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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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CLAYPOOL Donald E. Age 76, of Elmira Heights, NY, lovingly ran into the arms of our savior on Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at Elcor Health Services. He was born on April 4, 1930 in Athens, PA, to the late Clarence and Alice (Wayman) Claypool. Donald was predeceased by his first wife, Joan Corwin Claypool in 1988. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Claypool of Elmira Heights; sons, Mark (Mary Ellen) Claypool and Donald (Pam) Claypool, both of Horseheads; daughter, Mary (Jim) Thomas of Horseheads; stepchildren, Beth (Gary) Horning of Troy, PA, Carol Welch of Canton, PA, Diane (Jay) Harkness of Gillett, PA, and Sherry Beardslee of Watertown, NY; brother, Clarence "Sonny" Claypool of Athens, PA; sister, Betty Clark of Sayre, PA; grandchildren, Courtney, Ashley, Amanda, Andrew and Timothy Claypool; several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; along with special nephew, Michael J. Miller of Horseheads; and several other nieces, nephews and cousins. Donald retired from Corning Glass with over 35 years of service, and he also worked at Tops Friendly Market in Big Flats, NY, for several years. He was a member of the American Flint Glass Workers Union. He was a past Deacon at the North Presbyterian Church in Elmira and a member of the First Methodist Church in Horseheads. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, June 24, 2006, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 25, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7:30 p.m. with Pastor William Wells officiating. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
CLEMENS DECATUR M.
Wellsboro Agitator - January 6, 1937
D. M. Clemens - Decatur M. Clemens, aged 62 years, of Elmira Heights,
died Friday morning. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Leone Thompson of
Elmira Heights, and Mrs. Gerald Bennett, of Elmira; three sons, Herbert,
Keith and Curtis of Elmira Heights; a brother, Bert, of Crookedcreek, and
a sister, Mrs. May Castleberry, of Mansfield and three grandchildren.
The funeral was held Monday; burial in Woodlawn cemetery at Elmira.
GEORGE V. CLARENDON JR. Formerly of Elmira, NY age 82, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2004, at his residence in Clermont, FL. He was born November 3, 1921 in Elmira, the son of the late George Vail and Belle (Camp) Clarendon Sr. His loving wife, Lillian Reese in 1988 preceded George in death. He is survived by his beloved sister and broth-in-law, Virginia and Russell Coganslager of Elmira, NY; nephew, Lee A. (Marilyn) Coganslager of Rochester, NY; nice, Carol C. (Franklin) Din of Trenton, NJ; great niece, Elisa Ragusa; Great nephew, Evan Coganslager. A memorial service celebrating George’s life was held in Clermont, FL. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of the family in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. –Elmira Star Gazette.
HAROLD L. CLARK
Harold L. Clark, 65, of Christian Hollow Road, Pine City, N.Y. died
Sunday, April 10, 1988, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. He was
a member and a Deacon of the Elmira Christian Center and a U.S. Navy veteran
of World War II and the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife of 46 years,
Agnes Seymour lark; a son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Martha Clark of
Pennsauken, N.J., his mother, Mrs. Ester Whitaker of Mansfield; a brother,
Kirtland Clark of Mansfield; a sister Mrs. Arlene Spencer of Wellsburg,
N.Y. granddaughters, Jackie and Kelly Clark of Pennsauken, N.Y. and several
nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the Elmira Christian Center,
235 E. Miller St., Elmira, N.Y. Thursday, April 14, at 1 p.m. The Rev.
John Bedzyk will officiate. Interment will be made in Woodlawn Cemetery.
CLARKE – Lillian C. Wilkins, age 88, of the Chemung County Nursing Facility, died Wednesday, October 6, 2004. Survived by daughter-in-law, Rose Ann Wilkins, Elmira; grandchildren, Joseph (Kira) Wilkins, Nicole (Preston) Chapman and Tami Wilkins; great grandchildren, Skyler and Andy Wilkins, Payton Chapman. She was predeceased by her son, Edmond C. Wilkins; a sister, Jeannette Clarke; and brothers, Frank, John and Al Clarke. Lillian was a longtime member of Trinity Episcopal Church and a retiree of Facet Industries. Family will receive relatives and friends at the Kalec funeral Home, Thursday, October 7, from 5-6 PM, with a Funeral Service immediately following at 6 PM, Rev. William Lutz officiating. Burial at the convenience of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery. – Elmira Star-Gazette, 7 Oct. 2004
DONALD E. CLAYPOOL age 76, of Elmira Heights, NY, lovingly ran into the arms of our savior on Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at Elcor Health Services. He was born on April 4, 1930 in Athens, PA, to the late Clarence and Alice (Wayman) Claypool. Donald was predeceased by his first wife, Joan Corwin Claypool in 1988. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Claypool of Elmira Heights; sons, Mark (Mary Ellen) Claypool and Donald (Pam) Claypool, both of Horseheads; daughter, Mary (Jim) Thomas of Horseheads; stepchildren, Beth (Gary) Horning of Troy, PA, Carol Welch of Canton, PA, Diane (Jay) Harkness of Gillett, PA, and Sherry Beardslee of Watertown, NY; brother, Clarence "Sonny" Claypool of Athens, PA; sister, Betty Clark of Sayre, PA; grandchildren, Courtney, Ashley, Amanda, Andrew and Timothy Claypool; several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; along with special nephew, Michael J. Miller of Horseheads; and several other nieces, nephews and cousins. Donald retired from Corning Glass with over 35 years of service, and he also worked at Tops Friendly Market in Big Flats, NY, for several years. He was a member of the American Flint Glass Workers Union. He was a past Deacon at the North Presbyterian Church in Elmira and a member of the First Methodist Church in Horseheads. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, June 24, 2006, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 25, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7:30 p.m. with Pastor William Wells officiating. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. –Elmira Star Gazette
CLEMENS –LEONE E. JACOBSON age 92, of 47 Eacher Hollow Rd., Horseheads, NY, passed away Monday, November 3, 2003, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Leone was born in Charleston, PA, daughter of the late Decatur and Winifred (Rutty) Clemens. Leone loved traveling and cooking, but one of her hobbies was sewing in which she and her sister, Geraldine, sewed four hundred lap robes for the Bath National Hospital Veterans. For those that knew Leone she will be sadly missed. Survivors include niece, Lorraine (Robert) Gross of Elmira, NY; nephews, Buddy (Carol) Clemens of Horseheads, NY, and Richard Clemens of Oregon. Leone was predeceased by her husband, Francis in 1983; sister, Geraldine; and brothers, Herbert, Keith and Curtis. Funeral services will be private to the family, with Reverend Patrick Haley officiating. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. –Elmira Star Gazette
CHARLES D. CLINTON
Charles D. Clinton, a respected resident of Pine City, died Saturday
afternoon after a short illness aged eighty-four years. Mr. Clinton was
a carpenter by trade. He was a member of Seeley Creek Lodge, I.O.O.F. He
is survived by his widow; a son Charles D., Jr., and a daughter, Mrs. Paul
Palmer of Elmira. The remains were removed to the Millerton, Pa., undertaking
rooms. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Webb
Mill Methodist church., the Rev. Mr. Guiles to officiate. Burial will be
at Woodlawn cemetery. The I.O.O.F. will assist in the services. (handwritten
on article June 6 1925)
CLOSE Ella Lucretia
Wellsboro Agitator - February 9, 1927
Mrs. Ella Lucretia Close Riggs, widow of Edward Hinman Riggs, died
at 3:30 o'clock Friday morning, after a long illness at the family home
in Elmira. She was born in Lock, N.Y., March 11, 1841, daughter of
Peter Mead Close and Lucretia Holmes Close. She was a direct descendant
of three of the old families of American, Close, Mead and Holmes.
