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history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular
time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives
and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade"
or business.
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Charles F. INGERSOLL, 69, of Jamestown, formerly of 321 Madison Ave., Elmira, died early Monday, Jan. 13, 1941, in a Jamestown hospital. He is survived by is wife, two brothers, L. E. Ingersoll, 172 E. 14th St., Elmira Heights, and Vernon S. Ingersoll of Rock Center, L. I.; two sisters, Mrs. D. H. Orr of Addison and Mrs. Frances Barbour, 172 E. 14th St., Elmira Heights. Mr. Ingersoll was a State Officer in the Protective Home Circle. Body will arrive on the Erie Wednesday noon and will be removed to the Davis funeral home where funeral will be held Thursday at 2. p. m. The Rev. Henry White will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. (Elmira Star Gazette, Page 15, Tuesday, 14 January 1941)
Lucius E. INGERSOLL of 172 E. 14th St., Elmira Heights. Monday,
Dec. 14, 1953 following an extended Illness. Survived by son, Austin
Ingersoll of Odessa; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The
body is at the Ballard Funeral Home, Elmira Heights, where friends are
invited to call today and Wednesday from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m.,
and where the funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p. m. The Rev. Robert
Fehlman. Woodlawn cemetery.
Masonic Notice
Officers and members of Elmira Heights Lodge F&AM, will meet Wednesday
night at 7:15 at the Elmira Heights Masonic Temple and will proceed to
Ballard Funeral Home to conduct the Masonic Service at 8 for our late brother,
Lucius E. Ingersoll. Signed, E. D. BALCOM, Worship Master (Elmira Star
Gazette, Page 3, Tuesday, 15 December 1953)
CLARK S. INGRAHAM - The funeral of Clark S. Ingraham was held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from Trinity church. The Rev. Charles H. McKnight officiated. The Elmira druggists attended in a body, all the drug stores of the city being closed from 2 o’clock until 4 o’clock. This honorary casket bearers were the vestrymen of Trinity church, the deceased being a member of the vestry. Interment was in Woodlawn cemetery.
JACKSON
William Y. Age 85, of Elmira, died Wednesday, May 17, 2006, at St.
Joseph's Hospital. Bill was born August 28, 1920, the son of William and
Emily Kaulfiers Jackson. He married Jean O'Daniels on August 29, 1950,
at North Presbyterian Church, Elmira. Bill is survived by his wife; sons,
Douglas S. Jackson of New Orleans, LA, Bruce W. Jackson of Vail, AZ, with
fiancée, Sherri Hayes, and Scott R. Jackson of Elmira, with Wendy
Sweely; grandchildren, Kerry Sue (James) Bailey of Virginia Beach, VA,
Bruce W. Jackson, II of Fort Stewart, GA, and William H. Jackson of Tucson,
AZ; great-grandchildren, Bruce W. Jackson, III, Kristen Rose Stanton, Joscelyn
Rose Jackson and James Clement Bailey IV; sister-in-law, Nancy O'Daniels
of Manchester, NY; along with several nieces and nephews. Bill worked at
Remington Rand as a draftsman, before going to work for American LaFrance,
from where he retired. He was an avid painter and artist. Bill was active
in many organizations: Scottish American Club, AARP Volunteer, Elmira Heights
Senior Citizens Center, and he was a Boy Scout Troop Leader during the
1970's. He was also a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church,
Elmira, where he was a member of the choir for over 60 years. Family and
friends will be received at Sullivan's Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St.
at Rt. 13, Horseheads, NY, 607-739-2035, on Thursday, May 25, 2006, from
2-4 p.m. Bill's funeral service will be held at the conclusion of calling
hours with Reverend Betsey Crimmins officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory may be directed
to the American Cancer Society, 1316 College Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901.
JANOWSKY –ELIZABETH C. BOYCE, age 87, of the Bradford County Manor, formerly of Canton, died at the Manor on Saturday, Feb. 21, 1981. Mrs. Boyce was born in Elmira on June 10, 1893, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Janowsky. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Joyce) Riley of Glenn Mills, Pa. and Mrs. Betsy Storrs of Hereford, Pa.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Anna Moderhak, Denver, Colo.; one brother, Emil Janowsky of New York State; two nephews. Funeral and committal services were held Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton with the Rev. Paul M. Baier, pastor of St. Michael’s Catholic Church officiating. Interment was in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. –Canton Independent Sentinel.
JANOWSKI
- CURREN
Margaret L. (Janowski) Age 100 formerly of 70 Ohio Avenue, Elmira,
NY Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at Elcor Health Services, Horseheads, NY.
She is survived by daughter: Doris Houghtalen of Elmira, grand-daughters,
Pamela (Daniel) Schemerhorn and Susan L. Houghtalen: great granddaughters:
Heather and Stephanie Schemerhorn, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Margaret was predeceased by her husband, Clyde T. Curren in 1978. She was
a member of the First United Church of Christ and a 50-year member of Harmony
Loyal Chapter of the Eastern Star. Family and friends are invited to call
at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. on Friday, October
19, 2001 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM with Funeral and Committal Service there
at the conclusion of calling hours, Friday at 3:00 PM. The Rev. Howard
L. Hunt will officiate. Interment will be at the convenience of the family
in Woodlawn Cemetery. Those wishing may make memorials to the First United
Church of Christ, Window Restoration Fund, 160 Madison Ave. Elmira, NY
14901 in Margaret's memory.
JELLIFF Francis (SRGP 38906) Christmas Land Creator Age 84, very well known Town of Southport resident, passed away Monday, June 26th, 2006, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Fran was born in Bentley Creek, PA, the son of the late Olin Roy and Eva Whipple Jelliff. He was also predeceased by his loving wife and friend who he dearly missed, Dorothy Breese Jelliff, on September 9th, 1998. Through his hard work, and long hours, Fran was instrumental in bringing the Christmas spirit to the children and adults in the area, with his Christmas Land. Originally located at his former home on Hazel Street in the Town of Southport, now being displayed during the holiday season in the Southport Volunteer Fire Department Field. Fran is dearly missed by his sister, Genevra Genung of Horseheads, NY; brother-in-law, Roger D. (Skip) Breese of FL; and several loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he is predeceased by his brothers, Jim, and Ray Jelliff who he was very close to. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY, Saturday, July 1st, 2006, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Funeral and committal service will follow an intermission at 6:00 p.m. The Reverend William Vallet will officiate. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery. Fran worked for the Chemung County Airport for many years in the maintenance department. He was also very well known through his devotion and membership in the Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church. Fran was a mainstay of help for the church for many years. Whatever the church needed, he was there to give his all. He loved collecting various things that held historical value, along with many stamps. Fran will be dearly missed in the area for all his contributions that have made Southport and its community the wonderful place it is today. Through Christmas Land, Fran has left his mark of joy to be enjoyed by many generations of children to come.
JENKINS--Alfred B. Jenkins died at the family residence, 110 West Gray street, Sunday morning at 6 o'clock, aged seventy-four years. He formerly resided in Finlay, Oh., and for the past twenty years had made his home in Elmira. For twelve years he had managed two concessions at Eldridge park. The remains repose in the Wilson undertaking rooms. The funeral will be held at the home of Mr. Stephen Myers, 370 E. Warren street, Wednesday at 4 o'clock. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery.
Charles Frederick JERRAM, 52, of Seeley Creek, died at the family home Thursday, at 2:35 p.m. He is survived by a son, Frank Clifford Jerram; the father, Frank Jerram; a brother; the following sister, Alice of Elmira, Mary of Elmira, and Mrs. Lizzie Sage of Seeley Creek. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today at the home. The Rev. Howard S. Bacon will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery. (handwritten on article – Dec. 8, 1929)
JETER - JACKSON
Esther Age 98, formerly of 454 High Street, Elmira passed away Saturday,
August 4, 2001 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Esther was born
June 3, 1903 in Carlisle, SC, daughter of the late Newton and Mary (Hambright)
Jeter. She was retired from the Arnot Ogden Medical Center where she was
employed in the food service department for many years. Esther was devoted
to her family and a member of the Monumental Baptist Church where she served
as Pastors Aid. Survivors include 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren;
5 great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Jackson; 3 sons, Robert, Howard
and Marion Blackburn; a daughter, Marie Blair; and brother, Robert Jeter.
Family and friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 AM Tuesday, August
7, 2001 at the Monumental Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held
at the conclusion of calling hours at 11:00 AM with Rev. George W. McDowell
officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
JOHNSON
Benona R. (Ben) Age 82 of Pine City, NY passed away Thursday, September
27, 2001 at St. Joseph's Hospital Elmira, NY. Ben was born on May 30, 1919
the son of Ezra and Janey Metcalf Johnson. He is survived by his son and
daughter-in-law; J. Daniel and Arlene Johnson, of Binghamton, NY; grandchildren:
Michael D. Johnson and Mark D. (Catherine) Johnson all of Binghamton, NY;
great grandchildren: Morgan E. Johnson and Samantha L. Johnson; special
sister-in-law, Dorothy Johnson of Elmira, NY; several nieces and nephews
and a special nephew, Ronald Hynes. Ben is also survived by step children:
William (Debi) Jones of Canandaigua, NY, James (Debbie) Urbanski of Georgetown,
MA; step grandchildren, Ryan Urbanski, Rene Urbanski, Laurie Jones, Julie
Jones, Matthew Burgess and Lance Burgess. Ben was predeceased by his wife
Jane L. Johnson and wife Elsie E. Johnson; brothers, Stanley and William
Johnson, Harold Coe; sisters, Dora Smith and Katherine Rysewyk. Ben was
a United States Marine Corp Veteran of WWII with the 4th Marine Division
in the Pacific Campaign, and a recipient of the "Purple Heart" during the
invasion of Iwo Jima. He was a member of the D.A.V., the Marine Corp League,
The Loyal Order of Moose Post #517, Elmira, NY, the American Legion Post
#154 of Elmira Heights, NY and a top Classic League Bowler in the Elmira
area for more than 25 years. Family and friends are invited to call at
Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., on Monday, October 1,
2001 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with Funeral Service there on Monday at 1:00
PM. The Reverend William Vallet will officiate, followed by full military
honors at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Those wishing may make memorials
to the Alzheimer's Support Group, Chemung County Human Resources, PO Box
588, Elmira, NY 14902-0588 in Ben's memory.
