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history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular
time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives
and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade"
or business.
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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DIBBLE Frances E.
Age 89, of Lower Maple Avenue, Elmira, NY, died Saturday, June 14,
2008, at Elcor Health Services. Family and friends are invited to call
from 6 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at the Roberts Funeral Home,
Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY 14894. Her funeral and committal service
will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 7 p.m. Interment will
be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY at the convenience of the family. Frances
was born June 24, 1918 in Elmira, NY, daughter of the late Stewart F. and
Myrtle E. Dean Dibble. She attended area schools and worked at Remington
Rand and later at Trayer Products. She was an avid collector of Teddy Bears
and enjoyed her home on Lower Maple Avenue. Survivors include her sisters,
Betty and Lewis Taylor of Pine City, NY, Shirley Hall of Pine City, NY
and Marijane Ames of Elmira, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In
addition to her parents; she was predeceased by her three sisters, Jane
Ripley, Alice Miner and Eleanor McCormack. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 6/16/2008.
DIBBLE Harold C.
Age 76, of Horseheads, NY. He was born April 19, 1933 in Corning, NY,
son of the late Earl and Anna (McCann) Dibble, and passed away Sunday,
May 3, 2009, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. In addition to his parents,
he was predeceased by his son, William Thomas Dibble; and sister, Helen
Marie Dibble. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Bonnie McCarthy
Dibble; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and David Whitman of Horseheads,
NY, Sara and Steve Goodwin of Leland, NC; grandchildren, Wilder, Jemma
and Fisher; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Helen and Thomas McCarthy
of Horseheads; sister-in-law, Kathleen McCarthy of Wilmington, NC; brother-in-law,
Patrick McCarthy of Holly Springs, NC; along with several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his family he is survived by his loyal canine companion,
Pancake; his early morning McDonald's gang and the Wisner Park Girl Watchers
Club. Harold was owner and operator of two Elmira businesses; Redball Express
and The Trading Post. He was also a bus driver for the Elmira Heights School
District for 18 years. Harold also served our country during the Korean
War. Harold's greatest pride and joy was his family, especially his 3 grandchildren.
He was an avid Boston Red Sox fan, who for many years, enjoyed watching
local ball games at Eldridge Park. Harold loved nothing more than an early
morning debate on any topic with his McDonald's buddies. His family would
like to express their thanks to Dr. Schenone, Dr. Deluccia, Dr. Tapia,
Dr. Hijazi and Stacey and Debbie from Unit 4. Family and friends are invited
to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave.,
Elmira on Wednesday, May 6th, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. His memorial service
will follow at 5:30 p.m. with Deacon William Dougherty officiating. Interment
will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Harold through donations
to the American Heart Association, 59 Court St., 4th Fl., Binghamton, NY
13901. Published in the Star-Gazette on 5/5/2009
DIBBLE - HENDRICKSON, Gracia E. "Gracie"
Age 85, of Elmira Heights, NY, went to be with her Lord Thursday, December
25, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira, NY. Gracie was born on October
23, 1923 in Canandaigua, NY, daughter of the late Nelson and Edna (Bristow)
Dibble. Gracie was predeceased by her loving and longtime companion, Howard
Clearwater. She is survived by many friends. Gracie requested that there
would be no services held for her. Interment will take place in Woodlawn
Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 12/28/2008
The following appeared in the Elmira, NY Star-Gazette, Tuesday, April 4, 1939:
Lee L. DIBBLE, 76, of 508 Mathew St. died at 2:15 p.m. Monday, Apr. 3, 1939, after an extended illness. He was a retired Lackawanna fireman and a member of the First Baptist Church and Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. He leaves his wife, three sons, Arthur F. of Elmira, Ralph L. of Cortland and Charles D. of Rome Ga; two daughters Mrs. George Gray of Elmira and Miss Edna Dibble at home; 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The body is in the Holly funeral home. Funeral announcement later.
The following obituaries appeared in the Elmira, NY Star-Gazette on
Wednesday, November 1, 1967 (I have added some information in brackets):
The following is the obituary for my great aunt Edna, daughter of Lee
and Harriett Dibble. It was sent to me by relatives in Elmira, but unfortunately
did not contain a date. I assume it is from an Elmira newspaper, probably
about 27 or 28 October 2000. Edna is buried with her parents in section
L of Woodlawn.
DIBBLE, Edna L.
Elmira resident
Age 90, of 115 Daffodil Drive, Horseheads, died Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Edna was born January 26, 1910 in Elmira daughter of the late Lee L. and Harriet B (Smith) Dibble. She was employed as a Social Worker at the Chemung County Department of Social Services for many years. Edna was very active as a volunteer for several organizations including the Chemung County Nursing Facility as an Activities Volunteer and was active in Christian Education as a Sunday School teacher. Survivors include two nieces, Norma Putney of Seneca Falls and Winifred Hand of Wellsville, NY, a nephew; Edwin E. Gray of Sharpsville, PA, great niece Mary Jane (Mike) Czesnowski of Monroe, CT, a very close friend Ernest Martone of Romeoville, IL, and several great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 10 AM Friday, September 29, 2000 at the James Barrett Funeral Home with Rev. William Wells of the Horesheads Christian Missionary Alliance Church and Rev. Mark Faler of the Waverly Christian Missionary Alliance church officiating. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
Below are two obituaries for my grand uncle Arthur Franklin Dibble, son of Lee and Harriett Dibble. Arthur is buried in section T of the Woodlawn Cemetery.
The following is transcribed from the Elmira Star Gazette of October
16, 1962:
"Arthur F. DIBBLE, 75, of 458½ Beecher St., Tuesday,
Oct. 16, 1962. He was a member of Lake St. Presbyterian Church; retired
Erie-Lackawanna Railroad employee. Survived by wife, Mrs. Lena Dibble;
daughters, Mrs. Winfred Hand of Wellsville, Mrs. Alice Mitchell of Elmira;
son, Arthur F. of Holcomb, N. Y.; mother, Mrs. Harriet Dibble; sisters,
Miss Edna Dibble and Mrs. Alice Gray; all of Elmira; brothers, Ralph of
Cortland, Charles of Oklahoma City; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Body at Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements incomplete.".
The following is transcribed from the Elmira Star Gazette of October
18, 1962:
"Arthur F.DIBBLE of 458½ Beecher St. Funeral was held
at Barrett Funeral Home today at 2 p. m., the Rev. Gordon Mattice. Pallbearers:
Hugh Baker, Francis O'Brien, B. G. Webb, Edward Miller, George Simons,
Joseph Rice. Woodlawn Cemetery.".
