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ALBERT J. EASTON: Albert J. EASTON aged sixty-five years dies Sunday afternoon at the home of his daughter Mrs. Hattie SNYDER, 605 West Hudson Street. The deceased, who was a member of the G. A. R., is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. SNYDER, one son, Charles N. EASTON, one brother, James B. EASTON; and one sister, Mrs. R. C. Harens of Elmira. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. The G. A. R. will be present. ELMIRA DAILY GAZETTE & FREE PRESS July 27, 1903
EASTON - BLIDE
Edith Easton Age 98, formerly of Perine St., Elmira, NY, passed away
on Saturday, June 4, 2005, at Elcor Health Services, Horseheads, NY. Edith
graduated from Elmira College on the 75th anniversary of the college and
her grandson, Richard, will graduate on Sunday, June 5, 2005, from Elmira
College, which is the 150th anniversary of the college. She previously
taught math and Latin in Walden, NY, and in Apalachin, NY. Her husband,
Harry L. Blide, in 1980; her son, David, in 1946; a sister, Alice Easton
Frampton; and brothers, Elmer, Albert, Charles, and Emerson Easton, predeceased
Edith. She is survived by her son, Charley (Toni) Blide; grandsons, David
Albert (Rebecca) Blide and Richard Charles Blide; great-grandson, A.J.
Blide. Also survived by special niece, Gretchen (Wally) Hunt; as well as
many other special nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends are
invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. on
Monday, June 6, 2005, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. with Funeral and Committal
Service there Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. Burial will take place in Woodlawn
Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Those wishing may make memorials
to the American Cancer Society or Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative
Care, Inc.; envelopes are available at the funeral home. The family would
like to thank the staff and residents of Elcor for the wonderful care,
kindness and friendship shown to Edith during her stay. Edith felt so much
at home there that she would thank the staff of Maple Creek Valley wing
of Elcor everyday.
EASTON George Emerson On September 5, 2001 at his home in Bowie, MD. Husband of the late Edna Arlcah Corson Easton. Survivers include his sister Edith Blide of Horseheads, sister-in-law Grace Easton of Elmira, sons Fred and William Easton, daughter Jeanette E. Akhter, grandchildren Andrew, Sarah, Jessica, Paul, and many nieces and nephews. Graveside memorial service will be on September 29 at 2pm at the Woodlawn Cemetery
ROBERT L. EASTON, age 75, of 933 Sycamore Street, Elmira, NY. Robert was born, the son of the late Charles B. and Florence Mahar Easton, January 12, 1930 in Elmira. Surviving Robert is his beloved wife of 51 years, Kay Lewis Easton; children, Saralyn (Chris) Downs of Beaver Dams, NY, Jeffrey (Joyce) Easton of Horseheads, NY, Matthew (Linda) Easton of Erin, NY, Michael (Leslie) Easton of Elmira, NY; grandchildren, Kristin (Michael) Clark, Kelli (Steve) Piecuch, Holly (Joe) Terlaje, Jeffrey Easton, Tyler Easton, T.J. Easton, Kiley Easton, Benjamin Easton; and six great-grandchildren; siblings, Stuart (Joan) Easton of Pine City, NY, Beatrice (Donald) Brown of Tyron, NY, Margaret (Donald) Morrell of Ormond Beach, Fl; sister-in-law, Tressa Easton of Elmira, NY; brother and sister-in-law, William and Carrie Lewis of Elmira. Bob is predeceased by his grandson, Eric Easton; and brother, Maxwell Easton. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY, Monday, 14th, 2005, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held privately at a time that is convenient with the family. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Bob was always willing to help family or a neighbor. He was a mainstay at all his grandsons baseball practices and games. From their start in the area T-Ball League through their Mark Twain Little League and Southside High School years. His family was his life. Everyone held a special place in Bob's heart. He will be missed dearly by loving family, friends, neighbors, and many young baseball players in the area that became close to him. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials in Robert L. Easton's name to the Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830, or the Ronald McDonald House of Central New York, 1027 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13210. Contributed by Carol Brotzman. –Elmira Star Gazette Mar. 13, 2005.