Her ancestors settled in Greenwich, Conn., in 1665. Mrs. Riggs is
survived by her daughter, Edith Fuller Riggs of Elmira, and a son, Louis
Joseph Riggi, of Flint, Mich.; two grandchildren, Mrs. Hugh B. Buxton of
New York, and Louis Bernard Riggs, of Flint Mich.; a sister, Miss Carra
Holmes Close, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and a brother, Edward Wood Close, of
Nelson, Pa.; four nieces Mrs. Frank M. Leonard and Miss Mary A. Close,
of Wellsville, Mrs. O. Benjamin Blanchard, of Nelson, and Mrs. William
A. Davis of Farmington Hill,; two nephews, William Close and Mead P. Close
of Tioga, Pa. Mrs. Riggs was a member of the First Presbyterian Church
and the Loyal Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. The funeral was held
Monday, Rev. W. H. Benham officiating; burial in Woodlawn cemetery in Elmira.
COATS Robert L., Sr.
Age 65, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2008, after
a courageous battle with cancer. Ronald is survived by his wife, Lois Coats;
children, Ronald Coats, Jr., Patricia (Allen) Coats, Michael (Kelly) Coats,
Karen (Dana) Decker; six grandchildren, four brothers, one sister, and
his favorite pet, "Puzzles." Ronald was a truck driver for over 43 years;
he was a very mechanical man who enjoyed taking things apart. Family and
friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania
Ave., Southport/Elmira, on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, from 6:00 to 8:00
p.m. with Funeral and Committal Service there Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. Interment
will be at the convenience of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/2/2008
COGSWELL EDITH IRENE
Mrs. Edith Irene Roe died Sunday at 3 p.m. at the family home, 211
Tuttle avenue, aged forty-two years. She is survived by her husband,
Walter A. Roe; three sons, Corwin, Walter and Leon Roe; four daughters,
Mrs. Ralph E. Crain, Hazel, Mildred and Beatrice Roe, one sister, Mrs.
Winfield S. Osborn. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p. m.,
the Rev. A. J. Saxe to officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery.
(Elmira Star Gazette, Page 11, Monday, 16 June 1913)
COLE Grace Elizabeth
WAMBOLD Grace Elizabeth Loving, mother, grandmother guardian
to many Age 94, of Elmira, died Thursday, March 23, 2006, at St. Joseph's
Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility. Grace was born February 12, 1912, a
daughter of Lafayette and Ida Nichols Cole. She is predeceased by her husband
Charles A. Wambold; daughter Ramona Tryon; sisters, Pearl Crippen and Daisy
Lovell; brother Glen Cole and great-grandchildren, Michelle Krolak, Kyle
Donaldson and Nicholas Shutt. Grace is survived by her daughters, Betty
Herrmann of Elmira Heights, Ida Sonner of Elmira and Fredricka (Tracy)
Develieuse of Intercourse, PA; special niece Sandy (John) Scaida of Elmira
along with 21 grandchildren; several great and great-great grandchildren
and many nieces and nephews. During WWII Grace worked at the Nordon Bomb
Plant site at Remington Rand. She later worked as a nurse's aide at the
Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Grace worked nights at the hospital, spending
her days nurturing her grandchildren. While in her 30's Grace learned to
fly and earned a pilot's license. When not with her grandchildren she loved
to sew and do crafts. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner
of Water and Walnut Sts. on Monday, March 27, 2006 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00
p.m. A funeral service will follow at 6:15 p.m. Interment will be in Woodlawn
Cemetery. Donations in Grace's memory may be directed to either St. Joseph's
Hospital SNF, 555 E. Market Street, Elmira, New York 14901 or Arnot Ogden
Medical Center Neo-Natal, 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, New York 14905. Grace's
family would like to thank the staff of St. Joseph's Hospital SNF for the
wonderful care given to her during her time with them.
COLE Jonah H. "Colie"
Age 83, of Horseheads, NY, formerly of Pine City, NY, went to join
his loving wife, Elizabeth on February 20, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
He is survived by daughter, Debra L. (Bernie) Cloos of Horseheads, NY,
and children, Emily, and Jared; son, John S. (Amy) Cole of Indiana, and
children, Michael and Christopher; several brothers and sisters from the
North Carolina area, also many nieces and nephews. Jonah was a lifetime
member of Webb Mills Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the Masonic
Order, and a U. S. Navy Seabees veteran of WWII. He enjoyed the outdoors
and tending to his vegetable garden. He was a loving husband father and
grandfather; those who met him loved him and his infectious spirit will
be missed. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home,
Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Southport, on Sunday, February 24, 2008,
from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira,
NY, at the convenience of the family. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 2/22/2008.
STEINER-COLEMAN
Jordan Ryan Age 20 months of Elmira, NY. He was born December 23, 2004
in Elmira, to Kelly Steiner and Lajuan Coleman and passed away Friday,
September 15, 2006. In addition to his mother and father, Jordan is survived
by his parent, Chantaya Adams; maternal grandparents, Missy and Dan Mitchell;
paternal grandparents, Shirley and Gary Coleman; grandparents, Belinda
and Paul Simpson; along with a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Jordan
was predeceased by his twin brother, Ryan Mitchell Steiner-Coleman. Private
services will be held at the convenience of the family. Jordan will be
laid to rest with his twin brother in Woodlawn Cemetery. Walter J. Kent
Funeral Home is assisting the family.
COLLEA Rev. James "Jim"
87, of Owego, formerly of Elmira, went to be with the Lord Friday,
September 28, 2007, at the Tioga Nursing Facility. James was predeceased
by his parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Collea; son, Jeffery A. Collea; brother,
Rev. Anthony Collea; sister, Rose Stefanini; nephew, Thomas Stefanini.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Carolyn Armstrong Collea;
son, Colin Collea, Superior, CO; daughter and son-in-law, Beth Collea and
Jeremiah Dickinson, Sharon, MA; grandchildren, Daniel Amato, Iowa City,
IA, Emily Harris, Karen Amato and Deborah Amato, all of Sharon, MA; brother
and sister-in-law, Carl and Norine Collea, Casper, WY; sister, Cora Cala,
Webster, NY; seven nieces and nephews. After being graduated from Thomas
R. Proctor High School in 1938, Jim was graduated from Colgate University
in 1942, then Colgate Rochester Divinity School in 1945. He then pastored
at the Red Creek Presbyterian Church until 1949, North Presbyterian Church,
Elmira until 1982, and Nichols Presbyterian Church, Stated Supply until
1987. Jim also served as the Moderator of the Steuben-Elmira Presbytery
in 1962, Commissioner to the 176th Presbyterian General Assembly, Oklahoma
City in 1964, and as Moderator of the Geneva Presbytery. In retirement,
Jim and Carolyn lived at the Paget-Price Presbyterian Home in Owego, where
they enjoyed walking the country roads and he became an avid gardener.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 1, at 11:00 a.m. at the First
Presbyterian Union Church, 111 Temple St., Owego, Rev. Parrish Bridges
will officiate. Burial will take place in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira.
The family will receive friends Sunday, September 30, from 2 to 4 p.m.
at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park St., Owego. Donations
may be made in James' memory to the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, OG
100000, 100 Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY 40202-1396, or the American
Parkinson Disease Association, Inc., 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island,
NY 10305, or to the charity of your choice.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/29/2007.
COLLINS - GLOVER
Mabel C. Age 84 of 603 W. 2nd Street, Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday,
July 30, 2001 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Mabel was born on December
10, 1916 in Saltillo, MS to the late Thomas and Isabel (Turner) Collins.
