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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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NAGLEE (SRGP 3119)
Arthur D. Age 93 of Elmira Heights passed away on Thursday, September
6, 2001 in St. Joseph's Hospital. Art was born November 30, 1907 in Coudersport,
PA, the son of the late Samuel & Rilla (Reed) Naglee. He was predeceased
by his wife of over 61 years, Mazie J. (Smith) Naglee on January 8, 1997.
His surviving family includes his sisters, Nora Johnston of Athens, PA,
Eloise Councilman of Horseheads, NY; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Naglee of
Gwynedd, PA, Maude Rice of Raleigh, NC; Dorothy Swimelar of Horseheads,
NY; several nieces, nephews including, Joan (Fred) Ogden, Kay (Ron) Carpenter,
Sandra Lorden, William (Rena) Johnston, Kathy (Kenneth) Hansen and a host
of other relatives and close and caring friends. For over 30 years Art,
along with his wife owned and operated Naglee Moving & Storage Co.
During that time a worldwide reputation was established in providing quality
service and a leader in the industry and has continued for the past 85
years. He was a long time Elmira Heights resident and was a very active
devoted member of the Elmwood Baptist Church, Horseheads Old Oak Lodge
#364 F & AM and former 20 year member of Elmira Heights Rotary Club.
Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main
St., Horseheads, Today Fri. Sept. 7, 2001 from 6-9:00 p.m. and again Sat.
Sept. 8, 2001 from 9:00 am - 10:00 a.m. His funeral service will take place
there at the funeral home at the conclusion of calling hours at 10:00 a.m.
with the Rev. Larry Appenzellar officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn
Cemetery, Elmira. Those wishing to express their sympathy may do so with
memorials in Art's name to the Elmwood Baptist Church, 230 Elmwood Ave.,
Elmira Heights, NY 14903. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
NASH LISA R. GEORGIA
Lisa R. (Nash) Age 43, of Elmira Heights, went to be with her Lord
and Savior ("Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shall be saved")
at home on Thursday, September 21, 2006. With special thanks to Southern
Tier Hospice for making that possible. Lisa is survived by her husband,
David, of 24 years; sons, Daniel, Joshua, and Benjamin, all at home; her
parents, Wayne and Darla Nash of Elmira Heights; sisters, Melissa (Tim)
Dowdle of Elmira, and Shelly Bates of Elmira Heights; and brother, Richard
Nash of New York City, NY; several nieces, and nephews; and special friend,
Bea Seymour. Lisa loved making a safe and loving home for her family. She
was a devoted wife and mother. Lisa was a member and a Sunday school teacher
of Independent Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her mother, Rose
Mary Armstrong. Friends and family may call on Monday, September 25, 2006,
from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania
Ave. There will be a funeral service at the Independent Baptist Church,
719 Holdridge St., Elmira, at 7 p.m. Graveside services will be held on
Tuesday, September 26, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY.
Memorial donations may be made to the Building Fund for the Independent
Baptist Church.
NAYLOR - BLANCHARD
Ellen G. "Gerry" Age 81, of Elmira, NY, passed away Sunday, May 29,
2005, at the Founder's Pavilion in Corning, NY. Ellen was born in Nanty
Glo, PA, daughter of the late Issac and Dinah (Peach) Naylor. Ellen retired
from Sears & Roebuck as a Retail Sales Manager after many years of
service. She was very active in Christ United Methodist Church in Elmira,
and she loved spending time with her family on the shores of Seneca Lake.
Survivors include, daughter, Donna Whitehead of Campbell, NY; grandchildren,
Clifford F. Whitehead III of Corning, NY, Sheri (Donald) Markell of Campbell;
great-grandchildren, Nicole and Heather Whitehead, Cody Hill and Jenna
Markell; very best friend of 54 Years, Kathryn McClain of Elmira, NY. Family
and friends are invited to call Thursday, June 2, 2005, from 11 a.m. to
1 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow
at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
NEISH Helen L
McCANN - The Elmira Advertiser - Saturday Morning - April 28, 1917
- Page 2
Mrs. James McCann, Sr.
The funeral of Mrs. Helen L. McCann, widow of James McCann, Sr., will
be held at the home on Oakwood avenue, Elmira Heights Sunday afternoon.
The Rev. R. Lew Williams, of Lake Street Presbyterian Church, will officiate
and burial will be in Woodlawn. Mrs. McCann was a daughter of the late
David and Margaret Neish, and was born in Andes, Delaware county, N. Y.,
on July 18 [13?], 1829. Her parents were natives of Scotland, her
mother having come to the United States in 1818, and her father in 1826.
