunday 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral arrangements later."
Note: Nellie Carman Mills, daughter of William and Hannah Carman, was
the wife of Edward B. Mills, was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery. Nancy Long
(glong555@aol.com)
CARMAN - Elmira Star-Gazette, June
25, 1942: "Stephen A. Carman of 828 Walnut St. died of a heart seizure
at 4 pm Wednesday, June 24, 1942. He was an employee of the Eclipse for
21 years and was a member of North Presbyterian Church. He leaves his wife,
Mrs. Alice Howe Carman; five daughters, Mrs. Harry Crandell, Mrs. Albert
Rolfe, Mrs. George N. Guise, Mrs. William J. Murphey, and Mrs. John Fisher,
all of Elmira; a son, William F. of Horseheads; a sister, Mrs. Nellie M.
Mills of Elmira; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The body
was removed to the Hagerman Funeral Home and Thursday evening will be taken
to the family home where the funeral will be held Saturday at 2 pm. The
Rev. W. H. Willits will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery."
Note: He was the son of William Carman and Hannah Davis who settled
in Elmira shortly after their marriage in Binghamton in Nov.1864. Stephen
was named after his grandfather. Nancy Long (glong555@aol.com)
CARMAN - Elmira Advertiser, August
20, 1906: "William Henry Carman died Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock at
his home, 1207 Grand Central Ave. The deceased was born in Dutchess County
and was 75 years of age. He was a carriage maker by occupation and for
five years conducted a business on South Main St. He was a charter member
of Hedding Church, a charter member of Southern Tier Lodge, and also of
the encampment. The deceased is survivied by his wife, one daughter Mrs.
Edward B. Mills and one son Stephen A. Carman, all of this city. The funeral
will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the late home and burial
will be private in Woodlawn."
Note: William Carman lived in Ulster County as a child, moved as a
teenager to Binghamton, settled in Elmira after his marriage in Nov.1864.
He was a executor of his father Stephen's will in 1893, still contested
by his brother Cornelius when William died in 1906! The records are a genealogical
goldmine! Nancy Long (glong555@aol.com)
CARPENTER – Earl F. Carpenter, age 82, of 612 E. Water St., died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1966. Friends may call at the Kalec Funeral Home Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral there Thursday at 1 pm, the Rev. Bruce Cummings. Woodlawn Cemetery. Survived by son, Norman of Pine City RD 1; daughter, Mrs. Leona Sattles of Jonesboro, Ark.; 5 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. He was a retired employee of the Kennedy Valve Mfg. Co.
CARPENTER - STEVENS, Mrs. Odetta (Criss)
Of RD 2, Mansfield, Pa., Thursday, December 22, 1977 very unexpectedly.
Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home Monday 2 to 4 and
7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services there Tuesday at 1 p.m. the Rev. Kenneth
Myers of the Mansfield Tabernacle officiating. Interment Woodlawn
Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Lewis Dee Stevens; daughters,
Mrs. Willis (Bessie) Baker of Gillett, Pa., Mrs. Carl (Augusta) Bennett
of Pine City, Mrs. Earl (Marjorie) McCallum of Pine City, Mrs. William
R. (Norma) Phillips also of Pine City; three sons, Samuel E. Crisis of
Pine City, Calvin M. Criss of Albany, Francis L. Crisis of Floyds Knobs,
Indiana; stepdaughter, Mrs. Linda Updike of Elmira; sisters, Mrs. Arthur
(Goldie) Rockwell of Mosherville, Mrs. James (Wanda) Hewitt of Elmira,
Mrs. Leonard (Ona) Smith of Syracuse, Mrs. Herschel (Fern) Rhode of North
Chemung; two brothers, Eugene Carp[enter of Elmira, Leroy Carpenter of
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; 21 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. Mrs. Stevens was a member of Mansfield Tabernacle
Church.