She is also predeceased by her husband, James, in 1990. Survivors include
her son, John (Rene) Glover of Clarksville, TN; daughter, Donna Jones of
Fresno, CA; sisters, Ruth Bearkley of Elmira and Lola Williams of Los Angeles,
CA; sister-in-law, Helen Jennings of Elmira; 4 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren
and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends are invited
to call on Thursday, August 2nd from 7 to 9 PM at the Barrett Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 3rd at 1:00 PM at the Monumental
Baptist Church, 303 E. Clinton Street, Elmira, NY with the Reverend George
McDowell officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
COLLINS - COKELY
Pearl F. Of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully Sunday, September 30,
2001 at Elcor Health Services following a long full life at the age of
101. Born on July 22, 1900 in Springville, PA daughter of the late Alfred
and Mary Gardner Collins. She married Peter H. Cokely in 1917 and he predeceased
her in 1954. Together they lived in the Elmira area for many years. Pearl
was a devoted mother who enjoyed cooking and caring for her family. Surviving
are her sons and daughters-in-law, Elmer and Mary Cokely of Lebanon, PA;
Glen and Wilma Cokely of Southport, NY; her daughter and son-in-law, Virginia
and John Pouliot of Edison, NJ; and her daughter-in-law, Grace Cokely of
Elmira Heights, NY; nine grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, ten
great great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to
her parents, Alfred and Mary Collins; her husband, Peter H. Cokely. Pearl
was predeceased by her daughter, Eleanor Cokely a son, Harold Cokely, her
grandson, Nicholas Cokely and her granddaughter, Debbie Herrington Blonder.
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens,
1126 Broadway, Southport, NY on Tuesday, October 2, 2001 from 7-9 PM. Funeral
services will be held there in the Gardens on Wednesday at 11 AM with the
Reverend Lee Love officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery,
Elmira, NY.
COLMAN -
Elmira Star-Gazette, April 15, 1978: Mrs.Mable C. Rolfe of Vicksburg, Mississippi,
formerly of Elmira, died Friday evening, April 14, 1978 after an extended
illness. Committal services will be conducted at the graveside at Woodlawn
Cemetery, Elmira, Monday, at 2 pm. Rev. James Collea officiating. Arrangements
by MacPherson Funeral Home. Survived by her son Richard C. Rolfe of Vicksburg,
Miss.; brother William Carman of Odessa, N.Y.; sisters Mrs. John L. (Dorothy)
Fisher and Mrs. William (Winfield) Murphy, both of Elmira; grandson Robert
N. Rolfe of Horseheads; granddaughter Mrs. Gerald (Susan) Lemeck of Jackson,
Miss.; 3 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was a former
proprietor of Mabel C. Rolfe Antiques in Elmira and the widow of Albert
W. Rolfe."
Note. I remember visiting Great Aunt Mabel's house of antiques with
her sister, my grandmother Leta Crandell. It was the kind of house where
children knew they could not touch anything!! Nancy Long (glong555@aol.com)
COMBS – Joseph C. Combs Sr., age 77, of 525 Gaines St., Elmira, NY, died Sunday, August 23, 1987, at home. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Penna. Ave., Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 pm, with Funeral and Committal there Wednesday, 11 am, the Rev. Horace Stoddard officiating. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery. The family would appreciate contributions to the Southern Tier Hospice, Inc. 175 Gr. Central Ave., Elmira, NY 14903. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. He is survived by A special friend, Jane Ripley, and his family, Emma Sims Combs of Elmira, Beatrice and Elbert Dean of Millport, NY, Harriett and Robert Bowman of Gillett, PA, Patricia and Ronald Cram of Elmira, Ronald and Betty Combs of Syracuse, Robert and Joyce Ripley of Pine City, Sharon and Bill Green of Elmira, James and Judy Ripley of Lowman, NY; sisters, Marie Bennett of Elmira, Crystal Rafferty of Pine City, Ethel Todd of Elmira, and Dorothy Dann of Auburndale, FL; 20 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph C. Combs, Jr. and great-granddaughter, Tonya LaBell. He was retired from LeValley-McLeod Inc.
COMFORT CHARLOTTE R. OLSON
Charlotte R. Age 85 of Elmira, NY. She was born April 18, 1922 in Ventor,
NJ, daughter of the late Roy and Mildred (Schultz) Comfort and passed away
Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital after a brief illness.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Phyllis Audrey Olson in 1968, and
son, David Raymond Olson in 1983. She is survived by her husband of 61
years, Ralph; children and their spouses, Ralph and Tammy Olson of New
Port Richey, FL, Denise Olson Cummings of South Riding, VA, Roy and Annett
Olson of Renton, WA, Richard and Claudia Olson of Cortland, NY, Charlotte
and Kirk Wilt of Lake Monticello, VA; stepson, Ronald Olson of Sheboygan,
WI; stepdaughter, Marlene Olson of Orting, WA; along with nine grandchildren.
Mrs. Olson was a member of Lake St. Presbyterian Church and the Versatile
Circle there and Westminster Presbyterian Church. She was well known for
having 7 children, was affectionately known as the Cookie Lady of Hampton
Road, loved cats and was very active in the USO during World War II. Family
and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake
St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Friday, June 22nd from 11 a.m. to 1
p.m. Her funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Rev. Ross Raymond will
officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Charlotte through donations
to the Chemung County S.P.C.A., in memory of the Cat Lady.
COMFORT
Frank R. Proud World War II Veteran Age 82, of Elmira and formerly
of Horseheads, NY, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2006, in the Arnot
Ogden Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit. Frank was the son of the late
Leman and Lemira Bennett Comfort, born in Elmira, NY on March 23, 1923.
He was the husband of the late Norma L. Comfort, who predeceased him on
March 12, 1996. It was Frank's wish that his services remain private. His
burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, next to his loving wife, Norma.
He is survived by his half sister, Judi Morse of Elmira; loving friends,
Vaughn and Sidney Manwaring of Horseheads; family, Ellen and Jim Benedict
of Horseheads and their family; Christine Gallegos of Arizona and her family;
several nieces and nephews. Frank was a lifelong member of Centenary United
Methodist Church, was an avid bowler, and a passionate Yankees fan. He
retired from Thatcher Glass after 40 years of dedicated service. He was
a decorated World War II Army veteran, serving as an anti-tank gunner in
Ardennes, Central Europe, Normandy, Northern France, and Rhineland. He
was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Service
Medal, and the Silver Star for bravery under fire. Frank's family wishes
to thank the staff in the Arnot Ogden Skilled Nursing Unit 4-D and the
Dialysis Unit for the wonderful care they gave Frank.
GARY M. COMFORT, age 61, of 1170 Richard St., Elmira, NY, passed away very unexpectedly on Monday, September 27, 2004, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Gary was predeceased by his parents, Leo and Barbara (Pressure) Comfort; and sister, Judith Comfort. He is survived by his loving companion of 18 years. Marie Campbell of Elmira, NY; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and George Hannon of Elmira, NY; Sharon and Stan Heath of Homer, NY; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Mary Comfort of Elmira, NY; stepmother, Marie Comfort of Penn Yan, NY; and stepbrother, Rodney Comfort of Penn Yan, NY; 11 grandchildren, and numerous family and friends. Gary worked at Eldridge Park for 35 years until its closing and then went to work for Eastern Metal/USA Sign. Mr. Comfort was the past President of the Legion of the Moose and Past Governor of the Elmira Moose Lodge. Gary was a present member of the Montour Falls Moose Lodge 426, and was a very active member of the Moose Ritual Team where Gary used to travel and compete against other Moose Lodges. In his free time, Gary enjoyed fishing, woodworking and watching sporting events on TV. Friends are invited to call at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home on Thursday, September 30, 2004, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 p.m. Rev. James Swanson will be officiating the services. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience at the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Moose Heart or Moose Haven in memory of Gary. –Elmira Star Gazette.
