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DAIS
Louis J. Age 86 died Monday, January 21, 2002 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Louis was born in Charleston, SC, son of the late Michael and Elizabeth
(Fraiser) Dais. Louis retired from Remington Rand as a machinist after
several years of service. He was a member of the Usher Board and Honorary
Trustee of the Fredrick Douglas Memorial Church. He was a member of the
Elks, "Queen City Lodge," Post 174 IBPE of W for 64 years. Louis was also
an Employee of the Chemung County Office of Aging. Survivors include his
wife, Essie Dais of Hampton, VA; daughter Jonnie Mae (John L.) Smith of
Hampton, VA; father-in-law, Ashley Perry of Elmira; brothers-in-law Willie
(Nancy) Brown of Elmira and Robert (Ernestine) Brown of Myrtle Beach, SC;
grandchildren, Ericka Brown of Clinton, MD, Michael, Brandi, Sheina, Shana
and Brittney Brown all of Elmira; nieces Evelyn Williams and Mary Boyd,
both of Elmira; cousins Ethel (Dais) Geathers, Edna Fraiser and Robert
Dais all of Charleston, SC and a host of grand nephews and nieces. Louis
was predeceased by brother Leonard and sisters Ethel Perry and Evalina
Lazarus. Family and friends are invited to call Thursday, January 24, 2002
from 7 to 9 PM at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Calling hours will
also be held on Friday, January 25, 2002 from 11 to 1 PM at Fredrick Douglas
Memorial Church, 402 Madison Avenue. Funeral services will be held at the
conclusion of the calling hours at 1 PM with Reverend Roosevelt Simmons
officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
DALEY Henry U. "Sparky"
Age 94, of 323 Sullivan St., Elmira, NY. He was born August 14, 1913
in St. James, Jamaica, son of the late Robert and Elethia (Brown) Daley,
and with great peace transitioned Saturday, October 6, 2007, at home. He
was predeceased by his son, Marty; and daughter, Elethia. He is survived
by his wife of 59 years, Martha (Bazzle); daughters, Barbara Scott of Norristown,
PA, Dorothy Schuler of TX, Gwendolyn Daley of Elmira, Victoria and Veronica
Daly, both of Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Daley was a member of St. Paul's Missionary
Baptist Church. He retired from Kennedy Valve and was formerly employed
with Streeter Associates. Family and friends are invited to visit St. Paul's
Missionary Baptist Church, 402 Sullivan St., Elmira, on Sunday, October
14th, from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Monday, October 15th, from 12 to 1
p.m. His funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Rev. Johnnie Vaughn will
officiate; Rev. Gwendolyn Daley, his daughter, will offer the Eulogy. Committal
prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Walter J. Kent
Funeral Home is assisting the family. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 10/13/2007.
DALGLISH - WEISMANN, Marian Dalglish
died March 11, 2008 in Bay Village, Ohio. A Memorial Service celebrating
her life will be held on Saturday, May 3, at 10 a.m. at The Park Church,
208 W Gray St., Elmira. Interment to immediately follow at Woodlawn
Cemetery. Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/27/2008.
Miss Hannah DALRYMPLE ,a life long resident of the Town of Southport, died this morning at 5:45 o’clock at the home of her brother, Ephriam Dalrymple, on South Broadway, near Bulkhead. Miss Dalrymple had been a president of the BeecherCentral W. C. T. U. and at the time of her death was the vice-president of that society. The decedent was one of the leading temperance workers of the Southern Tier for many years and was highly respected. Miss Dalrymple also was a life-long member of the south Presbyterian Church of Southport Corners. She is survived by two half sisters, Mrs. Anna Smith of Seeley Creek and Mrs. Mary Rowlee of Bend, Oregon. The funeral will be held at the home Thursday at 2 o’clock. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery. (handwritten on article Jan. 1923)
June 20, 1948 Syracuse Herald Journal, page 43
A.H. Damon Dies at 69
ALBERT H. DAMON, 69, of Springfield, Mass., died yesterday morning
in
Crouse-Irving Hospital after a short illness. A native of Penn
Yan, where he was born Oct. 30, 1878, he was graduated from Syracuse University
in 1902. He was a member of Psi Upsilon and Phi Beta Kappa fraternities.
He attended the commencement exercises held Monday at the university.For
a period of 25 years he was assistant manager in the advertising department
of the New York Times and for five years was davertising manager of the
New York Herald Tribune. Five years ago the family moved to Springfield,
Mass., where he was in the advertising business.He was the son of Hattie
Salisbury Damon and the Rev. Albert N. Damon, deceased, a former Methodist
misister in Centeral New York. Surviving him are his wife,
Mrs. Grace Telfer Damon; one daugther, Mrs. George E. King of Arlington,
VA, and one son, Albert H. Damon, Jr. of Milford, Conn., and five
grandchildren. Services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Tuesday in Woodlawn
Cemetery, Elmira (Chemung Co).
LEON C. DANIELS, 80, of Gillett RD 2 died Sunday, March 8, 1988, at the Arnot-Ogden Memorial Hospital, Elmira. He was born Oct. 26, 1907, in Elmira, the son of Archie and Hattie Comfort Daniels. He was an area farmer. Mr. Daniels is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marion Evelyn Wood Daniels; a sister, Betty Montgomery of San Diego, Calif.; brother-in-law, Clarence Bailey of Elmira; aunt, Hazel Freeland of Cortland, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Thursday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Donald Rockwell will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. –Towanda Daily Review.
MISS CHRISTENA F. DARMSTADT died Saturday, Sept. 28, 1940 at her home at 375 W. Gray St., after an extended illness. She leaves a brother, John M. of Elmira. Miss Darmstadt was a member of Harmony Chapter, OES and of the First Baptist Church. The body is in the Smith and Fudge Funeral Home, where the funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. R. N. Dutton will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 9/30/1940
DARMSTADT Edmon N. Lifelong Resident of Caton, NY
Age 92, died on Sunday, April
16, 2006 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. His sister, Wilma
Chapman, and several nieces and nephews survive him. Edmon was predeceased
by his sisters, Nita Davis and Agnes Kinsman; brothers, Leo, Austin and
Lawrence Darmstadt. He was a retired employee of Bendix Corp., formerly
the Eclipse, and he also retired from farming, which he did for many years.
In his spare time Edmon enjoyed playing cards at both the Big Flats Community
Center and the Millerton Community Center. Family and friends are invited
to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., on Wednesday,
April 19, 2006, from 4 to 7 p.m. Interment will take place in Woodlawn
Cemetery, Elmira, NY, at the convenience of the family.
