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NAGLEE (SRGP 3119)
Arthur D. Age 93 of Elmira Heights died 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, died 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.
CHARLES H. NEAR, 66 of Sing Sing Rd., Town of Big Flats died unexpectedly at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 1939. He leaves his wife; a son, J. Malcolm Near of Elmira; two grandchildren; a brother, John Near of Auburn; a sister, Mrs. Edward Fox and several nieces and nephews. The body is in the Smith and Fudge Funeral Home where the funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Henry E. Hubbard will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 2/12/1939
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 died 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.
THEODORE HARDING NELSON, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Nelson of 19 Pennsylvania Avenue died Sunday morning (June 27, 1924) at 6:30 o’clock. Besides the parents the child is survived by the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. George Harding. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o’clock and burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. The Rev. C. G. McConnell officiated. –Elmira Star-Gazette 6/30/1924
BAKER NEWELL, 81, a member of the Pennsylvania Railroad Honor Roll, died this morning at 9:40 o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Burt Bryan, 653 Beecher Street. Mr. Newell was born near Towanda, Pa. Dec. 25, 1849. He entered the employee of the Pennsylvania Railroad as a boilermaker Aug. 4, 1869 and with the exception of a period of ten months he gave a continuous service until his retirement on a pension by the company Sept. 1, 1915. Mr. Newell is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Luke Mosher and Mrs. Burt Bryan of Elmira; a son, James of Candor; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. S. B. Rogers of Elmira; two brothers, Frank Newell of Burlington, Pa.; Leonard Newell of California. The remains repose in the Wilson Funeral Home until late Wednesday afternoon, until late Wednesday afternoon when they will be removed to 653 Beecher Street, where the funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. The Rev. William Allen will officiate. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. –Elmira Star-Gazette 5/28/1929
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 Star Gazette,
22 June 1981]
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. [Elmira Advertiser, 30 November 1949]
NEWPORT - WILLIAMS, Melvina R.
Age 77, of Elmira, NY. She was born November 19, 1931 in Wolcott, NY,
daughter of the late Irvin and Dorothy (Cook) Newport and passed away Monday,
May 25, 2009, at home. She was predeceased by her husband, William B. Williams;
sons, Michael G. and Herbert Mark Williams; daughters, Barbara, Mary Ann
and Deborah L. Williams. She is survived by her children, Nellie Harris
of Havlock, NC, Mona (Sam Johnson) Williams of Syracuse, NY, William Williams,
Jr. of Elmira, Roddy Williams of Jacksonville, FL and Mitchell Williams
of Elmira; sisters, Calistia L. Bacon, Mary R. (Henry) Vaughn and Dorothy
Newport; along with several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858
Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Monday, June 1st, from 10 to 11
a.m. Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Rev. Roosevelt Simmons
will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn
Cemetery. Published in the Star-Gazette on 5/31/2009
NICHOLS David Bruce
Age 60, of Elmira, NY. He was born October 2, 1948 in Elmira, son of
Howard and Virginia (Morrell) Nichols and died Tuesday, January 6, 2009,
unexpectedly. He was predeceased by his mother, Virginia and is survived
by his children, Matthew Nichols of Erin, Pamela Golden of Elmira and Kristina
(Dean) Phillips of Apalachin, NY; grandchildren, Triston Nichols, Melody
Dodson and Christopher Phillips; father, Howard Nichols of Zephyrhills,
FL; brother, John (Bonnie) Nichols of Wirtz, VA; sisters, Rosemary Semian
of Zephyrhills, FL and Betty (Ronald) Pettis of Erin; along with several
nieces and nephews. David was a former employee of Welliver-Maguire. He
was a member and treasurer of the Sons of Union Veterans, Elmira, and he
was an avid genealogist. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter
J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Monday,
January 12th, from 1 to 2 p.m. His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m.
Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers, those wishing may remember David through donations to the Sons
of Union Veterans, Capt. Alexander Diven Camp 77, c/o Christopher Paul,
511 Davis St., Elmira, NY 14901. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 1/10/2009
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)
NILES –MRS. WILMA EILEEN (NILES) ELLIS age 34 of RD 4 Williamsport, Pa formerly of Elmira, Saturday, November 15, 1980 due to an automobile accident. Friends may call at the Kalec Funeral home Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral and committal service immediately after calling hours at 9 p.m., the Rev. Edward McCracken officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Survived by her husband, James W. Ellis; daughter, Doris Marie at home; sons, James Jr., Glen Edward and Timothy E. Ellis at home; mother, Mrs. Eleanor Lewis Niles of Elmira; brothers, Dennis, Milton, Charles and Wayne Niles all of Elmira; sisters, Mrs. Lawrence (Lydia) King of Elmira, Mrs. James (Nyomarose) Rice of Elmira; mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Conklin of Elmira; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Robert (Theresa) Caccia and Mrs. Leon (Shirley) Trasher all of Elmira; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. –Elmira Sunday Telegram 11/16/1980
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.