EATON - WOOD
Alwyn Eaton Retired Teacher Age 83 of 16 Owego Street, Cortland, died
early Sunday morning, June 25, 2000 at her residence. Mrs. Wood was born
November 29, 1916 in Lawrenceville, PA, a daughter of the late William
and Stella Lindsley Eaton. She was preceded in death by her husband Frederick
K. Wood; a sister, Emma and a brother, Robert Eaton. Mrs. Wood graduated
from Lawrenceville High School in 1934, received her B.S. from Mansfield
State Teachers College in 1938 and her MS degree from Cortland State College
in 1970. She retired in1979, after teaching in the Dryden Central School
District for 30 years. Mrs. Wood was a member of the United Presbyterian
Church of Cortland, the Cortland Country Club, the NYS Retired
Teachers Association. In her latter years, she spent much of her time crocheting
lap blankets for numerous local senior citizens and received exceptional
care from her private duty caregivers. Mrs. Wood is survived by three sons,
John E. "Jack" of Howard, NY, Dr. Robert W. of Seattle, WA and Dr.
F. Alexander Wood of Ithaca; three grandchildren, Zachary and Jason
Wood and Allene Seyfried; three great-grandchildren, Gwendolyn and
Elijah Seyfried and Tyler Wood. Funeral services and interment in Woodlawn
Cemetery, Elmira, will be private. The family will receive friends on Wednesday
between the hours of 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm. at the family home. Contributions
in memory of Mrs. Wood may be directed to the United Presbyterian Church
of Cortland, 25 Church Street, Cortland, NY. 13045 or Cortland Memorial
Hospital. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lansing Funeral
Home, Lansing, NY.
EATON, Mr. Walter - Age 88 of 1657 Penna. Ave., Pine City, Wednesday, September 14, 1977, at Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since August 29th. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral and committal services there Friday afternoon at 1 pm. The Rev. Roland Osgood and the Rev. Sydney Kane officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Pearl Elwell Eaton, his son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Colette and his granddaughter, Christine Eaton, all of Pine City; several nieces and nephews. He was a member of Webbs Mills United Methodist Church; Charles G. Fairman Lodge I. O. O. F.; life member of Webb Mills Volunteer Fire Dept. and a member of Seeley Creek Grange.(Rainbow Section, Lot 203) in Elmira.
ECKEL - The Elmira Advertiser - Monday Morning - April 23, 1917
- Page 7
Nicholas Eckel
Nicholas Eckel, aged 56 years, who had been employed at the West End
Hotel for several yeasts, died Saturday afternoon. He is survived
by two sisters, Mrs. Julia Gardner, of Elmira, and Mrs. Kate Heinz, of
Scranton; on brother, Fred. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon
at 2 o’clock at the home of his niece Mrs. A. L. Donaldson, 414 College
avenue, The Rev. R. Vieweg will officiate. Interment at Woodlawn
Cemetery.
ECKEL
The Elmira Advertiser - Tuesday Morning - April 24, 1917 - Page 7
Nicholas Eckel
The funeral of Nicholas Eckel, who had been employed at the West End
Hotel for several years, will be held to-day at 2 p. m. at the home of
his niece, Mrs. A. L. Donaldson, 414 College avenue. The Rev. R.
Vieweg will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
EDGERTON Walter E. (Skip)
Age 79, of Elmira Heights, NY, died on April 23, 2008 after an extended
illness at St. Joseph Hospital, Elmira, NY. Visiting hours will be held
in the Chapel of Blessed Michael the Archangel in Grace Episcopal Church,
375 W. Church St., Elmira on Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
followed by a Requiem Mass at 1 p.m. The Reverend Father Donald W. Matthews
Celebrant. Full Military Honors will be accorded prior to the Mass. Interment
of Skip's ashes will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery Elmira at the convenience
of the family. The family will provide flowers; those wishing may make
memorials to Grace Episcopal Church Memorial Fund. He is survived by his
loving wife, Linda Lloyd Edgerton; children, Mark Edgerton of Clearwater,
FL, Lisa Edgerton (Eric) Rice of Elmira Heights, NY; PA; grandchildren,
Brian and Steven Edgerton of Clearwater, FL, Kathryn, Jesse, and Meagan
Rice of Elmira Heights, NY; brother, James (Mary Jane) Edgerton of Mansfield;
brothers-in-law, Richard (Maralyn) Lloyd of Muncy, PA, Gordon Lloyd of
Elko, NV, Benjamin Lloyd of Horseheads, NY, Jeff Lloyd of Cuba, NY; and
several nieces and nephews. Skip was predeceased by his parents, Ellsworth
and Sarah Stevens Edgerton; brother, John D. Edgerton; nephew, Jeffrey
Edgerton. Skip graduated from Mansfield, PA High School in 1946. Served
from 1948 to 1952 in the United States Coast Guard. He graduated from Mansfield
University in 1954 and Elmira College in 1969. Skip taught in the Campbell,
NY, Mansfield, PA, Elmira Heights, Horseheads School District before completing
his career as the Principal of the former Junior High West in the Horseheads
Central School District in 1984. Skip was a member of the Grace Episcopal
Church where he served in several capacities. A member of the Horseheads
Elks, Retired Lions Clubs and a past Master of the Mansfield Masonic Lodge.