CARPENTIER Robert P. (Bob) Age 71, of Elmira, died unexpectedly Friday, September 22, 2006. He was born on May 3, 1935, the son of the late Thomas D. and Annette Glazier Carpentier. Bob is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marlene Pope Carpentier; his daughter, Laura C. Fennell and her husband Martin, of Elmira; his son, Andrew C. Carpentier and his wife Christine of Austin, TX; five grandchildren, Elizabeth, Charles, Susan Anne, and Meredith Fennell, all of Elmira, Matthew Robert Carpentier of Austin, TX; sister Madeleine C. Mattichak of Elmira; twin brother Philip E. Carpentier and his wife Lynda of Elmira; three nieces and a nephew. Bob was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy, attended Elmira College, and graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked for Westinghouse for 37 years and retired from Imaging and Sensing Technology. Bob was a longtime devoted member of North Presbyterian Church, serving as a Trustee for many years. Additionally, he was active in the Food Pantry and served on several other committees at the church. Bob was a member of Kiwanis, IEEE, and enjoyed preparing taxes for RSVP. Bob was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He gave unselfishly of his time and talents helping others. A Funeral Service will be held at North Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 with Rev. Gary Chorpenning officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to the North Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund or North Presbyterian Church Food Pantry, 921 College Avenue, Elmira, New York 14901. Arrangements by McInerny Funeral Home.
CAROZZA Francis P.
Age 91, of Jupiter, FL, died April 19, 2007. Francis is survived by
his wife of 64 years, Evelyn Petzold Carozza and their children, Mary Kay
(Carlos) Solera, John (Karen) Carozza, Thomas (Gloria) Carozza, Linda (James)
DiGiulio. Mass of the Christian Burial will take place on August 18, 2007
at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's of the Lake, 905 North Decatur St., Watkins Glen,
NY. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 8/16/2007.
CARRIGAN Jane Kathleen
Age 88 of 3005 Watkins Road Horseheads, NY formerly of Elmira, NY passed
away on December 4, 2007 at The Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Jane was born
October 19, 1919 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Henry Kenneth Carrigan
and Sophia Amelia Nitz Carrigan. She was also pre-deceased by her brother
and sister-in-law Henry K. & Catherine "Kay" Carrigan Jr., her nephew
David Carrigan, and her cousin Marguerite M. (Mrs. Joseph) Gwin. Jane was
a life-long member of The First United Church of Christ and a member of
The Morning Guild at Church. She was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy
and Elmira Business Institute. Jane began her career as a secretary with
AAA and worked at Remington Rand until 1965. She then worked as a secretary
for Elmira City Manager Sanford and retired as City Court Stenographer
for Judge Lawless. Jane was a member of The National Secretary's Association
and Beta Sigma Phi. She volunteered at The Soup Kitchen in Elmira for many
years. Jane loved her family and friends and cherished the time she spent
with them. Jane is survived by her nephews: Kenneth Wayne & Linda Carrigan
of Corning, NY and Henry Michael & Debbie Carrigan of Lakeland, Florida;
grand nieces and grand nephews: Tina & Charles Arcovio and their children
Sonya, Stacey, and Kevin of Kentucky; Kaylee Carrigan and her son Joshua
Carrigan of Elmira, NY; Brian Carrigan and his children Katie Lou Carrigan
and Connor Carrigan of Elkland, PA; several cousins and a host of caring
friends including her cousins Sally J. Gwin of Horseheads, NY; David &
Faith Gwin of Alden, NY; Robert & Donna Gwin of Delanson, NY and their
families. It was Jane's wish that there be no prior calling hours. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend Jane's Funeral Services on Friday December
7, 2007 at 1 PM at The First United Church of Christ 160 Madison Avenue
Elmira, NY with Pastor Jane Winters officiating. Jane will be laid to rest
next to her beloved parents in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY. Those wishing
may remember Jane through memorial contributions to The First United Church
of Christ 160 Madison Avenue Elmira, NY 14901. Arrangements are entrusted
to the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/6/2007.