Alan Dibble
Sacramento, CA
DICKENS Delia V. Age 91, of Horseheads, NY, died on Monday, September 18, 2006, at Bethany Manor, Horseheads, NY. Interment has already taken place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. A memorial service will be held at Central Christian Church, 309 South Main St., Elmira, on Sunday, October 29, 2006, at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Richard Elliott will officiate. Those wishing, may make memorials to the Central Christian Church in Delia's memory. Arrangements entrusted to Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.
DICKINSON –MRS. ALTA I. SICKLES of 707 W. Water Street Tuesday July 8, 1975. Friends may call at Ballard & Lindgren Funeral Home Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with funeral services at the conclusion of calling hours the Rev. Lynn F. B. Tschudy. Woodlawn Cemetery. She is the widow of Charles H. Sickles. Survived by brother, Henry L. Dickinson; nieces, Mrs. Lewis (Betty) Jacobson, Mrs. Peter Lilah Morrow; nephews, Jack C. Dickinson and Louis A. Dickinson all of Elmira, Lawrence R. Dickinson of Fremont, Calif. She was a member of Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. –Elmira Star-Gazette 7/9/1975
DICKERSON, Mr. Bly A.: Age 89, of 418 Milton St., Sunday, April 17, 1988 at the Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Wednesday evening 7 to 9pm. Funeral and Committal Services there Thursday at 11am. The Rev. Melanie Cole officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions to the Riverside United Methodist Church in Bly’s memory would be appreciated. He was predeceased by his wife, Eunice Duff Dickerson, November 13, 1984, Survived by sister-in-law, Mary Olstead of Dushore, PA; brothers-in-law, Marcus and Dennis Duff of Gloversville, NY; cousin, Alfreda Letts of Shunk, PA; several nieces and nephews; Bly was an insurance agent for Prudential Life Insurance Company with over 30 years of service and attended Riverside United Methodist Church.
DICKINSON - CASSADA Jean E.
Age 79, of Tarpon Springs, Florida, formerly of Elmira, passed away
on Sunday, November 15, 2009, at Trinity Rehabilitation Facility. She was
born March 18, 1930 to Jesse and Ines Dickinson of Elmira, New York. Jean
was retired from the New York State Department of Corrections where she
was employed. She was a longtime member of North Presbyterian Church. Surviving
are sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Sue Cassada of Tarpon Springs,
Florida, Jeff and Barbie Cassada of Richmond, Virginia; grandchildren,
Kelly and Steve Bryant of Holiday, Florida, Amy and Robert Holmes of Clearwater,
Florida, Matthew and Jennifer Cassada of Trinity, Florida, Olivia and Leah
Cassada of Richmond, Virginia; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Nathan, Rylie
and William Bryant, Skylar and Camryn Holmes, Matthew and Caleb Cassada;
brother, Donald and Olive Dickinson of Rochester, New York; and numerous
nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at Lakeside Community Church
at 475 East Lake Road North on Thursday, November 19, from 12 noon to 2
p.m. The internment will be planned for the Spring at Woodlawn Cemetery
in Elmira. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jean's name may be directed
to the North Presbyterian Food Pantry, 921 College Avenue, Elmira, New
York 14901. Published in Star-Gazette on November 17, 2009
JESSE W. DICKINSON of 325 River St., Monday, Aug. 21, 1961. He was a retired General Electric employee. Survived by sons, Edward with whom he resided, Ralph of Horseheads, Donald of Marcellus; daughters, Mrs. Emma McCloskey, Mrs. Mildred Thomas, Mrs. Evelyn Bellgraph, Mrs. Margaret Symkowski and Mrs. Jean Cassada; sisters, Mrs. Carrie Hyatt, Mrs. Isador Brink and Miss Susan Dickinson, all of Mountain Top, Pa.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Body at Ballard & Lindgren Funeral Home, Elmira Heights. Calling hours today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Thursday at 2 p.m. the Rev. Gerald F. Harris. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Advertiser -8/23/1961
DIEFENBACH - FAULKNER
Joyce Age 68, of Pine City, NY, died Monday, December 19, 2005, at
Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Joyce was born April 11, 1937 in Dushore, PA,
the daughter of the late Alvin and Violet Hunsinger Dieffenbach. She is
predeceased by her beloved husband, George Faulkner, May 12, 1997. Surviving
Joyce are her loving children, daughter, Debra Kelly of Horseheads; son,
George and Helen Faulkner of Elmira Heights; daughter, Kellie Faulkner
and Joey Stroble of Elmira; son, Joel Faulkner of Elmira; grandchildren,
Jessica Hobbs, Krista and Kayla Faulkner, Justin Faulkner in USAF, Monica
and Nicholas Faulkner of Geneva; great-grandson, Cameron Kelly-Hobbs; brother,
Alvin and Vicki Dieffenbach of Marietta, GA; several sisters-in-law, aunts,
uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; special friends and poker players,
George and Joan Farmer, Frank and Sharon Dunkle. Joyce worked for many
years for American LaFrance and most recently, Elmira City School District
as a custodian. She was a graduate of SHS Class of 1955. She enjoyed crafting,
gardening, Texas hold'm and slot machines. Family and friends are invited
to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY,
on Thursday, December 22, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. with funeral
there on Friday at 10:00 a.m. Lay Pastor John P. Knapp will officiate.
Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to Falck Cancer Center or AOMC Foundation.
DIETRICH - CHRISTIAN
Helen D. Age 86, of Wyldwyn Farm in Big Flats, NY, died on Tuesday,
October 9, 2001 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Helen, a descendent
of John Alden and Priscilla Mullins, was the daughter of U.S. Congressman
(PA) C. E. Dietrich and Laura Middleton Dietrich. She was born on January
1, 1915 in Tunkhannock, PA. She was predeceased in death by her husband
Frank T. Christian in 1983 and her brother, C. E. Dietrich, Jr. Survivors
include her daughters Nancy Christian Davis and her husband Reese of Villanova,
PA, Marcia E. Christian of Corning, NY and Carol L. Christian of Big Flats,
NY; grandchildren Jeffrey A. Davis of Annapolis, MD, Bruce C. Davis of
Springfield, PA, Paul M. Davis of Spring City, PA and Suzanne Davis Hartzel
of Spring City, PA; 5 great grandchildren. Helen is also survived by her
brother George Dietrich of Tunkhannock, PA and dear friends William and
Gail Norwood of Big Flats, NY. Arrangements by the James D. Barrett Funeral
Home. There will be no prior calling hours. Interment will take place in
Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations in Helen's name may be directed to the Big Flats Volunteer
Fire Company, P.O. Box 28, Big Flats, NY 14814
DIETZ - MITCHELL, Susan C.
