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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 passed away 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, passed away 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.
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)
TERRY L. GEE, age 48 of Elmira, NY passed away 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 passed away 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.
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
GILBERT
Harold K. Age 87, of Elmira, NY, passed away 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.
GILLARD Frederick E.
Age 90, of So. Main St., Horseheads, passed away 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, passed away 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, passed away 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.
ROY WILLIAM GILLIS SR. of Elmira, NY Age 62, passed away 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.
GNEDLER - KAUTZ
Anni H. Passed away 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, passed away 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, passed away 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, passed away 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.
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.
GRAY Robert W. Age 82, formerly of Elmira, NY passed away 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.
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)
GRIFFIN - BOEHLECKE
Olive G. Age 86, and formerly of Gardner Rd., Horseheads, passed away
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, passed away 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, passed away 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 Passed away 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.
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)
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.
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.