DARMSTADT - CHAPMAN, Wilma D.
Age 89, died Sunday, February 22, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital SNF.
Wilma was born April 11, 1919 the daughter of Nicholas and Kate Brewer
Darmstadt. She is survived by her niece, Donna White, along with several
other nieces, nephews; and the caring staff at St. Joseph's Hospital SNF.
Wilma worked at Eclipse and Remington Rand. She was honored in 1988 for
her work with Horseheads youth through the RSVP program. Friends are invited
to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Tuesday,
February 24, 2009 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. A funeral service will be
held at the end of the calling hour. Wilma will be laid to rest, next to
her son, Gary, on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 2/23/2009
DARROW - RUTH A. FERGUSON
Ruth A. Ferguson, 72, of Elmira, NY died Saturday, December 15, 1990
at St. Joseph's Hospital. Ruth was a member of the Free Methodist Church
ihn Elmira and was a former employee of Remington Rand. She is survived
by daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Gary Novick of Elmira, NY; three
grandchildren; sisters, Elsie Phinney of Troy, PA, Mabel Miller of Elmira,
NY; brothers, Manley Darrow of Horseheads, NY and Donald Darrow of Elmira,
NY; several nieces and nephews; long time friend and companion, Clifford
Oldroyd of Elmira, NY. Funeral services were held December 18 at the Fee
Methodist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Payne officiating and interment to
be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. (TGR, Thursday, December 20, 1990)
DARRT - BAKER
Elizabeth R. "Betty" Age 86, and longtime resident of Elmira, died
Sunday evening, February 19, 2006, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Betty was
born February 28, 1919 in Rochester, NY, the daughter of the late Arthur
W. and Helen Williams Dartt. She was a retired worker at Bendix Corp. in
Elmira Heights and a volunteer at St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary for many
years. Betty is predeceased by her husband, Myles A. Baker; and brother,
Robert W. Dartt. She is survived by her son, Myles R. Baker Sr.; grandchildren,
Myles R. Baker Jr. and John M. Baker, all of Horseheads; former daughter-in-law,
Margaret M. Farrell of Corning; and several cousins. The family will receive
friends at Sullivan's Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St. at Rt. 13, Horseheads,
NY, 607-739-2035, on Friday, February 24, 2006, from 5 to 6 p.m. Her Funeral
Service will immediately follow. Betty will be buried next to her husband
in Woodlawn Cemetery Elmira at the convenience of the family.
DATES Raymond C. Jr. Age 58, of Elmira, NY, died Tuesday, January 16, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira. Raymond was born on July 22, 1948, son of Raymond Sr. and Eva (Dubiak) Dates. He served our country in the United States Army Reserve from 1978 to 1984. Raymond worked for the City of Elmira in the Buildings and Grounds Dept. for many years. He enjoyed fishing and golfing and spending time with his children. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Virginia "Jenny" Dates; daughters, Kim McCallum of Buffalo, NY, and Kristi Dates of Elmira; sons, Eric and Jeremy Dates, both of Elmira; mother, Eva Dates of Elmira, NY; sister, Beverly Pickering of Rochester, NY; grandchild, Brittnee McCallum of Westfield, PA; several aunts, uncles and cousins; three special granddogs, Lucy Moon, Daisy Doo and Mercedes Elizabeth "Hot Dog." Raymond was predeceased by his father, Raymond Sr. Family and friends are invited to call Saturday, January 20, 2007, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Larry Appenzeller officiating. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Raymond can be made to the American Lung Association at 3 Winners Circle, Suite 300, Albany, NY 12205.
DAVID –MRS. ELIZABETH DAVID MCCORN, 87 of 819 Mt. Zoar St., formerly of Hammondsport, Wednesday, April 12, 1961. She was the widow of Van V. McCorn and a member of First Presbyterian Church, Hammondsport. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Ruth M. Getz of Elmira; two nephews; one niece. Body at Hagerman Funeral Home. Calling hours today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Saturday at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. J. T. M. Wilson and the Rev. Benjamin Kaselian. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Advertiser 4/14/1961
DAVIDSON - Death of Mrs. Mary H.
Dumars
Mrs. Mary H. Dumars, widow of the late Captain Dumars, died at the
Arnot-Ogden hospital Wednesday morning. Her death was the result of a surgical
operation, which , owing to her weak condition, was not successful. The
deceased was born in Oneida county. Her age was sixty-four years. She was
a sister of Captain John T. Davidson, of this city, and is survived by
a stepson, James H. of this city, and a stepdaughter, Emma Dumars of Brooklyn.
The funeral took place from the family residence, West Water street, Friday
afternoon. The remains were interred in Woodlawn cemetery.
DAVIES Percy P-Elmira, a retired engineer on the Northern Central, died Monday, December 10, 1945 in the Arnot-Ogden Hospital, Elmira. Dr. M A Davis, a brother is the sole survivor of near relationship. Woodlawn Cemetery
DAVIS, A.L.
A.L. Davis, a well known barber of this city, died on Monday, at 1
p.m. at the family home, 511 Spaulding street, aged 50 years. He
is survived by his widow, one daughter, Elfie, at home; one brother John
C. Davis, of this city; and two sisters, Mrs. I.C. Bosworth, of Mansfield
Pa., and Mrs. Elwyn Soper, of Rutland, Pa. The decedent was a member
of Big Flats Lodge, No. 378, F. and A. M. Mrs. Davis conducted the
West End barber shop for some time, but for the past two months has been
located in South Main street. The funeral will be held on Wednesday
at 11:30 a.m. The Big Flats Masons will have charge of the committal
services in Woodlawn cemetery. The Rev. A. E. Atwater will officiate.
– Elmira Star Gazette.