CARRUS MARJORIE MARY ROHR
Marjorie Mary Age 91, of Elmira, NY. She was born July 25, 1915 in
Dunkirk, NY, daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (Hayes) Carrus and
passed away Sunday, December 17, 2006, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility
where she had been a resident since May of this year. She was predeceased
by her husband Charles R. Rohr, Sr., in February 1986; and sisters, Florence
Fields and Geraldine Steger. Marjorie is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law,
Charles R., Jr. and Frances Rohr, Lance T. and Jean Rohr, Robert J. Rohr
all of Elmira; grandchildren, Darlene (Michael) Cowles of Walworth, NY,
Jeffrey (Anita) Rohr of Lafayette, IN, Timothy (Cynthia) Rohr of Pine City,
Randy Rohr, Debra (Williaml) Goodfellow of Cazenovia, NY and Lance P. (Becca)
Rohr of Horseheads; 10 great-grandchildren; five step grandchildren; brother,
Joseph Carrus of Dunkirk, NY; along with several nieces and nephews. Family
and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake
St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Wednesday, December 20th, from 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Her funeral service will be held there on Thursday, December
21st at 10 a.m. Rev. Cliff Proper will officiate. Interment will take place
in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
CARTEGENA - DOBEK, Pauline Gladys "Mema"
Age 78, of Horseheads, NY, passed away peacefully in Bethany Manor
and went to be with the Lord, September 12, 2007. For over ten years, Pauline
was the Owner and Operator of "Mema's Daycare" in Elmira, NY, where she
cared and loved all her children dearly. She is survived by her loving
husband, Stanley Dobek; three sons, Robert J. Locke (wife, Tracy) of Canandaigua,
NY, William A. Locke (wife, Deborah) of Midlothian, VA, and Richard E.
Locke (wife, Susan) of Horseheads, NY; one daughter, Debra Ann Grant of
Midlothian, VA; one brother, Luis Cartagena (wife, Herta) of Fresno, CA;
and niece, Linda Pisacano of Cape Cod, MA. Pauline was very proud of her
12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. They brought much joy to her
life. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service to be held on
Saturday, September 15, 2007, at 11 a.m. in Grace Episcopal Church on Church
St. in Elmira, NY, with Fr. Donald Matthews as celebrant. Interment will
take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
CASAD - (Ayers), Maria C. - Mrs. Maria C. Ayers, widow of Decker Ayers, died at her home, 716 West Water Street, Elmira on Sunday last, aged seventy-three years. The deceased, a most estimable lady, had been in poor health for some time and her life had been despaired of for several months. She is survived by four children: C. A. Ayers and Decker E. Ayers, Elmira and Mrs. James P. Slocum of Wells, PA and Miss Ione Slocum, a granddaughter, has resided with Mrs. Ayers for the past seventeen years and was her constant companion. The funeral was held at the home of Decker E. Ayers, 720 West Water Street, Elmira, Tuesday afternoon at 1:30, Rev. Huff of Pine City officiating. Burial was in the family plot in Woodlawn Cemetery.
CASPERSON –EDITH AMELIA HORTON. Age 100, of W. Second St., passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2004, peacefully in the comfort of her home. She was born October 17, 1903 in Roulette, PA, to Adolph and Hilda Casperson. She married Raymond Earl Horton in October of 1928, and was predeceased by him in May of 1953. Survivors include her son, Norman, who resides in Fairport, NY; and several nieces and nephews, including Martha (Joseph) Forejt of Connellsville, PA, Carl (Millie) Casperson of Honolulu, HI, Merle (Marie) Kenyon and Alan Kenyon of Painted Post, NY, and Nancy Stirpe of Oak Forest, IL; also numerous friends including her caregivers Pam Sheldon and Lois Harper. Edith and Raymond were owners of Horton's Paint Store on Broadway for many years. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church for over sixty years. Edith acquired almost 10,000 hours as an active volunteer for the Arnot Ogden Auxiliary. Her volunteer efforts carried over to the Red Cross where she helped people dislocated by the flood of 1972. Edith loved her family, friends the Elmira community and her church. Her normal activities were recently limited as her health began to fail. Friends are invited to call at the Smith-Fudge-Marshall Funeral Home Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Trinity Episcopal Church. The Very Rev. Dr. William C. Lutz, her pastor, will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be directed to Trinity Episcopal Church, the Arnot Ogden Medical Center Auxiliary or the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. –Elmira Star Gazette.