CONEY Bertha M.
Age 63, of Elmira, NY, passed away Friday, March 7, 2008, at the Arnot
Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Bertha was born on November 27, 1944 in
Hazelhurst, GA, daughter of the late Ralph and Althea (Garnes) Coney. Bertha
retired from IBM in Owego, NY, after many years of service. She will be
missed dearly by her family and friends. Survivors include her aunts, Ellen
Moss, Lenora Garnes, Dessie Moss and Willie Belle Milhouse; uncle, John
Coney of Elmira; special nephews, Derrick Garnes of Elmira and Gralin Knight
of NY, NY; several nieces and nephews. It was Bertha's wish that no services
be held for her. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the
convenience of the family.
CONGDON Betty J. Heib HOLTON, Elmira, NY, passed away January
20, 1999 at home. Betty was born on March 20, 1925 in Elmira to the
late Jasper and Hazel (Rose) Congdon. Survivors include her husband,
Lewis J. Holton; daughter, Linda and Tom Manley of Gillett, PA, Jan and
Dick VanGorden of Horseheads, NY, Mary York and fiance’ Don Gorst of Elmira;
two stepsons; six grandchildren and several step-grandchildren; a sister,
Reva Rowley of NC; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements
are by the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira with burial to be in Woodlawn
Cemetery, Elmira.
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CONKLIN - BRUNDIDGE, Arline F. (Conklin) "Mrs. B."
Of Millerton, PA, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center with her family at her bedside. She was born March 24, 1921 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late George and Millicent (Ludwig) Aiken Conklin. Her loving husband, James "Bill"; sisters, Pauline and Patricia; grandson, Douglas Shaw; and son-in-law, Ray Spittel, all predeceased Arline. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Joyce Spittel and Jane (Mark) Young, all of Millerton, PA; seven adored grandchildren, 14 much-loved great-grandchildren and one precious great-great-grandchild. |
CONKLIN MARGARET FAYE CONLEY
Margaret Faye, Of Sharr Ave. went home to be with her Lord and Savior
on Thursday morning, October 4, 2007 while at the Tioga Nursing Facility
at the age of 100. Born on March 26, 1907 in Westerville, Ohio, Margaret
was the daughter of Lawrence H. & Myrtle Clymer Conklin. Faye earned
her teaching degree at the Indiana Wesleyan University and was a school
teacher in Westerville, OH where she taught Latin and English. She was
married to Reverend Issac Leslie Conley until his passing in 1996. Throughout
the country they served the Lord as a team for over 50 years in the Wesleyan
Church community. Locally they served at the Grace Lee Memorial Wesleyan
Church in Beaver Valley and the Elmira Wesleyan Church where Reverend Conley
was the pastor for many years. Her many interests included directing plays,
and she loved music and enjoyed playing the piano and organ. Surviving
is her loving daughter and son-in-law, Joy & Ken Squires, Southport;
sisters, Helen & Reverend Paul Hunsburger, Seattle WA; Frieda Mae Bennett,
Westerville, OH, nieces, nephews and many church and family friends. In
addition to her parents, Lawrence H. & Myrtle Clymer Conklin; Faye
was also predeceased by her husband, the Reverend Issac Leslie Conley;
a sister and brother-in-law, Laura & Reverend Arthur Koons; brothers
and sisters-in-law, Joseph & Virginia Conklin; Dean & Jean Conklin,
a brother-in-law, Bill Bennett. Family and friends will be received at
Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Monday
October 8, 2007 between the hours of 5 – 7 p.m. Funeral services will follow
the visitation at 7:15 p.m. Interment will take place privately in Woodlawn
Cemetery, Elmira, NY.
CONNELLY William Clifford (Santa Claus)
73, of Mansfield, PA, died August 24, 2007 at the Bath, NY, VA Nursing
Home. Friends are invited to a time of visitation at the First United Methodist
Church of Mansfield, Saturday, September 8, 2007, 12:30 - 2 p.m. A memorial
service will follow there at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Richard L. Berg officiating.
Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
in Bill's memory may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield,
67 E. Wellsboro St., Mansfield, PA 16933 or the Mansfield Free Public Library,
71 N. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933. A service of Gary Wilston Funeral
Home & Cremation Service, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 9/8/2007.
COOK - CAMPBELL, Aurella C.
Of Elmira, NY
Was born July 21, 1928 in Elkland, PA, the daughter of the late Perry
and Nellie (Thomas) Cook, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 5,
2007, at home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 79. Her son,
Mark Campbell predeceased her. She is survived by her loving children,
Catherine Manoogian of North Carolina, Lawrence L. Campbell (Joy Lockwood)
of Elmira, NY, David (Linda) Campbell of North Carolina, Raymond Campbell
of Elmira, NY, Richard (Alice) Campbell of North Carolina, Priscilla (Buddy)
Powell of North Carolina, Gracealee Goodwin and companion, Laura Neal of
Elmira, NY, Donald (Dorthey) Campbell of Elmira, NY, Chris (Julie) Campbell
of Elmira, NY; along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren;
estranged husband, Lawrence Campbell. Family and friends are invited to
call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira,
NY on Friday, November 9, 2007, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 (noon). Funeral
services celebrating her life will follow the visitation. The Reverend
Donald Huff will officiate. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
The Campbell family wishes to express their sincere thanks and gratitude
to the Chemung County Health Department and Southern Tier Hospice for the
outstanding loving care given to Aurella during her illness. Also a special
thanks to grandsons, Dandridge, Danny Jr., Gus, Eric and John for being
there. Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/8/2007.
COOK MARY RITA HALL
Mary Rita, Of Elmira, NY, Age 60, passed away peacefully surrounded
by family and friends after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
She was born February 12, 1947 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late
Herbert and Twila (Hart) Cook. Her brother, Herbert "Jim" Cook; and sister,
Nancy Gates, predeceased her. Mary is survived by her loving husband of
26 years, Burdette "Bill" Hall; daughter and son-in-law, Jolene and Jamie
Galpin; brothers, Albert (Dottie) Cook of Auburn, NY, Larry Cook of Elmira,
NY; sisters, Shirley (Ralph) Thomas of Warwick, RI, Sharon (Donnie) Ellis
of Wellsburg, NY, Brenda (Norman) Brinck of Chesapeake, VA; five grandchildren,
Anthony Galpin, Tim and Thomas Fruitt, Declan and Galvin Arnold; two stepchildren,
Brian (Mary) Arnold of Horseheads, NY, Tammie (Dan) Fruitt of Pine City,
NY; mother-in-law, Shirley Hall of Pine City, NY; brother and sisters-in-law,
Ted (Stephanie) Hall, Lynn (Loretta) Hall, Chriss (John) Mills, all of
Florida, Pat (Art) Congdon, Kitty (Jack) Connelly, Bonnie (Dale) Balmer,
all of Pine City, NY; two close friends, Janie Stephens and Sandy Parker
of Elmira, NY; along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews,
and extended family. Mary was an avid Buffalo Bills and New York Yankees
fan. She participated in numerous Euchre tournaments and loved her trips
to the casino. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and
was a loving and caring person to all who knew her. She will be deeply
missed by all. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral
Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Wednesday, October 3,
2007, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
A Celebration of Mary's life will follow the visitation at 1 p.m. Her brother-in-law,
Major Ralph Thomas will officiate. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the
Artic League, Salvation Army or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes
will be available at the funeral home. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 10/2/2007.
COOK William H. Jr.