DAVIS - FLEMING, Avis Marie Davis
Age 89 of Elmira, NY. She was born December 31, 1918 in Footdale, Pensylvania
to the late Willie and Elizabeth Davis and departed this life on Tuesday,
May 6, 2008, at St Joseph's Hospital. She is preceded in death by her one
son, Ernie R. Davis; two brothers, Walter and James; five sisters, Shirley,
Margie, Helen, Dorothy and Mary. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted
husband of 40 years, Harold Fleming; three sisters, Marion Summers and
Elaine Davis of Brooklyn, New York, Angeline McLee of Uniontown, Pennsylvania;
three brothers, Alfred B., Willie Jr. and Charles C. Davis, all of Brooklyn,
New York; two sisters-in-law, Elaine and Madelyn Davis of Atlanta, GA and
Brooklyn, NY respectively; one Godson, Ernie Davis Brown of Pittsburg,
PA; along with a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Marie retired from St. Joseph's Hospital and Elmira College. She was a
longtime and active member of Monumental Baptist Church, where she served
faithfully on the Trustee Board and Usher Board. In addition to her work
at Monumental, she volunteered at the Samaritan Center. Marie was also
a member of the Omega Chapter #2, Order of Eastern Star P.H.A.; a member
and past Daughter Ruler of Queen City Temple #146 and Elizabeth Kemborough
Council of I.B.P.O.E. of W. Family and friends are invited to visit Faith
Temple Community C.O.G.I.C, Harper St., Elmira, on Friday, May 9th from
6 to 9 p.m. Her funeral service will be held there on Saturday, May 10th
at 10 a.m. Rev. James E. Jones, her Pastor, will officiate. Committal prayers
and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery where she will be laid to
rest next to her beloved son, Ernie. In lieu of flowers, those wishing
may remember Marie through donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,
Central NY Chapter, 401 N. Salina St., Learbury Centre, Suite 304, Syracuse,
NY 13203, in memory of Ernie Davis. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting
the family. Published in the Star-Gazette on 5/9/2008.
DAVIS Dale Duane
Age 78, of Elmira, NY. He was born July 8, 1929 in Elmira, son of the
late Lawrence and Edna (Johnson) Davis and died Monday, December 17, 2007,
at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center after an extended illness. In addition
to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy in 1992; and daughter,
Marilyn Ketter in 1979. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law,
Dale E. and Cindy Davis, Daryl and Tonya Davis; daughter and son-in-law,
Maureen and Pat Beschler, all of Elmira; brother and sister-in-law, Bill
and Betty Davis of Farmington, NY; sisters, Marilyn Zinnie of Phoenix,
AZ, and Joan Rockwell of Horseheads; brother-in-law and sister-in-law,
John and Mary Evans of Elmira; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren,
along with several nieces and nephews. Mr. Davis retired from Hilliard
Corp., was a veteran of the U.S. Marines serving during World War II, a
former member of F.O.E. 941 Elmira and was an avid bowler. Family and friends
are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington
Ave., Elmira, on Wednesday, December 19th, from 6 to 8 p.m. His funeral
and committal services will follow at 8 p.m. Rev. Larry Appenzellar will
officiate. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience
of the family. Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/19/2007.
DAVIS, Ellen - The following brief obit is for Ellen Stoddard
(wife of Holmes Stoddard) who died in Elmira on 13 Sep 1885. The
obit appeared in the Elmira Advertiser on 16 Sep 1885. Her
birth name was Ellen Davis. She is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery,
Lot 43, Section N. The published Woodlawn Cemetery records do not
include her since she has an unmarked grave. My name is Kay Fordham
- email kayhaworth@earthlink.net
Funeral of Mrs. Stoddard
The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Stoddard was held yesterday afternoon at
9:30 o'clock from the family residence, 705 Davis Street. The services
were conducted by the Rev. O. A. Houghton. The floral gifts were quite
profuse, consisting of crosses, wreathes, anchors, a sickle and pillow.
Several selections were rendered by a trio composed of Mrs. Burlingame,
Mrs. Kidder and Charles Palmer.
DAVIS - Mrs. Essie M. Ingersoll, 50 of 172 East Fourteenth Street, died this morning at 4:45 at a local hospital. She is survived by her husband, Lucius E.; a son, Austin L.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis of Elmira, She was a member of Alert Chapter, O. E. S., and Mt. Sinai White Shrine of this city. The remains repose at the W. E. Vunk Funeral home and tonight will be taken to the parents’ home, 960 Walnut Street, where a private funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p. m. The Rev. E. L. Harvey will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the home until Thursday noon. (Elmira Star Gazette, Page 18, Tuesday, 23 June 1931)
DAVIS -
Elmira Star-Gazette, Dec.31, 1918: "Mrs.Hannah C. Carman, widow of William
H. Carman, died last evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nellie M.
Mills of 438 West Clinton St., after an illness of two years' duration.
Mrs. Carman suffered a paralytic seizure Friday night from which she never
regained consciousness and the end brought relief after many months of
suffering, which was born patiently and in true Christian spirit. Mrs.
Carman was woman of sterling character, well-loved by all who knew her.
She was a member of the Hedding Methodist Church, of which her husband
was a charter member. She is survived by her daughter with whom she made
her home; a son, Stephen A. Carman; a sister, Mrs. S.E. McNeelis of Newcastle,
Pa.; two brothers, Russell Davis of Newcastle and David Davis of Binghamton;
seven grandchildren, Mrs. Harry L. Crandell, Mrs. Albert W. Rolfe, Mrs.
George N. Guise, Mrs. William J. Murphey, Dorothy Carman, and William Carman,
all of this city, and Henry Greene of Nebraska. The funeral will be held
at the home, 438 West Clinton Street, Thursday at 3:30 pm. Burial in Woodlawn
Cemetery."
Note: She was the daughter of Abraham and Jane Davis who migrated from
Ulster County to Binghamton when Hannah was a teen-ager. She came to Elmira
shortly after her marriage to William Carman. Nancy Long (glong555@aol.com)
DAVIS - MILLER, SYLVIA T., Sylvia T. Miller, 96, of the Bethany Retirement Center in Horseheads, NY died September 4, 1986. She was born August 5, 1890 in Little Marsh, PA, the daughter of Alfred and Carrie Brewer Davis. She was a member of North Presbyterian Church in Elmira, NY and a life member of the Elmira Eastern Star. Mrs. Miller is survived by daughter, Mrs. Benjamin (June) Vandermark of Gillett; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, David and Margherita Vandermark, Endicott, NY and grandson, Ronald J. Vandermark, RI; great-granddaughter, Sara Vandermark. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family, with burial to be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira. Arrangements are by the Vickery Funeral Home in Troy. (TGR Sept.11, 1986)
DAVIS Thomas Daniel
Age 80 of Elmira, NY. He was born April 19, 1929 in Richmond Hill,
GA, son of the late Dan Daniel and Versiele (Hughes) Davis and was called
home to his heavenly Father on Sunday, August 23, 2009. He was predeceased
by his first wife Rachel L. Davis, his beloved daughter Debra Jones, beloved
son Rudolph Davis, devoted companion Mae Alice Myles and step daughter
Carolyn Myles. Thomas is survived by his sisters Pauline Brown of Elmira
and Cleo Patrick Moore of Philadelphia, PA; children Thomas Davis, Jr.
of Savannah, GA, Gladystean Davis, Melvin L. Davis, Kelvin L. Davis, Willard
C. Davis and Carl L. Davis all of Springfield, MA, Gwen Wysch of Elmira
and Paula and Gregory Grant of Brunswick, GA; step children Katherine McMillan
of Hazelhurst, GA, Robert L. and Mary A. (White) Myles, Cora L. Myles,
Donald L. Myles, Lamar and Sharon (Myles) Bell all of Elmira, Curtis L.
