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cemetery, as they are presented here, is like reading the multi-generational
history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular
time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives
and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade"
or business.
All people are listed in alphabetic order by surname at BIRTH. Women identified by a married alias only and for whom a birth surname can not be identified, are listed on the last page for the cemetery's obituaries. Please send in typed obituaries for people buried in our local cemeteries. If possible include name of newspaper and date. Send typed in your email or in attached Word files. Send to Joyce M. Tice (JoyceTice@aol.com) |
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GABEL
Norbert "Bert" Well known Musician, Performer, Teacher, Composer. Born
in Vienna, Austria the beloved son of the late Bernhard and Minna Gabel.
At Bert's earliest age he loved music and its affect it had on people's
lives. He graduated from the Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor's Degree
in piano and accompaniment. Residing in the United States, shortly after
escaping the many, horrific actions happening in Germany he began to take
his music very seriously. After his graduation, Bert felt compelled to
serve the United States to help sustain his freedom. He enlisted inthe
United States Army serving in the Pacific Theater and became a member of
the DAV. Once he fulfilled his devotion to his adopted country, Bert further
pursued his love of music by working in a number of family owned music
stores through out the area. In his every free moment he looked for a place
to give his love of music. He shared his music with all who would listen,
sing-a-longs, many area retirement homes, hospitals and theaters. He was
very proud to be a member of the RSVP. He was also one of the original
members of the Bill Butler Orchestra which later became the Twin Tier Community
Orchestra. He also concretized with the late Edward Whittenhall at the
Clemens Center, many area churches, and the Glenora Festival. Surviving
Bert are; his Cousin Hilde Bruell of CA and many loving friends including
John and Eve Govus of Elmira, Charlie and Josie Kakritz, Eugene Corbo,
Judy Stasch, George and Marian Halm of Coopers Plains, and Elsie Lintz
of Cayuta. Friends may gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania
Avenue, Elmira, NY on Monday at 1:00Pm to 2:00Pm with funeral service to
celebrate the life of Bert Gabel at the conclusion of the calling hours
at 2:00 Pm. Interment will follow privately at the Woodlawn Cemetery. The
Reverend Howard Hunt will officiate. Those wishing may make memorials in
Bert's name to the Elmira SPCA, Rt. 328, Elmira,NY 14905 or to the Southern
Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14803 or to the Southern
Tier Association of the Visually Impaired 719 Lake St, Elmira, NY 14901.
GABRIEL
Clark S. Age 81 died on Wednesday January 23, 2002 at the Arnot Ogden
Medical Center. Clark was born in Columbia, PA on May 20th, 1920 the only
child of John William and Greta Clark. He graduated from Columbia High
School in 1939 and was a tool and die maker employed at several New York
City machine shops until 1944. Clark served his Country in the US Navy
during World War II. He married the former Florence Mary Young on October
7th, 1944; she predeceased Clark in 1986 and is sadly missed by her family.
Clark owned his own business in Columbia, PA from 1946-1948 and worked
for RCA from 1948-1951. He moved to this area in 1951 and was employed
by Westinghouse until 1976. Clark then worked for St. Joseph's Hospital
from 1976 until his retirement. Surviving Clark are his Children; Barry
(Ruth) Gabriel of Horseheads, NY, Sandi (Jim) Palmer of Elmira Heights,
NY, Wendy (Richard) Jones of Brownsdale, Minnesota, 7 grandchildren, 2
great-grandchildren, a special cousin, Ginny Gambler of Columbia, PA. Family
and friends are invited to call at Ballard and Lindgren Funeral Home, 161
Oakwood Avenue on Saturday January 26th from 1-3 PM with a Memorial service
to follow visitation at 3 PM with the Rev. Larry Parker officiating. Burial
will be at the convenience of the family at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira,
NY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Clark's Name to the charity
of ones choice.
GAIGE, Lydia (Lydia A. Gaige Roosa) - Mrs. Lydia A. Roosa, widow of John C. Roosa, died Sunday morning at the home of her niece, Mrs. Harry Strouse, at Sagetown aged eighty-one years. She is survived by a brother, D. W. Gaige of Millerton, PA and two grandchildren, Gladys Roosa of Pentwater, Mich. and Hugh Roosa of Tioga, PA. The funeral will be held at the Webb Mills Church at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira.
GALE CAROL L ROBINSON
Carol L. Age 71, of Elmira, NY, died on Saturday, December 16, 2006,
at her home. She was born on July 28, 1935 in Elmira, NY to the late Earl
and Ernestine (Morse) Gale. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert
Robinson of Elmira; sister, Betty Margeit of Horseheads; brother, Richard
Gale of Denmark; along with several nieces and nephews. It was Carol's
wish that all services held be private. Interment will take place in Woodlawn
Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
FRANK H. GARDINIER [GARDINER].
(Elmira Star Gazette, Friday, January 12, 1917, page 14)
Frank H. Gardinier, a printer in this ity [city] many years, died this
morning at _ o’clock at the family home, 212 Austin place, aged seventy-seven
years. He was a veteran of the Civil War and was a member of Baldwin
Post No. 6 G. A. R. He is survived by his widow, a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth
Gardner of Eaton, Colo., two nieces and two nephews, who reside in other
states. The funeral will be announced later. (jsheliga@yahoo.com)
GARDINIER
(The Elmira Herald, Friday, January 12, 1917, page 9)
Frank H. Gardiner
Frank H. Gardiner, of 212 Austin place, died this morning at 5 o’clock,
aged 77 years. Mr. Gardiner was a member of Baldwin Post, G. A. R.,
and the Printers Local No. 19. Besides his wife, Mr. Gardiner is
survived by one sister, Elizabeth Gardiner, of Eaton, Colorado; two newphews,
Curtis G. Gardiner, of New York City, and Victor Hills, of Denver; one
niece, Mrs. George W. Colwell, Harrinsville, Mich. The funeral announcement
will be made later. (jsheliga@yahoo.com)
GARDINIER
(The Elmira Advertiser, Saturday Morning, January 13, 1917, page 6)
Frank H. Gardinier.
Frank H. Gardinier, a printer in this city many years, died yesterday
morning at 4 o’clock at the family home, 212 Austin place, aged seventy-seven
years. He was a veteran of the Civil War and was a member of Baldwin
Post, No. 6, G. A. R. He is survived by his widow, a sister, Mrs.
Elizabeth Gardner, of Eaton, Colo.; two nieces and two nephews, who reside
in other States. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30
o’clock in Woodlawn Chapel. Rev. D. Henry will officiate and Baldwin Post
will have charge of the committal service in the Chapel. (jsheliga@yahoo.com)
GARDNER BLANCHE NICKERSON
Mrs. Blanche (Gardner), age 93, of Morton, Pa., formerly at Elmira,
Saturday, August 26, 1972. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral
home, Horseheads, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal services
will be held there Wednesday at 11 a.m., the Rev. James Collea officiating.
Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. She is survived by son-in-law, James Close
of Media, Pa.; sister, Mrs. Hazel Barker of Corning; grandchildren, James
Close, Jr. of Philadelphia and Alan Close of Morton, Pa.; one great-grandson;
several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Nickerson was the widow of Frank Nickerson.
Otis GARDNER, Ex-Recorder, Dies at 85
Otis H. Gardner, whose retirement as recorder in 1947 ended a tenure
recognized as a record among city officials, died Sunday at his home, 418
W. Water St. The 85-year-old native Elmiran stepped down from
the recorder's bench at City Hall on Dec. 31, 1947. This brought
to an end a service of 34 years as the city magistrate. "Judge"
Gardner--the title stayed with him long after he put down the gavel--was
a "political precedent" without being a politician. Only once in
his long career as recorder was he opposed for election.
Despite his age, Mr. Gardner had continued his law practice devoted principally
to real estate transactions and the settling of estates. For years
he had maintained a law office in the Robinson Bldg., but in later years
he did most of his work at home. He was taken ill while visiting
in Florida two winters ago and never seemed to have recovered. Feebleness
increased in recent weeks but he had continued active until he was stricken
Sunday. Mr. Gardner followed his wife, the former Lottie Hart of Spencer,
in death by about four years. Their only child, Miss Mildred Gardner,
died in 1935. Mr. Gardner defeated William C. Gill for the office of city
recorder in 1913 to begin a career on the bench that remained unbroken
despite the fact that he often was the only Democrat elected as the Republicans
won all the other local jobs. The only time he was opposed was in 1921.
It was a Republican year. J. Norton Wood was elected mayor.
Yet Recorder Gardner survived the political trend by emerging victorious
with a majority of 5,000 votes, the same margin given Wood over his Democratic
opponent. Gardner defeated Richard Marlowe. At election time from
that year on Mr. Gardner received the Democratic nomination for the office
and the Republican endorsement. Mr. Gardner's service as a public
official actually extended 43 years. From 1904 to 1906 he was an
alderman from the Seventh Ward during the administrations of Mayors Brockway
and Coleman and from 1910 to 1913 served as city clerk. One of Mr. Gardner's
accomplishments as recorder was the establishing of a probation department
as an adjunct to his own office. He suggested the need of such a
service in 1917. The Common Council approved the measure and William
O'Dea was named the first probation officer. The department has continued
since a number of years ago merging with the county probation office. In
this respect, guidance rather than prosecution of certain types of offenders
was a philosophy to which he adhered. "I believe that jails and prisons
are the last resorts in the correction of those who err against society,"
he once said. "Other methods should first be given fair trial.