Age 50, of Elmira Heights, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2008. "Big
Bill" was a strong man with a big heart and wandering spirit whose purpose
in life was to love and be loved. He was the son of the late Florence Patricia
and William H. Cook Sr.; brother to Bobby Cook and Doris (Bob) Carl; husband
first to Karen Gunderman, who is now married to Joseph Savino, and later
husband to Marilyn Hefner; father to William III, Ryan, Melanie, and Hollie
Cook; father-in-law to Eileen Cook and Joshua Fuksman; stepfather to Wesley
Jones and Frank Hefner; grandfather to Madison and Charleigh Cook, Maddox
Hughey and Arianna Fuksman; uncle to Robert Mettler, Joe, Alicia and James
Carl. Known as "Pops" to many, he was a father figure and friend to all.
We will miss him always. The family will receive relatives and friends
at the Kalec Funeral Home Wednesday, February 6, 2008, from 1 to 2 p.m.
followed by his Funeral Service at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Woodlawn
Cemetery.
GREGORY A. COON
Gregory A. Coon, 23, of Buffalo, NY, formerly of Horseheads,
NY, died May 9, 1992. Greg was a 1986 graduate of Horseheads High School
and was an Eagle Scout. In December of 1991 he graduated with a BA
from Buffalo State and had recently accepted a position with Transamerica
Corp. in Buffalo. His family includes his parents, Lawrence and Cheryl
(O'Hare) Coon; brother, Brian of Buffalo; maternal grandparents, Mrs. Shirley
O'Hare of Elmira and Burton (Louise) O'Hare of Big Pond, PA; paternal grandparents,
Frederick and Beverly Coon of Horseheads; paternal great-grandparents,
Mrs. Helen Evans of Horseheads, NY and J. Max (Dorothy) Evans of Elmira;
numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held at the Barber
Funeral Home in Horseheads on May 13 (11 am) with the Rev. J. Keith Kissell
officiating and interment to be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials in Greg's
name may be made to the Five Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America, PO
Box 87, Bath, NY 14810. (TGR, Thursday, May 14, 1992)
COOPER FAITH E DYER
Faith E. Age 78, of Elmira, NY, formerly of Lowman, NY. She was born
January 4, 1928, daughter of the late George and Olive (Foltz) Cooper and
passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility.
She was predeceased by her husband, Willie J. Dyer; daughters, Connie Ayres
and Katherine Dyer; brothers, Richard, Gilbert, Robert, Harold and Norman;
sisters, Florence and Dortha. She is survived by her children, Kenneth,
Carl, Robert and Faith Arlene; brother, Manford and sisters Gloria, Thelma
and Shirley. Private services, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery will be
held at the convenience of the family. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting
the family.
COOPER John W.
"Daddy Cooper" - Age 77 of Elmira, NY, went to be with the Lord on
October 23, 2008, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, with his loving family
at his side. John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty L. (McClure)
Cooper; sons, John D. Cooper and Kenneth L. Cooper; daughter, Mary Anne
Cooper; granddaughters, Erin Colleen Cooper, Katelynn Marie Cooper, and
Megan P. Cooper; brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Lois Cooper; nieces,
Sheri (Hal) Schrock, Kathy Browngardt, Karen (Steve) Rexford, Lucinda Bennett,
Sue (Mark) Canale; nephews, Jim (Mary Ann) Cooper, Jim Bennett, Tom Bennett,
Robert McClure and William McClure; sisters-in-law, Jane Bennett, Barbara
McClure, and Nancy (Jim) Mullin. John was an Eagle Scout, a Boy Scout Leader
of Troop #38, for many years and a Counselor at Camp Seneca. He was a Lieutenant
Governor of Southport Kiwanis Club, also a member of the Elmira Kiwanis
Club. John was involved in several Masonic Organizations for many years
and a member of the Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church for 55
years. John was an avid Buffalo Bills Fan and a season ticket holder for
the last 37 years. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 27,
2008, from 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Funeral and Committal
Service there Monday Evening at 8:00 p.m., Pastor Mark Erway will officiate.
Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY at the convenience
of the family. Those wishing may make memorials to the Elmira Kiwanis Foundation,
317 Glenn Avenue, Elmira, NY 14905 or the charity of one's choice.
Published in the Star-Gazette from 10/24/2008 - 10/25/2008
COPP - CHAPMAN
Lucinda J. Age 54, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 4,
2007, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was predeceased by a daughter,
Serenity Chapman. Survivors include her husband, Robert Chapman of Elmira;
son, Joshua Talbot of Elmira; daughter, Bridget Chapman of Elmira; mother,
Norma (Lee) Montgomery of Elmira; father, Richard (Marge) Copp of Topeka,
KS; brothers, Richard (Dani) Copp of Acworth, GA, and Daniel (Chae) Copp
of Monroe, NY; sisters, Anita (Fred) Beard of Elmira, Kim Spencer of Winter
Springs, FL, and Sue Williams of Searchlight, NV; brothers-in-law, James
(Barbara) Chapman of Elmira, Richard Chapman of Lima, NY, and William (Sheryl)
Chapman of AZ; sisters-in-law, Sharon Chapman of Horseheads, and Carol
(William) Ewert of Lavonia, NV: along with several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, February 8th from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will
take place at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
COREY – Helene [Mrs. Alonzo P.] Noble -sister of Attorney H B Corey, died Monday evening at her home in Wells [Township, Bradford Co., PA] after an illness of several months. She was 54 years old. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Adale Tobias of Horseheads and one son Glenn C. Noble at home. One sister, Mrs. S. S. Gunard of Elmira and two brothers, Mark Corey of Elmira and Attorney Corey of this place. The funeral and interment will be in Elmira on Thursday.
Mark R. COREY died this morning at 3 o’clock at the family home, 1057 Pennsylvania avenue aged fifty-four years. He is survived by his widow, a sister, Mrs. F. F. Leonard of Elmira; a brother, Harry Corey of Troy, Pa. Mr. Corey was a son of the late David Corey of Coreyland, Pa. The funeral will be held at the home Saturday at 3:30 o’clock and will be private. Please omit flowers. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery.(handwritten on article Sep 14, 1922)
COREY - BURHYTE
Roberta
C. Retired Nurses Aid Age 86, of 1313 Hall St., Elmira, NY passed away
at Elcor Nursing Care Center in Horseheads, NY on June 6, 2000 after an
extended illness. Roberta was born on November 17, 1913 to the late Burton
& Ruth Corey in Hopbottom, PA. Beloved mother and best friend
of her only son whom she cherished through the years, Thomas W. Burhyte
& Priscilla Davis of Gibson, NY. Loving and always the best mother
and caring friend to her daughterAudrey H. Comfort of Elmira, NY. Former
daughter-in-law Rose Burhyte of Horseheads, NY whom she liked and
loved as someone very special. Loving and giving Grandmother to Jill C.