Myles of Homerville, GA and Maelene Hayes and DeWayne Edwards of Charlotte,
NC. He leaves 49 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and a large host
of nieces, nephews and special friends. Family and friends are invited
to visit St. Paul's Missionary Baptist Church, 402 Sullivan St., Elmira
on Monday, August 31st from 10 to 11 am. His funeral service will begin
at 11 am. Rev. Johnny Vaughn will officiate. Committal prayers and interment
will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 8/29/2009
Benjamin R. DEAN
An Old and Respected Resident Passes Away
Benjamin R. Dean, father of Elmer Dean, of the firm of Sheehan, Dean
& Co., died Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. G.
Bacorn, No. 407 West Sixth street. A slight attack of paralysis,
together with his advanced age was the cause of his death. Mr. Dean
was born in Montrose, Pa., and was eighty-two years old. He located in
Elmira in 1870 and for twenty years was connected with the Erie shops,
retiring on account of advancing years. The deceased is survived
by four daughters, Mrs. R. Y. Wilson of Philadelphia, Pa., Mrs. E. G. Bacorn,
Mrs. L. A. Smith and Ida C., of this city, also three sons. L. M. Dean
and Elmer Dean, of this City, and C. B. Dean of New York city, two sisters,
Mrs. C. H. Fenton and Mrs. J. C. Shoemaker of Horseheads, and one
brother, John C. of Buffalo. The funeral services were held Thursday
afternoon at his late home, interment being in Woodlawn. (Elmira
Sunday Telegram, Page 8, 6 February 1898)
Benjamin R. DEAN
Death of an Aged and respected Citizen This Morning
Benjamin R. Dean died this morning at 4 o’clock at the residence of
his daughter, Mrs. E. G. Bacorn, No. 407 West Sixth street. The deceased
was born in Montrose, Pa., in 1816, being therefore eighty-two years old.
He came to Elmira in 1870 and until about eight years ago was connected
with the Erie shops in this city. He is survived by a brother, John
C. Dean of Buffalo, two sisters, Mrs. John C. Shoemaker and Mrs. C. H.
Fanton of Horseheads, four daughters, Mrs. R. Y. Wilcox of Philadelphia;
Mrs. E. G. Bacorn, Mrs. L. A. Smith and Miss Ida C. Dean of this city,
and three sons, C. B. Dean of New York. L. M. of, of this city and Elmer
Dean of the well known firm of Sheehan, Dean and Company. During
his residence in this city he has been a quiet, respected citizen and his
loss will be greatly mourned by a large circle of friends. The funeral
will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from Mrs. Bacorn’s residence,
Dr. George H. McKnight officiating. The interment will be in Woodlawn.
(Elmira Daily Gazette and Free Press, Page 7, Wednesday, 2 February
1898)
DEAN - CARL, Bonnie Lue
Age 60, of Elmira, NY, died on Sunday, January 11, 2009, at
home. She was born on August 5, 1948 in Elmira, NY to the late Irwing and
Myrtle (Wood) Dean. Survivors include her sister, Rosalie (Danny) Baker
of Elmira; brother, Donald (Carol) Dean of Lowman; along with several nieces
and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, January
16th, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services
will follow there at 1 p.m. with Rev. Richard Hack officiating. Interment
will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/13/2009
Elmer DEAN Sr., 81, of 709 Park Pl. died at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 1940. He leaves his wife, two sons, Charles M. and Elmer Jr.; six grandchildren, Charles M. Jr., Henry T., Richard and Arthur Dean, all of Elmira; John Dean, Bayside, L. I., and Russell T. Dean, Stamford, Conn.; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Smith and Miss Ida Dean, Erie, Pa. The body is in the Wilson funeral home and Thursday at 9 a.m. will be removed to Trinity Church where it will lie in state until the funeral Thursday at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Henry E. Hubbard assisted by the Rev. C. Raymond Allington, will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery. (Elmira Star Gazette, Page 29, Tuesday, 13 February 1940)
DEAN –MRS. NELLIE G. KNERR of Lowman RD 1, formerly of 582 Lyon St., Sunday, Aug. 10, 1958. Survived by sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Bibble and Mrs. Blanche Mannell, both of Elmira and Mrs. Ethel Litholt of Lowman; brother, Doyle Dean of Warren, Ohio. Body at Hagerman Funeral Home. Calling hours tonight 7 to 9 and Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Wednesday at 2 p.m., the Rev. John Barrow. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 8/11/1958
DEAN - Mrs. Olive A. Bacorn, 380 West Sixth Street, died Tuesday, July 14, 1936, after an extended illness. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Earl Gosper of Swartwood; Mrs. George C. Haesloop; a son Garrett E. Bacorn of Elmira; two sisters, Miss Ida E. Dean and Mrs. Lucy Smith of Erie, Pa., two brothers, Louis M. Dean of Butler, Pa.; Elmer Dean of Elmira. Funeral notice later. (Elmira Star Gazette, Page 15, Wednesday, 15 July 1936)
SYLVESTER D. DEAN, 73 of Big Flats, Friday, may 9, 1947. Survived by wife, Mrs. Viola Dean; daughters, Mrs. J. W. Butts of Elmira, Mrs. Raymond Phillips of Philadelphia; four grandchildren. Body at the Hilton Funeral Home and Sunday afternoon will be removed to the family home where funeral will be held Monday, 2 p.m. Rev. Harry E. Malick. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/10/1947
DECKER - DEBORAH J. ELLSWORTH
Deborah J. Ellsworth, 34, of
Elmira, NY died February 8, 1990 at home. She is survived by her husband,
Chester; sons, Jason and James; daughters, Jennifer and Jessica at home;
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis (Joyce) Decker of Bentley Creek; maternal grandparents,
Elmer and Dorothy Stout, Gillett, PA; brothers, Duane Decker, Virginia
Beach, VA, Darren Decker, Gillett, PA; sisters, Diane Hicks, Gillett, Darla
Swimley, Elmira, Doreen Latimer, Gillett, Denise Decker, Louisville, TN;
one granddaughter. Funeral services were held at the Barrett Funeral Home
in Elmira on February 11 with Lt. Mark Tillsley officiating and burial
to be in Woodlawn Cemetery. (TGR, Thursday, February 15, 1990)
LENA E. DECKER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Decker of Millport died Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 26, 1927) at 2 o’clock aged four years. Besides her parents she is survived by a twin sister, Leona; two other sisters, Dorothy and Helen; one brother, Elmer; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Decker of Elmira. The funeral will be held at the Davis Funeral Home Friday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 1/27/1927
RAYMOND N. ‘TINY’ DECKER, age 61 of Camden Ave., Horseheads very unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 18, 2001. His surviving family includes his wife of 41 years, Virginia M. (Rockwell) Decker of Horseheads, NY; sons, Raymond (Valerie) Decker and Terry Decker both of Horseheads, NY; daughter, Mary Decker of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren, Sallee, Kellee, Jacob and Brandon Decker; great-granddaughter, Naporshyaa Lee; brothers, Fred (Alice) Decker of Texas; Henry Decker, Benjamin (Blanche) Decker, and Terrence Decker all of Elmira, NY; sister, Marie Decker of Elmira, NY; and many nieces and nephews. “Tiny” was a devoted husband and caring father and grandfather who enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting and Nascar. He retired from Kennedy Valve in Elmira in 1993. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, NY on Sunday, July 22, 2001 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. His funeral service will take place there at the funeral home on Monday, July 23, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Mari Rockwell officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. –Elmira Star Gazette.