He loved to golf and was a longtime member of the Corning Country Club.
Mostly, Skip loved his church, friends, and family. ARRANGMENTS BY BAKER
FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Star-Gazette from 4/24/2008
- 4/26/2008.
EDINGER Ruth Lina
HOEPFNER Ruth Lina Edinger "Oma" Passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2006,
at age 82. Formerly of Bancroft Rd. in Elmira, where she and her husband,
Uli lived for many years. She recently resided with daughter and son-in-law
in Horseheads, NY. Ruth was born May 20, 1924 in Neckarzimmern (Baden),
Germany. She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Annerose R. and son-in-law,
Robert W. Bargesser; along with her grandchildren, Robert S. (Millie) Bargesser
of Elmira Heights. David S. (Lori) Bargesser of Grass Lake, MI and Monika
Bargesser (fiancé, Brian Vesneske) of Horseheads; great-grandchildren,
Kristen, Nicole, Xavier, Brennen and Lexus, Bargesser; sister, Erna (Heinz)
Becker of Schweinfurt, Germany; and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces
living in Germany, Canada and Italy. Pre-deceased by husband, Ulrich in
2005; parents, Philip and Lina Edinger; brother, Karl Edinger; sister,
Melanie Schweiger; and granddaughter, Sandra R. Bargesser. Ruth was a devoted
Mother and loving Oma to all of her grand and great-grandchildren. We will
miss you dearly and love you forever. Ruth was a longtime employee of Dunkin
Donuts, Elmira, NY. Services for immediate family and close friends will
take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Arrangements have been entrusted
to the Kalec Funeral Home, Elmira.
EDSALL - Mrs. Grace (Nichols), wife of M. Nichols, died at the home, 610 F ? (can’t read) street, Sunday afternoon, aged thirty-three years. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery. The Rev. N. Sirrell officiated. (handwritten on article May 29, 1910 – buried May 31st) Grace Edsall was wife of Merton Nichols - Identified by Sandra Ball
EDSON Carl M.
Age 91, of Hoffman Street, a lifelong resident of Elmira and a descendant
of early area settlers, died Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at the Chemung County
Nursing Facility after a brief illness. He was born on May 23, 1916 in
Elmira, the son of the late Frank Melvin and Helen Wixon Edson. He was
a graduate of Elmira Free Academy, Alfred State College, and Elmira Business
Institute, and was employed for thirty-nine years at Marine Midland Trust
Company. Carl was a faithful parishioner of Trinity Episcopal Church, where
he served as Vestryman, Treasurer, Church School Teacher, and Youth Group
Advisor. His community volunteer activities included Junior Chamber of
Commerce, the PAL Program, Junior Achievement, and the Advisory Council
of RSVP. In addition, he served as president of the local chapter of the
American Institute of Banking. Carl was predeceased by his brother, Frank
Wixon Edson; and his son-in-law, Wayne R. Frigard. He is survived by his
wife of sixty-four years, Sybil Ewald Edson; two daughters, Judith Sheasley
of Elmira, and Beth Frigard of Tucson, Arizona; and three grandsons, Aaron
Edson Frigard of Boston, Massachusetts, Samuel Edson Frigard of Berkeley,
California, and Nathan Edson Frigard of Wendell, Massachusetts. He is also
survived by his sister-in-law, Thelma Ewald Pecoraro of Evergreen, Colorado;
and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Carl was a devoted husband and
father and had a deep love of his home, delighting in tending the family
land on which it stood. Carl's life will be celebrated at a Memorial Service
to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 304 North Main Street, Elmira,
at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 14, the Reverend Dr. William C. Lutz officiating.
Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery will take place at the convenience of the
family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made
to the Trinity Church Memorial Fund or a charity of one's choice. The family
extends deepest gratitude to the staff of the Arnot Ogden Medical Center
and of the Chemung County Nursing Facility for the care given to Carl throughout
his illness. Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the family with arrangements.
EGAN Joyce E.