The Neish family moved to Erin, in this county, in 1831 with their two
children, one of whom was Mrs. McCann. Eight other children were
born to them while residing in Erin. Mr. and Mrs. Neish lived together
55 years, and there was never a death in the family until the father died
in 1884. Mrs. Neish survived him until she passed away in 1896. Mr.
and Mrs. McCann were married May 23, 1849 and to the union were born six
children, three of whom Mary Helen, Eamma Jane and Margaret Amelia died
many years ago. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary
at the family home May 23, 1899, when their family assembled at the homestead.
Mr. McCann died about thirteen years ago. He also came of one of
the pioneer families of this part of the State and was a leading farmer
and real estate owner many years. Mrs. McCann was a charter member of the
Lake Street Presbyterian Church and was ever faithful to her work as a
Christian woman. She was of a kindly disposition and motherly in
her treatment to all with whom she came in contact, which endeared her
to a host of friends, who while they mourn in the separation, yet are thankful
for her long life and the uplifting inspiration which it gave out in her
daily life.
[Elmira Star Gazette, 22 June 1981]
NEWELL - Dibble, Mrs. A. Gertrude
Age 99 formally of 411 Walnut St. Elmira, NY, Sunday, June 21, 1981.
Friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, Horseheads, Tuesday
from 7-9 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held there Tuesday
at 9 p.m. at the conclusion of calling hours, Rev. Earl Noyes officiating.
Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. She is survived by stepdaughter Mrs. Josephine
Saunders of Montour Falls; stepsons, William and Theodore Dibble both of
Elmira, nieces, Thelma Oldroyd of Gillett and Lillian Newell of Elmira;
several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
[Elmira Advertiser, 30 November 1949]
NEWELL - Clarence E. Newell, 76, of 333 1/2 Broadway, Tuesday
morning, Nov. 29, 1949, following an extended illness. He was a member
of the Southern Tier Lodge of Odd Fellows. Survived by wife, Mrs. Daisy
Andrus Newell; daughter Lillian of Elmira; sons, Clifford of Jamesville,
N.Y., Arthur of Lodi, N.Y. and Walter Newell of Elmira; five grandchildren;
sister, Mrs. William Dibble of Golden Glow Heights; several nieces and
nephews. The body is at Holly-Keck Funeral Home, where funeral will be
held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Henry E. Hubbard. Woodlawn Cemetery.
IOOF Notice: Officers and members of Southern Tier Lodge of Odd Fellows
will meet today at 8 p.m. at the Holly-Keck Funeral Home to conduct a commital
service for our late brother, Clarence E. Newell. Signed: Floyd H. Comfort,
Noble Grand and Leon W. White, Secretary.
NICHOLS LILLIAN
Mrs. Walter Roe - Mrs. Lillian Roe, 63, of 215 West 16th Street,
Elmira Heights, died Monday afternoon. She is survived by her husband,
Walter Roe; a son, Ira J. Stephens of Rutland, Pa.; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred
H. Ives of Elmira Heights; one brother, Oliver D. Nichols of Rochester;
also five grandchildren,; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Goldie Crain, Mrs. Hazel
Carman, Mrs. Beatrice Birkholze, all of Elmira Heights; two stepsons, G.
C. Roe of Pine City, Leon Roe of Elmira. A prayer service will be
held in the Holly funeral home Thursday at 1:15 p. m. and the funeral in
the Oakwood M. E. Church, Elmira Heights, at 2 p. m. The Rev. E.