JOHNSON
Jack W. Sr. Of Elmira, NY Age 48, of Matthews Street passed away unexpectedly
on Monday, December 19, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Family and friends
are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania
Ave. on Monday, December 26, 2005, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Funeral services
will follow at 2 p.m. The Reverend Richard Hack will officiate. Interment
will take place privately at the convenience of the family in Woodlawn
Cemetery.
JOHNSON MAJOR J. PLACE
Majol J. - Age 85, of Elmira, NY, went to be with the Lord on Friday,
August 3, 2007, at Chemung County Nursing Facility. She was the daughter
of the late Earl and Ida Johnson. Her son and daughter-in-law, Gordon and
Lois Place survive Majol along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren
and nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased
by her sister, Marcia Short; and brother, Donald Johnson. Majol was a longtime
employee of Panosian's Street of Shops, Elmira, NY. She was a member of
Southside Baptists Church and in her spare time she enjoyed building miniature
houses. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home,
Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., on Tuesday, August 7, 2007, from 12:00 p.m.
to 1:00 p.m. with Funeral Service there at 1:00 p.m. The Reverend James
Crupi will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY.
Published in the Star-Gazette from 8/4/2007 - 8/5/2007.
JONES CATHERINE GENAWAY
Catherine Age 89, died peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital whose care
she had been under for the past few days. Catherine was born February 22,
1917 Parmenter Hill, Jackson Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania daughter
of John Jones and Alice Mae Orton. They soon moved and she was raised on
the family farm in the Seeley Creek Valley, Wells Township, Bradford County,
Pennsylvania and attended Millerton High School where she excelled in athletics.
She was employed at the Dixie Barbecue and Earl and Jerry's in Elmira.
Catherine married June 30, 1956 in Elmira, New York, Lester Wilbur Genaway
and they made their home for many years at 757 Chester Street, Elmira.
Their long time summer home was in Hector, New York on Seneca Lake. She
is survived by her husband; two brothers, Raymond Jones and his wife Julia
of Pine City and John Jones, Jr., and his wife Marilyn of Wells Township;
nephews and nieces, Beverly Jones Wess of Fairport, New York; David Jones
of Shokan, New York; Robert Nash of Endicott, New York; Patricia Nash of
Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey; Alvin Jones of York, Pennsylvania; Ardys Jones
Ross of Pine City; Margaret Jones Hastings of Port Richey, Florida; Mary
Beth Jones Corwin of Endicott; Deborah Jones Morgan of Wells Township;
Jeffrey Jones of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania; Alan Jones of Wells Township;
Brenda Jones Cuer of Pine City; Bonita Jones Collins of Elmira; J. Keavin
Jones of Wells Township; J. Kelsey Jones of Pine City; sister, June Dickinson
of Bridgeport, Connecticut; sister in law Mary Genaway of Fairfield, Connecticut;
brother in law David Genaway of Canfield, Ohio. She was predeceased by
her parents; brothers and sisters, David Jones, Emma Jones Nash, Cenis
Jones, Charles Jones, Roy Jones, and Willard Jones. There are no calling
hours. Private service at the convenience of the family with burial in
Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira.
DEATH OF IRA JONES. A popular E.C.& N. employee passes
away
Ira Jones, for twenty-three years an employee of the Elmira, Cortland
railroad, died last Sunday morning at the Arnot Ogden hospital, aged thirty-seven
years. One week ago last Tuesday Mr. Jones was taken ill and was
removed to the hospital, where the attending physician diagnosed his case
as an attack of typhoid fever. His illness was not considered serious
until Saturday night, when he was attacked with a severe fit of vomiting
and sank gradually until death relieved his sufferings. The immediate
cause of death was pronounced to be a rupture, through vomiting of the
avdominal viscera. The funeral services, Rev. Dr. Mills, officiating,
were held from his home, No. 66 West Clinton Street, Thursday afternoon
at 12:30 o'clock, and the interment was in Woodlawn. The floral tributes
were especially beautiful, and included a pillow O.R. & C. No. 9, with
the inscription "O.R. & C., division 9," and a handsome floral piece
from the employees of the Elmira, Cortland & Northern. The pall
bearers were Messers Jacob Hinman, Ed Ostrander, Valentine Flynn, Patrick
Lane, Elmer Quimby and Matthew Webb. Mr. Jones commenced to work
for the Elmira, Cortland & Northern company as a water boy in 1878.
Faithfully performing his duties of his humble position, he was rapidly
advanced. He was at one time a section boss and at the time of his
death was a passenger conductor, honored alike of both patrons and officials
of the road. He is survived by three children, two girls and a boy.(can
not read the rest of the article). March 3, 1895 {submitted by Ruth Olszowy)
JONES - JACKSON, Louise
Age 52, of Elmira, NY. She was born May 9, 1956 in Walterburke, SC,
daughter of the late Willie and Ernestine (Henderson) Jones and passed
away Thursday, June 5, 2008, unexpectedly at home. She was predeceased
by her parents and grandson, Christopher Williams and is survived by her
daughter, Stacey L. Williams (Cecil Highsmith) of Marianna, FL; son, Alfred
Lee Jones of GA; beloved grandson, whom she raised, DeShawn Williams of
Horseheads, NY; granddaughter, LaMayah Williams; grandsons, LaMarcus Williams
and Carlton Smith, Jr.; sister, Florie Jones; brothers, Troy, Billy, Ronnie
and Joe Jones; along with a host of nieces, nephews and godchildren. Louise
was employed at Notre Dame High School; became an Associate of the Sisters
of Mercy in 2003; was a member of Pennsylvania Ave. United Methodist Church,
sang in the choir and helped with the food cupboard there. She was especially
proud of her nephew, TJ, who received a scholarship to Notre Dame High
School as a result of Louise's influence. Family and friends are invited
to visit Pennsylvania Ave. United Methodist Church, 1238 Pennsylvania Ave.,
Pine City, on Sunday, June 22nd, from 2 to 3 p.m. Her funeral service will
be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 3 p.m. Rev. William Vallet
will officiate. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience
of the family. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Louise through
donations to the Pennsylvania Ave. United Methodist Church Food Cupboard,
Notre Dame High School, for TJ's scholarship or to the family to help with
expenses. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 6/20/2008.
JONES Luther C. Jr.
Age 41 of Elmira, NY, passed away July 11, 2007 at his home. Luther
was born on June 13, 1966 in Corning, NY. Survivors include his daughter,
Jerrica Taft Jones of Elmira; mother, Cheryl Nichols of Bath, NY; father,
Luther Sr. of Elmira; sister, Debra (Stanley) Mosher of Elmira. Family
and friends are invited to call Wednesday, July 18, 2007, from 12 to 1
p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place
there at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
PETER C. JONES died this morning at 2:45 o’clock at the family home, 604 E. Church St, after two weeks illness, aged sixty-three years. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Mabel West of Rutland, Pa: Mrs. Louella Hollenbeck of Horseheads, a brother, Oscar Jones of Horseheads. The remains were removed to the Harrington undertaking rooms where the funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. The Rev. John Richards will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. 1922
JONES William A., Jr. (Bill-6) Age 67, of Elmira, NY. He was born January 5, 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late William A., Sr. and Beatrice (Holloway) Jones, and passed away Saturday, January 7, 2006, at Corning Hospital. He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl L. Moss of Wilkes-Barre, PA, Pamela L. Jones of Elmira, Patricia A. Jones of Rochester; sons, Jeffrey A. (Loretta) Swan and Mark A. Jones, both of Elmira; sisters, Rosalind Jones (John) Faulkner and Arletta Jones (Lowell) Taylor, both of Elmira; special friends, Sandy Paul Brown, Mrs. Bessie C. Jones (Aunt Bessie), Joie, JeVon and Bebe Taylor; grandchildren, Dwayne, Jordan, Talya, Mark, Mark, Marcel, Terrek, Tasharie, Dontaius and Azariah; great-grandchild, Ayanna; along with a host of nieces and nephews. During his career, Bill was employed with NYS Finger Lakes D.D.S.O. and Craig Developmental Center; Chemung County E.O.P., Housing Auth., A.R.C. and United Way; Steuben County A.R.C. and United Way and Bendix Corp. He volunteered for many years with Arnot Ogden Volunteer Aux. and many others. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Friday, January 13th, from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, January 14th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Faith Temple Community Church, Harper St., Elmira. His funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Rev. James E. Jones will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will take place Tuesday, January 17th, in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions that they will donate to William's favorite charities.