A lifelong resident of Elmira passed away Tuesday evening, October
28, 2008 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center following an illness at the age
of 71. Born on January 13, 1937 in Elmira, daughter of the late Charles
and Erma Brungard Egan. Joyce was employed by Southern Tier Industries
for many years. Her interests included reading, arts and crafts and Joyce
enjoyed playing BINGO with her many friends. Surviving is her family; nieces
and nephews including, Gary (Inas) Prokopec, Wellsburg; and Robert Prokopec,
Colorado Springs, CO; great nieces and great nephews including, Christy
Prokopec and Michael Prokopec and the many friends with whom Joyce resided
at the ARC Group Homes. In addition to her parents, Joyce was predeceased
by a sister, Evelyn (Charles) Prokopec and a brother, Charles (Marie) Egan.
Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens,
1126 Broadway, Southport on Saturday, November 1, 2008 between the hours
of 1-3 p.m. with Joyce's funeral services following at 3:15 p.m. Graveside
committal services will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the families
convenience. A special thank you to the staff of Clinton St. and Smith
Rd. ARC Homes especially to Joyce's caregivers, Ann Sugs and Barbara Park,
all of you gave Joyce many happy years. May God Bless Each of You.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/30/2008
RICHARD C. EISENHART DIES AT HIS HOME IN HORSEHEADS
Prominent Resident of the Village, For Many Years Successfully Engaged
in the Brick Manufacturing Industry, Stricken Unexpectedly. Richard
C. Eisenhart, a leading business man and citizen of Horseheads many years,
died unexpectedly yesterday afternoon at the family home in the village
of Horseheads, aged seventy years. Mr. Eisenhart was engaged with his business
yesterday in his office which is located on his residential grounds, when
he suffered an apoplectic seizure. He was removed to the residence, where
physicians attended him, but death resulted a half hour after the seizure.
Mr. Eisenhart formerly resided in Shamokin, Pa. where he engaged in the
work of brickmaking. He removed to Horseheads in 1890 and established a
brick yard in which work he was eminently successful. Twenty years
ago Mr. Eisenhart secured an interest in the J. Philip Weyer brick yard
in the eastern section of Elmira and the corporation was known as the Consolidated
Brick Company. Mr. Eisenhart served as president of the National
Association of Brick Manufacturers and also was interested in the state
organization of that industry. He served acceptably as the president of
the village of Horseheads ten years and was ever active to promote the
advancement of the village. Mr. Eisenhart had consummated this week
a deal by which his interest in the Consolidated Brick Company were transferred
to the Binghamton Brick Company and he was preparing to pass the winter
with his family in Florida, where they proposed to purchase a winter home.
He had been an official and active member of the Horseheads Presbyterian
Church many years, and was always most generous in its support, as well
as in many movements for the betterment of society. His home life was most
pleasant and he was happiest when surrounded by the members of his family.
The decedent was loved and admired by a legion of warm friends and acquaintances.
Mr. Eisenhart is survived by his widow, a son, Oliver D. Eisenhart, two
daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Stowell at home and Mrs. William E. Davis
of New York City, a brother, John H. Eisenhart of Shamokin, Pa.; five sisters,
Mrs. John A. West, Mrs. Amelia Wolverton and Miss Martha Eisenhart all
of Shamokin, Pa.; Mrs. George Shindle of Middlebury, Pa., and Mrs. Benton
Straub of Dallas, Pa. A private prayer service will be held at the family
home at Horseheads Saturday at 2 p.m. and the funeral service, which will
be open to the public, will be held at the Horseheads Presbyterian Church
at 2:30 o’clock. The Rev. James C. Russell of Oneonta and the Rev. H. E.
Mallick of Horseheads will officiate. The remains will be place privately
in the family section in the Mausoleum at Woodlawn Cemetery. Flowers are
gratefully declined. (handwritten on article Oct. 27, 1920)
ELDRETT Listed on 05/23/03
H. Carleton "Gyp" Age 75, of Elmira, NY, died at Strong Memorial Hospital,
Rochester, NY, on Wednesday, May 21, 2003. Friends may call at the HOLLY-KECK
& BAKER, INC. FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday, May 27, from 10 a.m. till 12
noon and at 1 p.m., a Requiem Mass will be held in Grace Episcopal Church,
Elmira. Father Donald W. Mathews, Rector, officiating. Interment in Woodlawn
Cemetery,
Elmira, at the convenience of the family. Flowers are welcomed, or those
wishing may make memorials to Grace Episcopal Church, 375 W. Church St.,
Elmira, NY 14901. Gyp is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Shirley
Eldrett; brother, Edward Eldrett of Greensboro, North Carolina; sister-in-law
and brother-in-law, Joy and Earle Schaffer of Erie, PA; nephews, Hal Barlow,
Jeff Barlow, Bill Barlow; and several nieces and nephews. Gyp was a member
of Grace Episcopal Church, Masonic Ivy Lodge, American Legion Post 154.