W. Collings will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. (Elmira
Star Gazette, Page 10, Tuesday, 22 March 1932)
NICOL –MRS. GENEVIEVE E. POWELL age 69 of 173 N. Center Street, Canton, wife of Charles P. Powell died instantly in a head-on collision on Route 14, one and one half miles north of Troy at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 1971. Mrs. Powel was riding with her husband in their 1971 Ford Station Wagon when a 1969 Chevrolet station wagon driven by Robert E. McMillen, 513 ½ Broadway St., Elmira, N.Y. crested a hill on the snow covered highway and failed to negotiate a right curve. Police said the McMillen auto crossed the highway to strike the Powel’s car. Mr. Powel was taken to Troy Community Hospital where he was listed as in fair condition suffering from head and chest injuries. Admitted to the same hospital from the crash was Robert E. McMillen drive of the other car. Mr. Powel was born in Shawmut, Pa. on April 3, 1902 the daughter of William B. and Nellie Lyon Nicol. Before moving to Canton about 20 years ago, she worked for a New York State Highway Department in Buffalo, N.Y. She had a great many hobbies and although she had had her leg amputated, she got around in a wheel chair and took care of her own home. She was returning from Elmira from a trip to her doctor when the accident occurred. Her survivors besides her husband are: three step-children, Pierre G. Powel, Orlando, Florida, Denis Powel, Paris, France and Mrs. Lewis Howard, Buffalo, N.Y.; one cousin, S. Randolph Lyon, Elmira, N.Y.; one aunt, Mrs. Claude C. Lyon Armenia Township. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Ralph T. Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton, Pa. –Canton Independent Sentinel (Buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY)
NIMTZ - Mrs. Mary Chamberlain, 88, of 969 Pennsylvania Ave., Sunday April 12, 1959. She was the widow of Elijah Chamberlain; a member of Evangelical and Reformed Church. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Harry Heller; brother, Charles Nimtz, both of Elmira; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Body at family home. Calling hours: after 4 p.m. today. Funeral there Wednesday at 2 p.m., The Rev. Hilmer Grunwald. Woodlawn Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Mary Chamberlain was the mother of Bertha Marie Chamberlain Heller and Carl Chamberlain.
NIVER - Elmira Star-Gazette, Sept.15, 1931: "Ettlebert M. Niver, age 89, died this morning at 1 o'clock, at 618 West Gray Street. He was a soldier of the Civil War and served in Company D, 179th N.Y. Volunteers. Mr. Niver was a member of Baldwin Post, G.A.R. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Frank Howe, Elmira; two brothers, Willliam, Rochester; and Benjamin, Elmira. The remains repose in the Davis Funeral Home where the funeral will be held Thursday at 2 pm. The Rev. Benjamin Rowe will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery." (Notes: Records show his middle name was Burgoides. He had married but had no living children as of a Dec.11, 1897 document.) Nancy Long (glong555@aol.com)
Alonzo P. NOBLE, 63, a respected farmer of Wells Township, near Mosherville, Pa., died unexpectedly Friday night at the family home. He had passed his entire life in the home, where he was born and was a thrifty worker, who held the esteem of many friends. Mr. Noble had been a deacon of the church many years. He is survived by his widow; a son, Glenn, at home; a daughter, Mildred, of Detroit, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Edward W. Joralomen of Pine City; five grandchildren; Elsworth, Lavere, Alonzo, jr., Marlyn and Calvin Noble, all of Wells Township, Pa. The funeral will be held at the family home Monday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Ora Crippen will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery, Elmira. (handwritten on article Jun 16, 1928)
NOBLE, Loren B.
Found Dead in Barn at Home of His Parents Shortly After Noon Hour,
Last Wednesday. Loren B. Noble committed suicide last Wednesday,
Just before the dinner hour, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo
B. Noble, at Welles. He used an old revolver, an heirloom, it having
been owned by his grandfather, and which contained one load, and the deed
was done in the barn. His funeral was held at the family home, Saturday
afternoon and interment was made at Woodlawn cemetery, Elmira. Loren
Noble married Miss May McClure, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. McClure,
of Snedeckerville, and recently had taken possession of the John Brace
farm, about one mile west of this place. Mr. and Mrs. Noble were
making arrangements for moving here and starting housekeeping, and much
work to this aim had been started. He had wrapped the water pipes
in the house, had protected the fruit trees by winding, against the cold,
and was cheerful and genial, anticipating much pleasure in locating here.
The day of his death, he had taken his wife to her school, near Roseville,
where she teaches, and friends who saw him that day tell of his amiability
and evident contentedness, in preparing for his future home. That
he should end his life in this manner is explainable only to the fact that
when a boy of about eight years, he fell from a silo, and for several weeks
his condition was very low. An operation for trepanning was made,
and intervals since he has been gloomy, and had occasionally asked if there
was any chance for his injury ultimately injuring his mind. It is
probably that when he saw the old revolved he was depressed and the idea
of killing himself took possession of his mind. He was a young man,
well liked, had bright prospects for the future, and as far as known, had
not any semblance of trouble that would influence the suicidal act.
Mr. Noble is survived by his parents, his wife, and one brother, Glenn,
a sister Mildred, at home. The funeral was held at the home of his
parents Saturday forenoon, at eleven o’clock, Rev. Seymour Barrett, of
Wells, officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery, Elmira.