JORDAN - UPDIKE
Vera E. Age 86, of Elmira Heights, NY. She was born November 29, 1918
in Oregon, daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (White) Jordan and
passed away Saturday, June 18, 2005, at Seneca View Nursing Facility in
Montour Falls. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Beverly
and Robert Ermold of Elmira Heights; son and daughter-in-law, Edward and
Karen Updike, Jr. of Kissimmee, FL; grandchildren, Susan (Dennis) Edwards
of Horseheads, Robert (Christine) Ermold, Jr. of Sterling, AK, Elizabeth
Updike of Kissimmee, FL, Edward (Kim) Updike, III of Cantonment, FL, Eric
(Grace) Updike of Lawrenceville, PA, and Elisha Updike of Kissimmee, FL;
along with 10 great-grandchildren. Vera retired from F.M. Howell after
45 years of service. She was a member of Oakwood United Methodist Church.
Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858
Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Monday, June 20th, from 4 to 7
p.m. Her funeral service will be held there on Tuesday, June 21st at 10
a.m. Deacon William Dougherty will officiate. Committal prayers and interment
will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
JOSEPH George
Age 92, of Elmira, NY died, Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at St. Joseph's
Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. George was the son of John and
Amelia Ward Joseph. He was predeceased by daughter Kathleen M. Onofre,
sisters, Mary Williams, Adele Herrick and Jeanette Blampied, nephew, Willis
E. Williams, Jr., and niece, Mary Ann Vicario. George was a loving husband,
father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mamie Aitchison
Joseph; son and daughter-in-law, John T. and Karon Joseph of Benson NC;
daughter and son-in-law, Jeanette E. and Joseph M. Capece of Elmira; son-in-law,
Nicholas A. Onofre of Waverly; grandchildren, Christopher M. Onofre, George
E. Joseph and Alex B. Joseph all of North Carolina; sister-in-law and brother-in-law,
Helen and William Batrowny of Elmira; several nieces, nephews and many
dear friends. George was a 1937 graduate of EFA. He enlisted in the Army
Air Force in 1940 and served with the 8th Air Force through WW II. He was
involved with air campaigns in North Africa, Normandy, Northern France,
and Rhineland. He flew 25 missions in a B17 Bomber. Upon returning to Elmira
from WW II, George worked for several years at Remington Rand before going
to work as a fireman with the City of Elmira in 1953. He retired in 1981
with 28 years of distinguished service. In 1979 George was named Elmira's
"Fireman of the Year." George had many interests and the most important
was his family with whom he cherished their times together. He was an outstanding
athlete and enjoyed a life long involvement in sports. He played on the
1935 Championship EFA football team, and was an active participant in several
sporting activities even at the age of 80. George also looked forward to
planting and tending to his vegetable garden every year. The Joseph family
would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Micki Seymour and Joan Granger
for the loving care they provided to our husband and father. Friends are
invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of W. Water and Walnut Streets,
on Sunday, November 25, 2007 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A funeral service
will follow at 4:15 p.m. Family and friends will gather at the funeral
home on Monday, November 26, 2007 at 10:45 a.m. and process to Woodlawn
Cemetery for committal prayers and interment. Full military honors will
be accorded at the cemetery.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/23/2007.
Judith Ann JOSLYN, 46, of Horseheads, NY died on Wednesday, August 23, 1995 at home. Judith was born November 19, 1948 to William and Eleanor Thompson Joslyn in Neptune, NJ. She was employed by Corning Glass Inc. for 17 years and was a member of the Harley-Davidson “the Hog Club” of Daggett, PA. Judith is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, William and Judith G. Joslyn of Horseheads, NY and sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Jack Becker of Elmira, NY; several nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins; special friends, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith of Daggett, PA. She was predeceased by her parents. Funeral and committal services were held at the Barrett Funeral Home on August 25 with Father R. McCracken officiating and interment to be in Woodlawn Cemetery. “Troy Gazette-Register,” Troy, PA Thursday August 31, 1995
WALTER C. JUNE, age 89, formerly of 1061 Admiral Place, Elmira, NY, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2001 at Elcor Health Services. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Rose Seely, in 1997 and is survived by his nephew, David (Sandra) Seely of Big Flats; along with several great nieces and nephews. Mr. June retired from Hoffman's Nursery and was a member of North Presbyterian Church. There will be no prior calling hours. Private Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to North Presbyterian Church Building Fund, in his memory. –Elmira Star Gazette.
JURUSIK ALICE KANE
Alice Jurusik, Age 47, of Elmira, died at her home on Sunday, September
16, 2007, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Alice was born December
9, 1959, daughter of Donald J. and Mary Hintz Jurusik. In addition to her
parents, she is survived by her husband of 21 years, Patrick D. "Pete"
Kane, Jr.; sons, Thomas P. and Matthew M. Kane; sisters and brothers-in-law,
Theresa and Joseph Duffy of Elmira, with sons, Kevin and Patrick; and Patricia
A. and Douglas Logan of Maryland, with children, Russell and Caitlin; father-in-law
and mother-in-law, Patrick D. and Libby Kane of Horseheads; sisters-in-law
and brothers-in-law, Molly and Curt Bailey of Pine City, Katy and Mike
Buckley of Big Flats, with children, Megan and Patrick; Liz and Rick Czerniak
of Sarasota, FL, and Matt and Chrissie Kane of Tonawanda, NY, with children,
Kathie, Alex, Danny, and Simon. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles,
cousins, and many special friends. Alice worked for the Elmira City School
District for over 10 years. The last several years she was on the staff
at Elmira Free Academy, where she has had an impact on countless children.
Alice was held in such high regard by the students that they have dedicated
the 2008 yearbook to her. She was a long time communicant of St. Casimir's
Church. Alice was a loving, daughter, wife, mother, and sister who dedicated
herself to her family. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral
Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Wednesday, September 19, 2007
from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held at the funeral
home on Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 9:15 a.m., followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Casimir's Church. Interment will
follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials in Alice's memory may be directed
to either, Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830,
or St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation, 555 E. Market Street, Elmira, NY 14905.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/18/2007.
KACHUROI
MaryEllen Age 48, formerly of Linden Place, Elmira. Born in Scranton,
PA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 28, 2001 at Elcor Nursing
Facility. Survived by Children :James, Musette & Isiah Johnson, sister;
Rosemarie Lattimere; brothers; William (Linda) Kachuroi; John Kachuroi
& Betsy Gannon all of Elmira; several Nieces, Nephews & one great
Nephew. Pre-deceased by her mother, Mildred. Family will receive relatives
& Friends at Kalec Funeral Home on Wednesday at 10AM followed by a
Funeral Service at 11 AM, Rev. Rick Farrell officiating. Interment in Woodlawn
Cemetery.
KAKRITZ –JOYCE A. RIKER, formerly of Gillett, Pa. passed away
very unexpectedly at the age of 63 on Saturday, June 19, 2004 at her home
in Lakeland, Fla. where she had resided for the last 20 years with her
loving husband, Frank Riker. Also surviving are their children, Patricia
Swartwood, Beech Creek, Pa.; William Scott (Rita) Riker, Plakeland, Fla.;
Lori (Tim) New of Cressent, Pa.; Debra (Stanley) Sterling, Gillett,
Pa.; eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law
Sharon (Jim) Ameigh, Gillett, Pa.; Kathleen Lunger, Horseheads, N.Y., Darlene
Walker, Barton, N.Y. and her canine companion, Pier. Joyce was born
here in Elmira on March 12, 1941 daughter of the late Henry and Florence
White Kakritz. She married Frank Riker on June 25, 1958. Joyce
was a homemaker who enjoyed caring for her home, her family and collectable
bears. Family and friends will be received at Caywood Funeral Home
and Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Elmira, N.Y. on Sunday, June 27, 2004 from
2-4 - p.m., and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation
at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Duane Johnson officiating. Joyce will be
interred in her family plot of Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, N.Y. on Monday
morning. –Elmira Star Gazette
KAUTZ Heinz H.
Passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital on Thursday, October 18, 2007
with his loving family by his side. Born on July 4, 1921 in Stolp, Germany,
Heinz was the son of the late Herman & Minna Zessin Kautz. He was a
loving husband and friend to Anni Kautz who he married on December 31,
1943 and she predeceased him in March of 2007. His interests included gardening,
reading and stamp collecting and time spent with his family. Surviving
is his loving family, 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; a great great grandchild, Seth McCalvin; a brother, Willi
Kautz and family in Berlin Germany. Family and friends will be received
at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Wednesday
October 24, 2007 at 2 p.m. for a memorial service. Graveside services will
take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the families convenience. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Hospital 3rd floor Nursing
Unit, 55 E. Market St. Elmira, NY 14901 in Heinz's memory. Thank you to
the 3rd floor nursing staff of St. Joseph's Hospital for the wonderful
care provided Mr. Kautz during his final days. May God Bless Each of You.
KAYS - FELIX Joyce
Age 83, of Elmira, NY, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008, at
the St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira. Joyce was born on August 31, 1925
in Elmira to the late Henry and Eva Kays. Joyce retired from Westinghouse
after 34 years of service. She will be dearly missed by her family and
friends. Joyce was predeceased by her husband, Adolfo Felix after 48 years
of marriage; parents; grandparents, Flora and George Kays; sister, Phyllis
Jennings; brother-in-law, Bill Liddy. Survivors include, daughters, Roxanne
(Donald) Sherman and Margarita (William) Morgan; son, Robert (Jacki) Felix;
sister, Jane Liddy; grandchildren, Anita Sands, Michael Morgan, William
Morgan II, Brian, Sierra and Taylor Felix, Heather Wilbur and Melissa Milazzo,
Julie May, Donald Sherman; 16 great-grandchildren; niece, Sharon Jennings;
nephew, Dale Jennings; very close friends, Fred McElligott and Margaret.