Always give the offender a second chance to make good unless the nature
of his offense or his past record calls for immediate punishment." From
murders to intoxication cases to court marriages, these and countless other
matters came to Mr. Gardner's attention in his many years in office.
On his retirement he estimated that he had handled an average of 3,000
court cases a year during his tenure in office. At least twice as
many cases which came to his attention were settled out of court, he said.
Once case that stood out in his memory was the arraignment of Edward Westervelt
on a first degree murder charge in the slaying of Police Chief Finnell
and Detective Sgt. Gradwell. n incident that he never forgot--one that
almost ended his life--happened in 1916. He was critically wounded
by the accidental discharge of a revolver in the hands of a woman applying
to him for a pistol permit. The shot entered his left chest, clipped
his lung and emerged from his back. He spent two months in a hospital.
As the city's magistrate Mr. Gardner saw the emergence of the automobile
as a major factor in American society. He saw it become too often
a crippler and killer. Only last October, after passing his 85th
birthdate, he took some of the advice he had given many in his court.
He voluntarily stopped driving and sent his driver's license to the State
Motor Vehicle Department. Mr. Gardner began the practice of law upon
graduating from Cornell Law School in 1899. He entered the office
of Herbert M. Lovell in the Robinson Bldg. Later he, Mr. Lovell,
and Harry L. Bogart joined in partnership. The firm was dissolved
in 1916 with Mr. Lovell's death. Active Mason, Sportsman. Mr. Gardner
led an active and fraternal life. In Masonry he was a member of Union Lodge,
F&AM; past high priest of Elmira Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; past commander
of St. Omer's Commandery, Knights Templar; a former trustee of the Masonic
Temple and a member of Cashmere Grotto and Corning Consistory. He was dean
of the past exalted rulers of Elmira Elks Lodge, a past noble grand of
the IOOF and a former member of the Red Men. He also belonged to
the Cold Brook Club. His favorite hobbies were hunting and fishing.
He remained active in the Rapshaw Club and spent much time at its camp
in the Adirondacks. He belonged to the First Baptist Church.
Professionally, he was a member and former president of the State Bar Association
and a former member of the State Association of Magistrates.
Otis H. GARDNER, 85, of 418 W. Water St., Sunday, Jan. 6, 1963. He was a retired attorney; a member of the First Baptist Church. Survived by sister, Mrs. Emma Tolbert of Elmira; brother, Walter of Clearwater, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. Body at Smith & Fudge Funeral Home. Calling hours: Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Thursday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Richard E. Lyon. Woodlawn Cemetery.
Obit #3, for Lottie C. HART Gardner, wife of Otis Howard Gardner, from the Elmira Star Gazette of Tuesday, May 27, 1958, microfilm collection at Steele Memorial Library, Elmira:
Obit #4, Walter Gardner, brother to Otis H. Gardner. From the Elmira Star Gazette, edition of Thurs., March 26, 1964, microfilm collection at Elmira Steele Memorial Library:
GARDNER, Walter
Age 74, of Clearwater, Fla., formerly of Elmira and West Orange, N.J.,
Tuesday, March 24, 1964. Survived by wife, Mrs. Daisy Gardner; son;
Lawrence of Bloomfield, N.J.; sister, Mrs. Emma Tolbert of Elmira; four
grandchildren. Body will be removed to Smith & Fudge Funeral
Home today. Calling hours: today 7 to 9 p.m. Christian
Science service by Mrs. Darda Krebs Friday at 2 p.m. Woodlawn Cemetery.
Obit #5, (the last one!!) for Mildred I. Gardner, dau. of Otis H. and Lottie C. Gardner. Obit. doesn't mention burial site, but your online Woodlawn records show her as being buried there with her parents. From the Elmira Star Gazette of April 22, 1934, located in one of the Star Gazette obituary collection books in the genealogy reference section at Elmira Steele Memorial Library:
Miss Mildred I. GARDNER
Miss Mildred I. Gardner, 26, late of 418 West Water Street,
died Tuesday after a brief illness of pneumonia. She is survived
by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otis H. Gardner, a grandmother, Mrs. Estelle
Gardner, all of Elmira.
GARNES Florence L.
Age 73, of Elmira, NY, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009, at the
Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Florence was born on April 5, 1936
in Hazelhurst, GA, daughter of the late Edward and Leola (Plummer) Garnes.
Survivors include her son, Derrick Garnes of Elmira; sister, Ellen Moss
of Elmira; brother, Prince Garnes; grandchild, Tianna Martinez; along with
two great-grandchildren of Carlisle, PA. Florence's wish was that no services
be held for her. Interment will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements
are under the direction of the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Published
in Star-Gazette on November 10, 2009
GARRIS, JONAH S. of 371 Pennsylvania Ave. Sunday morning, December 17, 1950. Survived by wife, Mrs. Lois Rhoades Garris; sons Ralph and Howard Garris; both at home; Stanton J. Garris of Ithaca; Wilfred G. Garris of South Bend, Indiana; daughers the Misses Verga Roberta and Patricia Garris, both at home; brothers, James Garris of Camptown, Pa.; Lynn Garris of Rochester; Clark Garris of Sullivanville; sister, Mrs. Lydia Cassleburry of Wyalusing, Pa.; several nieces and nephews. The body is at the Sparrow Funeral Home (formerly Wilson), where friends may call after 7 pm today and where funeral will be held on Wednesday, 2 pm. The Rev. Barnett Eby. Woodlawn Cemetery.
GARRIS-HARVEY, RALPH W. Age 33, of 711 Harper Street, Friday May 24, 1974 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Friends are invited to call at the Olthoff Funeral Home, Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral and Commital Services there Monday at 1 pm. The Rev. J. Edward Sale of the Lake Street Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Survived by wife Sonia (Fairbanks) Harvey; sons, Ralph William and Richard (Jessie) at home; daughter, Pamela, also at home. Mother and Stepfather, Donald and Lois (Rhoades) Harvey of Gaines, Pa.; brother, Howard Harvey of Horseheads; sisters, Mrs. Louis (Roberta) Thomas of Raleigh, NC and Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Harner of Gaines, PA.; paternal grandmother, Myrtle Harvey of Elmira; maternal grandparents, William and Harriett Carr Clark of Watkins Glenn, NY; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Harvey was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose. (He is buried in the veterans section)
GARRIS Starlynn Elizabeth
Our Guardian Angel
Infant daughter of Leo and Jennifer (Beard) Garris became heaven's
newest angel when she was ushered to her home in heaven on Monday, November
26, 2007, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She is survived by her loving
parents, Leo and Jennifer; beloved sisters, Kaylee Garris, Mariah and Miranda
Garris, Aleandra Loucks; beloved brothers, Charles Loucks, Nicholas Garris,
Ryan Garris, Leo Garris; loving grandparents, Ricky and Kathy Beard, Raymond
and Marie Lafler; along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family
and friends are invited to attend Graveside Services on Friday, December
7, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at the Woodlawn Cemetery, 1200 Walnut Street, Elmira,
NY. The family will gather at the Walnut Street gate, then process to the
site where Starlynn's service will take place and where she will be laid
to rest with her Grandpa Garris. The Reverend Chris Curry will officiate.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc
GARRISON, Dean Wallace
Dean Wallace, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Garrison of Daggett,
Pa., died Friday afternoon in Elmira. The remains were removed to
the Honan undertaking rooms. The funeral will be announced later.
GARRISON - MRS. MAHALA HOGABOOM (SRGP 43784)
Mrs. Mahala D. Hogaboom, widow of Floyd F. Hogaboom of 638 ½
Winsor Avenue died this morning at 8:15 o’clock after an extended illness.
She is survived by four daughters, Miss Lena Hogaboom, Elmira; Mrs. Selear
Jennings, Jobs Corners; Mrs. Lawrence Smith, Millerton, Pa; Mrs. Roy Dickison,
Pittsburgh, Pa.; a son Delos of Elmira; a sister, Mrs. E. C. Stillwell,
State of Washington; a brother Joel D. Garrison, Elmira; eight grandchildren;
one great grandchild. The funeral will be held in the family home Monday
at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Leonard Basford of Troy, Pa., will officiate. Burial
in Woodlawn Cemetery. (handwritten on article Nov. 8, 1929)
IRVING LEWIS GARTHWAITE infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Garthwaite of Middletown, died at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Kolanack of 146 Sheridan Avenue, Elmira Heights Saturday afternoon aged two weeks. He is survived by his parents and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Garthwaite of Elmira and Mr. and Mrs. M. Kolanach of Elmira Heights. Private funeral services were held at the home this afternoon. The Rev. Hugh C. Burr of the First Baptist Church officiated. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira paper 1912
TERRY L. GEE, age 48 of Elmira, NY died Thursday, October 27, 2005, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elmira. Terry was born in Blossburg, PA, son of James Logan and Gaylene Gee. Survivors include his wife, Betty Bartholomew Gee of Elmira; mother, Gaylene (Lester) Harvey, of Tioga, PA; sister, Mary F. Gee of Tioga, PA; stepbrothers, Ron and Rick Harvey; stepsister, Bonnie (Chuck) Blake; aunts, Colleen (Mike), Zoelne (Dale), Lucinda (Leon) and Nancy (John); uncles George, Berry and Quinn (Jenny); cousins, Bernard, Bruce, Brenda, Quinn Joseph, Travis James and Amanda; special friends, Ruth and Josephine Vandenburgh; best pal, Goldie the dog. Family and friends are invited to call Thursday November 3, 2005 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Paul Mathers officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star Gazette.