Elizabeth Beeman CASSADA, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Cassada, died this morning at 4:30 o’clock of scarlet fever, at the family home, 4108 Baty street, aged sixteen years. She is survived by her parents and a brother Franlin J., also her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Cassada. The funeral will be strictly private. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery. (handwritten on article – Feb. 5 1917)
CASSIDY - LALOR, Sharon Cassidy
Died peacefully, Saturday, April 21, 2007, with her daughters by her
side. Sharon was born November 19, 1939, the daughter of the late Herman
E. and Marjorie O'Brien Cassidy. In addition to her parents she is predeceased
by her daughter, Margaret Kathleen Lalor, and brother, Patrick J. Cassidy.
Sharon is survived by her daughters, with their families: Marjorie L. and
Matthew Reilly of South Bethlehem, NY with daughter, Madeline; Ann L. and
Craig Jones of Orlando, FL with daughters, Rachel and Lauren; and Sharon
M. Askew of South Bethlehem, NY, with her daughter, Kathleen; brothers
and sister-in-law, George E. Cassidy of Rockledge, FL, John M. Cassidy
of Cleveland, OH, and H. James and Linda Cassidy of Elmira; sisters-in-law,
Barbara Cassidy of Cleveland, OH and Mary Cassidy of Melbourne, FL; along
with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Sharon graduated from Notre Dame
High School in 1957. She spent much of her childhood playing baseball with
her four brothers, and became famous playing with the "Whiz Kids." Sharon
was small in stature, but had a powerful arm, and was nicknamed "Mighty
Mouse." She was inducted into the Elmira Sports Hall of Fame on August
16, 1990 for her softball accomplishments. Sharon was a wife and mother,
raising her daughters in New Baltimore, NY with former spouse, Edward T.
Lalor. Upon the death of her daughter Margaret in 1987, she became involved
in RID-USA- Remove Intoxicated Drivers, and devoted many years to the battle
against drunk driving. Sharon was also a devoted crime victim's advocate.
In recent years her granddaughters were her pride and joy, and she loved
nothing more than visiting with them and hearing of their latest adventures,
stories, and accomplishments. Sharon was a long time communicant of St.
Patrick's Church, where she was a member of the Sacred Heart Ladies Society.
Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut
Sts., on Friday, April 27, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's
Church. Interment will follow at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Donations
in Sharon's memory may be directed to RID-USA, P O Box 520, Schenectady,
NY 12301 or Meals on Wheels, 150 Fox Street, Elmira NY 14901. Sharon's
family would like to thank the "57 Group" (a.k.a. "The Girls") for all
of their help in recent months. Your friendship and support meant the world
to her, and to her family. Also special thanks to the ICU nurses, doctors,
and staff at Arnot Ogden Medical Center for their care, compassion and
support to Sharon and her family, during a difficult time.
CAUSER John Harland- known to hundreds of Western Bradford County residents through his years as host of the Hotel Langwell, Elmira, died in the St Joseph Hospital, Elmira on Friday April 26, 1946. He was 74 years old. At one time, his father, the late Joseph Causer, operated a hotel in Springfield near the H E Gates store. It burned.
CEASE - Star Gazette, page 10, Sat. 2-24-1951
Mrs. Isabelle Mosher, (SRGP 04176) 90, of Lowman, RD2,
today, February 24,1951. She was the widow of Jud W. Mosher and was a member
of the Southside Baptist Church for 57 years. Survived by son, Earle L.
Mosher of Elmira, Mrs. Earnest Kiemle of Elmira, seven grandchildren, 10
great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The body is at the Sparrow
Funeral Home and late this afternoon will be removed to the home of son
Earle L. Mosher, 507 W. Hudson Street, where funeral will be Tuesday at
2 PM. Rev. C. Welington Hardy. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
CEASE - Star Gazette, page 3, Wed 2-25-1925 Mrs. Mary A. Newell (SRGP 16660) of 124 South Main Street, died this morning at 2 o'clock. She is survived by four sons; E. G. Newell of Montour Falls; Willard J. of Elmira and Leon E. of Towanda, Pa. two brothers Daniel Cease of Painted Post and John Buck of Montour Falls; a sister, Mrs. Jud Belle Mosher of Elmira. The remains repose in the Harrington undertaking rooms and funeral to be held at the place Friday at (?). Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
CELSO TERESA E. CARPENTER
Teresa E. Age 84 of Tunkhannock PA, formerly of Elmira Heights, NY.