Family and friends are invited to call Tuesday, September 23, 2008, from
6 to 8 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. A prayer service will
be held there on Wednesday, September 24, at 1:15 p.m. followed by a Mass
of Christian Burial in St. Patrick's Church with Fr. Walter Wainwright
as celebrant. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Published
in the Star-Gazette on 9/22/2008
KEENAN ESTHER E SENKIW
Esther E. - Age 95, of Elmira, NY. She was born November 19, 1911 in
Glasgow, WV, daughter of the late Calvin and Annie Keenan, and passed away
Saturday, July 14, 2007, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was predeceased
by her daughter, Betty Lou Hatfield in 2005; and is survived by her husband
of 58 years, Nicholas; granddaughter, Rhonda and W. D. Dawson; great-granddaughter,
Kim and Mark Murphy; great-great-granddaughter, Alex Murphy, all of Midland,
TX; stepson, Gary Caparullo of Hornell, NY; sister, Ruth Hooker of Horseheads;
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Frank Senkiw of Chula Vista, CA, Clayton
and Rose Senkiw of Elmira and Rose Houper of Corning; several nieces and
nephews, including Jean and Cal Keenan of Elmira. Mrs. Senkiw was retired
from the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Family and friends are invited to
visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira,
on Monday, July 16th, from 2 to 4 p.m. Her funeral service will be held
there on Tuesday, July 17th, at 11 a.m. Rev. Gary Chorpenning will officiate.
Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
KEISTER, Melvin H. age 79 of 718 VanKirk Rd., Newfield and formerly of Southport, Monday, July 11, 1994 at Tompkins Community Hospital in Ithaca, NY. Friends are invited to call at the Thomas McInerny Funeral Home, Thursday from 6-8 PM. A funeral service will follow at 8:00 PM with Rev. Everett KAUFMAN conducting the service. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Newfield Rescue Squad or the American Cancer Society. Mel is survived by his wife of 48 years, Laura V. KEISTER; Son: Duane M. KEISTER; Daughter and Son-in-law: Deloise L. and David J. WALL; Grandchildren: Kevin and Kimberly WALL all of Newfield; Twin Brother and Sister-in-law: Marvin and Vera KEISTER of Milton, PA; several nieces and nephews. Mel was the proprietor of the Keister Funeral Home in Southport until retiring in 1982. He attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Elmira and was a member of the Jessie L. COOLEY Masonic Lodge #966. From the Elmira Star-Gazette, July 13, 1994, Wedenesday. Submitted by Patricia Warren
ELMER THOMAS KELLEY, 60, of Elmira, NY, a former Canton resident, died March 15, 1991, unexpectedly. Mr. Kelley was born in Laquin, May 3, 1930, a son of Barney and Myrtie Kelley. He was employed by Kennedy Valve in Elmira for several years. Mr. Kelley was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of Elmira Moose Lodge #517, a life-time member of the Elmira Heights VFW. He is survived by his wife, Gene; sons, Kevin and Brian Kelley, at home; two step-sons, William Wood, Elmira, and James Wood, Florida; brothers, Milan B. Kelley, Gerald C. Kelley, Lowman, NY, and Wayne V. Kelley, Elmira; sisters, Jessie H. Bryington, Canton RD, and Betty L. Austin, Gillett; five step-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Kelley was predeceased by a brother Paul f. Kelley. Mr. Kelley was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira on March 19, with full military honors. –Canton Independent Sentinel
KELLEY - DAWSON Jane Kelley
Age 89 of Elmira, died Saturday, March 08, 2008 at the Arnot Ogden
Medical Center. Jane was the daughter of Bernard E. and Anne Fuess Kelley.
She was predeceased by her husband Merle R. Dawson on January 21, 1985.
Also predeceased are cousins Hyle and Mary Webb, Margaret and Fred Sisson.
She is survived by nieces and nephews, Susan W. Long of Florida, Margaret
Webb of California, Mary and Timothy Thomann of Texas, Dona Colglazier
of Georgia, Webb and Linda Sisson of Binghamton, James and Donna Sisson
of Maryland, Ann Casey of Kansas, Fred and Teri Sisson of Massachusetts,
Celia Davey of Ohio, and Deirdra Loy of Florida. Jane was a graduate of
Syracuse University with a degree in music education. She later went on
to earn a masters degree in music education from Elmira College. Jane taught
in the Elmira City School District for 29 years at a number of different
schools. She was a life long member of Trinity Episcopal Church. Jane was
a member of the Trinity Church Altar Guild and the Chapel Shop. She was
a member of several local organizations including the Wednesday Morning
Club, Thursday Morning Musicales, Arnot Ogden Auxiliary, Torch Club, Chemung
County Historical Society, and the Retired Teachers Association of Elmira.
She was a former volunteer with Meals on Wheels. At Jane's request there
are no calling hours. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at
Trinity Episcopal Church on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Father
William Lutz conducting the service. Committal prayers and interment will
follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Donations in Jane's memory may be directed
to the Trinity Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 304 N. Main St., Elmira,
NY 14901, or Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Rd., Corning, NY
14830. Arrangements by McInerny Funeral Home. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 3/9/2008.
KELLEY - OLDHAM
Virginia K. Of Wellsburg, NY Age 88, of Main Street, passed away peacefully
on Saturday, July 16, 2005, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. She
was born January 7, 1917 in Millerton, PA, the daughter of the late Frank
and Sophronia (Allen) Kelley. Her two sisters and one brother predeceased
her. Virginia married Richard E. Oldham, April 14, 1955 in Towanda, PA.
They have enjoyed 50 golden years of life and love together. She is survived
by her beloved, Richard; nephews, Eldred (Pearl) Peck of Walpole, NH; Paul
(Dolly) Scheasley of Lake Wylie, SC; very close friends, George and Laura
Mysnyk of Vestal, NY. Virginia was retired from the American LaFrance Fire
Truck Company after several years of faithful service. She had a great
love for her dogs and especially her cats. Family and friends are invited
to attend Graveside Services on Tuesday, July 19, 2005, at 11:00 in the
Woodlawn Cemetery, 1200 Walnut Street, Elmira, NY. Arrangements have been
entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira,
NY.
KELLEY –VIRGINIA K. OLDHAM, age 88, of Main Street, Wellsburg, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 16, 2005, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. She was born January 7, 1917 in Millerton, PA, the daughter of the late Frank and Sophronia (Allen) Kelley. Her two sisters and one brother predeceased her. Virginia married Richard E. Oldham, April 14, 1955 in Towanda, PA. They have enjoyed 50 golden years of life and love together. She is survived by her beloved, Richard; nephews, Eldred (Pearl) Peck of Walpole, NH, Paul (Dolly) Scheasley of Lake Wylie, SC; very close friends, George and Laura Mysnyk of Vestal, NY. Virginia was retired from the American LaFrance Fire Truck Company after several years of faithful service. She had a great love for her dogs and especially for her cats. Family and friends are invited to attend Graveside Services on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 11:00 in the Woodlawn Cemetery, 1200 Walnut Street, Elmira, NY. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY. –Elmira Star Gazette.
KELLOGG
Michael G. Age 59, of 550 E. Church St., Elmira, died January 3, 2006.
Mike is survived by a brother-in-law, Lawrence Greenfield, Bangor, ME;
nieces, Stephanie (Ryan) Young of Elmira, Suzanne (Charles) Folsom of Bangor,
ME; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by his parents, Lillian
and Harry Kellogg; and sister, Virginia Greenfield. Mr. Kellogg was a former
Member of the Boy Scouts of America, active in scouting for 10 years starting
out as a Cub Scout reaching the rank of Star Scout and becoming the Junior
assistant scoutmaster, a Member of the Order of the Arrow, Life Member
of the NRA, an alumnus of Elmira College and a member of the First Baptist
Church of Elmira. Donations may be made in his name to a charity of one's
choice. Relatives and friends may call at the Kalec Funeral Home, today
Wednesday, January 4, 2006, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. His Funeral Service will
be held there Thursday, January 5, at 1 p.m., Rev. Dennis Christiansen,
officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
HORACE S. KENDALL died August 8, 1922 in an Elmira hospital. He is survived by his wife and two sisters, Mrs. Lucinda Jones and Mrs. Harriett Mix, both of Canton. The funeral was held Friday afternoon from his home in Elmira and interment was made in Woodlawn Cemetery
FREDERICK G. KENNEDY, age 57 of Pine City, Sunday, December 21, 1997. Survived by wife of 32 years, Florence Bailey Kennedy; children, Deborah (Philip) Mazzarese of Chemung, Shari Kennedy of Elmira, John (Denise) Kennedy of Elmira, Joseph (Brenda) Kennedy of Elmira; grandchildren, Timothy Cartwright, Philip Mazzarese, Jr., Michael Mazzarese, Braden Kennedy, Hannah Kennedy, Emilie Kennedy; sisters, Kathy (Robert) Bedsworth of Lindley, Elnora Kennedy of Elmira, Sylvnia Kennedy of Elmira Heights, Jackie Kennedy of NC, Christine (John) Stanton of Horseheads; brothers, Daniel (Lillian) Kennedy of AL, Francis Kennedy of Washington, DC, Gilbert (Donna) Kennedy of Elmira; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased by parents, Gilbert and Frances Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy was an employee of Kennedy Valve, former Boy Scout leader, member and past Chief of Golden Glow Fire Company. Family will receive relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home, Tuesday, noon-2 p.m. with funeral services immediately following (2 p.m.), Rev. Donald Hoff officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star Gazette.