GEE Terry L. Age 48 of Elmira, NY died Thursday, October 27, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira. Terry was born in Blossburg, PA, son of James Logan and Gaylene Gee. Survivors include his wife, Betty Bartholomew Gee of Elmira; mother, Gaylene (Lester) Harvey, of Tioga, PA; sister, Mary F. Gee of Tioga, PA; stepbrothers, Ron and Rick Harvey; stepsister, Bonnie (Chuck) Blake; aunts, Colleen(Mike), Zoelene (Dale), Lucinda (Leon) and Nancy (John); uncles, George, Berry and Quinn (Jenny); cousins, Bernard, Bruce, Brenda, Quinn Joseph, Travis James and Amanda; special friends, Ruth and Josephine Vandenburgh; best pal, Goldie the dog. Family and friends are invited to call Thursday, November 3, 2005, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Paul Mathers officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
GEHRIG - HULTS Carole "Jeanie"
A resident of Elmira passed away Tuesday morning, September 15, 2009
in Scranton, PA at the age of 57. Born on January 20, 1952 in Endicott,
NY daughter of Norbert & Elizabeth Heatley Gehrig. She was employed
for many years with the Elmira City School District as a Teacher's Aide.
She enjoyed being a homemaker, reading, crossword puzzles and cross stitch.
The joy of her life was her family and especially the love she had for
her grandchildren. Surviving is her loving family; children, Liza Davis,
Valarie Camacho, Francisco III (Jodie) Camacho and Ramon Camacho; ten grandchildren;
father, Norbert Gehrig; brothers, Don (Barb) Crawford and Ron (Fran) Gehrig;
sister, Amy Crosbie; cherished friend who was like a sister, Dawn Bassett;
nieces and nephews. "Jeanie" was predeceased by her mother, Elizabeth "Bea"
Gehrig and her birth father, Charles Crawford. Family and friends will
be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport
on Sunday, September 20, 2009 between the hours of 4-7 p.m. Funeral services
will follow at 7:15 p.m. with the Reverend Mari Rockwell officiating. Graveside
services will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery Monday morning after meeting
at the Walnut St. Gates at 9:45 a.m. Published in Star-Gazette on
September 18, 2009
GENAWAY
Lester Wilbur Age 86, recently of the Chemung County Nursing Facility,
formerly of 757 Chester St. Elmira, NY died Tuesday morning, August 8,
2006. Lester was born on November 30, 1919 in Chateaugay, NY son of Wilbur
D. & Lila M. Genaway. Lester moved with his family to Elmira where
he graduated from Southside High School in 1938. He became a Mason in 1946
as a member of Ivy Lodge F. & A. M. Lester married June 30, 1956 in
Elmira, NY to Catherine Jones who died May 23, 2006. Their long time summer
home was in Hector, NY on Seneca Lake where Lester spent many hours fishing.
Lester and Catherine were both avid bowlers. He owned Genaway Wholesale,
a glove, hosiery and general merchandise business, located at 403 S. Main
St. Elmira. He was a member of Cashmere Grotto and Christ United Methodist
Church. Surviving is his sister, June Dickinson, Bridgeport, CT; a brother,
David Genaway and his wife, Inez, Canfield, OH; a sister-in-law, Mary Genaway,
Fairfield, CT; nephews, John Sheehan, Millville, NJ; John Genaway, Escondido,
CA; nieces, Joanne Cusano, Stratford, CT; Sharon Easton, Austintown, OH.
In addition to his parents and wife, Lester was predeceased by his sister,
Norma Sheehan and a brother, Earl Genaway. The family would like to thank
the doctors, nurses and staff at the Chemung County Nursing Facility for
the excellent care of Lester and Catherine. In honoring his wishes services
will be held privately at his families convenience with the interment in
Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira next to his beloved wife Catherine. Star-Gazette.com
Obituaries for 8/9/06 Elmira NY
Dear Joyce,
I noticed a request for newspaper obits of persons buried in Woodlawn
Cemetery in Elmira. This man ELIJAH BURR GEORGIA V bought a large plot
there. However, the Cemetery records only show the template shape for his
grave & they claim that only his wife ELIZABETH BUTTS GEORGIA &
their son GRANT E. & his sister EMILY GEORGIA BRAMBLE/BRAMBLEE
are buried there. However, information from the Steele Library in Elmira
revealed a different story. Here are the newspaper obits obtained from
the Library.
ELMIRA ADVERTISER, December 17, 1886, Friday:
Funeral of ELIJAH BURR GEORGIA, V:
The remains of E. B. Georgia, formerly an Elmira resident, were brought
to this city yesterday from Olean for Interment. The funeral party was
met at the station
by Undertaker Hubbell and the Rev. Dr. Mills of the First M. E. church
and escorted to Woodlawn where a brief service was held. Mr. Georgia was
sixty-three years of age, and died of apoplexy. He left Elmira in 1871
and established himself in the lumber business in Olean. (
I would like to add the following for any other person who is looking for
him, but this is up to you.) He was born Oct. 27, 1823 in Newfield,
Tompkins Co. & died Dec. 13, 1886 in Olean, Cattaraugus, NY.
FYI, Joyce, I am having a monument company check with Woodlawn in the
Spring to determine that E.B. Georgia is buried there. I am sure
he is. I would like to get a small monument for him & his wife. I also
hope to replace the badly eroded stone on Grant's grave. It is no longer
readable. Thanks for you patience and time. You do a magnificent job with
this website & I truly appreciate it.
Respectfully,
Mary Kolodziej, Minoa, New York
GERARD, G. Kenneth G. Kenneth GERARD
died Sunday at 9:45 p. m. at the family home 757 E. 5th St., aged 6 years.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Gerard and a sister,
Vivian. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a. m. at the home and at
10 o'clock at the St. John Church. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery. Unnamed
Elmira Newspaper. May 11, 1914. Submitted by Sharron Vossoughi <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net>
MISS ROSE GEYERT (AMANN), 520 Jefferson Street. The body is in the Wilson Funeral Home, where the funeral will be held Saturday (March 13, 1937) 2 p.m. The Rev. R. Vieweg, Woodlawn Cemetery. Miss Geyert was best known to many of her friends by the name of Amann. She was an expert dressmaker and in past years had been employed in several of the leading homes in Elmira. –Elmira Star-Gazette 3/11/1937
GILBERT
Harold K. Age 87, of Elmira, NY, died Wednesday, January 11, 2005,
at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Harold was born in Elmira,
son of the late Willard and Harriet (Wilson) Gilbert. Harold served our
country as a proud American veteran in the United States Army during WWII
in Artillery 976 B. Company in Anzio, France, Sicily and Germany. He became
a fireman in 1950 with the Elmira Fire Dept., and retired in 1980 after
many years of service. Survivors include daughters, Miriam (Monroe) Stanton
of Debary, FL and Kay Kennard, along with fiancé, Joe Ostrander,
both of Elmira; grandchildren, Jeff and Shawn Tudi, Brenda (Jeremy) Norton,
Robin (Chris) Walker, Kevin (Dawn) Walker and Amber (Doug) Fredo, Heather
Walker and her fiance, Dick Bernas; 16 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law,
Trudy Woodruff; several nieces and nephews. Harold was predeceased by his
wife, Virginia (Kays) Gilbert in 1980; sisters, Louise (Wilfred) Hallchurch
and Miriam (Harold) Burns; brother, Henry (Trudy Woodruff) Gilbert. Family
and friends are invited to call Tuesday, January 17, 2006, from 12 p.m.
to 1 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow
at 1 p.m. with Rev. John Rafter officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn
Cemetery with full military honors. The family would like to thank the
Arnot Ogden Medical Center staff on the skilled nursing unit for the marvelous
care Harold received during his stay since 1998.