She was born May 12, 1922 in Clyde, NY, daughter of the late Vito and Madeline
(Marro) Celso, and passed away Friday, October 20, 2006, in Tunkhannock,
PA. She was predeceased by her husband U. Grant Carpenter, Sr. in November
1999; and granddaughter, Maria Oswalt in May 2004. Mrs. Carpenter is survived
by her children, Cathy Wilhelm of Merritt Island, FL, Roberta Oswalt of
Horseheads, Gary Carpenter of Eagle River, AK, and U. Grant (MiSchelle)
Carpenter, Jr., of Tunkhannock, PA; grandchildren, Art and Jason Klawitter,
Carrie Valle, Derek and Cameron Brown and Ian Carpenter; six great-grandchildren;
one brother, two sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Prior to marriage
and motherhood, Mrs. Carpenter was a "Rosie the Riveter" inspecting fighter
planes for Switzer Aircraft during World War II, after raising her children
she enjoyed working at Brewer's Dairy in Elmira and at Sigsby's in Elmira
Heights. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral
Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Wednesday, October 25th,
from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. Her funeral service will be held at 12 Noon. Deacon
William Dougherty will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will
follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
CEVETTE TRESSA P EASTON
Tressa P. Former Deputy Town Clerk Was born July 17, 1920 in Elkland,
PA the daughter of the late Pasquale and Philomena (Totaro) Cevette. She
passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at St. Joseph's Hospital
at the age of 85. Her loving husband, the former Town of Southport Supervisor,
Maxwell Easton predeceased her. Tressa is survived by her beloved children,
Charles and Bonnie Easton of Saranac Lake, NY, David and Jamie Easton of
Painted Post, NY, Maxine and Dieter Schwarzbauer of Elmira, NY, Susan and
James Weigle of Crystal River, FL; much-loved grandchildren, Erica and
Gretchen Schwarzbauer, Ashley and Whitney Easton, Marc Easton, Michelle,
David, Philip and Donna Weigle; sister, Carmen Tini; along with several
nieces and nephews. She was a member of North Presbyterian Church, retired
Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of Southport and honorary member of the Chemung/Schuyler
Municipal Clerks Assoc. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof
Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Saturday, May 6,
2006, from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. Funeral Services celebrating Tessa's life
will follow the visitation at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Susan Husted honoring
her life. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations
may be directed to North Presbyterian Church, the Food Pantry or the Southport
Volunteer Fire Dept. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
CHAMBERLAIN - HELLER, Mrs. Bertha C. Age 82 of 1015 Laurel St., Monday, July 14, 1980. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. with funeral and committal service at 8 p.m. Wednesday evening. Rev. Jay Edward Sale officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate contributions to the Southport Baptist Church or the Eastern Star Home at Oriskany, NY in Bertha's honor. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Wilbur Kreisler of Elmira; son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Betty Heller of Manlius, NY; 8 grandchildren. Bertha Marie Chamberlain was the wife of Harry G. (Stub) Heller. She was born 9 Dec. 1897 to Elijah F. Chamberlain and Mary A. Nimtz. She had a brother, Carl.