KENNEDY - REED
Marie Jane (Nee: Kennedy) Age 85, of Horseheads, NY, passed away Wednesday,
December 21, 2005, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Marie was predeceased
by her husband, Lawrence, who died in 1971. Born in Elmira and a lifelong
resident, she was the daughter of James and Minnie Kennedy; and sister
of James Kennedy, who all predeceased her. She was the devoted mother to
Jack Reed, Horseheads, NY and Dorothy Wheeler, Powell, PA, who survive;
as well as a loving grandmother to Bruce (Patti) Wheeler, Powell, PA and
Jack Wheeler, Towanda, PA. Marie is also survived by dear great-grandchildren,
Cody, Jessica and Amber Wheeler. Friends and family are invited to call
on Friday, December 23rd from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the James D. Barrett
Funeral Home, 1004 Lake St., Elmira, where a funeral service will follow
at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Jane Winters officiating. Interment will be private
in Woodlawn Cemetery.
UPDYKE, MRS. MARY E. KENNEDY (SRGP 14755)
Mrs. Mary E. Updyke, 72, of 711 College Ave., ended her life
by hanging in a clothes closet at her home this morning. Her body
was found by her daughter, Miss Maude Updyke, with whom she resided.
Miss Updyke told police her mother had been in poor health. A verdict
of suicide was given by Coroner S. Tracey Hamilton.
RICHARD W. KENNEDY – The funeral of Richard Kennedy will be held at the home of Jesse Kennedy on upper West Hudson Street Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Gazette, Vol. 17, No. 122, Thursday evening, Nov. 22, 1923
KICHMAN - GRUVER, Margaret King
Age 89, formerly of Elmira, and Pine City, New York, died in Lehigh
Acres, Florida, on December 3, 2007 after a long illness. Services were
held on Thursday, December 6, at the First Christian Church in Lehigh Acres.
Margaret was born in Elmira on March 22, 1918 to Paul and Irene Kichman,
and in her adult years, worked as a clerk and assistant manager of retail
sales of women's clothing. After retirement and moving to Florida, she
was active in the First Christian Church in Lehigh Acres and sang in the
choir for many years. She was predeceased by her first husband of 27 years,
Raymond N. King in 1970 and her second husband of three years, Charles
G. Gruver in 1990; her sister, Mary Alice Coon in 2002; and brother, Paul
Kichman in 2003. She is survived by her sister, Helen Kichman (NY); nieces,
Carol MacPhail (NJ), Joan Grinolds (SC), and Gail McDaniel (FL); nephews,
John (Jack) Kennedy (CA), Ralph Holloway (FL), Paul Holloway (NY), Donald
Holloway (NY) and Paul Coon (FL); her loving caregiver, Michele Carrion
(FL); and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. Burial will take place
in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira. Published in the Star-Gazette on
12/7/2007.
KIDDER - DAVIS, LOUISE KIDDER
Age 93, formerly of Elmira, NY, died on Monday, November 17, 2008,
in Demorest, GA, where she had resided for the past eight years to be nearer
to her family. Mrs. Davis was born on April 3, 1915 in Orwell, VT to the
late William H. and Anna Beckhorn Kidder. In addition to her parents, she
was predeceased by her husband, Vaughn Davis, in 1975. Louise retired from
the Family Court of the State of New York, Monroe County. She was a member
of the Grace Calvary Episcopal Church. Louise is survived by son and daughter-in-law,
John V. and Candace Davis of Sautee, GA; grandchildren, Martha Louise Davis
Durrance and her husband Bobby, John V. Davis, Jr. and his wife Christy;
great-grandchildren, Katherine (Kate) Louise Durrance, Elizabeth (Lizzie)
Claire Durrance, Emory Lee Davis and Robert Martin Davis. Calling hours
were held at the Whitfield Funeral Home Demorest, GA from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
on Thursday, November 21. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m.
on Friday, November 21, at the Grace Calvary Episcopal Church in Clarkesville,
GA. A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, on Monday,
November 24, at 12:00 Noon, the Rev. Father Donald W. Matthews officiating.
Those wishing may make memorials to the Louise Kidder Davis Endowed Grant,
Piedmont College, P.O. Box 10, Demorest, GA 30535. Published
in the Star-Gazette from 11/21/2008 - 11/22/2008
KILGORE - (Noble), Berdena Mae - Services were held August 5 for Berdena Mae Noble, 85, of Bradford County Manor, formerly of Gillett, at the Olthof Funeral Home, Elmira, the Rev. Charles Root officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Mrs. Noble died on August 3, 1978. She was born December 6, 1892, in Wells Township, the daughter of Enoch A. and Louise S. Roy Kilgore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn. Her survivors include her children, Ellsworth Noble of Sennett, NY, LaVerne Noble of Gillett, Lonnie Noble of Colusa, Cal., Mrs. John (Marilyn) Jones, Jr. of Pine City, NY, Calvin Noble of Orlando, FL and Mrs. Richard (Rosalie) Kingsley of Columbia Cross Roads; sister, Mrs. Maurice (Esther) Warner of Fort Mill, SC; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lynn (Virla) Kilgore of Troy; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and cousins.
KILLEY RICHARD ASHLEY . Age 96, of Riviera Beach, FL, passed away on Wednesday morning, January 7, 2004, after a brief illness. He was born in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Afton and Anna Packard Killey. He was a graduate of Southside High School, Class of 1926, and resided in Elmira virtually all of his life before moving to Riviera Beach in 1987. Mr. Killey worked for The Sunday Telegram, Elmira in the 1930's and 1940's. During World War II, he was employed by Curtis Wright, where he worked on the P-40. He was also employed by Remington Rand, and was the final adjuster on the Model 17. Subsequently, Mr. Killey was Building Inspector/ Tax Assessor for the Town of Elmira for many years, retiring at the age of 72. He was a former member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Elmira. Mr. Killey was an avid baseball fan. As a young man, he played professional baseball and was at Cooperstown on opening day in 1939. He also umpired for thirty years. Mr. Killey was predeceased by his beloved wife of 56 years, Marion J. Killey, who died in 1987. Mr. Killey is survived by two devoted children, Robert (wife, Patricia) Killey of Riviera Beach, and Joyce Ann (husband, Robert Sr.) Kirk of Jupiter, FL; six grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Private interment will take place in the family plot at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mr. Killey may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. Arrangements by Howard Funeral Home, North Palm Beach, FL. –Elmira Star Gazette. (Buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY.)
KING
– CORA K. DANN, age 102, Cora lived on Merrill Place in Elmira for many
years. Died on Friday, August 27, 2004, at Elcor Nursing Facility,
Horseheads, NY. She was a former member of the Eastern Star and the
Thrift Sunshine Circle. Cora was a retired manager of the Chemung
County License Bureau. She was married to Marcus S. Dann, who predeceased
her in 1980. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Eileen
Dann of Horseheads, NY; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
It was Cora’s request that there be no calling hours and a private graveside
service be held at the convenience of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery,
Elmira. Those whishing may make memorials to the Westminster Presbyterian
Church, 1009 Maple Ave., Elmira, NY. Arrangements are entrusted to
Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. –Elmira Star Gazette.
KINNER Ruth E.
Age 87, of Elmira, NY. She was born October 11, 1919 in Elmira, daughter
of the late Harry and Ethel (Wilbur) Kinner, and passed away Friday, October
5, 2007, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. She was predeceased by
her parents and nephews, David Kinner, Jr. and Leigh Kinner. She is survived
by her brother, David Kinner of New York, NY; along with several cousins.
Ruth was a communicant of Trinity Episcopal Church. She retired from Griswold's
downtown store in 1981 and was a former employee at The Book Box. Family
and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake
St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Thursday, October 11th, from 1 to 2
p.m. Her funeral and committal services will follow at 2 p.m. Rev. Dr.
William Lutz will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at
the convenience of the family. Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/9/2007.
KINNER Ruth E.
Age 87, of Elmira, NY. She was born October 11, 1919 in Elmira, daughter
of the late Harry and Ethel (Wilbur) Kinner, and passed away Friday, October
5, 2007, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Family and friends are
invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington
Ave., Elmira, on Thursday, October 11th, from 1 to 2 p.m. Her funeral and
committal services will follow at 2 p.m. Rev. Dr. William Lutz will officiate.
Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/10/2007.
KINTZ Ronald H. Owner/Operator of Erway Ambulance Age 77, of Pine City, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2007, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He is the son of the late Harry and Edith (Miller) Kintz. Ron is survived by his wife of 51 years, Laverne (Bercher) Kintz; sons, Ronald (Judith) Kintz, Robert (Barbara) Kintz, James (Lynne) Kintz; daughters, Bonny (Daniel) Huston, Barbara (Michael) Ginalski, Teresa Kintz; 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, 26 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers and one sister. Ronald graduated from Southside High School in 1948 and served in the US Marine Corps Reserves. He then served as an air traffic controller in the US Air Force during the Korean conflict. Ronald retired as Assistant Tower Chief in 1980 after more than 25 years of service. He worked part-time as a paramedic and then purchased Erway Ambulance Service in 1973, serving as president until his death. Ronald was a Little League Coach, Cub Scout Leader, and Volunteer Fireman in Webb Mills. He also served as president of the Elmira School Board and board member from 1969-1979; BOCES school board for 32 years from 1973-2005; one of the founding fathers of Empire Nine EMS program, which was later re-organized as STREMS; 2002 was awarded a lifetime achievement award for over 50 years of service to EMS community. Ron was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather and adoring great-grandfather. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Thursday, February 22, 2007, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and again on Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. Reverend Lynell AlJoe-Thurman will officiate. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery, where the Chemung County Veterans Honor Squad will accord Mr. Kintz full Military Honors.