He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during WWII and a U.S. Marines Corp.
Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Gyp was the Owner of Twin Tier
Tire Corp. Daryl ELDRETT Watkins mrswat99@aol.com
ELINE J. Oliver
Of Mark Twain Apartments - Was born January 3, 1912 in Hanover, PA,
the son of the late Jeremiah O. and Sarah A. (Crouse) Eline, passed away
peacefully on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at the age of 95. His loving
wife, Emily (Cadek) Eline predeceased him in 1981. He was also preceded
in death by his sisters, Helen (Eline) Stowell and Mickey (Eline) Richardson.
He is survived by the following: William R. (Patricia) Stowell, Joy Hamilton,
Robert Stowell, Margaret Stowell, William B. Stowell, Dr. Kimberly Hamilton,
Dr. Matthew Hamilton, Paul (Francine) Cadek, Ann Cadek (Jerard) Shuman,
Beth (Tim) Ragsdale, Mary Hartigan, Kay (Carl) Hesselbach, Judy (Harl)
Pike, Thomas (Ellen) Parry, and William Parry; along with great-nieces
and great-nephews. Oliver was a faithful member of the First United Church
of Christ. He retired from Remington Rand and the Chemung Canal Bank after
several years of dedicated service. He was a veteran of the US Army, proudly
serving his country from 1941 to 1943. Family and friends are invited to
call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira,
NY 14904, on Friday, November 23, 2007, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Funeral
services will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. Interment will take place
in the Woodlawn Cemetery where the Chemung County Veterans Honor Squad
will accord Mr. Eline Military Honors. Memorial donations may be directed
to a charity of ones choice in his memory. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 11/21/2007.
ELINE J. Oliver
Of Mark Twain Apartments - Was born January 3, 1912 in Hanover, PA,
the son of the late Jeremiah O. and Sarah A. (Crouse) Eline, passed away
peacefully on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at the age of 95. Family and
friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania
Ave., Elmira, NY 14904, on Friday, November 23, 2007, from 12:00 to 2:00
p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. Interment will
take place in the Woodlawn Cemetery where the Chemung County Veterans Honor
Squad will accord Mr. Eline military honors. Memorial donations may be
directed to a charity of ones choice in his memory. Published in
the Star-Gazette on 11/22/2007.
ELLIS IDA MAE
Elmira Star Gazette - Monday, March 24, 1958
Mrs. Ida M. Taylor, 86, of Pine City RD 1, Saturday, March 22, 1958,
survived by sons, Ivan Taylor of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.; Harold of Elmira,
Lutrell of Tampa, Fla., sisters, Mrs. Carrie Hunt of Columbia Cross Roads,
Mrs. Harold Wade, of Tampa, FLa; 33 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren
and 9 great-great grandchildren. Body at Ballard Funeral Home, Elmira
Heights, calling hours today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there
Tuesday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Bror Olson. Woodlawn Cemetery. (typed
as written sisters s/b daughters)
ELLIS - YUNIS
Juliet "Jay" Ellis Died in Binghamton, New York, on Saturday, December
17, 2005. She was born September 8, 1918, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Massoud Ellis. Mrs. Yunis was predeceased by her husband, Mr. Elias Yunis;
her sisters and brothers-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William L. (Rose) Lewis,
Mr. and Mrs. Henry (Tillie) Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Donald (Agnes) Levinger.
She was also predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas M. (Edna) Ellis, Sr.; and a brother-in-law, Mr. Tuffee Yunis. Upon
her graduation from Binghamton Central High School, Mrs. Yunis was employed
by Security Mutual Life Insurance Company. She left that position during
World War II to work with her father at Ellis Brothers & Joseph, Inc.,
which he founded in 1900. She remained a member of their board of directors
until her death. After World War II, she married Elias Yunis and worked
hand in hand with him in many business endeavors for a number of years.
She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Elmira. She is survived
by a sister, Mrs. John (Edna) Kosik; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Mary Helen
Yunis and Mrs. Helen Lutomski. She is survived by a brother-in-law and
his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas (Barbara) Yunis. Among her other surviving
relatives are her nieces and nephews, Mr. John T. Yunis, Ms. Mary Jo Yunis,
Ms. Helen Ann Yunis and husband, Paul Colucci, Ms. Barbara Yunis and husband,
Jeff, Ms. Amy Yunis, Mr. Jeffrey Yunis, Ms. Pam Freeman, Ms. Bebette Yunis,
and Mr. and Mrs. Rance (Georgia) Reynolds; and the children of her late
brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Ellis, Binghamton, New
York. Private services were held at the request of Mrs. Yunis in Binghamton,
New York, on Tuesday, December 20, 2005. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery,
Elmira, New York. Arrangements by the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East
Main Street, Endicott, NY.