ROSE MARIE NIMTZ, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Nimtz of 317 E. Water St. Monday afternoon, Sept. 8, 1952. Survived by parents; grandparents, Mrs. Martha Nimtz of Elmira and John Orie Litey of Pacoima, Calif. The body is at the Davis Funeral Home. Funeral and burial at convenience of the family. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 9/9/1952
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 died 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)
BERNARD J. NOVAKOWSKI age 83 of 1113 Ovid St., Elmira, NY, Sunday, October 19, 1986 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Friends are invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home, Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. with funeral and committal services at the conclusion of calling hours at 8 p.m. The Rev. Joseph Egan will officiate. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Chemung County Nursing Facility in his memory. Survived by son, Bernard R. of Elmira, NY; 2 daughters, Betty Pulver of Elmira, NY and Barbara Oakley of Manlius, NY; 3 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Novakowski was a retired custodian at Hoffman St. School. –Elmira Star-Gazette 10/20/1986
OAKES - FLETCHER
Ruth Age 92, of Appleridge Apts. in Horseheads, died 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 died 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 –MRS. EFFIE GARRISON, widow of C. B. Garrison died Wednesday, Apr. 21, 1937 in Williamsport. Mrs. Garrison was a former resident of Elmira at 415 Balsam Street, but during the last for years she had lived with her granddaughter, Mrs. Mildred Holt in Williamsport. Surviving are a son, Claude D. Preston, Williamsport; two sisters and a brother, Mrs. B. W. Landon and Mrs. Louisa Maynard, Mansfield, L. J. O’Dell, Canoe Camp; two grandchildren, Mrs. Mildred Holt and Miss Beatrice Preston; a great-granddaughter, Jane Lee Vivian of Williamsport and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Garrison was a member of the Franklin Street Presbyterian Church and the Bentley Bible Class. She was also a past matron and charter member of Harmony Chapter, OES and served as royal matron of Queen Freadrica Court, order of Amaranth. Funeral in the Franklin Street Presbyterian Church Friday 11 a.m. in the charge of Harmony Chapter, OES. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. The officers of Harmony Chapter OES will meet at the Franklin Street Presbyterian Church Friday at 10:45 a.m. –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/22/1937
O'DELL Francis Mark
Age 42, of Elmira, NY, died 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 died 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 died 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 died 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, died 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 died 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, died 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
LLOYD DAVID OSGOOD, 75, of Millerton, Pa., died Sunday, Mar. 20, 1938 after a brief illness. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Bert Roberts of Millerton; a son, Arnold Osgood of 758 S. Main St., Elmira; two brothers, Frank and Milton of Galeton, Pa.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. Osgood was born in Wells County, Pa. and spent the greater part of his life in Galeton. The funeral will be held at the home of the son, Arnold Osgood in Elmira Tuesday at 2 p.m., the Rev. E. Devine of Millerton officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette -3/21/1938
OSTRANDER –MRS. MARY E. TOMPKINS of 501 Baldwin Street died Sunday, September 20, 1925. Mrs. Thompson is survived by a son, Charles Ostrander of Rochester; two sisters, Mrs. C. A. Wright and Miss Ann D. Ostrander of Binghamton; a brother, George Ostrander of Binghamton. The funeral was held at the Davis Undertaking Rooms Tuesday at 1 p.m., the Rev. F. Henstridge officiated. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Sunday Telegram 9/27/1925
OSTRANDER Roland H. (Red)
Age 75 of W. Second St., Monday, January 16, 1995. Friends are invited
to call at the Smith-Fudge-Marshall Funeral Home, Wednesday 7-9 PM. A Funeral
Service will be held there following calling hours at 9:00 PM. Rev. Robert
Lewis, his Pastor, will Officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience
of the family. Survivors include his wife, Nancy A. Ostrander, with whom
he would have celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in October; Daughter
& Son-in-law: Cheryl L. & Roland H. Traver of Concord, NC; grandsons:
Chad K. Traver of Elmira & Jeffery M. Traver of Concord, NC. He was
a veteran of WWII having served in Company L. 108th Infantry Division.
He was an avid bowler & golfer. He was an Honorary Member of the Dew
Bird Golfer Assoc. He retired from American Bridge Division of U.S. Steel.
- Elmira Star-Gazette.
OUTT - Mrs. Alice Redder, wife of Lewis Redder of 117 West Hudson Street, died at 11:40 o'clock Sunday night. She is survived by her husband, one son, Norman, her mother Mrs. Clara Outt, of Elmira; three brothers, Walter J. of Lynbrook, Frank W. of Sunbury P.A., Harry A. of Elmira; one sister, Mrs. Benjamin Keeler, of Morristown, N.J. The funeral was held at the home Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock and at Grace Church at 10:30 o'clock. The Rev. Heinstridge officiated and burial was made in Woodlawn Cemetery. The Sunday Telegram, August 19, 1917. Submitted by Robert and Mary Redder.