(Handwritten date illegible)
NORTON –VERA MAE FUDGE age 92 of Ashton Court, Clifton Springs, NY, formerly of Elmira, NY, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, November 16, 2003 at her residence. Friends are invited to call at the Smith-Fudge-Marshall Funeral Home, 1058 W. Church St., Elmira, Thursday, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in the First Baptist Church in Elmira. Remembrances may be directed to the First Baptist Church, 121 W. Church St., Elmira, NY. Vera was born August 15th, 1911 in Phelps, NY, the daughter of Erma and George Norton. Vera lived most of her life in Elmira, having moved to Clifton Springs a year and a half ago. She was a devoted homemaker who dearly loved her family, friends and neighbors, and was loved in turn by all. Vera was an active member of the First Baptist Church for 67 years, a member of the Eastern Star Loyal #265, a charter member of Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, a member of the Chemung Valley Audubon Bird Club, a member of N.Y. State Federation of Women's Clubs (Sorosis of Elmira), a member of N.Y. State Federation of Bird Clubs, a member of the National Wild Life Association, National Audubon Society and Chemung Valley Historical Society. Vera delivered Meals on Wheels for 21 years and volunteered with RSVP. Survivors include her daughter, Barbara (James) Courtright of Seneca Falls, NY; stepson, Ralph Truman (Suzanne) Fudge of Belfast, ME; stepdaughter, Sally (David) Grayson of Cherry Hill, NJ; grandchildren, Timothy Courtright of N. Syracuse, Deborah Courtright-Doane of Seneca Falls/ Baldwinsville, Pamela Merlone of Seneca Falls, Mary Virginia Drinkwater of Northport, ME, Susan Elizabeth Fudge of Portland, ME, Elaine Plumlee of NJ, and Joyce Grayson of Cherry Hill, NJ; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was predeceased by her first husband of 41 years, Albert W. Fudge III in 1977 and her second husband of 23 years, Ralph E. Fudge in 2000. –Elmira Star Gazette (Buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira)
OAKES - FLETCHER
Ruth Age 92, of Appleridge Apts. in Horseheads, passed away Wednesday,
February 7th, 2007. She was a native of Jefferson County, NY, and the daughter
of the late Lester and Alice Eddy Oakes. Ruth is survived by her husband
of 66 years, Harmon Fletcher; sons, James Fletcher (Linda Finch) and Thomas
Fletcher, all of Horseheads; four grandchildren, Nicolaas and Robert "Bart"
Fletcher of Florida, Anna Finch-Corcoran of Elmira, and Amanda Finch of
Albany. She is also survived by nieces, Alma Clearwater of Skaneateles,
Sarah Schrecker of Pittsford, and nephew, Henry Oakes of Medway, Ohio.
Ruth graduated from the University of Buffalo and taught school until her
marriage. Working with her husband, they started Fletcher Piano and Organ
in 1948 and continued its operation for twenty-five years. Ruth was a member
of The First Baptist Church of Elmira, the Chemung County Home Economics
Club, the Atheneum Club, the Chemung County Chapter of the D.A.R., was
a library volunteer, avid bridge player, and a member of several other
organizations. She was a member of the board of the Chemung County ARC
for several terms. She was also a member of the NYS Eddy Family Foundation
and the National Eddy Association and acted as a genealogist for both groups.
Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413
So. Main Street, Horseheads, on Sunday, February 11th, 2007, from 1-3 p.m.
Her service will follow there at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Dennis Christiansen
officiating. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, at
the convenience of her family.
O'BRIEN YVONNE W. HOOD
Yvonne W. Age 82, died Thursday, June 8, 2006 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
She is predeceased by her beloved husband Robert Hood, beloved son J. Thomas
Hood, brother John "Jack" O'Brien, sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie
and Herman Cassidy, and nephew Patrick Cassidy. Yvonne is survived by nieces
and nephews, John Cassidy and Barbara Cassidy of Ohio, George Cassidy of
Florida, Sharon Lalor, and H. James "Jim" and Linda Cassidy, all of Elmira
and Mary Cassidy of Florida; several great nieces and nephews, and special
caregivers, Jeremy Hooey, J.D. and Tammy Lowery and her children, Jessica,
Ricky, Andy and Leigha Dean. Yvonne was a hairdresser for many years. Yvonne
was a devoted wife and mother. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral
Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Monday, June 12, 2006, at a time
to be announced, for a funeral service. Interment will follow at Woodlawn
Cemetery. In honor of Yvonne's love for dogs, donations in her memory may
be directed to SPCA, Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903.