ROSELLE C ELLIS
Roselle C. Ellis, 70, died Sunday at 2p.m. at the family home, 111
West Chemung Place, following illness of a month. Mr. Ellis had been
an employee of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company 46 years and also severed
several years as an assistant division trainmaster and later as division
trainmaster. He was placed on the Pennsylvania Railroad Honor
Roll several years ago. He was a member of the O.R.C. Mr. Ellis
is survived by his widow, Mrs. Martha A. Ellis; one son, J. Stanley Ellis;
one daughter, Mrs. Stockwell A. Ridge, all of Elmira; four grandchildren;
a brother Clarence N. Ellis. The remains repose in the Wilson funeral
home where the funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. W.
Hamilton Benham will officiate. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
Taken from family scrapbook and friends of Mr. Ellis - the
Miles, Ingalls, and Gardner families
ELLISON
Catherine Grace Infant daughter of Shana and Brian Ellison passed away
Saturday, December 22, 2001 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Survivors include
her parents Shana and Brian of Elmira, a sister, Brianna Marie Ellison
at home, maternal grandparents, Harrison A. and Cheryl M. Carter of Elmira,
paternal grandparents, Herbert and Lillie Ellison of Elmira, several aunts,
uncles and cousins. Family and friends are invited to call from 10 to 11
AM Friday, December 28, 2001 at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 11 AM with
Rev. Leo Hughey, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
EMPET
Harold L. Age 83, formerly of Elmwood Ave., Elmira Heights, on Wednesday,
December 19, 2001 at ELCOR Health Services, Horseheads. Mr. Empet is survived
by his wife of 61 years, Rocelia Empet; his daughters, Bonnie (Craig) Seymour,
and Susanne Corey, both of Elmira Heights; grandchildren, Pennylee Phillips,
Robert Corey and Craig Paul Seymour; and great-grandchildren, Derek Dutton
and Brittany Decker-Corey. He was predeceased by his daughter Sallyann
Empet. Mr. Empet had worked for the Elmira Heights Central School District
as a custodian and bus driver for 34 years. He was also a crossing guard
at Cohen School for 3 years. Friends are invited to call at the Barber
Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads on Friday from 2-4PM. His funeral
service will follow there at the conclusion of calling hours at 4PM with
the Rev. Larry Appenzellar officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
ENGEL - FREE
Marie (Engel) Born Sept. 25, 1920. the daughter to the late Albert
and Elizabeth (Pestrup) Engel passed away July 27, 2005 in Colchester,
CT. Marie was a resident of Elmira Heights, NY. and passed away after a
brief illness while at her daughter's. She was predeceased by her husband,
James Fisher Free, Jr. in 1999. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law,
Donna and Burriss Wilson of Norwich, CT; sister, Elizabeth Stiles of Maryland
and grandson, Burriss, Jr. of Delaware. Family and friends are invited
to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Monday,
Aug. 1, 2005, from 5-8:00 p.m. Her service will take place there at the
funeral home on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. with interment will
follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. In lieu of flowers, memorials may
be made to the Horseheads Historical Society, PO Box 194. Horseheads, NY
14845. "Though her smile is gone forever, and her hand we cannot touch,
still we have so many memories of the one we loved so much. Her memory
is our keepsake, with which we'll never part, God has her in His keeping,
we have her in our hearts."
ERWAY ERNESTINE ERWAY YOGGY
Ernestine Erway Yoggy, 81, formerly of Wellsboro, died Wednesday, Sept.
30 after an extended illness. Born Aug. 3, 1906, in Wellsboro, she was
the daughter of the late Albert and Carrie Boyce ERway. Mrs. Yoggy graduated
from the Wellsboro High School in 1952 and for a number of years she worked
as a secretary for the law firm of Crichton and Owlett, later known as
Owlett and Webb. She also retired after 25 years of service as a
secretary for the law firm of Rhodes and Levinger in Elmira, NY. She was
a member of the Riverside United Methodist Church in Elmira, NY. Surviving
are her husband of 57 years, Albert A. Yoggy and his former daughter-in-law
and her husband, Robin and Richard West, all of 718 Algonquin Drive, Horseheads,
NY; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Anna Jean Yoggy of Elmira, NY,
Todd A. Yoggy of Corning, NY and Mrs. Jeremy (Kristin Leigh) Davis of Elmira,
NY; a great-grandson, David Elmer Porter of Elmira, NY; a sister, Miss
Minnie Erway of Wellsboro; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Yoggy of Binghamton,
NY and Mrs. Dorothy Yoggy of Johnson City, NY and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral and committal services were held at the Barber Funeral Home, 413
South Main St., Horseheads, NY, Thursday, Oct. 1, immediately following
calling hours. The Rev. Robert Darling, her nephew, officiated. Interment
was made in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY. Memorial donations may be
made in her name to the Southern Tier Heart Association in Elmira, NY.
ETTENBERGER - SUTTON, Claire E.
Died September 11, 2008. Claire Sutton, 87, of Elmira died in her sleep,
in her own bed, in her own apartment, having lived as independently as
possible. Claire, the daughter of George and Florence Ettenberger, was
born June 13, 1921 in Elmira. Claire graduated from Sts. Peter and Paul
Parochial School in 1935 and Elmira Free Academy in 1939. After attending
Elmira College for two years, she graduated from Scudder Business School,
5th Avenue, New York City. After raising 5 children, Claire re-enrolled
at Elmira College and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in June, 1991.
She was then re-associated with her original Class of '43. Claire was married
to Philip M. Sutton, son of Raymond and Lulu Sutton, on June 15, 1946 in
St. John the Baptist Church, Elmira, N.Y. Philip and Claire are survived
by four children: Anne (Leonard) Dezelski, Thomas (Mala) Sutton, George
(Debbie) Sutton, and CSM Theodore (Evi) Sutton; 12 grandchildren: Christopher
Sutton; Daniel (Maria), Robert (Jenny), and David Sutton; and Mary, John,
Francis, Joseph, Peter (Teresa), Theresa, Simon, and Catherine Dezelski;
2 great-grandchildren: Camyla and Sebastian Sutton. Claire was preceded
in death by her brother, Ralph Ettenberger (1991); her husband, Philip
(1996); and her son, Gregory (1997). In addition to her roles as wife and
mother, Claire was an exceedingly competent secretary and a most gifted
seamstress. Claire retired from Elmira Savings Bank in 1999. Claire continued
to sew until the day she died. At her sewing machine, Claire created works
of art: clothing, quilts, banners, Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls, aprons...
Her dolls were real and beautiful and totally lovable. Claire lived an
orderly life. And, she was truly a classy lady. May she rest in peace.
Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut
Sts., on Sunday, September 14, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Monday,
September 15, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The rosary will be recited
on Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. and on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 9:30
a.m. at St. Mary Our Mother Church, Horseheads. Graveside blessing will
follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Please remember Claire and her family in your
prayers. Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/13/2008
EUGENE
John T. Age 99, of Elmira, NY. He was born December 24, 1905 in Summerville,
SC, son of the late Neptune and Mary (Marshall) Eugene and passed away
on Friday, October 14, 2005, at Elcor Health Services. He was predeceased
by his wife of 62 years, Viola in 2002. He is survived by nieces and nephews,
Cornelius (Mamie) Nelson and Nathaniel Nelson, both of Elmira, Alberta
Mark and Dorothy Murray, both of Brooklyn, NY, Lois Riley of PA; along
with other nieces, nephews and cousins. He also leaves three very special
friends, Laura Ann Williams, Roy and Ernestine Kyles. John was employed
with Park Church for 23 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of Monumental
Baptist Church, serving as Deacon, Trustee, Senior Choir member and Adult
Sunday School Teacher. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J.
Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Wednesday,
October 19th, from 7 to 9 p.m. His funeral service will be held Thursday,
October 20th, at 12 Noon in Monumental Baptist Church, 308 E. Clinton St.,
Elmira. Rev. James E. Jones, his Pastor, will officiate. Committal prayers
and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Those wishing may remember
John through donations to Monumental Baptist Church Special Piano Project,
308 E. Clinton St., Elmira, NY 14901.
FRANCIS G. EVANS, age 80, of 35805 Verda Drive, Zephyr Hills, Florida, formerly of West 2nd Street, Elmira, NY, Tuesday, October 9, 1990 at home. Friends may call at the Holly-Keck & Baker Funeral Home, Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and Committal Services there on Friday at 10 a.m. Rev. Carolyn Byrne officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Those wishing may make memorials to Southern Tier Hospice, Inc., or Westside Methodist Church. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Survived by wife, Florence (Dickson) Evans; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles D. and Nancy of Elmira, Robert W. and Susan of Horseheads, Ward C. and Teresa of Penn Yan; and a sister, Edna May Hagin of Montour Falls, NY; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Evans was a retired Sales Agent from Prudential Insurance Company, a former member of the Westside Methodist Church and member of Ivy Lodge November 397. The Ivy Lodge Number 397 will conduct a Committal Service at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. –Elmira Star Gazette.