Burhyte, who was always there when grandma needed her. God Bless You! Loving
and caring Grandmother to David & Laura Jessick of Elmira, Tommy &
Kris Burhyte of Gilbert, AZ, Scott Burhyte of Horseheads and Cheryl Semler
of Elmira. Great Grandmother to Ashley Burhyte of Horseheads who always
had time for her. Lindsey & Amanda Jessick of Elmira, Jaclyn, James
& Corinne Burhyte of AZ, Zachari Semler of Elmira andCasey Burhyte
of Southport. Surviving sisters Leola Wood of Binghamton, NY and
Jenny Bryant of FL. Roberta was a lifelong Baptist. Family and friends
are invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home on Thursday, June
8th from 6 to 8 PM. Funeral Service will be held there on Friday, June
9th at 11 AM. Rev. Larry Appenzellar will officiate. Interment will
follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
CORNELL Archie L. Star-Gazette Retiree Was born April 12, 1928 in Wellsburg, NY, the son of the late Ray and Bessie Cornell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at the Bethany Manor, Horseheads, NY, at the age of 78. His first wife, Elaine (Anderson) Cornell in 1985, predeceased him. He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy (Goodenough) Cornell; loving daughters, Wendy Cornell of Elmira, NY, Amy (Joseph) Longwell of Pine City, NY, and their children, Jennifer and Stephen Longwell; stepchildren, Jack (Joy) Brewer of Millerton, PA, Chuck (Valerie) Brewer of Illinois, Mark (Renee) Brewer of Texas, Jennifer Brewer of Arkansas; along with several step grandchildren, step great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. Archie was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and proudly served his country. He retired from the Elmira Star-Gazette after 30+ years of dedicated service as a composer. He was a faithful member of the North Presbyterian Church. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904, on Friday, June 30, 2006, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Funeral Services honoring Archie's life will follow the visitation (2 p.m.). The Reverend Gary Chorpenning will celebrate. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery where the Chemung County Veterans Honor Squad will accord Mr. Cornell full Military Honors. The family will provide their own flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association P. O. Box # 588, Elmira, NY 14902. The Cornell family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the entire staff at Bethany Manor for the love and care given to Archie.
CORNELL Reeve C.
Age 94 of Horseheads, NY. Passed away Saturday, December 8th, 2007.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Linda Cornell of
Horseheads, NY; grandson, Chris (Michelle) Cornell of Elmira Heights; stepgrandchildren,
Crystal (Jonathan) Watts of MI, Sarena Blake, also of MI; and numerous
other extended family members. Family and friends are invited to attend
a graveside service Saturday, December 15th, 2007, 1:00 p.m. at the Woodlawn
Cemetery. Lay Pastor John Knapp will officiate. The family will provide
all necessary floral arrangements, those wishing please make memorials
to the charity of one's choice.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/11/2007.
The funeral of Clifford CORTRIGHT, late of Pine City, was held in the Holly funeral home today at 2 p.m. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.(handwritten on article – Died Feb. 5, 1930; buried Feb. 8, 1930)
COWAN - DECKER, Irene C.
Age 81, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2007
at Elcor Health Services. She was born on August 27, 1926 in Athens, PA
to the late Frank and Mary (Smith) Cowan. Irene was predeceased by her
husband, Elbert Decker in 1973. Survivors include her son, Terrence (Debbie)
Decker of Horseheads; daughters, Annette (Jesse) Ford of Elmira and Kathleen
Graves of Elmira Heights; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
along with several nieces and nephews. Private services and interment will
be held at the convenience of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery.
CORWIN - CROSS
H. Elizabeth Age 82 of Bethany Manor, formerly of Elmira, died peacefully,
Sunday, April 29, 2001 at Bethany Manor; joining her beloved husband Arthur;
parents, Walter and Letha Kellogg Corwin; and daughter, Susan. She is survived
by her daughter, Marlene Liquori of Daytona Beach, FL, with husband Michael;
grandchildren, Lorrie Case with husband Byron of Campell, NY, Mandy Adams
with husband Leon of Elmira, Molly Lee, with husband Timothy of Elmira,
Megan Shaffer of Elmira Heights, Melissa and Joshua Sample of Corning;
along with twelve great grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to
McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Thursday, May
3, 2001 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. A funeral service will be held at the
conclusion of calling hours, with Reverend Janice Fitzgerald officiating.
Private interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Donations in Elizabeth's
memory may be directed to Chemung County Alzheimer's Support Group, 425
Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira NY 14902. She was a long time teacher at Thomas
Edison High School and retired as the head of the Business Department.
She was a member of North Presbyterian Church and was also a member of
the NYS Retired Teachers Association.
COSTELLO Kay Francis Age 64, of Elmira, NY passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Kay was born on September 13, 1941 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Vincent and Georgiana (Fenton) Costello. She is survived by her sister, Diana (William) DeMerio of Baldwinsville, NY; brothers, Lawrence (Marian) Costello of Bethel Park, PA, and Allan "Steve" (Maureen) Costello of Elmira, NY; also numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Along with her parents, her brothers, Gene and Gerald Costello, predeceased Kay. She was a loving sister and aunt who spent her time, treasures and talent enriching the lives of her family. In her spare time she enjoyed playing cards, especially Texas Hold'm; also enjoyed bowling, using her computer and was an avid Yankee and Washington Redskins fan. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Saturday, June 3, 2006, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. with Funeral and Committal service there Saturday at 3:00 p.m. Interment will take place privately in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY.
COURSEN, Sarah Elizabeth
Miss Sarah Elizabeth Coursen of Southport Corners, died Sunday night
at 8 o’clock. She resided at the home of Leman Knapp at Southport
Corners. The decedent is survived by two sisters, Mrs. John Compton
of Gillett, Pa., and Mrs. Ella Retta Knapp of Southport Corners; a brother,
H. E. B. Coursen of Warren, O. The funeral will be held at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Leman Knapp at Southport Corners, Tuesday at 2 o’clock.
The Rev. H. A. Depfer will officiate and burial in Woodlawn cemetery.
GUY S. COWAN, age 83, of Elmira, NY, and also Wayne, NY, in the summer, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, December 17, 1997 at home surrounded by his loving and caring family. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Thelma Cowan; son, Eugene (Alberta) Cowan of Elmira; daughter, Elaine (Dale) Landon of Elmira; stepdaughters, Alice (Howard) Brown of Elmira and Lois (Frank) Langdon of Tucson, AZ; 18 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, John Cowan, Willard Cowan and Robert Cowan all of Rockford, IL; sister, Gladys Carlson of Rockford, IL, several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Penna. Ave., Elmira, NY, on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral and committal service will be held there Friday at 8 p.m. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Guy was a foreman for American LaFrance for 35 years when he retired. He was a WWII Army Veteran and a past member of the Webb Mills Church. Guy was an avid reader who loved good western movies, carpentry, and the sunsets at his Waneta Lake cottage. Those wishing may make memorial donations in Guy’s name to the Boy Scouts of America, PO Box 5190, Horseheads, NY or to the American Cancer Society, 627 W. Church St., Elmira, NY. –Elmira Star Gazette.
COWAN - SPOTTS Mary Margaret Cowan "Muggsey"
Age 87 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Wednesday May 16, 2007 at home
surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Spotts was born June 9, 1919 in Spanglar,
PA the daughter of the late Charles and Anne Wadell Cowan. She is also
pre-deceased by her siblings Agnes, Charles, Carlyle, and Emery. Mary married
her husband, Boyd M. Spotts, on July 31, 1940 and they would have celebrated
their 67th Wedding Anniversary on July 31, 2007. Mary was active in many
community affairs and was the first woman elected to the Elmira City School
Board. She served on The Glove House Board of Directors and was once recognized
as Woman of The Year for Professional and Business Women. Mary also worked
at The Arnot Ogden Hospital until she and her beloved husband founded Spotts
Innovations in 1956. Mary loved her family and friends and cherished the
time she spent with them. She will be remembered by many for her compassion
for the elderly. Throughout her life, she cared for countless friends and
neighbors who could not care for themselves. Mrs. Spotts is survived by
her loving and devoted husband of 67 years Boyd M. Spotts; her loving children:
Bud & Diane Spotts, Chucksey & Barb Spotts, and Bill & Sherry
Spotts; grandchildren: Mary Ann (Mark) Callahan, Amy Spotts , Kelly (Jeff)
Keagle, Katy (Darren) Ascone, and Beau Spotts; great grandchildren: Chloe
and Ethan Callahan, Max and Mason Keagle, and Bella Ascone. Mary is also
survived by her sisters and brothers Betty Fadale, Linta Emigh, Grace Oakes,
Ruth Friends, Eli (Gert) Cowan, and Jim (Marian) Cowan; sister-in-law:
Posie Hurd; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of caring friends.