O'CONNELL - HARTMAN
Kathleen T. Of Southport passed away peacefully at her Caton Ave. home
on Friday Afternoon, September 23, 2005. Kathleen was born in Pottsville,
PA daughter of Joseph & Elizabeth Nolan O'Connell. She was a loving
wife and companion for over 48 years to William Hartman. An accomplished
artist, her home is filled with her own paintings. She sang and danced
in musicals in earlier years; but found her greatest enjoyment spending
time with her husband, William Hartman at their home. Also surviving is
her best friend and longtime companion and caregiver, Rose Force and her
husband Paul; a caring friend, Virginia Costello; her hairdresser, Joseph
Arbach along with several nieces, nephews great nieces and great nephews.
Kathleen was predeceased by two sisters and a brother. Following a private
visitation, Kathleen will be cremated at the Northern Bradford Crematory
and her ashes will be interred in the Woodlawn National Columbium upon
its completion. In lieu of flowers or memorials her family requests that
you show an act of kindness to someone in her memory. A special thank you
to the Chemung County Health Department Staff and Dr. William Armstrong
for supporting our family and giving Kathleen so much care in comfort in
her final years with us. May God Bless Each of You.
OCZKO Marian
Age 77, of Elmira, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 3, 2007.
Marian is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Witold and Sabina Oczko
of Conklin, NY, and Mark at home; son-in-law, Richard Longwell, GA; four
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and
cousins. He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Stefania; son, Christopher;
and daughter, Ewa Longwell. Marian was a communicant of St. Casimir's Church,
The Polish Arts Club and the White Eagles Club. He was a retired employee
of the city of Elmira, Department of Public Works. Family will receive
relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home, Wednesday, June 6th, from
3-5 and 7-9 p.m. A Prayer Service will be held there Thursday at 10:15
a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Casimir's
Church. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
O'DELL Francis Mark
Age 42, of Elmira, NY, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 29, 2008.
He was predeceased by his grandmother, Esther Smith, and is survived by
his children, Barbara Fairbanks and Marques O'Dell; grandson, Michael;
mother, Viola O'Dell; sister, Belinda Patelunas; brothers, Robert, Scott
and David O'Dell. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent
Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Friday, August
1st, from 5 to 8 p.m. His funeral and committal services will follow at
8 p.m. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 7/31/2008
ODOM - MORGAN
Vivian L. Age 83, of 419 Partridge St., Elmira, NY. She was born August
21, 1922 in Blacksville, SC, daughter of the late Tony and Carie (Walker)
Odom and passed away Friday, May 27, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital after
an extended illness. She was predeceased by her sisters, Mary Perdue and
Lilla Odom; daughter-in-law, Rhonda Odom; sister-in-law, Hattie Odom; and
nephew, Phillip Odom; and is survived by her children, Glenn Odom of Elmira,
Geraldine Potter of Albany, NY, Pearline and Bland McArthur, Sr. of Minneapolis,
MN, Solomon and Nevie Jo Morgan of Elmira, Helen (Brooks) Odom of Elmira;
longtime companion, Richard Mobley of Elmira; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren;
brothers Tony Odom of Columbia, SC and Nelson and Lillian Odom of West
Palm Beach, FL; one nephew and a host of friends. Family and friends are
invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington
Ave., Elmira, on Wednesday, June 1st, from 7 to 9 p.m. Her funeral service
will be held Thursday, June 2nd, at 11 a.m. in Monumental Baptist Church,
308 E. Clinton St., Elmira. Rev. James Jones will officiate. Committal
prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery
OLDROYD Clifford W. "Kipper" Died at age 88 after a long battle with cancer in Bethany Manor, Horseheads. His parents were John H. and Sarah (Dunn) Oldroyd. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 9th, 2005. He has a surviving brother, Charles and his wife, Betty Oldroyd of Dade City, Florida; a loving stepdaughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Gary Novick; beloved grandchildren, Melody Paul, Kimberly Johnson, and Adam Novick; and several great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews. His wife, Ruth Ferguson Oldroyd; and brothers, Fay, Merton, and Kenneth Oldroyd predeceased him. He was employed by General Electric, United Electric, and retired as a senior aide for the Elmira City School District. He was an Army corporal in World War II, serving in the European Theater. He went for several years to the Hand in Hand Free Methodist Church. Kipper was a loving father and doted on his grandkids and great-grandkids. He loved picnics and watching children play. He was a genuinely nice and kind man and will be truly missed. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY, on Tuesday, October 11th, 2005, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral and committal services will follow at the conclusion of the calling hours at 8:00 p.m. The Reverend James Payne will officiate. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials maybe directed to the Hand in Hand Free Methodist Church, 390 Warnick Street, Elmira, NY 14901.