CLIFFORD W. DEGRAW, 75, of Elmira died on Saturday, August 30, 1998 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira. He was born in Elmira to Charles C. and Violet L. (Knight) DeGraw. Survivors include his mother, Violet L.; his sisters, Illine Allen, Carol and Albert Briggs, Jr., all of Elmira; brother, Edward DeGraw of Corning; also several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Clifford was a U.S. Army Veteran and was the first in the Elmira area to be drafted. He loved the outdoors, including hunting and fishing. He also was an avid bowler and very good at it. Clifford was a wonder son, brother, uncle, and friend and will be dearly missed by all. Family and friends are invited to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Penna. Ave., Elmira, NY on Tuesday, September 1, 1998 from 12 noon until 2 p.m. A funeral service will be held there at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Donald Rockwell officiating. Interment will be at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira. –Elmira Star Gazette.
DEDRAW - ELLIS
Joyce Edna Formerly of Elmira, NY Was born February 16, 1931 in Elmira,
NY, the daughter of the late Jay and DeEtta (Jewell) DeDraw, went home
to be with her Lord on Friday, March 2, 2007, at the Lee Memorial Hospital
Health Park in Fort Myers, FL, at the age of 76. Her brother, Jay S. DeGraw
and twin-sister, Joan Westervelt predeceased her. She is survived by her
loving and devoted husband of 56 years, Robert R. Ellis of Fort Myers,
FL; beloved children, Katrina (Mark) Chisholm of St. Petersburg, FL and
their children, Heather J. and Hillary J. Chisholm; Robert J. (Sharon L.)
Ellis of Fort Myers, FL and their children, Robert J. II, Kristen, Eber
and Shawn Ellis; David C. Ellis of Elmira, NY and his children, David M.
and Danah M. Ellis; brother-in-law, Norman Westervelt of Nichols, NY; along
with several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Joyce retired
from the Shell Point Retirement Community as a unit secretary after 16
years of dedicated and faithful service. Family and friends are invited
to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira,
NY 14904, on Friday, March 9, 2007, from 11:00 to 12:00 (noon). Funeral
services celebrating her life will follow the visitation at noon. The Reverend
David Klase will officiate. Interment will take place in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Lee Memorial
HS Foundation, P.O. Box #2218, Fort Myers, FL 33902, in the name of Joyce
E. Myers.
THOMAS M. DE GROFF died Wednesday afternoon (Sept. 23, 1925) at the home of his daughter at Mariners’ Harbor, Staten Island. He is survived by his widow; two daughters, Mrs. George Murray of Mariners’ Harbor and Mrs. B. L. Lewis of Elmira. Mr. De Groff was a former resident of Elmira and a member of the Southside Baptist Church. The family formerly resided on Fulton Street. Funeral services were held at Marineer’s Harbor Friday afternoon. The remains arrived in Elmira over the D. L. & W. Railroad at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Sunday Telegram 9/27/1925
DEIBLER
Ethel Marie Lifelong resident of Elmira's
Southside Age 94, died Monday evening, June 6, 2005, at Bethany Manor,
Horseheads, NY. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will
be held on Monday, June 13, at 3:00 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira.
Those wishing to attend the service, please be at the Walnut Street gate
at 2:45 p.m. Reverend Charles Hess officiating. In lieu of flowers, those
wishing may make memorials to Centenary United Methodist Church 424 S.
Main St. Elmira, N.Y. 14904. She was survived by several nieces and nephews,
among them Juanita Schoonover Derrig of Lebanon, PA, Lois Schoonover Janes
of Corning, NY, Anna Mae Deibler Sinderman of Christianburg, VA, Benjamin
Deibler, Jr., Douglas Hicks both of Elmira NY. Ethel was the last surviving
child of James and Annie Winder Deibler. She was born in Elmira on February
16, 1911, and lived on the Southside all her life until moving to Bethany
Village in 2002. Ethel was a longtime member of Centenary Methodist Church
and, from the age of 18 to retirement, she was employed by F. M. Howell
Co.
DEIBLER - HICKS
Vera (Deibler) Age 88 of Riverview Circle Elmira, NY. on Monday morning
January 14, 2002. Friends may call at the bf HOLLY-KECK & BAKER, INC.
FUNERAL HOME on Thursday from 1-2pm with funeral services at the conclusion
of calling hours. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery Elmira.
Rev. Horace Stoddard will officiate. Flowers are welcomed or those wishing
may make memorials to Pine City Baptist Church 1516 Penna. Ave Pine City
NY. 14871. Vera is survived by sons and daughter-in-law Nelson R. and Donnarae
Hicks of Milford, Conn.; Douglas R. Hicks of Ithaca, NY.; sister Ethel
M. Deibler of Horseheads, NY.; nieces Lois S. (Clinton) Janes, Jr. of Corning,
NY.; Juanita S. (Don) Derring of Lebanon, Pa.; Virginia D. (William) Meehan
of Garrison, NY.; nephews Gordon W. (Doreen) Deibler, Jr. of Freeville,
NY.; Benjamin L. Deibler of Wellsburg, NY. She was a member of Pine City
Baptist Church, Life member in Chapt. 276 A.A.R.P., Meals on Wheels, Chemung
Co. Historical Society and Thursday Morning Musicales. Vera was predeceased
by her husband Charles R. Hicks and sister-in-law Mrs. Mildred Dibbler.