Of Elmira, NY - Was born July 17, 1962 in Elmira, NY, the daughter
of the late William and Inez M. (Townsend) Dietz, passed away on Saturday,
July 4, 2009, at the age of 46. The sons of Susan C. Mitchell are Joshua
Ray Williams, William B. Warner, Robert L. Mitchell and Malachi J. Warner;
the daughter of Susan C. Mitchell is Amber D. Warner. She is also survived
by her grandchildren, which she simply adored, Rhiannon J. Mills, Hazelynn
S. Warner, Chase Somers, Jaden M. Warner and Quincy; 6 brothers, 2 sisters,
several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to gather at
the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport,
NY on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services
honoring her life will follow the visitation at 7 p.m. The Reverend Brian
D. Harris will celebrate Susan's service. Interment will take place in
the Woodlawn Cemetery on Thursday, July 9th at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations may be directed to the family to help defray Susan's
funeral expenses. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/7/2009
DILDINE –MRS. AMELIA MORTIMER of 120 Fox St., died Wednesday, Aug. 31, 1938 at 1:30 a.m. She is survived by her husband, Robert Mortimer; four sisters, Mrs. Maude Mortimer of Elmira, Mrs. John McGaffick of Albion, Mrs. Fred Pratz of Niagara Falls, Mrs. Eugene Tanner of Cortland; three brothers, James Dildine of Cleveland, Ohio, Charles B. Dildine of Big Flats, Dennis Dildine of New York City. The body is in the Hughes Funeral Home until Thursday morning when they will be removed to the home of Mrs. Maude Mortimer, 57 George St., where the funeral will be held Friday 2 p.m. Rev. L. Ernest Otter. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 9/1/1938
DILDINE William E. Sr.
Beloved Father and Grandfather. Age 56 of Elmira, NY on Sunday, May
23, 1999 in St. Joseph's Hospital, Elmira, NY.He is survived by his wife
of 36 years, Sandra L. Dildine of Elmira, NY; son, William E. Dildine Jr.
of Elmira, NY; daughters, Sheree (Bohdan) Magera of Elmira, NY and Michelle
(Vincent) Macri, also of Elmira; son, Scott (Shelia Brill) Dildine of Elmira,
NY; daughter, Robin (Jesse Velez) Dildine of Tampa Bay, FL; mother, Agnes
Buchanan Dildine of Elmira, NY; brothers, Michael (Cindy) Dildine of Horseheads,
NY and Robert (Vicki) Dildine, also of Horseheads; sister, Mary (Carl)
Slingerland of Elmira, NY; sister-in-law, Gloria Dildine of Elmira, NY;
close friends, John Domanski and James O'Leary. He was predeceased by his
father, Albert Dildine; a brother, Richard Dildine and a sister, Kay Stout.
William is also survived by 9 grandchildren. He was a dispatcher and advisor
for Totem Taxi for many years and a courier for Marine Midland Bank. He
was a Mark Twain Little League Coach for the Renie Davis Community Center
and a member of the Dunn Field ground crew. William was a wonderful grandfather
who loved baseball and camping. Family and friends may call Wednesday,
May 26,1999 from 1 to 3 PM and 6 to 8 PM at the Olthof Funeral Home Inc.,
1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira. Funeral Services will be conducted at
8:00 PM immediately following calling hours with Rev. Peter Morlok officiating.
Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Those wishing may make Memorial
Donations, in William's name to the Mark Twain Little League, Sutton St.,
Ellmira, NY 14904 or the American Cancer Society, 627 W. Church St., Elmira,
NY 14905. Elmira Star-Gazette Tuesday May, 25, 1999. Submitted by Robert
and Mary Redder.
GEORGE M. DIVEN age 76 of 29 Macgregor Lane, Dundee, N.Y. Monday, May 16, 1977 at Soldier’s and Sailor’s Memorial Hospital. There will be no calling hours prior to graveside services at convenience of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. He is survived by his son, George M. III of New Paltz, N.Y.; a daughter, Mrs. Edward Candidus of West Newton, Mass.; six grandchildren. He was born in Elmira and had been a resident of Dundee since 1941. He was a graduate of Colgate University in 1924 and was the husband of the late Mildred Diven who passed away in December 1976. Memorial donations to the American Lung Association. –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/18/1977
DOANE - RAUH
Marjorie D. Age 84 of Elmira, NY died on Friday December 8, 2006 surrounded
by her loving family. Marjorie was born December 19, 1921 in Elmira, NY
the daughter of the late Benjamin and Katherine Beecher Doane. She was
a graduate of Elmira College and retired from Capabilities, Inc. in 1992.
Marjorie was a member of The Park Church in Elmira, NY and The Junior League.
Marjorie was pre-deceased by her first husband John Richardson in 1963.
Marjorie loved her family and friends and treasured the time she spent
with them. Marjorie is survived by her loving husband of 39 years Francis
A. Rauh; her sister: Mary Doane; her children and their spouses: Deborah
and Peter Peterson of Elmira, NY and James and Mary Kay Richardson of Cohasset,
Massachusetts; grandchildren: Douglas Peterson, Nicole Peterson, Chelsea
Richardson, Lacey Richardson, Evan Richardson, and Samuel Richardson; great
grandson: Hunter Peterson; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Jeanne and
John Tablewski and Maryanne and Larry Wisneski; several nieces, nephews,
cousins, and a host of caring friends. Marjorie's family is especially
grateful to her caretakers Carla, Tina, and Michelle at home and her caretakers
at Bethany Manor for their loving care and compassion. A Memorial Service
celebrating Marjorie's Life will be held at Park Church at a time to be
announced. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY.
For those wishing memorial gifts may be made to The West Elmira Library
1231 West Water Street Elmira, NY 14905, Park Church 208 West Gray Street
Elmira, NY 14901 or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are entrusted
to the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY.