W. HENRY GILBERT age 56, 321 Madison Ave., Thursday, July 14, 1966. Friends may call at the Kalec Funeral Home Saturday and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Monday at 2 p.m. Woodlawn Cemetery. Survived by wife, Mrs. Trudy Gilbert; mother, Mrs. Harriette Gilbert, Elmira; brother, Harold Gilbert, Elmira; sisters, Mrs. Wilfred (Louise) Hallchurch of Syracuse, Mrs. Harold (Miriam) Burns of South America; several nieces and nephews. He was the proprietor of the Household Specialty Company; past Governor and life-member of the Elmira Moose Lodge No. 517, member of the National Pilgrim Honor Degree of the Loyal Order of Moose; a committee member of the Boy Scout Troop No. 39 of the Loyal Order of Moose, member of the Elks Lodge No. 62 of Elmira, member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 941. –Elmira Star-Gazette 7/15/1966
GILLARD Frederick E.
Age 90, of So. Main St., Horseheads, died after an illness on Monday,
Aug. 6, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira. Fred was born Aug. 14,
1916 in Corning, NY, the son of the late John and Julia (Jones) Gillard.
Fred is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Wilma (Gordon) Gillard;
sisters-in-law, Idalene Richards of Venice, FL, and Barbara Ottey of Horseheads,
NY; brother-in-law, Edwin French of Horseheads, NY; two nieces and two
nephews in Indiana; two nieces and one nephew in Florida; and nephew, Gary
French in Horseheads. Fred was also predeceased by his brother, John Gillard;
and sister-in-law, Winifred French. Fred was a member of Corning Lodge
F. & A.M. and also over 50 year member and 32 Degree Mason of Corning
Consistory. He was also a member of the Horseheads Elks #2297 and devoted
50 year member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Horseheads. Family
and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main
St., Horseheads, on Thursday, Aug. 9th, 2007, from 3-6:00 p.m. His service
will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Jeffrey P. Hoffman
officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/8/2007.
GILLETTE - ZIEGLER, Bette G.
Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother
Age 85, of North Chemung, NY, died December 3rd, 2007 at the Arnot
Ogden Medical Center. Bette was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Vera
(Watkins) Gillette. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, in 1922. Surviving
Bette is her loving husband of 65 years, Charles; her daughters and sons-in-law,
Charlene (Ronald) Rivlin of Ijamsville, MD, Christa (Bob) David of Elmira,
NY; grandchildren, Heather (Ryan) Saltsman, Brenden (Alicia) Wood, Kristine
Rivlin, Jason Rivlin, Rebecca Wood, Devin Wood, Kyle Wood; great-grandchildren,
Ashley and Matthew Saltsman; several nieces and nephews. Bette is predeceased
by her sisters, Myra and Kay. Family and friends are invited to attend
a memorial service today, Wednesday, December 5th, 2007, at the First Baptist
Church, 121 W. Church Street, Elmira, NY, 1:00 p.m. The Reverend Dennis
Christiansen will officiate. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials in Bette G. Ziegler's name to
the Memorial Fund at the First Baptist Church. Arrangements have been entrusted
to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/5/2007.
GILLETTE Bobby
Devoted husband and loving father Age 27, died peacefully Thursday,
December 13, 2001 at home surrounded by his loving family, following a
courageous battle with cancer. Born September 21, 1974 at Norfolk Naval
Hospital in Norfolk, VA. He was a son of Van K. and Patricia Russell Gillette.
Surviving are; His wife, Aimee Gillette of Santa Theresa, NM; Children,
Timothy Van and Christopher Lloyd Gillette of Santa Theresa, NM; Parents,
Van and Patricia Russell Gillette of Pine City, NY; Brothers, Thomas (Angela)
Gillette of Elmira, NY and Matthew Gillette of Southport, NY; Sisters,
Krista Gillette of Elmira, NY and Jennilee Gillette of Pine City, NY; Paternal
grandmother, Thera Kirkendall of Horseheads, NY. maternal grandmother,
Doris Russell of Elmira, NY; Numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Bobby
was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Wallace Gillette and Maternal
grandfather, Kenneth Russell. Bobby was a 1992 graduate of Southside High
School. Family and friends are invited to call Monday, December 17, 2001
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania
Ave., Elmira. The funeral service will be held there Tuesday at 11 AM with
Rev. James Payne officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery,
Elmira where full military honors will be accorded.
LLOYD T. (TOM) GILLETTE, 48, of 413 Columbia St., died Friday, May 21, 1948. Veteran of World War I. He was a traveling salesman for Barker, Rose & Kimball, a member of The Park Church, Jesse L. Cooley Lodge, F&AM, Rexfield Post 901, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survived by wife, Vera Gillette; daughters, Mrs. Raymond Rapozo of Honolulu, Hawaii, Mrs. Ritchie Ziegler of Elmira, Miss Kay Gillette of Elmira; sister, Mrs. Kathryn Kinsley of Newberry, Pa. The body is at the Holly-Keck Funeral Home where funeral will be held Monday, 2 p.m. Rev. John F. Stearns. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/22/1948
ROY WILLIAM GILLIS SR. of Elmira, NY Age 62, died peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2005. He was born September 16, 1942 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Raymond and Mary (Bacha) Gillis. His close friends, Ted Bailey and Fran Decker, predeceased him. He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Diana J. (Wood) Gillis; beloved son, Roy W. Gillis Jr.; grandchildren, Zachary and Robbie Gillis; step-grandchildren, Kyle Cieri and Jeffrey Cawley; brother, Wayne; sisters, Lois and Debbie; along with several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Friday, April 8, 2005, from 1 to 2 p.m. Funeral Services celebrating Roy's life will follow the visitation at 2:00 p.m. The Reverend George William Hauck will officiate. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery. A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for his family in obituaries at www.olthof.com. Contributed by Carol Brotzman
GIRARD – Viola E. (Girard) Avery, age 75, of 916 Fra-mar Place, Fort Pierce, Florida, formerly of Horseheads, NY, died Saturday, October 27, 1990, in Fort Pierce, FL. She is survived by her husband, Fay J. Avery; sons, Fay R. (Carol) Avery of Sterling, VA, Girard J. (Joan) Avery of Baldwinsville, NY; grandchildren, Christopher, Denise, Heather and Laura Avery. She was a member of the Riverside Methodist Church in Elmira for many years. Friends may call at the Barrett Funeral Home, Thurs. 2-4 and 7-8:30 pm. Funeral Services will be held there, Thurs., 8:30 pm. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
GIVENS John Henry
Age 66, of Elmira Heights, NY. "Johnny" was born July 15, 1940 in Elmira,
son of the late Frank Sr. and Silla (Thomas) Givens, and went home to be
with the Lord Wednesday, June 27, 2007, unexpectedly at the Arnot Ogden
Medical Center. John was predeceased by his son, Jon Jon Givens; brothers,
Frank, Jr., Arthur, Fred and Harry Givens; sisters, Nancy (Givens) Brown
and Peggy Ann Givens. John is also predeceased by Mr. Sam Peters, whom
played a very instrumental part of his life. He is survived by his wife,
Sandy Givens; daughter, Carol Yvette Swan; sons, Art and Calvin Laurey;
grandson, Jaylin Jon-Jon Givens; daughter-in-law, Ebony Givens; loving
companion, Teresa (Neat) Thigpen and her children; brother and sister-in-law,
James "Joe" and Ruby Givens; sister, Mattie Ward; sisters-in-law, Lula
and Mattie Givens, Roi (Irvin) Smith; brother-in-law, Willie Brown; along
with several grandchildren and a host of aunts, nieces, and nephews. John
was under the watch care of Pastor James E. Jones of Monumental Baptist
Church. John enlisted in the U. S. Army prior to graduating from high school.
He served for three years, earning his high school diploma and spent two
years as an accomplished boxer (featherweight), competing throughout Europe.
Upon his military discharge, John came home and was employed with Bendix
(Eclipse). He was a Capitol Police Officer in Albany, NY and a member of
their Crisis Intervention Team. He then transferred to the New York State
Department of Corrections and retired in 1996 as a Corrections Officer
with 27 years of service. John then moved to Florida for retirement but
soon returned to Elmira to be the caregiver for his late mother Silla.
Family and friends are invited to visit Faith Temple Community Church,
Harper St., Elmira on Monday, July 2nd from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. His Funeral
Service will be held at 1 p.m. Rev. James E. Jones, his Pastor, will officiate.
Committal prayers and interment, with Military Honors, will follow in Woodlawn
Cemetery. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family.
GLEIN –MRS. DOROTHY GLEIN KOEHLER of 651 Roe Ave., a former resident of Hazleton, Pa. died Monday, July 18, 1938 at 4:30 a.m. She had resided in Elmira since 1914 and is survived by six sons, George, William, Jacob, Ernest and Joseph of Elmira; Robert of Hazleton, Pa; 12 grandchildren. The body is in the Hagerman Funeral Home where the funeral will be held Wednesday 2 p.m. Rev. W. H. Willits. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 7/18/1938
GNEDLER - KAUTZ
Anni H. died at St. Joseph's Hospital on Tuesday evening, March 13,
2007 with her loving family by her side. Born on February 17, 1921 in Riga,
Latvia. Anni was the daughter of the late Karl & Veronika Legau Gnedler:;Surviving
is her loving family, husband companion and friend of 66 years, Heinz H.