CHARLES C. DEISTER died at the family residence, 817 East Water Street, last night (March 22, 1905) at 11:445 o’clock, of peritonitis, had been ill of typhoid fever for several weeks. His case did not become pronounced until about 24 hours before death, although he had been sick since the first of February. Perhaps the announcement of the death of no other young man in the city would carry with it more sadness than this. Charles Deister was very widely known in this city and his popularity was such that he was sought for in all circles. He was a member of Union Lodge, F. & A. M., Cashmere Grotto, the Royal Arcanum, the Kanaweola Club and other organizations, in al of which he was given a prominent place. With a constant smile and a pleasant word for everybody, he was idolized in the family, a favorite where good fellowship reigned and deeply beloved in the social circle in which he moved. He was prominent as an athlete and was conspicuous for several years on the basketball teams of Kanaweola Club and the football teams of that organization. Mr. Deister was taken sick during the early part of February. He remained at home for some time, but attempted to return to his duties with the firm of Barker, Rose & Clinton, with which he had been connected since his graduation from school. He was forced to return home, however, and left the house only twice after that. Exposure on one of these occasions brought on a relapse and he was taken violently ill. He was well on the road toward ultimate recovery, it was believed, when his case became alarming and he grew rapidly worse, peritonitis setting in yesterday morning. In death he was surrounded by the members of his family who will have the deepest sympathy of the entire community in their terrible affliction. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Catherine Deister; four sisters, Mrs. M. C. Hill, Marian, Wilhelmina and Catherine and three brothers, John, Henry and Edward. The funeral arrangements have not been made. (Woodlawn Cemetery) –Elmira Advertiser 3/22/1905
DELAHANTY William E. "Boots"
died peacefully Sunday evening, November 18, 2007. Originally of Baltimore,
MD, Bill resided the last 17 years in Elmira, NY. There will be no calling
hours. A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, at
the convenience of the family. Rabbi Mimi Biatch officiating. In lieu of
flowers, pass on the kindness Bill showed to others. Born January 13, 1919,
the son of the late Katherine (Clifford) and William Delahanty, Sr. Bill
was the loving husband of Barbara Sparks for 58 years, who predeceased
him in 2004; and brothers, Clifford, Raymond; and sister, Dorothy. Survived
by a devoted daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Larry Cohen of Elmira;
son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Mary Delahanty; and grandchildren,
Dana, Michael, Deidre, Lindsay, Christian, and Grant of Newport Beach,
CA; sister, Lillian Kearns of MD; sisters-in-law, Irma Dorrell of TX, and
Ruth Sparks of MD; numerous nieces, nephews, dear friends, and caregivers.
Bill was a sergeant in the U.S. Army during WWII in the 847th Air Engineer
Squadron and received the European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon.
He was a member of the Police Department of Baltimore City, MD, and was
the first Chairman of the Personnel Service Board. He later became a Fire
Investigator and retired from Maryland National Bank. Family was the most
important thing in the world to him. He will be in our hearts forever.
Smile when you remember how he touched your life. Peace. ARRANGEMENTS BY
BAKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME.
DELAHANTY William E. "Boots"
died peacefully Sunday evening, November 18, 2007. Originally of Baltimore,
MD, Bill resided the last 17 years in Elmira, NY. There will be no calling
hours. A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, at
the convenience of the family. Rabbi Mimi Biatch officiating. In lieu of
flowers, pass on the kindness Bill showed to others. Born January 13, 1919,
the son of the late Katherine (Clifford) and William Delahanty, Sr. Bill
was the loving husband of Barbara Sparks for 58 years, who predeceased
him in 2004; and brothers, Clifford, Raymond; and sister, Dorothy. Survived
by a devoted daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Larry Cohen of Elmira;
son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Mary Delahanty; and grandchildren,
Dana, Michael, Deidre, Lindsay, Christian, and Grant of Newport Beach,
CA; sister, Lillian Kearns of MD; sisters-in-law, Irma Dorrell of TX, and
Ruth Sparks of MD; numerous nieces, nephews, dear friends, and caregivers.
Bill was a sergeant in the U.S. Army during WWII in the 847th Air Engineer
Squadron and received the European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon.
He was a member of the Police Department of Baltimore City, MD, and was
the first Chairman of the Personnel Service Board. He later became a Fire
Investigator and retired from Maryland National Bank. Family was the most
important thing in the world to him. He will be in our hearts forever.
Smile when you remember how he touched your life. Peace. Published
in the Star-Gazette from 11/20/2007 - 11/21/2007.
DELONG
ADDITIONS - Dear Joyce,
I have used your site many times and have found it extremely useful.
I am origionally from Elmira, and have many ancestors from that area. I
now live in Florida. I was checking Woodlawn cemetery for records of my
family and found a name overlooked in your records belonging to one of
my grandparents.
There is a fair size headstone along the side of the road on a bank
at a curve in the road inside of the cemetery that has the name DELONG
on it. You have the record of my grandmother, Adelia DELONG who was
listed buried 4/12/1938. However, my grandfather is also buried there.
His name is Franklin H. DELONG he died Nov. 1, 1920 in Elmira. I didn’t
find him on either the 1888-1926 list or the 1927-1993 list. I didn’t
know how else to bring this to your attention. I hope this addition
is helpful to you.I will be checking your site often as you come up with
new things all the time. I have been pleasantly surprised at what I have
found.Thanks for making all of this information available to all of us.
Sincerely, Joan e-mail: ejoanclay@earthlink.net
DEMING Robert E. "Bob"
A resident of the Pine City community died at his home with
his loving family by his side, Sunday, July 19, 2009, at the age of 72.