DOCKSTADER - May 1, 1927Arthur H. Dockstader, 68, of 227 W. 14th St. Elmira Hgts., died Wednesday at 6:15 o'clock after an extended illness. Mr. Dockstader is survived by his widow, a son, Roy S. of Elmira Hgts., a sister, Mrs James Husted of Wellsboro, Pa.three _________ Stanley Dockstader, all of Elmira. Grandsons, Gordon and Lyle.
DOCKSTADER GORDON LEROY
Heights Navy Man Killed In Air Crash - Lt. Gordon LeRoy Dockstader,
37, of Washington, son of Mr. and Mr. Roy S. Dockstader, 136 W. 15th St.,
Elmira Heights, was among passengers killed early Wednesday in the crash
of an American Airlines plane in California. His parents were informed
Friday. The plane burned in a canyon 5 1/2 miles from the fog-enshrouded
airport where it had tried to land. Lt. Dockstader, who was attached to
the aeronautics bureau of the Navy Department was on a business trip to
West Coast Naval bases. The victims of the crash were 21 passengers – three
from the Navy and 18 from the Army – and a crew of three. Lt. Dockstader
was commissioned a Navy lieutenant in September, 1942, and has been contacting
war plants in regard to Navy contracts, with special emphasis on maintenance
of magnetos. Lt. Dockstader graduated from Thomas A. Edison High School
and the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute before taking employment with
the Scintilla Magneto Co. at Sidney, N. Y. He later became affiliated with
a gas firm in Reading, Pa., and was engineer for a construction firm in
Connecticut when he entered the armed forces. He married the former Wilma
Welch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin E. Welch of 143 Oakwood Ave.,
Elmira heights, and has one son. Lt. Dockstader and family resided in Washington.
The Navy notified Mrs. Dockstader who is in Elmira Heights for a short
visit, that her husband’s body has been taken to the U. S. Naval Hospital
at Long Beach, Calif., and she wired late Friday to have it sent to the
Ballard Funeral Home in Elmira heights. Date of the funeral will be announced
later. Two brothers of the former Elmira Heights resident also are in the
armed forces. Lt. Lyle E. Dockstader is in the Navy, stationed at Sandy
Hook, N. J., and S1/c Stanley E. Dockstader is located at Gulfport, Miss.
1945
DODGE John E.
87, of Cortland, died Thursday, November 27, 2008. John was predeceased
by his wife of 36 years, Mary Elizabeth (Flegal) Dodge, and by Phyllis
Shaw with whom he enjoyed mutual companionship for many years after his
wife's passing. John was born January 12, 1921 in Elmira, New York, the
son of Joseph and Tuie Dodge. John worked as a mechanical engineer at Remington
Rand in Elmira, NY until 1972 and then with Smith Corona in Cortland until
he retired in 1983. He holds a number of typewriter design patents. John
was an outstanding athlete excelling in boxing and wrestling at Southside
High School in Elmira, NY. He enjoyed many sports including basketball,
softball, golf, and bowling. He helped develop the youth recreation programs
in Southport, NY and was active in coaching for many years. John fought
for his country during World War II in the South Pacific as a crew member
of the USS Wadsworth, Destroyer DD516. He was incredibly proud of that
service and became lifelong friends of those with whom he served. He was
an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He developed a passion
for decorative decoy carving. He was well-known within the US for his expertise
and won many competitions including numerous national and world championships.
He had a great love for his family and had many friends. His home was always
open to all. John is survived by his four children, Donna Burnett, Tom
Dodge, Ted Dodge, and Carol Whitcombe. He had eight grandchildren, Traci
Didier, Brian Burnett, Jill Dodge, Mike Dodge, Taryn Trimmer, Trena Dodge,
Ryan Nitti, and Chad Nitti. He also had five great-grandchildren. Friends
and relatives are invited to attend a Celebration of Life service on Saturday,
December 6, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln
Ave., Cortland, NY. Burial with Military Honors will be at Woodlawn Cemetery
in Elmira, NY at 2:30 p.m. A viewing will be held Friday, December 5, 2008,
from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Anyone wishing to make
a contribution in John's name is asked to consider Lime Hollow Nature Center,
338 McLean Rd., Cortland, NY 13045.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/3/2008
WILLIAM E. DOEBLER age 82 of Elmira, NY, Friday October 23, 1992 at Elcor Nursing Home. Survived by his beloved wife, Helen D. Doebler; daughters, Geraldine Hutchinson of Rochester, NY and Jean Eddy and husband, Richard of Toledo, OH; son and daughter-in-law, William Jr. and wife, Karen Doebler of Newark, NY; grandchildren, Peter Eddy, Doug and wife, Becky Doebler, Dawn and husband, Quan Dinh, David Doebler, Jeffrey Hutchinson and Kimberly Hutchinson; several nieces and nephews. Bill was a member of the Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church. The Monarch Club union lodge #95 and a World War II Veteran. Bill also worked for Millbrook Brad Co. for 36 years and recently celebrated his 60th Wedding Anniversary with his beloved wife, Helen. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Penna. Ave., Elmira, NY, Saturday 7 to 9:00 PM and Sunday 1 to 2:00 PM. Funeral and committal services will be held there Sunday at 2:00 PM. Pastor Robert Searle officiating. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those whishing may make contributions in Bill’s name to the Pennsylvania United Methodist Church or the American Diabetes Association, 523 W. Malius St., East Syracuse, NY. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/24/1992
Frank E. DOOLITTLE of 1210 W. Water St., a business man in Elmira
many years, died Friday, Dec. 16, 1938, at 6:30 a.m. after an extended
illness. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elsie B. Doolittle, a daughter,
Miss Grace Doolittle; a son Frank E. Jr.; a sister, Mrs. Barrett Fithin
of
Paris, France; several nieces and nephews on the Pacific Coast. Mr. Doolittle
was a native of Olean. Mr. Doolittle was a Past Master of Ivy Lodge F&AM,
a member of Elmira Chapter RAM and the St. Omer Commandery K.T., also the
Corning Consistory, Scottish Rite Masons. The body is in the Smith &
Fudge funeral home and Monday morning will be removed to the Southside
Baptist Church. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. C. W. Hardy, Woodlawn Cemetery.