Kautz, a brother Edgar & Lisa Gnedler, Germany their children, Edda-Verena
& Joseph Caccia, Naperville, IL; Dagmar Doland & Bob Van AlStyne,
Rochester, NY; Brigitte Savino, Elmira; Harold Kautz & Cherie Cartwright,
Elmira; Scott & Pam Kautz, Beggs, Ok; grandchildren, Janet Danley;
Joseph Caccia Jr. & Beth Staley; Veronika & T.J. Muscato; Erika
& Greg Muscato; Shawn & Selena Savino; Maressa Savino & Todd
Shumaker; Aaron Kautz; Beckie Kramer; Lillie & Aaron Kautz; great grandchildren,
Cheryl Fink & Robert Chesney; Victoria, Jamie and Daniel Muscato; Sage
Pesesky; Tiarra, Caleb Savino; Anthony, Markus, Tatum and Ryan Kramer;
Jack, Dylan, Dustin, Ashley and Bradley Danley; great great grandchild
Seth McCalvin; a brother-in-law Willi Kautz; nephew, Werner & Dorthea
Kautz & family Berlin: A loving mother and wife, she cared well for
her home and family. Her love of children touched many young lives beyond
her own children. Her interests included crocheting, needle point and painting.
Anni's home was always a warm and inviting place in which she would greet
you with a smile. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral
Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport this evening Thursday March,
15, 2007 between the hours of 7 – 9 p.m. and again on Friday between the
hours of 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation
at 1 p.m. with the Deacon George Welch officiating. Graveside services
will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Anni's family would like to extend their
appreciation to the physicians, and health care professionals at St. Joseph's
skilled nursing and the many friends who have made her final days so comfortable
and memorable. May God truly bless each of you. In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to the First United Church of Christ, 160 Madison Ave. Elmira,
NY in Anni's memory.
GOLDE - TOMPKINS
Celia "Cele" Golde Tompkins Celia "Cele" Golde Tompkins, 96, formerly
of Syracuse, died unexpectedly Friday, November 24, 2006, in Binghamton.
She was a member of Temple Society of Concord in Syracuse, and Temple Concord
in Binghamton. Celia was a member of the Sisterhood of both Temples, and
Hadassah. Mrs. Tompkins was the last of her siblings, and was predeceased
by her husband, Charles, in 1973. She is survived by her daughter, Andra
(Richard) Frank, Elmira; granddaughter, Alyn (Joseph) Gusefski, Vestal;
grandson, Dr. Andrew Carmen (Dr. Jeannette Quinn); great-grandchildren,
Carla and Caryn Gusefski; and several nieces and nephews. Services will
be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 27, 2006, at the Birnbaum
Funeral Chapel, 1909 East Fayette St., Syracuse. Friends may call on Monday
at the chapel from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Burial is in Woodlawn Cemetery. Shiva
will be observed Tuesday evening at the Frank residence. Contributions
may be made to Temple B'nai Israel, of Congregation Shomray Hadath.
GOODENOUGH - CORNELL, Nancy G.
Formerly of 819 West Second Street
Was born July 13, 1932 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late LeRoy
and Ruth (Focht) Goodenough, died on Monday, February 4, 2008, at the Arnot
Ogden Medical Center at the age of 75. Her first husband, John F. Brewer,
second husband, Archie Cornell, sister, Barbara Edwards, brothers-in-law,
Harold Strailey, Bill Van Horn, Joe Kolla, and Brian Conklin, predeceased
her. Nancy is survived by her loving children, John "Jack" (Joy) Brewer
of Millerton, PA; Charles "Chuck" (Valerie) Brewer of Roscoe, IL; Mark
(Renee) Brewer of Garland, TX; Jennifer Brewer of Mount Ida, AR; stepchildren,
Wendy Cornell of Elmira, NY; Amy (Joe) Longwell of Pine City, NY; beloved
grandchildren, Brendan (Leslie) Brewer, Connor Brewer, Ethan Brewer, Chad
Ford, Jeremey Brewer, Cameron Brewer, and Nathan Brewer; adored great-grandchildren,
Alden Brewer and Tristin Ford; stepgrandchildren, Jennifer Longwell and
Stephen Longwell; sisters, Suzanne Strailey of Elmira, NY, Maryann Van
Horn of Elmira, NY, Marcia Kolla of Harleysville, PA, Alice Conklin of
Saugerties, NY; brother, Charles Goodenough of Wind Gap, PA; brother-in-law,
Donald Edwards of Sarasota, FL; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Nancy was a member of the following: North Presbyterian Church, the Craft
Club, and the Garden Club. She was a dedicated employee of Panosian's managing
the children's shoe department for many years. She was very active with
the Girl Scouts of America and was a faithful Den Leader with the Cub Scouts
pack #70. Nancy was an enthusiastic supporter of all her children's activities
especially the football, basketball, track, and volleyball they participated
in. She was a tremendous baker and enjoyed gardening. Family and friends
are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania
Ave., Elmira, NY 14904 on Thursday, February 7, 2008, from 1:00 to 3:00
and 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services honoring her life will follow the
visitation at 7 p.m. The Reverend Gary Chorpenning will celebrate her services.
Interment will take place privately at the convenience of her family in
Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Alzheimer's
Foundation of America 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10001.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 2/6/2008.
GOODRICH ?
Farmer, Mrs. Edward J – aged 75, died in her home in Pine City, Saturday,
August 17, 1946, after being a helpless invalid since Feb 10th of this
year. She was a former resident of East Troy and well known to many. Survived
by daughter, Mrs. Henry M Weigle; sons, Russell and Robert L, al of Pine
City; sisters, Mrs. Anna M Guild, Sunbury; Mrs. Susan E Heasley, New York
City; Mrs. Flora Vogel, Corpus Christi, Tex; brother, Lloyd M Goodrich,
Williamsport; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; several nieces
and nephews. The funeral was held on Monday at 2 pm from the home of Russell
Farmer, Pine City. Rev. H O Travis officiating with burial in Woodlawn
Cemetery, Elmira.
GOODWIN VADA MAE "TINY" SHAYLOR
Vada Mae "Tiny" Age 87, of Elmira, NY, died May 17, 2006 at the Arnot
Ogden Medical Center. Tiny was born in Wellsboro, PA the daughter of the
late Carl L. and Mary Alice Davis Goodwin. She is survived by her husband,
Norman, who she married 64 years ago, March 25th, 1939; son and daughter-in-law,
Norman C. (Carol) Shaylor of Elmira, NY; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra
(Lawrence) Williams of Elmira, NY; grandchildren, John (Diane), Randy (Paula),
Jeffrey Shaylor, Robert, and Gerald Williams; great-grandchildren, Christi,
Tyler, Shawn, Adam, Nicole, Megan. She is also survived by her brothers,
Stuart (Edna) Goodwin, and Marion (Edith) Goodwin, both of Wellsboro, PA;
sister, Lois (Bob) Lewis of Leesburg, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.,
1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY, Saturday, May 20th, 2006, from 2:00
p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Funeral and Committal services will be held there at
the conclusion of the calling hours at 4:00 p.m. The graveside services
will be held at the Woodlawn Cemetery privately, at the convenience of
the family. Tiny graduated from the Charleston High School in Wellsboro,
PA. After high school she attended Beauty School in Elmira, NY. She worked
many years in both Wellsboro and Elmira and cherished the many friends
she made while being a beautician. Tiny went on to work and retire from
Seneca Foods in Dundee, NY while living in her home on Waneta Lake. Those
wishing may make memorials to the American Diabetes Assoc., Syracuse Office,
356 North Midler Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13206.
GORDON - OTTEY, Barbara N. (Gordon)
Age 89, of S. Main St., Horseheads, died Sunday, Mar. 2, 2008, at home
surrounded by her devoted family. Barbara was born April 17, 1918 in Elmira
Heights, NY, the daughter to the late Manley and Belle (Ipdegraff) Gordon.
She is survived by her sisters, Wilma (Gordon) Gillard of Horseheads, Idalene
Richards of Venice, FL; brother-in-law, Edwin French of Horseheads; nieces
and nephews, Gary French of Horseheads, Becky Lynn Besosso of North Carolina,
Gordon Johnson and Linda Conrad, both of Venice, FL. Barbara was also predeceased
by her sister, Winifred French; and her brother-in-law, Frederick Gillard.
Barbara was a member of Oakwood Avenue United Methodist Church for over
70 years. Her career involved the wholesale produce market where she was
a buyer for several area distributors. She was also a member of DAR. Family
and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main
Street, Horseheads on Wed., Mar. 5, 2008, from 3-6:00 p.m. Her service
will be celebrated on Thurs., Mar. 6, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev.
Patrick Holder officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery
in Elmira. Special thanks to her many physicians and caregivers, including
the staff of Southern Tier Hospice. Published in the Star-Gazette
from 3/3/2008 - 3/4/2008.