Mason OLDROYD of 203 W. 16th St., Elmira Heights, today April 11, 1956. He was a member of Oakwood Methodist Church, Elmira Heights Masonic Lodge, F&AM, and Elmira Heights Fire Department. Survived by wife, Mrs. Freda Barr Oldroyd; son, Raymond of Elmira; four grandchildren;sisters, Mrs. Alma Fivie of Horseheads and Mrs. Ethel Smith of Pine City. Body is at the Ballard Funeral Home, Elmira Heights, where friends may call tonight 7 to 9 and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service there Friday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Robert Delorme. Woodlawn cemetery
OLSON Ralph B. Sr.
Age 93 of Elmira, NY. He was born June 16, 1914 in Oglesby, IL, son
of the late Oliver and Luise (Eichelkraut) Olson and passed away Tuesday,
December 4, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital after an extended illness. He
was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Charlotte on June 20, 2007; daughter,
Phyllis Audrey Olson in 1968; and son, David Raymond Olson in 1983. He
is survived by his children and their spouses, Ralph and Tammy Olson of
New Port Richey, FL, Denise Olson Cummings of South Riding, VA, Roy and
Annette Olson of Renton, WA, Richard and Claudia Olson of Cortland, NY,
Charlotte and Kirk Wilt of Lake Monticello, VA, Ronald Olson of Sheboygan,
WI and Marlene Olson of Orting, WA; along with 14 grandchildren, several
great-grandchildren. For many years, Mr. Olson owned and operated Olson's
TV Service and later retired from Northside TV in Horseheads. He volunteered
for the Chemung County Office for the Aging; was an accomplished artist
belonging to various area art organizations. Family and friends are invited
to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave.,
Elmira on Friday, December 7th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. His funeral service
will be held at 1 p.m. Rev. Ross Raymond will officiate. Committal prayers
and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those
wishing may remember Ralph through donations to the Senior Art Gallery
at the Arnot Mall, 3300 Chambers Rd., Horseheads, NY 14845.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/5/2007.
OLSON Ralph B. Sr.
Age 93 of Elmira, NY. He was born June 16, 1914 in Oglesby, IL, son
of the late Oliver and Luise (Eichelkraut) Olson and passed away Tuesday,
December 4, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital after an extended illness. Family
and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake
St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Friday, December 7th from 11 a.m. to
1 p.m. His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Rev. Ross Raymond will
officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Ralph through donations
to the Senior Art Gallery at the Arnot Mall, 3300 Chambers Rd., Horseheads,
NY 14845. Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/6/2007.
OLTHOF Otho Clinton Of Penn Yan Age 83, Wednesday, June 7, 2000 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Penn Yan, NY. He is survived by his wife: Pauline Olthof of Hammondsport, NY; son, Paul W. Olthof of Catawba, SC; step-son, Ronald O'Brien of Elmira, NY; step-daughter, Joyce Hill of Maryland; brother, Duane (Carol) Olthof of Elmira, NY; grandchildren, Philip, Scott and Elizabeth all of South Carolina; several step-grandchildren, two nephews. Clint was an avid stamp and coin collector. He previously worked at Nichols Discount in the Camera Department. He was retired from the Chemung County Public Works Department. There will be no calling hours. Family and Friends are invited to attend a graveside service to be held Thursday, June 15, 2000 at 9:30 am at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. The Rev. William Vallet will officiate. Arrangements have been entrusted to Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Penna. Ave, Elmira, NY
OLTHOF Robert Keith
Beloved Infant Son
Robert Keith is cherished by his loving parents, Rob and Keitha Olthof;
sister, Lucianne Olthof; grandmother, Linda Olthof, all of Pine City; grandmother
and grandfather, Barbara and Keith Said of Big Flats. Though your life
was not long, the gift of love you brought into our lives will always be
remembered. We will never forget your life and what it has given us. May
God Bless the doctors and staff of the Labor and Delivery Department of
the Arnot Ogden Medical Center for their love and care of our son. You
are all truly driven by your heart. Graveside services were held at the
Woodlawn Cemetery. Please make memorial donations to the "Make A Wish"