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MRS. CORDELIA DOTY (SRGP 00758) [Doty was her own name
which she resumed after her divorce from Reuben Smith]
Mrs. Cordelia Doty died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Van Valkner on West Hill, aged eighty-nine years. Mrs. Doty is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Elmer Van Valkner of West Hill, Elmira, and Mrs. Horace Hulslander of Mansfield, Pa.; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 o’clock at the family home on West Hill, the Rev. C. G. McConnell will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. (handwritten on article May 18, 1926) |
Subj: Woodlawn Cemetery Obituary
Date: 11/07/2003 1:32:14 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: stanthonys@naxs.net (Fr. Tim Drake)
To: JoyceTice@aol.com
Elmira Star Gazette, October 29, 1972
Miss Elizabeth Holly DRAKE -September 15,1875--October 26, 1972
age 97--Friends may call at Holly-Keck Funeral Home, Sunday 7 to 9PM-Funeral
and commitment services there on Monday at 1PM, burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Survived by cousins, Arthur H. Holly, Rochester and Leon J. Holly of Elmira,
Miss Drake was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church and a retired supervisor
of NY Telephone Co. and a member of the Pioneer Club. (Elizabeth was buried
in the same plot as her parents, Andrew J. Drake, 1825-1899, and Sarah
Holly, abt. 1852-1934)
Frank B. DRAKE Word was received by relatives in Elmira yesterday of the sudden death of Frank B. DRAKE in his apartments in "The Powellton" on West Ninety-seventh street, New York City, early yesterday morning. Deceased is survived by his wife, two sons, Ralph B. and Leon A., and a brother in New York City, and by his mother, Mrs. A. J. Drake, and sisters, Mrs. J. D. Callahan and Mrs. J. P. Blades of Elmira. The body will be brought t Elmira for interment Wed. in Woodlawn Cemetery. Funeral announcement later. Unnamed Elmira newspaper. Feb. 3, 1908 Sharron Vossoughi <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net>
DRAKE –MRS. LOVENIA ROSE, wife of George W. Rose, died at the Arnot-Ogden Memorial Hospital at 10:50 o’clock yesterday morning of peritonitis after an illness of one week. The deceased was 36 years of age and was born in Broome County. She was married to Mr. Rose 18 years ago and is survived by her husband; two daughters, Myrtle C. and Florence May Rose of this city. There also survive two brothers, Charles Drake of Elmira Heights and Otis Drake of Elmira; two sisters, Mrs. Byron Ruger of Chemung Center and Mrs. Nathan Davis of Horseheads. She was an attendant at the Hedding Methodist Church. The funeral will be held from the family home 304 Euclid Avenue at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Advertiser 9/11/1905
DRISCOLL Kervin Charles, Sr.
Age 57, of Elmira, NY, died Saturday, October 13, 2007. He is survived
by his wife, Aurelia; 12 children, 18 grandchildren, his mother, four sisters
and three brothers. Family and friends are invited to visit Faith Temple
Community C.O.G.I.C., Harper St., Elmira on Friday, October 19th, from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Elder Dandy
Martin will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn
Cemetery. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 10/17/2007.
DRISCOLL, Kervin Charles, Sr.
Age 57, of Elmira, NY, died Saturday, October 13, 2007. Family and
friends are invited to visit Faith Temple Community C.O.G.I.C., Harper
St., Elmira on Friday, October 19th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. His funeral
service will be held at 1 p.m. Elder Dandy Martin will officiate. Committal
prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Walter J. Kent
Funeral Home is assisting the family.
KARL LAVERNE ‘BUCKY’ DRISLANE , age 60, of Monroeton died unexpectedly April 22, 2003, at Robert Packer Hospital. Karl was born Aug. 7, 1942, son of the late Robert and Charlotte (Chilson) Drislane. He was raised around the old Shiners place in Wysox, Pa. Karl was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he was inducted in 1964 and discharged on July 31, 1967. He married the former Ruth Petres, on Dec. 4, 1966. He was employed by Pelton’s Trucking in West Franklin, Pa., and previously at Winns Trucking of Elmira. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Ruth (Peters) Drislane; a daughter, Billie Jo Drislane; four stepchildren, Rex, Fred, Rick and Tammy; two sisters, Thelma Northrop and Rachel Vognet; grandchildren; Tommy, Jessie, Rex, Josh, Michelle, James, Danny, Ricky, Ruth, “Katie”, Freddy, Susan, Blaze, Ginnie, Charlie and Meagan; and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Robert “Bobbie” Drislane; a sister, Mary Patricia Dennis; a stepson, Ricky Peters; and a granddaughter, Melissa Peters. In the late 1960 Karl developed a love for racing stock cars. He started racing at Chemung Raceway and had recently raced at Dunn Hill Raceway over to his stepson Fred. He loved going to the race track to watch Fred race the car. The day of Karl’s passing he and Fred were going to put the motor in the stock car to get it ready for the racing season. He will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2003, at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home, 1004 Lake St., Elmira, N.Y., with the rev. Larry Parker officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. –Towanda Daily Review.
Robert Karl DRISLANE, 25, of Columbia Cross Roads RR 2, PA died Monday, August 7, 1995. He was born on Tuesday, January 20, 1970 to Karl and Ruth Peters Drislane in Waverly, NY. He is survived by parents, Karl and Ruth Peters Drislane of Columbia Cross Roads; brothers, Rex and Fred Peters; sisters, Tammy Peters and Billie Joe Acla; niece, Meagan Amber Acla; partner, Ron Acla; several other nieces and nephews. Federal services were held August 9 at the Barrett Funeral Home in Elmira with burial to be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY.
DUFF - ICKERSON, Mrs, Eunice G.: Age 83, of 418 Milton St., Tuesday, November 13, 1984 at the Arnot Ogden Hospital. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Penn. Ave., Thursday 7 to 9 and Friday 2 to 4 pm. With Funeral and Committal Services there Friday at 4 pm. The Rev. Melanie Cole officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Survived by husband of 65 years, Sly Dickerson; sister, Mary Olstead, Dushore, PA; brothers, Marcus and Dennis Duff , Gloversville, NY; several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Riverside United Methodist Church and the Loyal Chapter No. 265 O.E.S.
John DUHL
"John Duhl, 85, of 78 Durland Ave. This morning, May 10, 1951. Mr.
Duhl was an Elmira meat dealer for 51 years before retirement. He served
as a city park commissioner for 10 years. He was a member of the German
Evangelical Church. Survived by son, Fred C. Duhl, of Elmira; granddaughters,
Mrs. James R. Maxwell of Pittsburg, Pa., Mrs. Willard Hastings and Miss
Carolyn Duhl, both of Elmira; grandson, John F. [sic, should read
"E."] Duhl of Elmira; brother, the Rev. W.S. [sic, should read W. Frederick]
Duhl of Wayland. The body is at the Holly-Keck Funeral Home where friends
may call tonight from 7 to 9 and Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and where
funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Hilmer Grunwald. Woodlawn
Cemetery."
Surname at Birth: Duhl. Date of Death: May 10, 1951.
Source: Elmira Star-Gazette, Thursday, May 20, 1951.
Transcribed from microfilm by Barbara Ann Ross
Louis O. DUHL Passes Away After Active Business Life.
End Comes Quietly This Morning at His Columbia Street Home--Was Dealer
in Ice For Many Years--Settled in Elmira When a Young Man."
"Louis Otto Duhl, one of the best known of Elmira
business men, died this morning at 9:15 o'clock at the family home, 313
Columbia Street. Mr. Duhl had been in ill health the past two years and
had been confined to his room over a year. For several days he had been
in a critical condition and the close of his life came quietly this morning.Mr.
Duhl was a native of Kreznuch [sic, should read "Bad Kreuznach"],
Germany, and was born October 7, 1852. He attended the schools of Germany
and completed a high school course.
SETTLES IN ELMIRA.
He was strong and ambitious for a business life
and came to the United States in 1869, establishing his home in Elmira.
At the age of 22 years he started the ice business in this city and cut
his supply on the old ice pond on East Washington Avenue and the Weyer
brick pond on upper Sullivan Street. From a small scale, the Elmira Ice
Company's business advanced to a marked degree, in which Mr. Duhl was the
general manager and treasurer. The decedent also was interested
in other business projects in this city, in which he was eminently successful,
and left the impress of his individuality upon every enterprise with which
he had been connected.
FORMER ALDERMAN.
He was an active member of the Democratic party
and served a term as an alderman from the old seventh ward; also as a member
of the Park Commission under Mayor D.C. Robinson's administration.
Mr. Duhl was an ardent admirer of the late President Grover Cleveland and
was conspicuous in the campaign for Mr. Cleveland in 1892. In 1876 Miss
Harriet A. Brown of this city, became the wife of Mr. Duhl and they resided
many years on Oak Street, corner of Carpenter Street. Mrs. Duhl died in
1913. In 1914, Mr. Duhl and Norma D. Smith were united in marriage. Mr.
Duhl retired from active business about three years ago and disposed of
his interests in the ice business. He is survived by his widow, a stepson
Elmo Duhl and a brother John Duhl in this city; his[step-mother, a brother
Frederick and four sisters in Germany; a nephew Frederick L. [sic, should
read "C.") Duhl, ,three nieces, the Misses Gertrude, Lenora and Wilhelmina
Duhl, all of this city. The funeral will be held at the family home Monday
at 2 p.m., the Rev. R. Vieweg to officiate. The remains will be removed
to Buffalo for cremation and later will be placed in the family plot in
Woodlawn Cemetery."
Surname at birth: Duhl. Death date: Aug 1, 1919.
(Transcribed by Barbara Ann Ross from a clipping (newspaper unknown)
in the scrapbook collection of the Chemung Valley History Museum, Elmira).
Date of clipping: Friday, Aug. 1, 1919.)
W. Jacob DUHL
"W. Jacob Duhl, senior member of the Firm of Duhl Brothers, marketmen,
whose place of business is located at the corner of West Clinton and Main
Streets, died yesterday morning at 4 o'clock at the family home, 407 Columbia
Street, after an illness of four days' duration. Death was due to pneumonia
and a complication of diseases. Mr. Duhl was born in [Bad] Kreuznach, in
the Rhineland, Germany, in 1857, and came to Elmira in 1882. He had been
associated in the [meat] market business with his brother John in this
city thirty years, and was well known as an honest and progressive business
man, whose friends were many. The deceased was an attendant of the German
Evangelical Church and had been a member of the Elmira Saengerbund many
years. He is survived by his widow; three daughters, Leonora, who is a
teacher in the high school at Carthage, N.Y.; Gertrude, a student at Elmira
College, and Philamina [sic, should read "Wilhelmina"], at home; two brothers,
Louis and John Duhl, of this city [sic, John Duhl was his step-brother];
also his step-mother, four sisters and a [step] brother in Germany. Mr.
Duhl was also a nephew of J. Philip Weyer of this city. The funeral will
be held at the family home Thursday at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. R. Vieweg will
officiate and burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery."
Surname at birth: Duhl. Date of Death: Jan 19, 1915. Text in brackets
added by transcriber.
Source: Elmira Advertiser, Wed., Jan. 20, 1915. Transcribed by Barbara
Ann Ross from microfilm.
DUNBAR –NELLIE ESTHER PARMENTER, 89, LaPlata, MD, died Sunday, February 21, 1993. She was the first born of Frank and Bessie Smith Dunbar of Troy, PA. She had fond memories of her childhood in Troy with her parents, brothers and sisters and many friends. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Stan Scher with whom she spent her last few months; grandchildren, Mark Scher and wife Frances, Leslie Scher Brown and husband, Paul; great-grandchildren, Kate and Evan Scher; sisters, Laura Cease, Helen Campbell, Hazel Harkness, Marjorie Goodrich and brother, Frank; brothers-in-law, Carlton Campbell, Merton Harkness, Pete Goodrich and sisters-in-law, Betty Dunbar and Thais Dunbar. She was predeceased by her husband Archie C. Parmenter; her parents; sisters, Mae Teribery, Gertrude Greenough; Charlotte Sjoblom; and brothers , Macy and Arthur. A memorial service will be held later in the spring in Elmira, NY. –Troy Gazette-Register. (Buried Woodlawn Cemetery.)
DUNHAM Dean W.
A lifelong resident of Perine St. Elmira passed away, Wednesday morning,
November 4, 2009 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center following an illness at
the age of 81. Born on March 16, 1928, son of the late Charles Warner &
Lena Morehouse Dunham. He was also predeceased by his sister, Beatrice
Dunham and brother, LaVern Dunham. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years,
Margaret "Diane" Brinthaupt Dunham; their children, Robert (Trish) Dunham;
Gary and David Dunham; and Debra (Richard) Depue; sister-in-law, and her
family, Liz Depue; grandchildren, Kim (Eric) McDermott, Bob, Tonya, Jason,
Keith, Billy and Mathew Dunham; Michael (Nikki) Depue, Tim (Kaylee) Depue;
numerous great grandchildren; a nephew, John (Jean) Dunham; and many cherished
friends. Dean graduated from Southside High School and worked on the P&R
Railroad, Westinghouse, operated his own television store first on Southport
St. and later on Cedar St. and Pennsylvania Ave., drove school bus for
Notre Dame High School and the Elmira City School Dist. He loved fishing
and travel, volunteered for the American Red Cross during the Agnes Flood
of 1972; Meals on Wheels and donated regularly to charity. He was a very
active member of the Christian Faith Fellowship Church. Dean was devoted
to his family as a husband, father and grandfather. "He will be missed
more than he will ever know". A Celebration of Dean's Life will take place
on Friday morning, November 6, 2009 at 11 am in the Christian Faith Fellowship
Church, (meeting in the Seventh Day Adventist Church) 813 Maple Ave. Elmira,
NY 14904, with his friend and pastor, James Crupi officiating. Burial will
take place at the family's convenience in Woodlawn Cemetery. Published
in Star-Gazette on November 5, 2009
DUNN - DOVI
Margaret T. Age 79 of Elmira, died Thursday, March 9, 2005 at St. Joseph's
Hospital. Marge was born in New York City on October 14, 1926, a daughter
of William A. and Jane (Hickey) Dunn. She is predeceased by her husband
Anthony "Tony" Dovi, brothers, John and Richard Dunn and twin infant siblings.
Marge is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Stephen J. and Barbara
Dovi of DeLand, FL with children, Catherine, Patricia, Elizabeth and Paul;
son Brian J. Dovi of Elmira; brother and sister-in-law Frank and Eileen
Dunn of Mountain Lakes, NJ; brother-in-law and sister-in-law John and Eunice
Dovi of Westwood, MA; along with several nieces and nephews. Marge received
an Associates Degree from Hunter College in NYC. She then moved to the
Elmira area in the early 1950's when her husband Tony took a job at Westinghouse
in Horseheads. Marge was a practitioner of old fashioned traditional rug
hooking. She was an accredited rug hooking teacher in the Pearl K. McGown
Rug Hooking Guild. Marge was also a member of the Association of Traditional
Hooking Artists and a member of the West Elmira Volunteer Fire Department
Ladies Auxiliary. With all her talents in rug hooking and sewing, Marge's
greatest satisfaction was raising her 2 sons. Friends are invited to McInerny
Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Thursday, March 16, 2006
from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at
Mount Saviour Monastery on Friday, March 17, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. Interment
will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Because of family allergies, flowers
are gratefully declined. Donations in Marge's memory may be directed to
one of the following, West Elmira Volunteer Fire Department, 1299 W. Water
Street, Elmira NY 14905, Mount Saviour Monastery, Mount Saviour Road, Pine
City, NY 14871 or Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 304 Demarest Parkway, Elmira,
NY 14905.
DUNN –MYRTLE BOHN, age 90, of West Elmira, NY on Monday, January 22, 1996. There will be no calling hours. A private Funeral Service will be held at the Holly-Keck & Baker, Inc. Funeral Home at the convenience of the family. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Rev. Richard F. Kuenkler officiating. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Earle Schaeffer of Erie, PA, Shirley and Carlton Eldrett of Elmira, NY; 3 grandchildren, Harold Barlow of Erie, PA, Jeffrey Barlow of Elmira, NY and William Barlow of East Liverpool, OH; 5 great-grandchildren, Jessica, Erica, Nicholas, Ian and Ryan; brother and sister-in-law, Harry L. (Jane) Dunn of Endicott, NY; several nieces and nephews and a very dear friend Pat Argento of Rochester, NY. Predeceased by her husband, Harold D. Bohn in 1967, and son Harold Lynn Bohn. Family will provide flowers; those wishing may make memorials to Hospice of the Southern Tier, 244 W. Water St., Elmira, NY 14901 or to a charity of one's choice. Myrtle was a member of the Chemung Chapter of the DAR, Harmony Loyal Chapter of Eastern Star, Elmira B.P.W., Capt. Henry Hudson Chapter of the Colonial Dames, Boston Purchase Colony of New England Women, War of 1812, Daughters of American Colonists, and several other genealogical organizations. Myrtle was vice-president of Twin Tier Tire. –Elmira Star Gazette.
RALPH DUNN age 75 of 119 Roosevelt Ave., Horseheads, NY Wednesday, June 5, 1991 at the Elcor Nursing Facility. There will be no prior calling hours at his request. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service Friday, June 7, at 2:00 PM at Woodlawn Cemetery. The Rev. Larry Parker officiating. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Carrie and brother, Fred Dunn. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor (Platts) Dunn of 56 years; sons, Ralph (Shegiko) Dunn, Jr. of Oceanside, CA, Fred (Elizabeth) Dunn of Woodlawn, CA; daughters, Carolyn (Joe) Struble and Laura Villarosa, both of Horseheads, Sally (William) Wilson of A.P.G., MD and Jackie (Stanley) Ettenberger, also of Horseheads, NY; sister, Lorraine Dunn of Elmira Heights; along with 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and nephew, Michael Dunn of Tompkins Corners, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Organization. –Elmira Star-Gazette 6/6/1991
DURELL FRANCES E. EATON
Frances E. Centenarian Was born December 17, 1905 in Weymouth, MA,
the daughter of the late Henry Clifford and Effie Idell (Jacobs) Durell.
Frances went home to be with her Lord, peacefully on Wednesday, May 10,
2006, at St. Joseph's Hospital where she received the utmost love and care.
On January 1, 1929 the Reverend Chambers united Frances in marriage to
Raymond A. Eaton. He preceded her in death on January 22, 1984 after celebrating
55 wonderful years of life and love together. Mrs. Eaton is survived by
her beloved daughter, Joanne Marie (Walter Ralph) Laudenslager of Horseheads,
NY; along with her 2nd family at the Villa Serene Apartments, who surprised
her with her 100th birthday celebration this past December. Frances retired
from the Remington Rand after 25 years of dedicated service as an inspector.
She will be dearly missed by all who knew her and will never be forgotten
for her humor, great wit and generosity she bestowed to many. Family and
friends will meet at the Walnut Street gate of the Woodlawn Cemetery 1200
Walnut Street Elmira, NY on Monday, May 15, 2006, at 11:00 a.m., and then
escort Frances to her family plot where she will be laid to rest next to
her beloved Raymond. Graveside services will follow with her friend and
Lay Pastor, John P. Knapp to officiate. Arrangements have been entrusted
to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY.
DURFEE - SCHULTZ
Arlene M. of Nichols Our loving wife, mother and friend, Arlene M.
Schultz, 49, was escorted to her heavenly home by the angels on Wednesday,
November 16, 2005, following a courageous battle with cancer and never
giving up hope. Arlene is survived by her soul mate of 31 wonderful years,
Jim Schultz; her children, Kris and Lindsey Schultz, Kyle Schultz and Kathie
Schultz and fiance, Jason Wilks; her children by heart, Kathie Yorke, Sr.,
Dawn Buono, Bryce and Jason Warner; a very special mother-in-law, Ann Schultz;
brother, Gary Durfee (Bro); sisters, Charlene Galpin, Marlene Cram and
Eileen McDonald; sister-in-law, Evelyn (Bruce) Carlin; very bestest buddy,
Pat (Greg) Jeffers; special friends, Ann Squires, Joni and Bob Sleeper,
Marcia and Jim Pierson; numerous loving nieces, nephews, friends and co-workers;
and her father, Raymond Durfee. Arlene was predeceased by her loving mother,
Charlotte Durfee; a very special father-in-law, Howard Schultz; nephew,
Matthew White; and brother, Terry Durfee. Arlene was employed by P&C
Food for 31 1/2 years, starting as a cashier and working her way up the
ladder to District Deli Specialist. Along the way, she made numerous friends
that will never be forgotten. Arlene, along with her husband, were involved
in every facet of their children's lives. One of her greatest joys was
watching her kids play sports. She especially enjoyed annual trips to Rehoboth
Beach with her family and close friends-these trips were a great source
of pleasure to her. Arlene was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary,
was a softball and baseball coach, a soccer mom and bowled in many leagues
throughout the years traveling to many New York State tournaments. A time
of remembering the special gift Arlene was to all of us will be held on
Sunday, November 20th, at 4 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main
St., Nichols, with her pastor, Rev. Linda Gaige, officiating. Interment
will be at the convenience of the family in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira.
A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held on Saturday, November
19th, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Friends who wish may kindly
consider a memorial contribution to Lourdes Hospice-West, 500 5th Ave.,
Owego, NY 13827 in loving memory of Arlene M. Schultz.
DURFEE - CRAM
Marlene L. Of Elmira, NY Age 50, died unexpectedly at Strong Memorial
Hospital in Rochester, NY on Saturday, February 4, 2006. Marlene is survived
by her husband, Gary and would have celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary
in April. Also surviving are her sons, Ryan of Elmira and Scott Cram at
home; brother, Gary 'Bro' Durfee; sisters, Char (Tom) Galpin, Eileen (Mickey)
McDonald; brother-in-law, Jim Schultz, Richie (Pam) Cram; mother-in-law,
Dora Cram and father, Raymond Durfee; Marlene's dear lifelong friend, Jeri
Anarumo; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and her 'kids' that
she 'adopted' along the way. Marlene was predeceased by her loving mother,
Charlotte Durfee; brother, Terry Durfee; sister, Arlene Schultz; father-in-law,
Donald Cram; and nephew, Matthew White. She was employed by the Elmira
City School District Bus Garage for 30 years and very proudly achieved
her 19A Certification. Marlene was also involved in the CWA Union as a
Union Steward. She was actively involved in her children's lives including
coaching baseball and softball, the Southside High School Wrestling Club,
and the Jeff Reese Wrestling Tournament. Marlene enjoyed the simple things
in life, spending time with her family and extended family and her trips
to Rehoboth Beach. Marlene made many friends through the years and their
acts of kindness and support throughout her life will not be forgotten.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Olthof Funeral Home,
Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY on Wednesday, February 8, 2006,
from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Celebration services honoring Marlene's life will
be held there on Thursday, February 9th, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take
place privately at the family's convenience in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Flowers
are gratefully accepted or memorial donations in the name of Marlene L.
Cram may be directed to the Liver Transplant Program, 601 Elmwood Ave.,
Box SURG, Rochester, NY 14642.
DURFEE Raymond E.
Age 80, of Lowman, NY, died on Thursday, December 13, 2007, at home.
Raymond was the son of the late Raymond and Bertha (Hills) Durfee. He is
survived by his best friend and companion, Sandra J. Little; sisters, Norma
G. Batroney of Pine City, NY, Alberta (E. Richard) McAtee of Horseheads,
NY, Marion (Dennis) Northrup of Horseheads, NY, and Jacquelyn (Howard)
Carl of Elmira, NY; brother, Arnold (Jane) Durfee of Elmira, NY; children,
Charlene L. (Thomas) Galpin, Eileen A. (Gary) McDonald, Gary R. Durfee
all of Elmira, NY; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Warren and Claire
Rosekrans, Robert Rosekrans, and Joycelynn and Cliff Orme; also several
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; close friend, Ed
Adamus. Raymond was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte J. Durfee; son,
Terry E. Durfee; daughters, Arlene M. Schultz, Marlene L. Cram; grandson,
Matthew White; also extended family and hunting companions, beloved pets,
"Beau", "Lacee", and "Laila". Raymond was a United States Army and Air
Force Veteran. He retired from the Town of Southport Highway Department.
Family and Friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050
Pennsylvania Ave., on Tuesday, December 18, 2007, from 2:00 to 4:00 and
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. with Funeral Service there Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. followed
by graveside service in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, with Military Honors
accorded at the grave. The Durfee Family would like to express their appreciation
to the Greater Valley Ambulance Service and the Chemung County Sheriff's
Department for all the care and professionalism shown to them. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 12/16/2007.
JACOB DUTENHOEFER, 87 OF 207 w. Chemung P., Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1945. Survivors; son, Garl with whom he lived; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Body at Wilson Funeral Home where the funeral will be held Friday 2 p.m. Rev. Paul P. Frohne. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 2/28/1945
DWYER - Margaret Dwyer Buckley -Canton, Aug 6- a former
resident of Canton, died Wednesday at the Arnot-Ogden hospital in Elmira
after a brief illness, aged 45. She had been active in the social, political
and civic affairs of Elmira for a number of years. She was a daughter of
the late Dr. and Mrs. C S Dwyer, former well-known Canton residents. She
is survived by her husband, Leon Buckley; three daughters, Alma Janis,
Edna and Beth, all of Elmira and two brothers, Ermuld of Elmira and Robert
of Philadelphia. The funeral will be held at the Elmira Baptist church
in Elmira Heights Friday at 3 pm with interment in Woodlawn cemetery in
Elmira.