MAURICE R. CHAMBERLAIN, 87, of Canton RR 3 passed away Wednesday, April 3, 1991, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda, following a brief illness. Mr. Chamberlain was born Feb. 15, 1904 in Union Township, Tioga Co., Pa., a son of Charles S. and Eleanor Spencer Chamberlain. Maurice retired from Thatcher Glass Corp., Elmira, N.Y., in 1967 after 24 years of employment. He was supervisor of the carton department. Mr. Chamberlain attended Wheelerville Mennonite Church. He enjoyed traveling. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lewis (Marceil) Jenkins of Elmira and Darlene Chamberlain, who resided with her father; four brothers, Ernest Chamberlain of Elmira Heights, Robert Cole of Canton, Dean Shepard of Canton and George Buckley of Canton RR 2; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Wright of Canton, Mrs. Marthabelle Beach of Sayre and Mrs. Elizabeth Tracey of Canton; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Chamberlain was predeceased by his wife, the former Ethel Williams, on Oct. 2, 1952. The funeral service will be conducted at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, Saturday at 10 a.m. The Rev. Herbert Eby, pastor of the Wheelerville Mennonite Church, will officiate. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 6-8 p.m. Memorial donations in Mr. Chamberlains’ memory may be directed to the Wheelerville Mennonite Church, RR 3, Canton, Pa. –Towanda Daily Review.
CHAPEL - SHOEMAKER, Eleanor Chapel "Suze"
A prominent and respected Elmira business woman, and longtime resident
of her adored Johnson Hollow Road farm, following a short unexpected illness,
completed her full and happy life on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Arnot
Ogden Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Eleanor was born
June 2, 1918, a daughter of Linn S. and Carrie R. Chapel. Her father was
the founder of Linn S. Chapel Lumber Co. A devoted wife and mother Suze
is survived by her husband, David R. Shoemaker, to whom she was happily
married for sixty-eight years; son and daughter-in-law, David R., II and
Elise "Sis" Mathews Shoemaker of Elmira, their sons and spouses, David
III & Tracey, Eric & Marisa; daughters and son-in-law, Carolyn
"Sandy" and Dennis Bellemore of Murfreesboro, TN, and daughters, Robin
and Kristie; Donna L. Shoemaker of Larkspur, CA, and daughter Buffy Hutchison;
great-grandchildren, Gavin and Kasin Shoemaker, Lia and Lexie Shoemaker,
Kaycie and Meggan Lanpher; sister-in-law, Mrs. Richard (Mary Louise) Shoemaker
of Columbus, IN; along with several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased
by her sister, Laura Carpenter of Elmira, and brother, Walter Chapel of
Florida. Eleanor was a graduate and supporting alumnus of Elmira College.
She launched "Shoemaker Real Estate" in 1961. Very active in the community
she was a life time member of the Junior League, one of the oldest contributing
members of the Elmira Country Club, an extensive supporter of Arnot Ogden
Medical Center and Schuyler Hospital and a supporter of numerous charitable
organizations. She was one of the original sponsors of the LPGA Corning
Classic, which supports local hospitals. She was a former member of the
Elmira Optimist Club, Corning Country Club and the Watkins Glen Yacht Club.
During her real estate career she was awarded Business Woman of the Year.
In retirement, she loved nature, especially walks on the farm and gardening,
painting, boating with David on the inland waters in their private cruiser,
and their times during the winter in their condo at Harbour Ridge Yacht
& Country Club in Palm City, FL. An avid golfer, her favorite saying
was "Life is fun; golf is serious!" Being musically talented she was a
jazz enthusiast, played the piano and organ, and loved to dance. Eleanor
faced the challenges of life, full of vigor, spunk, and enthusiasm. Her
indelible spirit would take over with "flare" - a classic lady always in
fashion. An incurable optimist, with her ready wit and humor, and a smile
and wink for everyone, she would encourage others to feel good about themselves.