GOULD, CHARLOTTE (SRGP 8895)
Charlotte Ella Gould, 6, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Almond Gould of
510 Fitch Street, died Tuesday morning at 8:30 o’clock. She is survived
by the parents; two sisters, Mazie and Helen, a brother, Phillander; two
grandmothers, mrs. William Wilcox of Interlaken; Mrs. Philander Gould of
Elmira. The funeral will be held at the home Friday at 2 p.m. The
Rev. Lilliam Chapman will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
GRAVES - Mrs. Levi C. Beckwith died Thursday [Feb. 22, 1912] afternoon at the family home in Elmira Heights. For a year she had been ailing, the immediate cause of her death being pneumonia, which developed within a few hours. Mary A. Graves was born January 16, 1839, in Covington, the daughter of Asabel and Abigail P. Graves, early settlers of Tioga county, where her life was spent until moving to Elmira Heights 18 years ago. The decedent was married to Levi C. Beckwith April 13, 1862. Besides her husband, there survives one son, Dean P. Beckwith, of Elmira Heights; a sister, Mrs. Beulah G. Satterlee, of Elmira, and two grandchildren, Ruth E. and Leonard S. Beckwith. - Wellsboro Agitator, Feb. 28, 1912
GRAY Gilbert
Age 82, of Elmira, died Thursday, February 7, 2008. He is survived
by his children, sons, Danny (Mary) Gray, Elmira, Val (Martha) Gray of
Elmira Heights; daughters, Kim (John) Steiner, Inman, SC, Ina Shores, Charlottesville,
VA, Lisa (Stan) Knecht, Geneva, NY; ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren;
brothers, Warren and Gerald Gray, both of Elmira; several nieces, nephews
and cousins. Predeceased by wife of 58 years, Harriett Gray in 2005. Gilbert
was a retired carpenter in the Elmira area, a member of the Chemung County
Rod & Gun Club. Those wishing may make a donation in Gilbert's name
to the Southern Tier Hospice (envelopes available at the Funeral Home).
Family will receive relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home, Sunday,
February 10th, from 4 to 7 p.m. with Funeral Services immediately following
at 7 p.m. Burial at the convenience of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 2/8/2008.
MARY F. GRAY, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Gray of 31 Phoenix Avenue died Sunday at the home. The funeral was Tuesday afternoon. Burial in Woodlawn. –Elmira Telegram 7/6/1919
GRAY Robert W. Age 82, formerly of Elmira, NY died Thursday January 24, 2002 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa, FL. Robert was born January 6, 1920 in Auburn the son of William C. and Bertha Chamberlain Gray. He was a retired Proud Veteran for the US Army serving in WWII and Vietnam and was also a retired auto mechanic instructor for the Elmira Reformatory. Robert was a member of the Elmira Heights American Legion and was an alumni of Edison High School. Surviving are his sons, John Gray of Texas, Jim Gray of Florida, daughter Barbara Gray of Elmira, brother Donald E. Gray of Horseheads; sister, Martha Hamblet of Santa Barbara, CA; grandchildren, Carolyn Ruiz, Karen Woodard, Lorene Woodard, Joey Gray, great grandchildren, Tanner Lunduski, Travis Ruiz along with several nieces and nephews. Family and Friends are invited to call at Ballard and Lindgren Funeral Home, 161 Oakwood Ave. Elmira Heights, on Monday January 28, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A prayer service will be held on Tuesday at the funeral home 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM at St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, N.Y. with full military honors.
GREENE - SWARTZ, Cora N.
Age 87, of Elmira, died at her son's home on Thursday, June 25, 2009.
Cora was born January 28, 1922, the daughter of Walter and Mabel Hovencamp
Greene. She is predeceased by her husband Richard C. Swartz, son Eugene
Grey, granddaughter Julie Grey, sisters, Erma Green, Louella Cowling, brothers,
Gerald and Eddie Greene. Cora is survived by her son and daughter-in-law,
Dennis and Donna Grey of Lowman; granddaughters, Lynnette (Mrs. Charles)
Regan of Rochester, DeAnn (Mrs. Conrad) Bachert of Elmira; great-granddaughter
Elise Regan of Rochester; nieces and nephews, Gloria (Mrs. Roy) Hughes
of Worchester, MA, Chris and Mary Greene of Rochester, Judy Smith of West
Palm Beach, FL, R.T. Ano of West Palm Beach, FL; along with life long friends,
Robert and Velera Burnham of Elmira Heights, friend and caregiver Henrietta
Cooper of Lowman. Cora was a waitress for many years before going to work
for Eastern Metal, from where she retired. She was a volunteer with RSVP.
Cora also volunteered for 55 years at the Elmira Heights American Legion
Post #154, where she was a member of the auxiliary. Cora enjoyed playing
cards, especially euchre and horse & pepper. There will be no calling
hours. Friends are invited to a graveside service on Tuesday, July 7, 2009
at 1:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. A procession will form at the Walnut
Street entrance at 12:45 p.m. Donations in Cora's memory may be directed
to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 6/27/2009
MATTHEW E. (DUKE) GREENE age 60 of 713 Benjamin St., Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1974 following an extended illness. Friends are invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal service will be held there Saturday at 1:30 p.m., Rev. Hollis E. Hayward, burial at the convenience of the family at Woodlawn Cemetery. He is survived by parents; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barney at Philadelphia, Pa.; son, Hendrick Greene of Philadelphia, Pa.; daughter, Mrs. Betty Jackson also of Philadelphia, Pa.; two grandsons, two granddaughters. He was a member of Christ United Methodist church, retired employee of Moore Business Forms Inc. and a Veteran of World War II. He was a member of Harry B. Bentley Post American Legion. –Elmira Star-Gazette 9/26/1974
MISS MAY I. GREENE of 200 Oakwood Avenue, Elmira Heights died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1936 at 1:50 a.m. She is survived by a brother, George S. Greene; a sister, Mrs. Neita Lepper, both of Elmira Heights; several nieces and nephews. She was a member of Oakwood N. E. Church and the WCTU. She was a retired school teacher of the Elmira Heights public schools. The body is in the Vunk Funeral Home where a prayer service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. The funeral will be held at the Oakwood M. E. Church at 2:30 p.m., the Rev. E. D. VanDyke officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 9/28/1936
GREENOUGH - CAROLYN "CARRIE"
CARRIER
Carolyn "Carrie" Carrier, 92,
formerly of Horseheads, NY died March 24, 1990. Mrs. Carrier was born November
18, 1897 in East Troy, PA, the daughter of Winfield and Lovina Stiles Greenough.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Horseheads.
She was the widow of Floyd Carrier. She is survived by four children; 13
grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. Services were held at the VanBuskirk-Lynch
Funeral Home in Horseheads with the Rev. Gilbert C. Mitchell officiating
and interment to be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Living Memorial Endowment Fund at the First United Methodist
Church, 1034 W. Broad St. in Horseheads. (TGR, Thursday, March 29, 1990)
GREGORY - GOODYEAR, Elizabeth (Beth) G.
At age 86, died December 10, 2006 at her home in San Clemente, CA,
with her family in attendance. Beth was the daughter of Richard and Antoinette
Spring Gregory. She is survived by her loving husband, Mark V. Goodyear;
daughter, Martha Sohack and son, M. Gregory Goodyear, all of CA. Beth was
a joiner and an organizer. She enjoyed people and entered into the spirit
of organization by serving on various committees and was often selected
as the Chairperson. She enjoyed various activities; swimming, golf, ballroom
dancing, tennis, skiing, and time-shared with our group of friends. Many
afternoons were spent at the beach swimming and playing bridge. She graduated
from Elmira College in 1941. She continued her interests in Elmira College
activities and attended many of the 5-year reunions in Elmira and many
get togethers with alumni in California. She took good care of her family
as evidenced by their general good health over the years. She will be truly
missed. The family will hold a Memorial Service at Elmira College, Mildred
E. Whittlesey Chapel on Saturday, May 19, 2007, at 11 a.m. Arrangements
are entrusted to Sullivan's Funeral Home.
MISS SUSAN ELLEN GRIFFIN age 17 of 642 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, Friday, September 18, 1981 at Upstate medical Center, Syracuse. Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main Street, Horseheads on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Tuesday at 11 a.m., the Rev. Edward R. McCracken will officiate. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Those wishing may make memorials in Susan’s name to the Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY for Cardiac Research. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Grace and Roy Pepper of Elmira; sisters, Mrs. James (Mary Ann) Postenhuber of beaver Dams, Mrs. Curtis (Martha) Roberts of Danville, VA, Mrs. Russell (Geraldine) Strutzman of Corning, Mrs. Harold (Pamela) Andrews of Elmira, her twin sister, Miss Sandra Griffin at home, two other sisters, miss Molly Griffin and home and Miss Shirley Griffin of Auburn; brothers, Ronald of Beaver Dams, Albert of Erin, Stanley and Peter of Elmira; step-sister, Miss Jean Ayers of Elmira, paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mildred Griffin of Johnson City, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Susan was a member of the Class of 1982 at Horseheads High School and attended the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. –Elmira Sun Telegram 9/20/1981
GRIFFIN - BOEHLECKE
Olive G. Age 86, and formerly of Gardner Rd., Horseheads, died Sat.,
Feb. 3, 2007, in Brockport, NY. Olive was predeceased by her first husband,
Howard Carpenter; and stepdaughter, Roberta Tierney. Olive is survived
by her husband of 41 years, Robert A. Boehlecke. Olive was born in Sabinsville,
PA, March 29, 1920, the only child of the late Cecil H. and Doris (Southworth)
Griffin. In addition to her husband, Bob, Olive is survived by her stepdaughter,
Muriel (Murray) Carpenter Belcher of Watertown, NY, stepdaughter, Harlean
Carpenter of Troy, NY, stepson, Robert A. Boehlecke Jr. of Ithaca, NY,
stepdaughter, Kathryn (Tom) Fairbrother of Spencerport, NY, stepdaughter,
Barbara (Mark) Kurzen of Columbia IL; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Olive was a graduate of Mansfield Teachers College and also a graduate
of Cornell Univ. where she was awarded her M.S. in Education in 1947. After
a teaching career in Mansfield and Canton, Olive was a Home Economist with
the Co-Operative Extension in both St. Lawrence and Chemung County. Family
and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main
St., Horseheads, on Wed., Feb. 7th, 2007, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. where
her service will take place at 1:00 p.m., the Rev. David Gerhardt officiating.
Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the MS Society, Upstate NY Chapter, 1650 South
Ave., Suite 100 Rochester, NY 14620-3901
GRIFFITHS
Jr. Albert G. Sales Manager for Tate Equipment Company Age 84 of Millerton,
PA Thursday December 13, 2001 at Soldier and Sailors Hospital, Wellsboro,
PA. Albert was born in Ho-Ho-Kus NJ moving here in 1957. He is survived
by his wife of 60 years, Barbara K. Griffiths, children; Danna G. (John)
Brown of Watkins Glen, NY, Melissa G. (Jeffrey) Jones of Bombay, NY, Stephanie
G. Corrigan, Mansfield, PA, Grandchildren, Christian (Emily) Williams,
Jeffrey (Renee) Williams, Megan, Kristen and Bethany Brown, Erin, Caitlin,
and Cristin Corrigan, 3 Great Grandchildren, Several Inlaws, Nieces,and
Nephews. Albert was predeceased by his children, Nancy in 1971 and John
in 1976. He was a United States Army Veteran of WWII, a former member of
the Lions Club, a member of the Millerton United Methodist Church, a member
of the Boy Scouts of America Advisory Board, and involved in the Tioga
County Area Agency for the Aging. After he retired as Sales Manager for
Tate Equipment Company, he was a pigeon breeder. Family and friends are
invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave.,
Elmira, NY on Saturday, December 15, 2001 from 2 to 4 PM. Funeral and committal
services will immediately follow the calling hours at 4PM. Burial will
be in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Those wishing
may make memorial contributions to the Steele Memorial Library-Southside
Branch, 378 S. Main St., Elmira, NY 14904 in Albert's name.
GRIGGS William Lee (Jake)
Age 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, died Friday, August 30, 2007. Mr. Griggs
was predeceased by his beloved wife, Geneva (Smith) Griggs, also of Niagara
Falls and Elmira, NY. He retired from the Niagara Falls Board of Education
where he worked for many years as a Boiler/Fireman, primarily at the Maple
Avenue Elementary School. He is survived by a daughter, Julianne LaMar
(Calvin) of Grand Island; a sister, Ruth Griggs of NY City; grandson, Wayne
Rodrigues of New York City; and great-granddaughter, Sequoia Rodrigues;
and numerous other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter,
Gloria Rodrigues of New York City; and several sisters and brothers of
New York City and Niagara Falls, NY. He was the beloved brother-in-law
and uncle of Frank Robinson, Jr. (Lena Mae), Henderson Smith (Shirley)
and Raymond Watson (Anna/"Palmy") families of Elmira, NY. Family and friends
are invited to his funeral service on Thursday, September 6, at 11 a.m.
at Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira.
Rev. Ella Wells will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow
in Woodlawn Cemetery. Those wishing may remember Mr. Griggs through donations
to the Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.
GRISWOLD
Sykes, Lucille Formerly of Ohio Ave, Elmira, died Saturday May 19,
2007 at Bethany Village. Born in Corning, NY, Lucille was the daughter
of Bert & Florence Rogers Griswold. She was an employee at Kelley Drug
as a sales associate. She enjoyed yard work, antiques and knitting. Surviving
are nieces; nephews, friends and neighbors, including a special friend,
Jane Ditler. In addition to her parents, Lucille was predeceased by her
husband, George Sykes, and her brother & sister-in-law, Howard &
Marjorie Cary. As she requested, there were no services and she was interred
in Woodlawn Cemetery next to her late husband, George Sykes. Lucilles family
would like to thank the caring health care professionals at Bethany Manor
who made her final years so comfortable. God Bless Each of You.
GRISWOLD - CARY
Marjorie Loving wife and mother died Tuesday evening June 28,
2000 at St. Joseph's Hospital following an illness. Marjorie was
born in Corning, NY daughter of the late Bert and Florence Rogers Griswold.
She graduated from Southside High School and was employed by Health
and Credit Service and Bookeeping for many years. She married
Howard Cary on May 13, 1954 here in Elmira. She was a member of Bethany
Lutheran Church. Marjorie enjoyed caring for her home in Southport
and spending time with her cherished friends. Surviving is Marjorie's
husband of 46 years, Howard Cary of Southport; a son and daughter-in-law,
Steven and Darlene Cary of Murfreesboro, TN; a sister Lucille Sykes
of Elmira; a sister-in-law, Gretchen Kizer of Elkland, PA; brother's-in-law,
Fay (Barbara) Cary of Leesburg, FL; and Roger (Pauline) Cary of South Corning,
NY; numerous nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. She was predeceased
by her son David in 1980. The family will receive friends at Caywood's
Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway Southport on Sunday July 2, 2000
from 1-3 and 6-8 PM. Funeral and committal services will follow visitation
at 8 PM with the Reverend Ann Cassler of Bethany Lutheran Church
officiating. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the families
convenience. The family will provide flowers, Memorial donations
may be directed to the Bethany Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 256 South
Walnut St. Elmira, NY 14904 or the charity of one's choice
in Marjorie's memory.
GRISWOLD - MRS. MARY A. MILLER Mrs. Mary A. Miller aged seventy years widow of John D. Miller died this morning at 7 o’clock at her home, No. 750 Pennsylvania avenue of heart disease. She is survived by five sons, Albert G. , William D., of this city, Warren who resides in the West , and Ralph of Elmira. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home. Interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery. (Cora Dalrymple b. 30 Apr 1865 Southport, New York m. 2 Oct 1889 William Dubois Miller b. 31 May 1865 son of John D. Miller and Mary Ann Griswold. Cora d. 2 Oct 1906 and William d. 31 Jan 1923 buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, New York)
GROVER –MRS. JUILA ELLEN STEVENS, widow of Louis H. Stevens died at the home, 322 S. Main St., Wednesday evening, July 27, 1938. She is survived by a son, Earl Stevens; two daughters, Miss Belva Stevens and Miss Elva Stevens, of Elmira; three sisters, Mrs. Norman Wilber of Buffalo, Mrs. J. E. Steuerwald of New York City and Mrs. E. W. Luther of Wellsville and a brother, Raymond Grover of Newark, N.J. Mrs. Stevens was a member of the Centenary M. E. Church. The body is in the Davis Funeral Home where the funeral will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Russell S. Brown. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 7/28/1938
GROVER - CHRISTIAN
Louella Grover Age 90, formerly of 323 Larchmont Rd., Elmira, NY, went
home to be with her Lord, Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at the Anderson Memorial
Hospital, Anderson, SC. She was the widow of Roger S. Christian Sr. and
the daughter of the late Frederick Harrison and Caroline Adele (Rhodimer)
Grover. Mrs. Christian was born in Lawrenceville, PA. She was a member
of Christ's United Methodist Church, Elmira, NY and served as Recording
Secretary of the Administrative Board. Louella retired from the Bendix
Corporation as Executive Secretary after 35 years of faithful service.
She was past President of the United Methodist Women, past President of
Fidelis, served many years as chairman of the Parish Life Committee, past
President of the Arnot Ogden Auxiliary with more than 5000 hours of volunteer
service, 60 year member of the Elmira BPW, past President and Recording
Secretary-Elmira BPW, served as the District Director and State Recording
Secretary-NY State Federation, past President of the Elmira Travel Club,
served as the State Conservation Chairman and the President Emeritus, past
President of the Elmira Garden Club, member of the Clemens Center, Tanglewood,
Bethany Auxiliary, AARP, RSVP, Gold Card Association and served on many
other community boards. She was also the past Matron in the Loyal Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star. Her son and daughter-in-law, Roger S. and Mary
Christian Jr. of Salem, SC; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn Adele and
Richard Buczkowski of Elmira, NY; along with 5 grandchildren and 4 great
grandchildren, survive her. Louella was the last surviving member of her
immediate family. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service
to Celebrate Louella's life on Wednesday, August 8, 2001 at 1:00 PM at
the Christ's United Methodist Church, 330 W. Church St., Elmira, NY. The
Reverend Fred Kelsey will officiate. Interment will take place privately
in the Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations,
in Louella Grover Christian's name, may be directed to the Arnot Ogden
Medical Center Memorial Fund, 600 Roe Ave., Elmira, NY 14901 or to a charity
of ones choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral
Home,Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY.