WARD Kirk
Age 44, of Elmira, NY, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008, unexpectedly
at home. Family and friends are invited to visit St. Paul's Missionary
Baptist Church, 402 Sullivan St., Elmira, on Friday, May 16th from 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. His celebration of life and committal services will be
held there on Saturday, May 17th at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Woodlawn
Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions
to an Educational Fund for Kirk's children may be sent to the Auburn Community
Federal Credit Union, 101 Prospect St., Auburn, NY 13021, in his memory.
Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Published in the Star-Gazette from 5/8/2008 - 5/12/2008.
KLETT - EHLMAN
Madeline
E. Klett Former Assistant at Denton, Moses & Keyser Age 87 of Larchmont
Road, Elmira, Sunday, June 11, 2000. It was her request there be no prior
calling hours. A graveside funeral service will be held in
Woodlawn Cemetery, Friday at 1:00 PM. Rev. Betsey R. Crimmins, her
Pastor, will officiate. Directions to the family lot will be given
at the main entrance at the end of Walnut St. from 12:45PM until the services
commence. Arrangements by Smith-Fudge-Marshall Funeral Home. She was a
member of the First Presbyterian Church and was an office assistant at
the Denton, Moses & Keyser Law Firm for a number of years. She
was predeceased by her husband, Waldo J. Ehlman, in 1960. Survivors include
her daughter, Diane McCarthy of Scottsdale, AZ; son, Geoff Ehlman of Elmira;
brother, Henry Klett of Delmar, NY; granddaughters, Siobhan McCarthy of
Phoenix, AZ, Meghan McCarthy of Scottsdale, AZ, Rhonda Ehlman of Vineland,
NJ, Jennifer Harris of Minotola, NJ and Kerri Geissel of Millville, NJ;
great grandson, Justin Geissel of Millville, NJ.
KLINE Ernest L. Jr.
Age 60, of S. Main St., Elmira, NY, passed away Thursday, February
21, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira. Ernest was born on January
20, 1948 in Elmira, son of Ernest and Jennie (Cook) Kline Sr. Ernest worked
at Remington Rand in Elmira for many years. Survivors include his mother,
Jennie Tyson of Elmira; sisters, Gloria Goldsmith and Regina Kline, both
of Elmira; special nephew, Aaron Davis of Elmira; along with many other
nieces and nephews. Ernest was predeceased by his father, Ernest Sr. Family
and friends are invited to call Tuesday, February 26, 2008, from 2 to 3
p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Memorial service will follow
at 3 p.m. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience
of the family.
James R. KLINE
MANSFIELD —- James R. Kline, 56, of 2466 Adele Lane, Caldwell, Idaho,
and formerly of Mainesburg, died Wednesday, April 21, 1992, at home. His
wife, the former Clara iburn, (illegible) died in March 1990. He was employed
for 18 years as a truck driver and mechanic the JR. Simplot Co. Born Oct
5, 1935, in Walton, N.Y., he was a son of Arthur H. and Dorothy Butler
Kline. Surviving, besides his mother, Mansfield, are a stepson, James Mattingly
two step--daughters, Bernice and Leona; and three brothers, Arthur E. Kline,
of Mainesburg, Ralph L. Kline, of St. Helen, Ore., and Mi-chael S. Kline,
of Anchorage, Alaska. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Scureman’s,
130 South Main Street, with the Rev. Douglas B. Wiley, pastor of the Church
of the New Cove-nant, officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery
in Elmi-ra, N.Y. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral
home.
KLINE - PAGANELLI
Margaret E. Kline Of Elmira, NY passed away Wednesday, December 19,
2001 after a brief illness at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born January 10, 1922,
she is survived by her son; James R. (Debra) Paganelli of Sayre, PA, sisters:
Harriet Lashiw of Horseheads, NY and Myrtle Demember of Woodlea, Manassas,
VA. It was Margaret's request that there be no calling hours and a private
funeral service be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will
be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY.
KNAPP David O.
Retired Corrections Officer - Was born June 23, 1938 in Elmira, NY,
the son of the late Orley and Rhea (Edgecomb) Knapp, passed away very unexpectedly
on Sunday, June 3, 2007, at home at the age of 68. He is survived by his
loving wife, Beverly, with whom he recently celebrated 46 wonderful years
of life and love with; beloved children, Cindy Knapp (Neal Jayne) of Elmira,
NY, Scott Knapp (Tracie Osier) of Watertown, NY, Dan Knapp (Jen Burns)
of Elmira, NY, Mike Knapp, also of Elmira, NY; much loved grandchildren,
Jeremy Knapp, Kallie Osier, Aaron and Maddie Knapp, Payton Knapp; brother,
Richard (Louise) Knapp of Horseheads, NY; sister, Lois Danks of Victor,
NY; along with several nieces and nephews. David was a Veteran of the US
Navy proudly serving his country. For many years the Borden Foods Company
employed him. He retired from the Department of Corrections after 18 years
as a CO at the Southport Correctional Facility. He was a past Master and
member of the F&AM Old Oak Lodge #0364, Horseheads, NY, Elmira Elks
Club BPOE #62 and the American Legion Bentley Post #443, Elmira. David
enjoyed life to the fullest and will be dearly missed by all. Family and
friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania
Ave., Elmira, NY 14904, on Thursday, June 7, 2007, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Funeral services celebrating his life will be held there on Friday at 11:00
a.m. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery where the Chemung County
Veterans Honor Squad will accord Mr. Knapp Military Honors. Memorial donations
may be directed to the First Baptist Church, 121 West Church Street, Elmira,
NY 14901, in his memory.
KNAPP - Mrs. Eva M. Roberts died last evening at 7 o’clock at 419 Herrick street, aged twenty-nine years. She is survived by her husband, H. Roy Roberts, a daughter, Gladys A., and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Knapp, two brothers, Earl H. and L. C. Knapp, also a sister, Mrs. Otto H. Volker. The decedent had been in ill health about a year and was removed to Florida but without relief. About two weeks ago she returned to Elmira with her parents to the family home. Mrs. Roberts was a young woman of bright christian character and a member of the Centenary Methodist Episcopal church. She was also a member of the choir of the church. The funeral will be held at the family home Sunday at 3 p.m., the Rev. H. B. Reddick officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery. (handwritten on article Feb. 9, 1912)
FORDYCE R. KNAPP
Fordyce R. Knapp of 119 College Avenue, for many years one of the leading
business men of Elmira died Sunday at 5:45 p.m., following an illness of
several weeks. Mr. Knapp was a director of the Merchants National Bank
and Trust co., a member of The Park Church and the Thirtieth Separate Company
Old Guard Association. He served several terms as an alderman, representing
the First Ward. To him fell the direction and development of the Austin
Estate after the death of A. B. Austin, his father-in-law, several years
ago. This estate includes several of the most valuable business blocks
in Elmira and it became necessary for Mr. Knapp to devote practically his
entire time to the management of the properties. He was a man of exceptional
energy and keen business ability and he found congenial work in the important
position he assumed. Mr. Knapp is survived by his widow; a sister,
Mrs. Myron Losie of Elmira; and two brothers, Lasker E. of Lawrenceville,
Pa., and Pulaski K. of Elkland, Pa. The remains will be removed from the
Smith and Fudge funeral home, to the family home, late this afternoon.
The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. A. G. Cornwell will
officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. (handwritten on article Oct. 23,
1927)
KNAPP John
Of Elmira, NY
Was ushered home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday,
January 4, 2008, with his family and Pastor at his side. He was born August
18, 1929 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Jack N. and Helen (Parraras)
Knapp. His brother, Nick Knapp; sisters, Mary Novak and Ann Mirras also
predeceased him. He married the love of his life, Myrle E. Place, July
31, 1948 in Nashville, TN. They have enjoyed 59 wonderful years of life
and love together. His survivors include his loving wife, devoted friend
and amazing caretaker, Myrle; much-loved children, Jacquelyn C. Knapp,
Jayne C. Laprade, John P. (Lesley A.) Knapp and Judith A. (J. Paul) Bedzyk,
all of Elmira, NY; adored grandchildren, Daniel J. Knapp, Jack L. Knapp,
Amanda Lynn (the banjo girl) Knapp, Allison Marie (the bumble bee) Knapp,
Ashley Elizabeth (the sunshine girl) Knapp, Matthew J. (has the bat) Bedzyk,
and Mitchell A. (with the pitch) Bedzyk. He is also survived by a host
of other relatives, church family and many friends. He retired from the
wallpaper and paint business after many years of dedicated service. Formerly
a renowned jazz saxophonist and musician in Elmira and the surrounding
communities. John gave his life to the Lord on May 29, 1959 at the Pentecostal
Tabernacle, at which time he transitioned from jazz to Jesus! He then became
very involved in the music ministry of the church, the Elmira Christian
Center, directing the choir and the orchestra for many faithful years.