The Spotts family wish to thank the following care-givers who provided
Mary with love and compassion during her final journey in life: Carol Holecek,
Margaret Sadler, Bonnie Butler, Deanna Deniero, the Staff of Hospice, and
Dr. Thomas Rodgers and Dr. Dominic Romeo. Relatives and friends are invited
to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY
on Friday May 18, 2007 from 1-3 and 5-7 PM. Mrs. Spotts' Funeral and Committal
Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours with Pastor Sidney
Aldrich officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY at the
convenience of the family.
COWLES, Augustus, First
President of Elmira College
CRANDELL - Elmira Star-Gazette, Feb.12, 1914: Mrs. Harriet McMillan, wife of James B. McMillan of 482 South Broadway, died yesterday morning about 5:45, aged 75 years. Mrs. McMillan had been ill with pneumonia about ten days. She was a member of the Southside Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, one daughter Miss Elizabeth McMillan, one son Edgar M., and one granddaughter Miss Helen E. McMillan, all of this city; also three sisters, Mrs. Mary A. Breese of Horseheads; Mrs. Melissa Haviland of Breesport; and Miss Emma Crandall of Breesport; two brothers, James L. Crandell of Breesport and Lewis Crandall of Rippy, Ia. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 1 pm at the Southside Baptist Church. The Rev.Delos Abrams will officiate and interment will be made in the family plot of Breeport. (Note: She was a daughter of Archibald and Betsey Crandell of Breesport, sister to Moses D. Crandell, my great grandfather. She was actually buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira,despite what her obit says!) Nancy Long (glong555@aol.com)
CRANDELL - Elmira Star Gazette,
Feb. 16, 1955: "Harry LeRoy Crandell, 71, formely of Elmira, died Tuesday,
Feb.15, 1955 at Troy, Pa. Survived by his daughter Mrs. Alice Brewer of
Riverside, Town of Corning; sons Fred Crandell of Chino, Calif., Clifford
of Rochester, several grandchildren. Body at Hagerman Funeral Home where
friends may call. Private funeral there Friday at convenience of family.
The Rev. James Collea. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery."
Note: He had been an electrician for the Eclipse Machine Company and
was widowed in 1945. The informant for his death certificate was Mrs. Walter
Reed of Millport, NY. Her relationship to Mr. Crandell is unknown. Anyone
who might have knowledge? Please contact his granddaughter Nancy Long (glong555@aol.com)
CRANDELL - Elmira Advertiser, August 2, 1927: "Mrs. Mina Crandell Smith of Ventura, Calif., formerly a resident of Elmira and Elmira Heights, died in Elmira Monday morning at 2 o'clock after an extended illness. She was a member of the First M.E. Church of Elmira and was well known. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband Clarence B.Smith of Ventura, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. L.A. Uttrich of Albany; Mrs. J. L. Hooker of Elmira Heights; two brothers, Herbert J. Crandell of Portland, Oregon, and H.L. Crandell of Elmira Heights. The body reposes in the Harrington funeral home until this afternoon when it will be moved to the home of Mrs. J. L. Hooker, 250 Oakwood Avenue, Elmira Heights, where the funeral will be held Wednesday at 3 pm. The Rev. William Jacques will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery." (The tone of this obituary suggests my great aunt had cancer and her sister was caring for her. A niece of hers has suggested that Mina's husband was less than admirable.) Nancy Long (glong555@aol.com)
CRANDELL - Elmira Star-Gazette, Jan.5, 1950: "Mrs. Alice Crandall Hooker, 250 Oakwood Ave., Elmira Heights, died this morning. She was a member of the Philathea Class of the Oakwood Methodist Church in Elmira Heights. She is survived by husband John Hooker; sons Alton Hooker of Elmira Heights and Justin Hooker of Elmira; brother Harry Crandall of Elmira; one grandchild; several nieces and nephews. The body is a Ballard Funeral Home and this afternoon will be removed to the family home where the funeral will be held Saturday at 2 pm. The Rev. Percy Asher and the Rev. Alfred P. Coman. Burial will be at Woodlawn." (Note: Alice had been married twice but lost her son Elmer E. McKinney by her first marriage in World War I.) Nancy Long (glong555@aol.com)
CRANDELL - Elmira Star Gazette, Feb. 16, 1955: "Harry LeRoy Crandell, 71, formely of Elmira, died Tuesday, Feb.15, 1955 at Troy, Pa. Survived by his daughter Mrs. Alice Brewer of Riverside, Town of Corning; sons Fred Crandell of Chino, Calif., Clifford of Rochester, several grandchildren. Body at Hagerman Funeral Home where friends may call. Private funeral there Friday at convenience of family. The Rev. James Collea. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery." Note: He had been an electrician for the Eclipse Machine Company and was widowed in 1945. The informant for his death certificate was Mrs. Walter Reed of Millport, NY. Her relationship to Mr. Crandell is unknown. Anyone who might have knowledge? Please contact his granddaughter Nancy Long (glong555@aol.com)
CREAMER MAY E
Obituary in paper in Elmira N.Y. Mrs B.S. Westcott
Mrs May E Westcott widow of Bailey S Westcott of 561 Post Street died
Monday evening at 8:15 o'clock. Mrs Westcott was a women of
most pleasing personality and a member of Trinity Episcopal Church.
The decedent is survivied by a daughter Mrs Cora L Spalding and a son Alfred
A Wescott, both of this city. The funeral will be held at the Smith
and Fudge undertakers rooms Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. Henstride
to officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. I Marilyn Crezee
visited the cemetery in Elmira where May Ella and family are buried.
May Ella Creamer Westcott was buried in Jun 1923.
CRISS, SAMUEL E., Samuel E. Criss, 62, of Pine City, NY died October 15, 1987 at the Arnot-Ogden Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was a graduate of Troy High School and Ithaca College and retired last year from 34 years as a physical education teacher in the Elmira School District. He was a councilman for the town of Southport for over 20 years and was a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Jeanette Brock Criss; children: Randy, Sam and Linda Criss of Reading, PA, Rocky Eugene and Debra Criss of Pine City, NY; two grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Bessie Baker of Mosherville, PA, Augusta and Carl Bennett of Elmira, ; Calvin and Martha Criss of Ithaca, NY, Marjorie and John McCallum of Pine City, Norma and Bob Phillips of Floyds Knob, IN, Ona and Leonard Smith of Syracuse, NY; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held October 17 at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira with Rev. George Brasser officiating and interment to be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions may be sent to the charity of one’s choice. (TGR Oct. 22, 1987)
CRONIN William P. "Bill"
Age 81, longtime Southport resident, passed away on Saturday September
20, 2008. Bill was born on May 26, 1927 in Elmira, NY, son of the late
Mary (Smith) Cronin and Joseph Cronin. Bill was predeceased by the love
of his life of 39 years, Mary Lou Liddick. He was also predeceased by his
son, William Cronin Jr.; sister and brother in-law, Marion and Hank Makowiec;
brothers, Jack (Evelyn) Cronin, Jim (Helen) Cronin; stepsons, Randolph
Liddick and Richard Liddick; and best friend, Dan Parker. Bill is survived
by his sister, Katherine (Kate) Russell of Horseheads, NY; brother, Francis
"Teet" Cronin of San Diego, CA; nieces, Mary Lou Morse (Makowiec), Jackie
Cronin, and Marcy Russell; nephews, John Russell, Charles Russell, Martin
Russell, along with several other nieces and nephews. Bill is also survived
by his stepchildren, Ron (Marilee) Liddick, Robert (Jodi) Liddick, Michael
(Diane) Liddick, William (Patricia) Liddick and Jean (Kevin) Rexford, and
longtime dear friend Sue Parker. He was "Grandpa Bill" to Renee Hall, Ryan
Liddick, Melani Liddick, Tyler Liddick, Samantha Liddick, Nicholas Liddick,
and Alissa Liddick. Bill retired after a long career at Westinghouse. He
was in the US Navy during WWII. His interest included rooting for the NY
Mets, NY Giants, and doing his daily crossword puzzles. Bill "Lefty" was
a local standout in men's travel Fast-pitch Softball League. Family and
friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania
Ave., Elmira/Southport NY on Tuesday, September 23, 2008, from 6:00 to
8:00 p.m. with Funeral and Committal Services there Tuesday evening at
8:00 p.m. The Reverend David Daniels will officiate. Interment will be
held privately in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Those wishing may make
memorials to the charity of one's choice. Published in the
Star-Gazette on 9/21/2008
CRONKRITE - KELLY Patricia
Age 62, of W. Gray St., Elmira, NY, passed away Saturday, January 26,
2008, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Patricia was born on
February 7, 1945 in Elmira, daughter of Perry and Carol (Trask) Cronkrite.