EVANS Reverend George L. Age 87 of Elmira, NY, began walking the streets of gold on November 4, 2005 at St. Joseph's Hospital SNF, where he was lovingly cared for. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Constance R. Evans; daughters, Elaine (Vaughn) Sherwood, Mary Alice (Rev. Warren) Jones, Sue (Jon) Shaylor; grandchildren, Rev. Meggan (Adam) Nugent, Hannah (David) Valle, Adam A. Sherwood, Abby L. Jones, Megan (Xzane) Brown, Kelsey Jean Carapella; two great-grandchildren arriving in the spring; sisters, Myrna McMillen and Velma Lavan; many nieces, nephews and cousins. George was the Pastor of Mosherville Bible Church for 23 years, as well as various other churches in the area. He enjoyed doing Children's Magic and was a well known Evangelist. He was the owner/operator of Evans Crating, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Wednesday, November 9, 2005, from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m., with funeral and committal services there at 7 p.m.; celebrated by his friends, Rev. Steven Johnson, Pastor Chris Curry, and Rev. Larry Lain. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Firm Foundation Ministries, 30 Penhurst, Rochester, NY 14619.
EVERITT - SHEPARD
Ruth E. Age 96 of Spring Hill, FL and formerly of Jupiter, FL and long
time resident of Burkshire Dr. in Horseheads, passed away Friday Dec. 28,
2001 in the Oak Hill Hospital Spring Hill, FL. Mrs. Shepard was born in
Millerton, PA, the daughter of the late Leigh and Grace (Kehrley) Everitt.
A member of Lake St. Presbyterian Church, Ruth was predeceased by her husband
of 54 years, Harry C. Shepard Sr. in 1980, who while residing in Horseheads
was the Golf Pro and Manager of Mark Twain Golf Course and later retired
Chemung County Clerk. She is survived by her son, Harry Shepard, Jr. and
wife, Audrey H. of Spring Hill, FL, granddaughter, Debra Ann Stickler and
husband, Robert of Jupiter, FL; grandson, Harry C. Shepard III and wife,
Nancy of Horseheads, NY; two great grandchildren, Gregory and Abigail Shepard;
life time friends, Madison and Catherine Hess of Rochester, NY; sisters-in-law,
Mrs. Hazel Cook of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Mrs. Fay Kettell of Elmira, NY,
Mrs. Esther Shepard of Horseheads, NY and Mrs. Audrey D. Shepard of Westfield,
PA; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Friends are invited to call Thurs.,
Jan. 3, 2002 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Barber Funeral Home, Inc., 413 South
Main Street, Horseheads, NY. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, at
the funeral home at the conclusion of calling hours at 7:00 pm. Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira.
EVERTS - VOWELL
Lorraine Z. (Everts) Of Elmira and Elmira Heights, NY passed away Jan.
27, 2002 in Sayre, PA. She was born March 27, 1915 in Elmira, NY the daughter
to the late Elmer and Marion Wheat Everts. She is survived by her daughter,
Patricia Rae Calisher of Apalachin, NY; son, Larry Arden Vowell of Jamestown,
NC; grandchildren, Sharon Lorraine Vargo, Mary Beth Weston, Andrea Arden
Calisher, Alexis Ann Vowell, Ryan Loren Vowell; great-granddaughter, Olivia
Rae Litzinger; sister-in-law, Alice Everts, nephews, Ed, Jeff and David
Everts, several cousins, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She was also predeceased
by her sister, Marjorie and brothers, Harry and Elton Everts. Lorraine,
a graduate of South Side High School, worked in the Elmira area for many
years: in the offices of the former Kobacker's Furniture Store, S &
H Green Stamp, as manager of Triple "S" Blue Stamp Store and as cook and
waitress in various restaurants. She was a member of the North Presbyterian
Church and Past member and past Matron of Southern Light Chapter # 460
O.E.S. Having been active with RSVP, she was the recipient of the Presidential
Award in the 1980's for her many hours of volunteer work. She will always
be remembered for her persevering attitude, sense of humor and love of
family. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 So.
Main St., Horseheads, today, Wednesday, January 30, 2002 from 12:00 noon
- 1:00 p.m. Her funeral service will follow there at the funeral home at
the conclusion of calling hours at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Janice Fitzgerald
officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery Elmira