Two thrills of his life were driving the Sunday School Bus #9 and teaching
in the teen department. He lived as he taught. His life demonstrated his
favorite chapter in the Bible, I Corinthians 13, the Love Chapter. Family
and friends are invited to call at the Elmira Christian Center, 235 East
Miller Street, Elmira, NY 14904, on Monday, January 7, 2008, from 1:00
to 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. A celebration of John's life will be
orchestrated on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, at 12:00 (noon). His Pastor,
the Reverend Brian Harris, will officiate. Interment will take place privately
at the convenience of the family in the Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations in the name of John Knapp may be directed to the Elmira
Christian Center Bus Ministry. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050
Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 1/6/2008.
KNIGHT CHRISTINA M. BREESE
Christina M.- Age 32, of Gillett, PA, passed away Friday, July 13,
2007, at her home. Christina was born on March 23, 1975 in Elmira, daughter
of Willie and Debra (Granger) Knight. Christina's love for her children
was priceless. She made sure they were well looked after, along with having
a smile on their face at all times. Christina enjoyed gardening, camping,
fishing with her mother and swimming in the rain. She will be dearly missed
by her family and friends. Survivor's include her husband, Dahn Breese
of Gillett; daughters, Britney and Searah Granger, both of Gillett; sons,
Dahn and Dalton Breese, both of Gillett; sister, Alysia Knight of Elmira;
maternal grandparents, Neva and Richard Granger of Elmira, NY; paternal
grandmother, Anna Knight of Elmira, NY; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Christina was predeceased by her father, Willie Knight. Family and friends
are invited to call Thursday, July 19, 2007, from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. at
the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. A remembrance service will be held at
1 p.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
KNIGHT
–VIOLET
LOUISE DEGRAW. After 101 years went to Our Heavenly Father on Sunday,
November 14, 2004 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Violet was born
on May 22, 1903 in Germania, PA. She was predeceased by her husband,
Charles C. DeGraw; son, Clifford W. DeGraw; and daughter, Illine Allen
LaBauve. She is survived by her son, Edward DeGraw (Lyle); daughter,
Carolyn DeGraw Briggs (Albert); sister, Dorothy Knight Brooks; several
nieces, nephews, and grandchildren, up to a great-great-great-grandchild.
There is one very special granddaughter, Ann Marie Briggs, who has been
by her side for the last 16 years to help take care of her. Violet
spent most of her life as a homemaker, wife, and mother. She was
very loved and will be missed terribly by all who were lucky enough to
have known her. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof
Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Wednesday, November
17, 2004, from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held
there on Thursday, November 18, 2004, at a time to be announced.
(Elmira Star-Gazette) (Buried Woodlawn Cemetery)
KNOWLES - ORVEK
Ellice G. nee: Knowles Age 79, died at home in Waverly, December 3,
2005, formerly of Elmira, survived by daughter, Sandra Beeman, Athens PA;
son, Willard Rychel, Elmira; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren;
brother, Edward Knowles; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased
by her loving husband, William in 1979; mother, Gladys Knowles; son, Richard
Rychel; sister, Joyce Kruge. She was a former member of Emmanuel Episcopal
Church Elmira, retired from Westinghouse where she was the first woman
to drive a forklift in Elmira, local artist, an accomplished singer in
Elmira and the Valley. At the request of Ellice, there will be no calling
hours or funeral service, she will be buried in Woodlawn Cemetery next
to her beloved husband at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have
been entrusted to the Kalec Funeral Home.
KNOX, Morris H. Elmira Star-Gazette
June 6, 1915 page 7 Morris H. Knox, aged seventy-five years died this morning
at 7 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. J. Kyle, 255 west Hudson
Street. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in company M,
14th Regiment, Heavy Artillery, NY Volunteers. He is survived by his wife,
three sons; William H. J. of Kansas, Morris J. Jr. and Charles of Elmira;
four daughters; Mrs. Frank Borden, Mrs. A. J. Kyle of Elmira, Mrs. George
Bates of Athens and Mrs. Edward Landsettle of Buffalo. Funeral arrangements
later.
Funeral Notice Star-Gazette June 8, 1915 page 5 The funeral of the
late Morris H. Knox will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the
home of his daughter Mrs. A. J. Kyle of 255 W. Hudson St. The Rev. Abrams
will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery (note: he is actually
buried in Fulton Street Cemetery) Submitted by Janet Loftus - Janetl1111@aol.com
KOEHLER Dorothy E.
Age 85 of Elmira NY, died Saturday, January 5, 2008 at home. Dorothy
was a daughter of the late George and Meta Leiber Koehler. She was predeceased
by sisters, Harriet K. Brett and Eugenia K. Horan; and nephew John G. Koehler.
Dorothy is survived by her sister Eleanora Koehler with whom she resided;
brother and sister-in-law, Ernest G. and Evelyn Koehler of Endwell NY.
Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Dorothy was a 1940 graduate of Elmira Free Academy. She was a U.S. Navy
veteran, serving in Florida and Hawaii during World War II. She worked
for the Railroad Retirement Board in the Elmira office and retired as the
Regional Manager. Dorothy was a life long and active member of North Presbyterian
Church. She was a longtime volunteer at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center
and Meals on Wheels. Dorothy enjoyed the many trips she took with friends.
Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home on Wednesday, January
9, 2008 from 11:00 to 12:00 noon. A funeral service will follow the visitation
with Rev. Gary Chorpenning officiating. Committal prayers and interment,
with military honors, will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Donations in Dorothy's
memory may be directed to Meals on Wheels of Chemung County, 150
Fox St., Elmira NY 14901 or North Presbyterian Church, 921 College Ave,
Elmira NY, 14901. Published in the Star-Gazette on 1/7/2008.
KOEHLER - BRETT
Harriet Age 90, of E. 14th St., Elmira Heights, NY, passed away Monday,
December 11, 2006, at Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY. Harriet
was born May 26, 1916 in Elmira, NY, daughter of George and Meta Koehler.
Longtime member of the Elmira Country Club, North Presbyterian Church,
and together with her husband owned and operated Elmira Heights Drug. In
her spare time she was a Master Bridge Player, and was a talented painter
of china. Surviving Harriet are her son, James Smith of Fremont, CA; a
brother, Ernest (Evelyn) Koehler of Endicott; sisters, Eugenia Horan, Eleanor
Koehler, Dorothy Koehler, all of Elmira; nieces and a nephew, Susan Enders
of Cazenovia, NY, Martha King of Elmira, Harriet Horan of Elmira, and Mark
Horan of PA. Harriet was predeceased by her parents, and her husband, Robert
R. Brett. Friends are invited to call at Ballard & Lindgren Funeral
Home on Thursday, December 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will
be at the funeral home on Friday, December 15, at 11 a.m., with interment
in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. The family will provide flowers. Memorials
in the name of Harriet Brett may be directed to Elmira Heights Police Benevolent
Assoc. Inc., 215 Elmwood Ave., Elmira Heights, NY 14903, or the American
Lung Assoc., 776 Ellicott St., Buffalo, NY 14203.
KOHLBERGER CHARLOTTA L MCCONAGHIE
Charlotta L. Age 89 formerly of 424 Rustic Avenue Elmira, NY passed
away on Monday May 1, 2006. Mrs. McConaghie was born August 23, 1916 in
Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Frederick and Louise West Kohberger.
Charlotta married her husband, Frederick J. McConaghie, who pre-deceased
her on April 28, 1987. She was also pre-deceased by her brothers Frederick
Kohberger and Carl Kohberger. Mrs. McConaghie was a long-time member of
The First Methodist Church of Elmira, NY and Christ United Methodist Church
in Elmira. Charlotta was a graduate of Cortland State Teachers' College
and taught school until she began her family and she devoted her life to
raising her children. Mrs. McConaghie is survived by her daughters: Mary
Paxton of Elizabeth City, N.C., Susan Morrow of Horseheads, NY and Nancy
Curry of Buffalo, NY; grandchildren: Jessica Castilow, Richard Morrow,
Beth Perry, Adam Curry, and Andrew Curry; great grandchildren: Carl Castilow,
Mckya Perry, Julius Perry and one great grandchild due in July; several
nieces, nephews, and a host of caring friends including her care-givers
and the entire staff of Elcor Health Services. Relatives and friends are
invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads,
NY on Thursday May 4, 2006 from 6-8 PM. Mrs. McConaghie's Funeral Services
will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday May 5, 2006 at 11 AM. The Rev.
Joseph Zaino will officiate. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira,
NY. Flowers are acceptable or those wishing may remember Mrs. McConaghie
through memorials for brain injury recovery research.
KOMER Walter
Age 85, resident of Caldwell Avenue, Elmira, NY, and most recently
Woodbrook, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2007. Walter was born on
March 29, 1922 in Elmira NY, the son of the late Andrew and Anna Komarnisky.
Walter married Dorothy L. Clark and prior to her death celebrated 46 wonderful
years of life and love together. He is survived by brothers, John Komer
of Horseheads, and Michael Komer of Elmira; daughters, Kathleen A. Komer
of Rocky Hill, CT, Dr. Claudia A. Lee of Park Ridge, NJ, and Elizabeth
K. Krohn of Ithaca, NY; and niece, Mary Ann Komer of Elmira. Walter was
a decorated Veteran of the US Army, proudly serving his country during
WWII. His hobbies included gardening, woodworking and enjoying the out-of-doors.