Foundation, Suite 900, MONY Tower II, 120 Madison Street, Syracuse, NY
13202. Published in the Star-Gazette from 10/4/2007 - 10/6/2007.
O'DANIELS - JACKSON
Jean M. Age 77, of Elmira, NY, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2007,
peacefully at home. Jean was born August 16, 1929 in Elmira, NY, to the
late Raymond and Helen O'Daniels. Jean is predeceased by her husband, William
Y. Jackson; and her sister, Virginia Doolittle. She is survived by her
loving sister, Nancy O'Daniels of Manchester, NY; her beloved sons, Douglas
S. Jackson of New Orleans, LA, Bruce W. Jackson and wife, Sherri of Vail,
AZ, and Scott R. Jackson with Wendy Sweely of Elmira, NY. Jean was so very
proud of her grandchildren, Kerry Sue Bailey, Bruce W. Jackson II, and
William H. Jackson; and her four great-grandchildren, as well as several
close nieces and nephews. Jean especially cherished her friends at First
and North Presbyterian Churches of Elmira where she and Bill were members.
Jean worked at Montgomery Ward, Izards, Elmira Drive-In, and for 28 years
at Paramount Lanes. She volunteered at the Elmira Soup Kitchen, was an
Auxiliary member of the West Elmira Fire Dept., a very dedicated member
of the Elmira Heights Senior Center, Choir member at both the First and
North Presbyterian Churches, Elizabeth Guild Club member, YMCA Co-ed Club
member and helped found the Youth-Marco Club at the Elm Street First Presbyterian
Church. Family and friends will be received at Sullivan's Funeral Home,
365 E. Franklin St., at Rt. 13 Horseheads, NY, 607-739-2035, on Saturday,
February 10, 2007, from 12-1 p.m., with a Prayer Service immediately following.
Jean will be laid to rest along side her husband in Woodlawn Cemetery at
the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made
in Jean's name to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Road, Corning,
NY 14830.
OPELT LeRoy E. "Ope" Age 79, of Big Flats, NY. He was born December 9, 1926 in Corning, NY, son of the late Clarence and Ruth (Anderson) Opelt, and passed away Saturday, February 4, 2006, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. He was predeceased by his stepfather, Herman Peet; and brother, Donald Peet; and is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marguerite (Hogan) Opelt; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Glen Stevenson of Big Flats; son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Brenda Opelt of Flower Mound, TX; granddaughters, Megan and Jessica Burns; grandsons, Colin and Ryan Opelt. Mr. Opelt began his career as a teacher at Hendy Ave. School. He then became the first principal of Pine City School before moving on to both T.K. Beecher and George Washington School, where he retired in 1989 after a 34-year career in education. He was a member and past president of the Big Flats Lions Club, past president of the Elmira Teachers Assoc. and was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during WWII. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Tuesday, February 7th, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. His funeral service will be held there on Wednesday, February 8th, at 10 a.m. Rev. Gary Chorpenning will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember LeRoy through donations to the American Diabetes Association or the Chemung County Nursing Facility.
ORR - BRADT
Margaret Jane (Margie) Age 81, Passed away at the Heritage Nursing
Home, Athens, Pennsylvania, Formerly of Franklin Street in Elmira, New
York. She was born on July 30, 1919 in Batavia, New York, a daughter of
the late Samuel and Cathrine (Barron) Orr. Margie was welcomed home on
May 1st, 2001 by her Heavenly Father and her beloved "Al", her husband
of 52 years and their adored son Allen Bradt, Jr. Margie was predeceased
by her six siblings, all of her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law in the
Bradt family, and her son in law, Dr. Robert A. Piper. She is survived
by her daughter, Bea Mary Piper of Elmira, NY and her grandchildren Robert
Allen Piper II of Charlotte, NC, Marse' Jane Mowrer(Michael) of Jamestown,
NY and Jay Bradt Piper of Rochester, NY. Two Great grandchildren Molly
Bea and Mitchell Mowrer of Jamestown, NY and also many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.
1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY Thursday, May 3rd, 2001 2:00-4:00pm and
6:00-8:00pm. Funeral and committal services will be held at the conclusion
of the calling hours at 8:00pm. The Reverend Cathy Black will officiate.