Born on December 20, 1936 in Sayre, PA, Robert was the son of the late
John E. & Caroline Pack Deming. Possessing a hard work ethic from an
early age, He served his country as a United States Marine. Bob was employed
by Thatcher Glass for over 25 years as a mold maker and was a member of
the Local Teamsters Union. With a wide variety of interests, Bob enjoyed
the outdoors, hunting and fishing, his pets, quilt making, reading and
Internet Trivia. Bob was a devoted and caring husband to his loving wife
for 25 years, Linda Burrow Deming; also surviving are his children; Debbra
Deming, Norfolk, NE; Valerie (Todd A.) Jones, Oneonta; Marty (Bernadette)
Deming, Pine City; Linda's daughters, Denise (fiancé, Steve Phillips)
Degraw Barone, Cayuta; Lynn M. (Thomas) Clegg, Bradenton, FL; son-in-law,
Gregory Heineman; seven grandchildren, Marypat, Katherine and Emily Heineman;
Jake, Grace and Maura Mood and James R. Clegg; sister, Joan (George) Farmer,
Pine City; caring sister-in-law, Carol (Daniel) Morrison, Pine City; and
many family friends who will never be forgotten for the many cards and
visits that made Bob's last days so comfortable. Family and friends will
be received at the family home, 1502 Pennsylvania Ave. Pine City, on Wednesday,
July 22, 2009 between the hours of 1 – 4 p.m. for an open house. Graveside
services will take place at the families convenience at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to Southern Tier Hospice, for all the care they
provided and comfort they gave, 11751 E. Corning Rd. Corning, NY 14830
in Bob's memory. Published in the Star-Gazette from 7/21/2009
- 7/22/2009
DENSON
Denson, Francis W. Age 97, of Cayuta, NY. He was born June 1, 1908
in Elmira, son of the late Claude and Maude (Doane) Denson, and died Tuesday,
April 4, 2006, at Seneca View Nursing Home. He was predeceased by his wife,
Wenonah; and daughter, Marrianna; and is survived by his wife Mabel; sons
Rodney of Elmira, Leroy (Corrie) of Chemung, Burt and Warren both of Cayuta;
daughters, Wenonah (Paul) Bedient of Briggs, TX, Ruth Hall of Seneca Castle;
son, Tom Hackett of Olympia, WA; and daughter, Millie (Douglas, Jr.) Rarick
of Elmira; 24 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren;
along with several nieces and nephews. Mr. Denson retired from Ward LaFrance
after 20 years of service. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener.
Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858
Lake St., Elmira on Saturday, April 8th, from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. His funeral
service will follow at 12 Noon. Committal prayers and interment will take
place on Monday, April 10th, in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of
the family. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Francis through
donations to the Falck Cancer Center, 600 Roe Ave., Elmira, NY 14901. (Elmira
Star Gazette, Thursday, 6 April 2006)
JOHN B. DENSE of 601 Tuttle Ave., Saturday, Jan. 19, 1952. Survived by brother, George L. Dense of Elmira; one nephew and several cousins. The body is at the Frank O’Dea Funeral Home where friends may call and where prayer service will be held Tuesday 9 a.m. The Rev. Philip E. McGhan. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 1/21/1952
ALBERT LEE DENSON aged 17 days died at 7 a.m. Sunday (May 12, 1929). The child is survived by the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie B. Denson of 320 West Third Street. The remains repose in the Wilson Funeral Home. The funeral will be private with the Rev. R. M. Wendell officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. -–lmira Star-Gazette 5/12/1929
DENSON Michael E.
Age 38, of Morrell Road, Cayuta, NY, died unexpectedly at his
home on Friday, February 13, 2009. Michael is survived by his father, Burt
C. Denson of Hammondsport, NY; brothers, Burt Denson of Cayuta, NY and
Daniel Denson of Owego, NY; nieces, Rayelynn, Elizabeth and Samantha; nephew,
Connor; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. His mother, Carol S. Denson,
predeceased Michael. Michael was a former employee of Schuler County and
was an avid fisherman. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the
Vedder and Scott Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee St., Montour Falls, NY on
Wednesday, February 18, 2009, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. His funeral and committal
service will be held following visitation at 4 p.m. Deacon David LaFortune
will officiate. Interment will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY
at the family's convenience. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed
to the American Heart Association, NYS Affiliated, PO Box 3049, Syracuse,
NY 13220. Published in the Star-Gazette on 2/15/2009
DENTON - "Mrs. Norma S. Duhl"
"Mrs. Norma Smith Duhl, widow of Louis Duhl, died Saturday morning
at 8 o'clock in the family home, 313 Columbia Street. She is survived by
a niece, Mrs. James Hubbard of Wadley, Ga., four nephews, Clifford and
Adam Carpenter and Otis A. Leonard of Elmira; a brother-in-law, John Duhl.
Ms. Duhl was a member of the First Baptist Churc, The funeral will be held
in the family home Monday at 2 p.m. The Rev. M.H. Dallman and the Rev.
R. Vieweg will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery."
Birth name: Norma Denton Smith.
Source: The Sunday Telegram. May 4, 1930. Transcribed by Barbara Ann
Ross
DEPRIMO Mea Gabriella
Eight-month-old daughter of Joseph DePrimo and Ciara Lewis, became
an angel on June 19, 2009 at home with her loving family by her side. She
was born on October 1, 2008 in Rochester, NY. Mea is survived by her parents;
maternal grandparents, Stephanie Lewis and Dale (Shirley Holt) Aylesworth;
paternal grandparents, Christine (Charles) Griffin and Paul (Teresa Hamilton)
DePrimo; maternal great-grandparents, Julia (George) Lewis and Joan (Dale)
Aylesworth; paternal great-grandfather, Duane Haynes; aunts, Kirsten Lewis,
Briana Lewis and Janet DePrimo; uncles, Justin DePrimo, Andy Lewis and
Gavin Hamilton; great-aunts, Katrese (Tony) Bradley, Julie Lewis, Tesha
(Chuck) Williams, Michelle Lewis, Elizabeth Cady, Amy Aylesworth and Brenda
(Joe) Kennedy; great-uncle, Anthony (Melanie) Lewis. Family and friends
are invited to call on Tuesday, June 23rd, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the
James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place there at
12 p.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations
can be made to Ciara Lewis, 769 Roe Ave., Elmira, NY 14905 to help defer
the cost of a headstone for Mea. Published in the Star-Gazette on
6/21/2009
DERBYSHIRE GEORGE ROSWELL "ROLL"
The Wellsboro Gazette - Thursday, 21 Apr 1966
George R. Derbyshire [Roll], age 74, of 820 West Church Street, Elmira,
N. Y. a native of Wellsboro, died April 12, 1966 at the Veterans Administration
Hospital, Bath, N. Y. He is survived by his wife, Minnie E. Derbyshire,
daughter Louise D. Schiave, granddaughters, Mrs. Marjorie L. Lucarelli,
Mrs. Barbara J. Gillette, Jr., great-grandchildren, Caryl and Patrick Lucarelli
all of Elmira. Several nieces and nephews. Mr. Derbyshire was a member
of Trinity Episcopal Church, Elmira, Ossea Lodge F. & A. M. No. 317
of Wellsboro. He was a veteran of World War I, and a member of Harry B.