Walter was an active member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church and will
be remembered for his community service and volunteer efforts. Family and
friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Elmira, on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be held on Monday, 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, corner of Franklin
and Fulton Sts. in Elmira. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers, those who wish to remember Walter may do so by making memorial
donations to St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Renovation Fund, 224 Franklin
St., Elmira, New York 14904. Published in the Star-Gazette
KOROTUN - KOZIELSKI
Helena
(Baba) Loving Mother and Grandmother Age 93 of 4053 Rockwell Ave.
Horseheads, NY passed away on Sunday June 18, 2000 . Mrs. Kozielski was
born in Kiev, Ukraine on August 6, 1906 the daughter of the late Gordey
and Christina Korotun. She was pre-deceased by her husband,
Andrej Kozielski, on February 24, 1997 and by her grandson, Victor
Sanscharowski. Mrs. Kozielski is survived by her children: Walentyna &
Nikolaj Sanscharowski of Horseheads, NY, Borys Kozielski of Horseheads,
NY, Victor Kozielski of Davis, California, Tamara Kozielski of Horseheads,
NY, and Anatoli Kozielski of Sacramento, California; grandchildren: Elena
Sanscharowski Russell & Gary Russell of Pine City, NY, Rada E. Vener
of California, Tonia Kozielski Buell and David Buell of Connecticut, Victia
D. and Jenny Kozielski of California, and Lara T. Kozielski of California;
four great grandchildren, Jessica Russell, Rebecca Russell, Christopher
"Cooter" Russell, and Taylor Buell; several nieces, nephews, and
cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Van Buskirk-Lynch
Funeral Home Mill St. & Grand Central Ave. Horseheads, NY on Monday,
June 19, 2000 from 7-9 PM. Mrs. Kozielski's Funeral Services will
be held Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 10 AM at the Funeral Home.
The Rev. Richard J. Scott will officiate. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery
in Elmira, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests
that memorial donations be made to St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox
Church, 210 Franklin Street, Elmira, NY 14904.
KOZDEMBA - BOOTH
Lucille B. Age 78 of Elmira, died Thursday, November 30, 2006 at Arnot
Ogden Medical Center. Lucille was born January 2, 1928 in Elmira. She is
predeceased by her mother and father, Beatrice and Anthony Kozdemba. Lucille
is also predeceased by her loving husband of 37 years, Edward A. Booth.
Lucille is survived by her children, with their families, Bonnie and Paul
Collins of Elmira, with children, Patrick, Sarah, Matthew, Michael and
Andrew; Tom and Diane Booth of Elmira, with children, Amy (Stephen) VanHouten,
Rebecca (Scott) Kotwas, and Edward Booth; Karen and Rick Simons of Reading,
PA with sons, Christopher, Adam and Gregory; Brenda and Doug Brackley of
Horseheads, with daughters, Kristin and Hannah; and Kathy and Fred Cerio
of Elmira with children, Lauren, Morgan and Joseph; great-grandchildren
Tom and Ryan Van Houten; sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara and Warren
Tessier of Rochester, NY; and Marilyn and Ted DeFilippo of Florida; along
with several nieces, nephews and many wonderful friends. An extremely devoted
wife, mother and grandmother, Lucille raised her children, before starting
to work at Southern Tier Pediatrics. She worked there for many years before
retiring in 1996. Lucille was a volunteer at Arnot Ogden Medical Center
and a long time communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Friends are
invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Friday,
December 1, 2006 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be held Saturday, December 2, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes
Church. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Those wishing may remember
Lucille through donations to either Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning
Road, Corning NY 14830 or Arctic League, PO Box 113, Elmira NY 14902. Lucille's
family would like to extend special thanks for the wonderful care given
their mother by Laurie Sweeney and the staff at Woodbrook, Drs. Kim Kaffenbarger,
Mark Gibson and Vincent LaDelia and the compassionate staff at Arnot Ogden
Medical Center. Thanks and appreciation to all of her wonderful friends
who provided so much support and happiness throughout the years.
KREISLER Wilbur D. "Bill", Of Laurel Street, Was born June 14, 1928 in Stoney Fork, PA, the son of the late Steven and Hazel (Benjamin) Kreisler and passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2008, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility at the age of 79. On September 25, 1949, Bill married Doris Heller in Elmira at the Southport Presbyterian Church. They enjoyed 58 wonderful years of life and love together prior to her passing November 4, 2007. Mr. Kreisler is survived by his loving sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Nancy Kreisler of Elmira, NY, Edward and Jill Kreisler, also of Elmira, NY, Douglas and Jennifer Kreisler of Jordan, NY; much loved grandchildren, Joseph (Kristeena) Kreisler, Mickey (Pam) Kreisler, Daniel and Craig Kreisler, Eric and MacKenzie Kreisler, Bethanie and Natalie Emerick; adored great-grandchildren, Derek and Kayla Kreisler, Madilyn Kreisler; beloved brother, Donald (Marian) Kreisler of Bradenton, FL; sister-in-law, Betty Heller of Manlius, NY; along with several nieces and nephews. Bill was employed by the A & P Company for 40+ years, retiring as store manager from the West Elmira branch. He was an avid New York Yankee fan and enjoyed working in his wood shop in his spare time. He was a wonderful father and grandfather and will be deeply missed. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, from 1:00 to 3:00 and 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services celebrating his life will follow the visitation. (7 p.m.) The Reverend Ross Raymond will officiate. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of his family in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Memorial donations in Bill's name may be directed to a charity of one's choice. Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/8/2008.
KRESS - From the Elmira Daily Advertiser, April 21, 1873, page
4 - Death of Gen. George Kress (SRGP 05777)
This well-known citizen of Elmira, died yesterday morning at nine o'clock
of consumption, a disease with which he had been afflicted for a long number
of years. He was very well known through this vicinity and was much
respected and esteemed. He was sixty seven years of age, was born
in this county and has resided in it his whole lifetime with the exception
of a year of two spent in Troy, Pa. In early life he was prominently
connected with the state militia, from which he gets the title by which
he has long been known. The funeral is to take place tomorrow afternoon
from the residence, corner of Market and Sullivan streets.
KROMER - HESS, Sara L.
Age 88, of Pleasant St., Horseheads, passed away Sept. 3, 2008 at the
Chemung CO. Nursing Facility. Sara was born April 22, 1920, the daughter
of the late August and Laurine Kromer, who with her brothers, Edward and
Ernest, predeceased her. She was married to Everett Hess who also passed
away in 1975. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Florence Kromer of
Minnesota; nephews, Ralph and Bruce Kromer and their families; close friends,
Winona Winters and her daughter, Bonnie, Rosie Carmen and many very special
friends, Bob and Charlotte West with their families. Sara was retired from
Moore Business Forms in Elmira and a longtime resident of the Horsheads
area. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home,
413 S. Main St., Horseheads, Today, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, from 5-7:00
p.m. Her service will follow there at 7:00 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Finch
officiating. Interment beside her late husband in Woodlawn Cemetery in
Elmira. Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/5/2008
KRUG
KARL K. Age 77 of Elmira, NY. on Saturday morning December 22, 2001.
There will be no calling hours. A private funeral service will be held
at the convenience of the family. Rev. Fred Kelsey will officiate. Interment
will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery Elmira. He is survived by a sister
Lorraine King of Painted Post, NY.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Karl was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, a retired retail advertizing
representative from the Elmira Star Gazette, U.S. Army Veteran serving
during WW ll with the infantry and was predeceased by his parents Karl
and Julia Krug.
KUBICA - BLISS
Mildred Age 85 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Monday March 5, 2007
as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Mildred was born April 19, 1921
in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of the late Michael and Teresa Matuzna
Kubica. She married her husband, Russell A. Bliss, who pre-deceased her
on April 21, 1982. Mrs. Bliss loved her family and devoted her life to
her husband, children, and grandchildren. Mildred is survived by her children
Russell M. & Helena Bliss of Penfield, NY, Jerry A. & Chris Bliss
of Farmington, NY, James M. & Penny Bliss of Scotia, NY, and Carin
& James Kujawski of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren: Gregory Bliss, Scott
Bliss, Jennifer Bliss, Julie Bliss, Kara Bliss, Robert Kujawski, Cindi
(Matthew) Harrigan, Kristie Kujawski, and Jamie Kujawski, one niece, two
nephews, several grand nieces, grand nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318
West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Sunday March 11, 2007 from 6-8 PM.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Monday March 12, 2007 at
St. Casimir's Church by the Rev. Jeremiah Moynihan. Interment in Woodlawn
Cemetery in Elmira, NY. The family will provide their own flowers and those
wishing may remember Mrs. Bliss through memorials to St. Casimir's Church
Air Conditioning Fund 304 Demarest Parkway Elmira, NY 14905 or The American
Heart Association 100 Northern Concourse North Syracuse, NY 13212.
KURZAWSKI Carl F., Jr.
Age 71, of Elmira, NY. He was born March 18, 1937 in Wilkes-Barre,
PA, son of the late Carl F., Sr. and Janet (Perry) Kurzawski, and passed
away Thursday, June 5, 2008, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He is survived
by his wife, Helen (Draper) Kurzawski; sisters, Barbara (Arthur) White
of N. Syracuse, NY, Janet (Maxie) Wright of VA; brothers, Kenneth (Joyce)
Kurzawski of NC, Donald Kurzawski of MD; along with numerous aunts, uncles,
nieces, and nephews. Carl retired from the Arnot Ogden Medical Center after
43 years of service. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J.
Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Monday, June
9th, from 10 to 11 a.m. His funeral and committal services will follow
at 11 a.m. Rev. David Sullivan will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn
Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 6/7/2008.
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