OVERACKER William B. "George"
Age 92, of Robert Dr., Horseheads, passed away Sat., March 28, 2009,
at his home. Blaine was born Oct. 15, 1916 in Cincinnatus, NY, the son
to the late J. B. and Bessie (Luther) Overacker. He was predeceased by
his wife of 62 years, Lillian Gosline Overacker in 1999. His surviving
family includes his daughter and son, Wendy Planavsky of North Tonawanda,
NY, Blaine and Sharon Overacker of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren, Brett
(Rosemary) Overacker of New Canaan, CT, Michelle (Sal) Cicconi of Big Flats,
NY, Elaine (William) McGettrick of Horseheads, NY, Tracey (Josh) Belsky
of Upper Montclair, NJ and Jason (Natasha) Planavsky of Tonawanda, NY;
great-grandchildren, Brittany, Courtney, Shelby and Lily Overacker, Isabella
and Lia Cicconi, Nicholas Pariso, Madison McGettrick, Samuel and Emma Belsky,
Gabriel, Gavin and Lillian Planavsky; special K-9 companion, "Abbey." He
was also predeceased by his sister and brother, Thelma Rumsey and Tracey
Overacker. George was a retired electrician and job superintendent with
the I.B.E.W. Local #139 in Elmira, NY and a veteran of the US Army. Services
at the Barber Funeral Home, Horseheads, took place privately with interment
in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira. Those wishing may remember Mr. Overacker
with donations in his name to the Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA,
Inc., 2435 State Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903 or the American Cancer Society
Eastern Division, 13 Beech Street, Johnson City, NY 13790. Special thanks
the many health care providers of both the Arnot Ogden Medical Center 2B
and the Bath Veterans Administration Hospital. Published in
the Star-Gazette on 4/2/2009
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, died 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.
CHARLES JOSEPH OWEN, 61 of 213 Franklin St., Saturday, July 29, 1950. Survived by wife, Ethel Hauber Owen; two sons, Bruce L. of Pekin, Ill. And Marvin of Cleveland, Ohio; two grandchildren. The body is at the Hagerman Funeral Home where services will be Tuesday at 2. The Rev. C. Wellington Hardy. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Sunday Telegram 7/30/1950
OWEN - WILLIAMSON
Katherine A longtime resident of Roe Ave, in Elmira died 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.
OWEN –MARY OWEN PERRY age 71 of 3017 Hillview Drive, Big Flats, NY Saturday, April 17, 1982 at the Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Chemung, NY August 22, 1910 to Grey and Marguerite Owen. She was a graduate of Waverly High School, Cortland State College and married Rollin Lawrence Perry in 1932. They came to Big Flats from Ithaca, NY in 1962. She was active in Cornell Dames, Ithaca Garden Club and various activities in the First Presbyterian Church during their 17 years in Ithaca. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Big Flats and is survived by her husband; two sons, R. Owen Perry of Milwaukee, WI and L. Grey Perry of Manomet, MA and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church in Big Flats, NY. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. The family requests no flowers. Donations can be made to the Arthritis Foundation or the charity of their choice. –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/19/1982
OYLER - MILLER, Mary Jane
Lifelong Town of Southport Resident was born September 21, 1923 in
Southbend, IN, the daughter of the late Raymond and Bernice (Mick) Oyler,
she passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at the Arnot Ogden Medical
Center at the age of 85. Her loving husband, Paul Elliott Miller (1973)
predeceased her as well as her longtime companion, Donald Guild of Elmira.
Mary is survived by her beloved children, daughter, Carol F. Miller of
Southport, NY; son, Ralph E. (Pamela F.) Miller of Ridgeway, VA; much loved
granddaughters, Ashley (Ryan) Powell of Reston, VA; Paula (Eric) Thiel
of Roanoke, VA. Mary was very active with the Corning Country Club, the
LPGA Corning Classic and was in charge of the Merchandise Tent. Her greatest
love was for golf and she enjoyed bowling at the Dixie Lanes in Southport.
Mary Jane was a wonderful mother and was very supportive as well. She cherished
her many friends and neighbors in the Southport Community. In accordance
with her wishes, Mary Jane's Funeral Services will be held privately at
the convenience of her family. She will be laid to rest in the Woodlawn
Cemetery also at a time convenient to her family. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be directed to the American Lung Association, 1595 Elmwood
Ave., Rochester, NY, 14620 or the American National Kidney Foundation,
6110 Executive Blvd., Suite #1010, Rockville, MD, 20852. Arrangements have
been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave.
Elmira/Southport, NY. Published in the Star-Gazette on 2/27/2009
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