GRUBHAM - ANNA L. BENSON
Anna L. Benson, age 97, a resident
to the Bradford County Manor and formerly of Troy, died Monday, December
7, 1992. She was born October 24, 1895 in Ridgebury Township, Bradford
County, the daughter of John and Lillie Grubham. She was a member
of the First United Methodist Church of Troy. She was a former member
of the Austinville Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law,
Doris and George E. Scott of Troy RR 2; granddaughters, Mrs. Leon (Helen)
Roberts of Troy and Georgia Pepper of Troy; great-grandchildren, Melissa
Baquis of Dunmore, PA, Christopher of Troy and Joel Pepper of Troy; sister,
Lela S. Skilton of Hemlock, NY; and several nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by her husband, George O. Benson, in 1970. Funeral services
were held December 10 at the Vickery Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth
Marple officiating and burial to be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Memorials
may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Troy. (TGR, Thursday,
December 10, 1992)
GUISE - Elmira Star-Gazette, July
24, 1978: "George N. Guise, age 85, of 826 Walnut St., Elmira, N.Y., died
Sunday July 23, 1978 at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, Penn Yann. Friends
are invited to call Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. at the Royce-Chedzay Funeral Home,
Watkins Glen. There will be a graveside service and committal at Woodlawn
Cemetery for family and friends Wednesday 2 p.m. The Rev. David Little
officiating. He is survived by one daughter Mrs. Mary Pratt of Elmira;
8 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. He was retired from Thatcher Glass;
membre of Northside Presbyterian Church and Jesse L. Cooley Lodge F. and
A.M."
(Note: George was the husband of Florence Ellen Carman who preceeded
him in death. He was born Feb.10, 1893 in Canton, Bradford Co., Pa., the
son of Samuel Watson Guise and Mary Kate Forrest.) Nancy Long (glong555@aol.com)
GUISE - Elmira Advertiser, Nov.10, 1948: "PFC John G. Guise of 826 Walnut St., Elmira. The body will arrive in Elmira today at 8 a.m. and will be removed to the family home. Thursday at 11 a.m., the body will be taken to the First Church of Christ (Disciples), where funeral will be held at 2 p.m. The Rev. John Francis Bellville." Note: John was born in 1825, the only son of George and Florence Guise. His tombstone in Woodlawn Cemetery reads" Pfc John Gordon Guise, Co. B., 350st Inf., 88th Div. 1925-1944, Mt.Capell, Italy." The Carman family bible said he died Oct.3, 1944. Submitted by Nancy Long (glong555@aol.com)
PFC. JOHN G. GUISE, 19 of 826 Walnut St. Killed in Action Oct. 3, 1944 on Mt. Capello in Italy. Survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. George N. Guise; sister, Mrs. Walter Pratt; grandmother, Mrs. Alice Carman, all of Elmira; four nephews, several cousins. The body will arrive in Elmira Wednesday at 8 a.m. and will be removed to the family home. Thursday at 11 a.m. the body will be taken to the First Church of Christ (Disciples), where funeral will be held at 2 p.m. The Rev. John Francis Bellville. Burial in the family plot at Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 11/9/1948
GIUSTI Anthony P.
Age 88, of Elmira, NY, died at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, on Friday,
June 6, 2008. He was born January 16, 1920 in Nanticoke, PA to Louis and
Mary Mastrangelo Giusti. Tony is survived by his wife Mary Ann Fretz Giusti;
stepdaughter, Miriam Barab of Manhattan; stepson, Jesse Barab, with his
wife Marie McCann Barab, of White Plains, NY; grandchildren, Graham and
Alec Barab. He was the eldest of ten siblings: Louis, Helen Madeo, John,
Nicholas, Ann Zavatski, Joseph, Henry, Henrietta Romanowski, and Marie
Yandrofski. Tony is predeceased by his first wife, Rita Kubinski Giusti.
He served his country in the U.S. Army from December 28, 1942 to October
4, 1948, participating in the campaign in North Africa against Rommel,
the invasion of Normandy on D Day, the liberation of Paris, and of Nazi
concentration camps. Tony lived in Elmira for 23 years and was a retired
executive of Corning Glass Works, Inc. In his tenure with Corning Glass
he was Plant Manager in India, Taiwan, and Big Flats, as well as Comptroller
of a Corning subsidiary, Tech Products Division, in France. Friends are
invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Monday,
June 9, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held
following calling hours at 6:15 p.m. Interment, with full military honors,
will take place Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Donations in Tony's memory may be directed to Arnot Ogden Medical Center,
600 Roe Avenue, Elmira NY 14905. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 6/8/2008.
C. LEON GUSTIN age 83 of Bethany Center, Horseheads formerly of Syracuse, Thursday, July 27, 1989 after a very extended illness. He was predeceased on May 20, 1988 by his wife of nearly 60 years, Mrs. Dorothy Gustin. Survivors include, son and daughter-in-law, David and Sylvia Gustin of Columbus, OH; daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Donald Adams of Potsdam, NY; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-granddaughters. Mr. Gustin was born August 28, 1905 in Millport, NY, son of the Rev. Clyde C. and Mattie (Partridge) Gustin. Leon retired as Public Telephone Manager with the New York Telephone Company in Syracuse after 41 years of service and was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Horseheads and a former active member of both the Erwin and the First United Methodist Churches of Syracuse. In addition, he was a founder and past president of the Three Seventeen Club of Syracuse. He was a member of SPEBSQSA and held memberships in Horseheads Old Oak Lodge #364 F & AM and the Corning Consistory. He was a past president of the Syracuse Lions Club and a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service, which will be held on Saturday, July 29 at 2 pm in the auditorium of Bethany Center, Horseheads. The Rev. Earl A. Noyes and the Rev. Nancy G. W. Parr will officiate. His family will receive friends there immediately following service. A committal service will be held at the convenience of the family at Woodlawn Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined, but those wishing may express their sympathy by memorials in Leon’s name to: Bethany Center, 751 Watkins Road, Horseheads, NY. Arrangements by the Barber Funeral home, Horseheads. –Elmira Star-Gazette 7/29/1989
GUSTIN Mrs. Emer Jane (Gordon), widow of James Gordon, died Monday at 10:45 p.m. at the family home at Pine City, aged eighty-one years. Mrs. Gordon, had been a resident of Pine City since 1876 and was a woman of sterling character who was highly respected by many friends. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Nattie G. Ham of Pine City; three grandchildren, Gordon, Bernice and Ruth Ham of Pine City; a sister Mrs. C. T. Moore of Fassett, Pa.; three brothers, Daniel W. Gustin of Terra Haute, Ind.; John and Jesse N. Gustin of Gillett, Pa.; the funeral will be held at the family home, Friday at 1:30 o’clock. The Rev. G. W. Burrows will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. (handwritten on article – April 21, 1924)
GUSTINA JAYNE E. CALLAS
Jayne E., Of Elmira Heights, NY died Monday, July 16, 2007, at
her home, after a long battle with cancer. Jayne was born in Buffalo NY,
a daughter of the late Nicholas and Gertrude Lund Gustina. She was predeceased
by her husband Socrates P. Callas in 1999, son Socrates C. Callas in 2001,
brother Charles N. Gustina, and sister Doris L. Gustina. She is survived
by sons, Ricky Lee and Christopher P. both of Elmira Heights. Jayne moved
from Buffalo to Elmira in the mid 1930's. She was a graduate of Southside
High School and attended Elmira College. Jayne worked as a physical education
instructor for Elmira College and the Elmira City School District. Over
the years she had volunteered with many organizations in the Elmira area.
She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Railroad, the Elmira Heights
American Legion Post 154 Auxiliary, Ladies of the Moose, Red Hat Club,
Italian American Veteran's Club, Twin Tier Ostomy Club, Widow/Widowers
Club, and Women of the Grotto. She was a long time member, and coordinator
for 23 years, of the Elmira YMCA Camp Iroquois. Jayne was an avid New York
Yankee fan and enjoyed attending various sporting events. Among her other
interests were bingo, swimming and bowling. She was a lifetime member of
the WIBC 600 Club and was actively bowling up until February of 2007. Jayne
also had a great love for animals. She enjoyed her many trips across the
United States and Europe. She had attended St. Patrick's Roman Catholic
Church, St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church and Independent Baptist Church
all of Elmira. Friends are invited to call at the McInerny Funeral Home,
corner of W. Water and Walnut Streets, Elmira, on Thursday, July 19, 2007
from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow
at 8:15 p.m. led by Brother Bruce Bennett from Independent Baptist Church.
Committal prayers and interment will be held on Friday at 11:30 a.m. in
Woodlawn Cemetery. Those wishing may make donations to the Independent
Baptist Church Building Fund, 719 Holdridge Street, Elmira NY 14904. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 7/18/2007.