Graveside services will remain private at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira,
NY. Margie was a devoted member of the O.E.S. Harmony Chapter of the Ladies
of the Eastern Star and the Rebecca's IOOF, and attended the Westminster
Presbyterian Church. Marge's happiness was her faith in God, her family,
home, and her many friends. One of her greatest joys in life were her three
grandchildren. She always thought they were just "perfect". Those wishing
may light a candle of memory in Margie's name at www.olthof.com. Memorials
in Margie's name may be made to Arthritis Foundation, Central NY Chapter,
The Pritchard Bldg., 5858 E. Molloy Road, Syracuse, NY or the Alzheimer's
Support Group, PO Box 588, Elmira, NY 14902-0588
OVERPECK
Annie M. Gustin
On the 21st day of October, 1929, sorrowing friends from far and near
gathered at Woodlawn Chapel in Elmira, to pay their last tribute of love
and respect to a devoted mother and much loved neighbor, Annie M. Overpeck,
wife of the late B.K. Gustin. The funeral services were brief.
The reading of the 21st chapter of Revelations and the text from the 14th
chapter and 13th verse, the consoling words of her loved pastor Rev. J.V.
Darrow, were very impressive. She was born August 19, 1845, and at
the time of her death was 84 years and two months of age. She was
married to B.K. Gustin on January 24, 1866. To this union 7 children
were born, two of whom died in infancy and the lamented C.C. Gustin, who
died from injuries received in an automobile accident four years ago in
September; Mrs. Homer Tuttle of Ithaca, Mrs. Lulu Reynolds of Freehold,
N.J., B.W. Gustin of Burgon, Ohio, and Blaine Gustin of Binghamton, survive
her.
Thirty-six years ago she and her family were converted
under the labors of Rev. I.B. Hyde and united with the M.E. Church in East
Smithfield. Her life was one of service. Her heart and hands
were always ready to help in the church and Woman's Relief Corps, of which
she was a loyal member. Her home was a refuge especially of ministers
and their families and her good cheer made them welcome. The memory
of her good deeds will long be remembered by those who knew her but most
dearly was it seen by her children. It was to them she poured out
the full measure of her devotion and proved herself a loving, unselfish
mother. Although many hearts are saddened by her departure, we have
the blessed assurance that she is at rest in the heavenly mansion prepared
for those who love God.
Cynthia Murdock
Herndon, VA
OVERACKER, Jay B- For many years an employee of the Borden Company and a native of Newfield, NY died in his home on Center Street, Friday morning, Sept 12, 1947. He had been in failing health for several months. He was a man who made and held many friends. He is survived by his wife, the former, Bessie Luther, one daughter, Mrs. Harold Rumsey, Elkland; two sons, Tracey, Brooklyn, NY and Blaine, Elmira; one sister, Mrs. Mary Parsons, Cortland, NY; six grandchildren. Services were held in the Soper Funeral Home on Monday at 2 pm. Rev. Arthur Morey with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira.
OVERACKER, Jay B-Troy, Sept 12-63, passed away at his home in Troy, Friday morning. Besides his wife, Bessie Luther Overacker, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harold Rumsey of Elkland; two sons, Tracey of Brookland, NY and Blaine of Elmira; one sister, Mrs. Mary Parsons of Cortland, NMY; six grandchildren. The body is at the family home and will be moved to the Soper funeral home in Troy, Monday morning where services will be held Monday afternoon at 2. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery, Elmira with Rev. Arthur Morey officiating.
OWEN - WILLIAMSON
Katherine A longtime resident of Roe Ave, in Elmira passed away at
her home with her family at her side, Thursday morning, February 9, 2006
at the age of 84. Born in Boston, NY, Katherine was the daughter of Robert
& Helen Thiel Owen. She was married to Eldon Russell Williamson for
over 42 years until his passing in 1980. Katherine had many interests including
traveling, cooking and roller skating. She was a sports enthusiast and
always made those who visited her home feel welcome. She was a devoted
and loving mother to her six children, Laura Strock, Elmira; Donna Lester
Wilbur, Tioga, PA; Robert Williamson, Lowman, NY; Kathy Williamson, Pine
City; Russ & Jean Williamson, Horseheads; John "Jack" & Blanche
Williamson, Elmira; along with 19 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren,
3 great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also a very special sister-in-law,
Betty Williamson, Madison, NY. Katherine was predeceased by her parents,
Robert & Helen Owen; her husband, Eldon Russell; brothers, Raymond
and Albert Wolf; sisters, Evelyn Wiser, Mannita Lamm, Bernice Wolf, and
Cora Owen. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home
& Gardens 1126 Broadway, Southport on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 between
the hours of 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Graveside
services will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery where Katherine will be interred
next to her husband Eldon R. Williamson. Memorials in her memory may directed
to Southern Tier Hospice who helped make her final days with us more comfortable.
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