Bentley Post American Legion of Elmira, and was a retired employee of the
Pennsylvania Railroad. Funeral was Friday in Trinity Episcopal Church,
Rev. David Kingman officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira.
THOMAS W. DERHAM age 31 of 415 ½ Walnut Street, Elmira, Thursday, April 12, 1984 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Friends are invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Prayer service will be held there Saturday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. He is survived by his mother Dorothy Derham of New Fairfield CN; brothers, James Derham of Washington, D.C. and Dennis Derham of Bozeman, MT. Thomas was an alumnus and instructor at Elmira College and employed by the Elmira City Club. –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/13/1984
MARY FRANCIS DERRY, long time resident of Elmira, died in Connecticut on March 30, 2004 with her family nearby. She was born in Elston Hollow on November 9, 1913, Mary was the ninth of ten children born to William Albert Derry and Elizabeth Findlay Derry. Miss Derry was the Executive Secretary to the Personnel Department of Bendix Aviation for four decades, including the World War II years. She was active in the First Methodist Church community for several years. Outside of work and church, her goals were to help her extended family and those in need. She did so with overwhelming generosity and love. Mary is survived by numerous nephews and nieces. Dr. William Findlay Vanderlip and family of South Windsor and Fairfield, Connecticut. Mr. Merrit Burr Derry and family of Elmira, New York. Mrs. Carol Dalton Walsh and family of Honeoye Falls, New York; Mrs. Charlotte Dalton and family of Houston, Texas. She was laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery along side of her mother, sisters and brother. –Elmira Star Gazette.
DESIMONE - MRS. ELENA M. SAIA age 93 years of 139 W. 8th St., Elmira Heights, NY, December 26, 1990. Friends may call at Ballard and Lindgren Funeral Home, Thursday 7-9 PM. Funeral there Friday 11 AM, the Rev. M. Russell Lee officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. She is survived by daughters, Josephine Crossett, with whom she resided, Genevive (Gerald) Tregea of Rochester, NY; son, John (Kathleen) Saia of Elmira Heights; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by husband, Anthony P. Saia and son, Frank. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/27/1990
FRANK E. DETRICK, 85, FORMER Bradford County Sheriff of 306 Main St., Monroeton, Pa., died Saturday evening Feb. 24, 1996 at the Williamsport General Hospital, Williamsport, Pa. Born April 30, 1910, in Sayre, Pa., he was a son of the late Fred A. and Sara Ammerman Detrick and was a lifetime resident of Bradford County. On August 18, 1934, Frank married the former Martha Mary Benson, daughter of the late Sheriff and Mrs. Newman Benson of Towanda. In earlier years, Mr. and Mrs. Detrick resided in Sayre, where Frank was employed by the Ingersoll Rand in Athens and was elected three times to serve as constable of Sayre Borough’s fourth ward. In January 1944, Frank was appointed Bradford County Detective and Probation Officer, a position he held for four years, From 1948 to 1955, Mr. Detrick served as senior investigator for the insurance department of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and from 1950 to 1956 served as Justice of the Peace in Towanda Borough. Mr. Detrick was elected Sheriff of Bradford County in 1959, maintaining the office for 16 years. Sheriff and Mrs. Detrick resided at the county jail with Mrs. Detrick serving as matron. During his terms as sheriff, Frank participated in numerous F.B.I. training schools, receiving a certificate of commendation as a Director of Police Training Schools for Bradford County. He was also honored by the F.B.I. and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for his dedication to law enforcement. Upon their retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Detrick made their home in Monroeton, where Frank served as a Republican Committeeman. He was past president and trustee of the Pennsylvania State Sheriff’s Association, served seven years as a director of the National Sheriff’s Association, and local government committee. He served three years as director of Bradford County Civil Defense and was District Chairman of the General Sullivan Council Boy Scouts of America 1950-51. Frank was a member of the Towanda First United Methodist Church, life and charter member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 2191, Towanda, past president of the Fraternal Order of Police, former member of Wysox Lodge, past president of Grands Association, Eastern District Bradford County IOOF, former member of Local Order of the Moose, Waverly, N.Y., and member of the Wheel In, Canton, Pa. Surviving are a daughter, Joyce Tebo of Schenectady, N.Y.; a son and daughter-in-law, Paul N. and Susan Detrick of Carlisle, Pa.; three granddaughters, Mrs. Suzanne Tearno of Lake George, N.Y., Mrs. Robert (Pamela) Lansing of Schenectady, N.Y., Jennifer Detrick of Carlisle, Pa.; three grandsons, Richard Tebo of Athens, Pa., Jeffrey Tebo of Binghamton, N.Y., Johnathan Detrick of Carlisle, Pa.; six great-grandchildren, Keith and Wendy Tebo of Athens, Franklin and Nicole Tearno of Lake George, N.Y., Donald and Amanda Lansing of Schenectady, N.Y.; a brother, Ralph Detrick of Elmira, N.Y.; a sister, Caroline Kearney of Sayre; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Benson Detrick on Nov. 20, 1986, a sister, Helen McKinney; five brothers, James, Donald, Leonard, Thomas and Glenn Detrick. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 28, 1996 at 10 a.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa., with the Rev. Allen Hulslander pastor of the Towanda First United Methodist Church officiating assisted by the Rev. Thomas Blackall. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, N.Y. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Towanda Elks Lodge No. 2191 will hold a memorial service Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the Towanda First United Methodist Church, Main Street, Towanda, Pa in Frank E. Detrick’s memory. –Towanda Daily Review.
DEWEY - FRENCH, MAUDE (DEWEY), Services for
Maude (Dewey) French, 88, Gillett, were held at the Olthof Funeral Home,
Elmira, on Sept. 21 with Rev. John Valaint officiating. The interment
was held in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Mrs. French died on Tuesday,
Sept. 18, 1984. She was a life-long member of the Gillett Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Charles
F. French, who died Nov. 1983 and her twin sister, Mabel Strong, who died
June, 1983. They were the owners of the Strong and French Mercantile
Store, Gillett. She is survived by daughter, Dorothy Brown, Troy;
son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Esther, Gillett; four grandsons; four
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family would
appreciate contributions to the Gillett Baptist Church in Mrs. French’s
memory. (TGR Sept. 27 1984)