With our hearts full of love she will always be our "Mighty Mite". A private
commitment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery. The Shoemaker Family extends
an invitation to all of their friends to join them in a celebration of
Eleanor's life on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Park Church,
208 W. Gray Street, Elmira. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to your
local favorite charity. Arrangements by McInerny Funeral Home. The Shoemaker
family wishes to express their deep appreciation of the diligence, professionalism,
and compassion displayed by the Arnot medical professionals and staff on
3C throughout Eleanor's hospital stay. Published in the Star-Gazette
from 11/13/2008 - 11/16/2008
Miss Mabel CHAPMAN, age 60, of 4145 Ridge Road, Horseheads, Sunday, June 24, 1984 at the Arnot Ogden Hospital. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main Street, Horseheads, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p. m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Funeral Services will be held there on Thursday at 10:30 a. m. The Rev. Mark Graham, her Pastor, will officiate. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Miss Chapman is survived by sisters Mrs. Mildred Lockwood of Horseheads, Mrs. Kenneth (Clara) Lewis, with whom she resided, Mrs. Joseph (Doris) Baxter and Miss Dorothy Chapman both of Horseheads; several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great grandnieces and great grandnephews. Mabel was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and a former employee of the Southland Corporation. (Elmira Star Gazette, Page 9b, Tuesday, 26 June 1984)
DR. RUFUS R. CHILSON EXPIRES AT HOSPITAL HE SERVED FOR MANY YEARS
Prominent Member Chemung County Medical Society and Academy of Medicine
Passes Away After Brief Illness. Dr. Rufus Rockwell Chilson of 610 West
Church Street, on of the city’s oldest physicians, died at 4 p.m. Friday
at the Arnot-Ogden Hospital, an institution with which he had been connected
since the early days of its founding. Dr. Elliott T. Bush, attending physician,
declared Dr. Chilson died from a complication of illnesses. He had been
ill at the hospital for 10 days; before that more than two weeks at his
residence. Born at Troy, Pa., Dec. 15, 1848, Dr. Chilson was graduated
from the Vermont University of Medicine in 1876 , coming to this city in
1890. From 1876 to 1886 he practiced at Bentley Creek. Before coming to
Elmira he practiced four years at Wellsburg. Dr. Chilson was born the son
of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Chilson. His mother, Rofanna Medler, came from
New Jersey, while the father was born in the State of Massachusetts. The
family moved to Troy where the son was born. Dr. F. W. Adriance of 306
Lake Street who succeeded the late Dr. Charles Squire as dean of Elmira
physicians, laments the passing of Dr. Chilson. Dr. Adriance is 75 years
of age, six years younger than Dr. Chilson, but the former began practice
here in 1886, four years in advance of Dr. Chilson. Dr. Chilson was a member
of the Chemung County Medical Society, Elmira Academy of Medicine, Union
Lodge, F. and A.M., and St. Omer’s Commandery, No. 19, Knights Templar.
He is survived by his widow and a daughter, Mrs. Mabel C. Foster, both
of 610 West Church Street. The funeral will be held Monday at 4 p.m.
at the chapel of Woodlawn cemetery. St. Omer’s Commandery will conduct
committal services at the grave. Members of the order will meet at the
Masonic Temple at 3:30 p.m. Monday. The Rev. William H. Willits, pastor
of the North Presbyterian church, will officiate.
CHOMENKO - SEELY
Vera C. Retired from Newberry's Age 76 of Plymouth Ave. Elmira, NY.
Passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2001 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was
born January 19, 1925 in Lowman, NY the daughter of the late John and Victoria
(Silowanick) Chomenko. Vera was predeceased by her nephew, Gabriel John
Stimson, daughter, Jan (Seely) Stimson and husband Charles W. Seely. She
is survived by her beloved son, Charles R. Seely; granddaughters, Krista
and Alison; brother, Maynard (Hazel) Chomenko; sisters, Pauline Elston,
Lena Swatsworth, Anne Chomenko; sister-in-law, Ann Seely of Chicago; along
with several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Vera retired from
Newberry's as credit manager after 27 years of faithful service. Family
and friends are invited to attend Funeral Services on Tuesday October 16,
2001 at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY
at 11:30 AM. The Reverend Rick Farrell will officiate. Interment Woodlawn
Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial Donations in the name
of Vera C. Seely may be made in memory of her grandson, Gabriel John Stimson
to St. Mary's Church Memorial Fund.
George CHRISTEN died at 5 o'clock yesterday morning, aged 43 years. He is survived by two brothers - Edward and Joseph CHRISTEN, and one sister - Mrs. Josephine Rundell of this city. He worked for many years for S. B. HUBBELL as an upholsterer. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Woodlawn Chapel. The body is now in Campbell's undertaking rooms. The Rev. Mr. Vieweg will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery. Prob. Elmira Advertiser Feb. 6, 1908 Sharron Vossoughi <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net>