Patricia was a longtime member of the Women of the Moose, Post #1476. Survivors
include her husband, Lawrence Kelly, of 35 years; daughter, Cynthia Kelly
of Elmira; mother, Carol Vanderpool of Elmira; sisters, Connie (Bill) Schroth)
Wolcott, Linda (Dick Dove) Fleischer, and Debra (Jim) Liberatore; brothers,
Perry (Paula) Cronkrite III, Gregory (Kathi) Cronkrite, and Terry (Vicki)
Lockner; many nieces, nephews and cousins; friend, Joyce Rumsey; very dear
friend of 40 years, Mary Heard; along with many other friends. Patricia
was predeceased by her sister, Cheryl Cronkrite; father, Perry Cronkite;
and stepfather, Clyde Vanderpool. Family and friends are invited to call
Tuesday, January 29, 2008, 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.
CROZIER - CHASE, Alice R.
Age 88, of Blossom Lane in the town of Erwin, passed away Tuesday,
November 27, at The Absolute of Three Rivers in Gang Mills. Alice was born
in Elmira, NY, the daughter of Roswell L. and Frances Rogers Crozier. Alice
attended area schools and went on to graduate from the Gregg Business School
in Corning. In January of 1942, Alice married her dance partner and love
of her life, Robert "Bob" L. Chase, in Corning, NY. Alice was a homemaker
that, when she wasn't dancing, cared for her loving family. She and husband,
Bob, of 65 years were the Arthur and Catherine Murray of the area that
could be found at just about any dance fest. The treat was watching them
glide across the floor. Surviving Alice are her husband, Bob; son, David
(Barbara) Chase of Elmira Heights; daughter, Carol R. Chase of Painted
Post; brother, Roswell L. (Helen) Crozier, Jr. of Painted Post; and sister-in-law,
Erika Crozier of Coopers Plains, NY; grandchildren, Robin and Stacey; and
great-grandchildren, Kayla, Ashleigh, and Samantha; and several nieces
and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; sons, Donald and Norman;
and great-granddaughter, Kaela. Calling hours for Alice will be held at
Carpenters Funeral Home on Sunday, December 2, from 1-3 p.m. A Memorial
Service will be held at 3 p.m. at the conclusion of calling hours. Burial
will be in Woodlawn National Cemetery in Elmira at the convenience of the
family. The family wishes for family and friends to send donations in Alice's
name to the Heart Gifts, American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse,
NY 13220-3049, or a charity of one's choice. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 11/30/2007.
CRUM HEATER, MRS. JUDSON Bessie Crum (SRGP 18525)
Mrs. Bessie E. Heater, late of 1110 Admiral Place. The
body is in the family home, where the funeral will be held Saturday at
2 p.m. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Heater is survived
by her husband, Judson Heater; twin infant sons, Jack Wayne and James DeWayne,
a son Judson Heater Jr.; three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Covell of Elmira;
Mrs. Teresa White of Bath; Miss Elsie Heater at home; the mother, Mrs.
Maude Crew; the father Romey Crum of Freeville; a sister, Mrs. Marion Morris
of Glendale, Calif.; a brother, Gilbert Crum of Elmira.
CRUSADE SADIE ROSE
Sadie C. Age 88, of Dayton, OH, passed away Friday, August 25, 2006,
at Dayspring Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by her son, Michael
Rose; husband, John Rose; brother, Barger Crusade; and sisters, Matildia
Cerio and Helen Crusade. Sadie is survived by her three children, Dan,
Mary, and Dianne; grandchildren, Marie, David, Sarah, Daniel, Anna, and
Catherine; great-grandchildren, Anastasia, John, and Jacob; brother, Thomas
Crusade; many other family and friends including best friend, Frances.
Sadie was a veteran in the U.S. Navy with service during WWII stationed
in Washington D.C. at the Pentagon. She was happiest when she was among
her friends competing in one of her favorite games, Scrabble. She had the
ability to make everyone feel special and part of the family. Memorial
service will be held 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 1, 2006, at Newcomer
Funeral Home. Burial service of cremains will occur at Woodlawn Cemetery
in Elmira on Thursday, September 7, at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to Hospice of Dayton. The memory of her love and kindness will
be held in the hearts of all who knew her.
CUMMINGS
Lynn W. Age 70, of Dupont, WA, and both Horseheads, NY, and Ware, MA,
passed away at the Tacoma General Hospital in Washington. Lynn is survived
by his wife of 50 years, Darla J. (Siglin) Cummings; daughters and sons
with their families, Robert (Susan) Cummings of Elmira, NY, Cindy (Lou)
Morin of Westfield, MA, Gregory (Tracey) Cummings of Oklahoma City, OK,
Brian (Judy) Cummings of Lorton, VA, Julie (Gary) Shirkey of Dupont, WA;
seven grandchildren; brothers, Richard and Nancy Cummings of Winchester,
IN, Melvin and Camille Cummings of Kennesaw, GA, Doug and Linda Cummings
of Marysville, PA; stepfather, Harold White of Lynchburg, VA; several nieces,
nephews and cousins. Lynn was born September 20, 1935 in Blossburg, PA,
the son of the late Reuben Cummings and Margaret (Garrison) Cummings White.
Lynn worked in management for foundries and spent many years at Crane Foundry
in Indian Orchard, MA, and ended his foundry career as owner of Pioneer
Foundry and Manufacturing Company in Gilbertville, MA. He was also a member
of the New York National Guard for 9 years. He was a volunteer firefighter
for Elmira Heights. Lynn attended college at Elmira College, Corning Community
College, Rochester Institute of Technology and Western New England College.
He also was a licensed realtor in MA, NY and FL. Lynn loved to read and
he loved history. His greatest joys were his children and grandchildren.
He was very proud of his family, his faith and his country. He was a wonderful
husband, father and grandfather, who will be greatly missed. Family and
friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St.,
Horseheads, on Friday, December 9th, from 5-7 p.m., and 10-11 a.m. on Saturday,
December 10th. His service will take place at the funeral home on Saturday,
December 10th, at 11 a.m., with internment immediately after at Woodlawn
Cemetery in Elmira.
JOHN L. CUNNINGHAM - John L. Cunningham, a resident of Elmira since 1893 and formerly of Jackson township, Pa., died last evening at 7:15 o’clock at the family home, 612 West First street, after an extended illness. He was fifty-seven years old and was engaged in the vacuum cleaning business. The decedent was a prominent member of Hedding Methodist Episcopal church. He is survived by his widow and a daughter, Miss Helen Cunningham. The funeral will be held at the home Monday at 2 p.m. The Rev. A. E. Legg will officiate and burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery
