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PALMER – H. Louise Palmer Harris, 85, of Roseville, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 1996, at Arnot-Odgen Medical Center, Elmira, NY. Born June 24, 1910, in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Lewis M. and Blanche Hanyen Palmer. She was a retired schoolteacher having taught in Mosherville, and Pine City, NY for several years. She was a 1926 graduate of Mansfield High School and a 1929 graduate of Mansfield State Teacher’s College. She attended New York University in New York City, and earned her Master’s Degree at Elmira College in 1966. She was a member of the New York Retired Teachers Association, Twilight Chapter #475 OES, Past Regent and member of the Wellsboro Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, former state officer and local president of the Colonial Dames, 17th Century, a member of the Daughters of American Colonists, the Tioga County Historical Society, the Twin Tiers Genealogical Society, the Wednesday Morning Musicales, and the Mansfield 55 Plus Club. She was an active member and a vital part of the Roseville United Methodist Church, holding offices, teaching Sunday School, directing the choir and playing piano and organ for 53 years. Preceding her in death was her husband of 53 years, Thomas G. Harris, on June 15, 1987. Surviving are four daughter and three sons-in-law, Linda and Bud Baker of Anchor Point, AK, Anne and Philip Clark of Roseville, Alene and Roger York of Roseville and Ellen Coburn of Spokane, WA; grandchildren, Thomas Baker of Lancaster, CA, Robert Baker of Anchorage, AK, Eric Baker of Long Beach, CA, Shawn Baker of Camarillo, CA, Colleen Sparkman of Florence, OR, Jeannie Hocker of Arnot, Janelle Davie of Middlebury Center, Timothy Clark of Goldsboro, NC, Martin Clark of Marquette, MI, Thomas Clark of Bellevue, WA, Travis York of Roseville, Jennie York of Bellevue, WA, and Marie York of Roseville; 19 great-grandchildren; 4 nieces and nephews; close friends, Gretchen Westlake of Millerton and Bruce Westlake, Susan Gilbert, Richard Westlake, Betty Reist, Roberta Jo Jones and David Westlake. Calling hours were held Sunday, Jan. 7, at the Roseville United Methodist Church. Funeral services and OES services were held there Tuesday, Jan. 9. The Rev. Dr. James F. Bellamy officiated. Burial was made in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Donations may be made to the Roseville United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Linda Dunkleburger, RR 2, Box 2415, Mansfield, PA 16933. Arrangements were handled by the Wilston Funeral Home, Mansfield.
WELLS, MRS. WILLIAM O. Harriet PALMER (SRGP 8560)
Mrs. William O. Wells died yesterday morning at 3 o’clock at
the family home in Buffalo, after a week’s illness of pneumonia.
The decedent was forty-three years old. Before her marriage she was
Miss Harriet Palmer of Rutland, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Wells and daughter,
resided in Elmira about 15 years. Two years ago yesterday they removed
to Buffalo to reside. While in Elmira Mrs. Wells was an active member
of the First Methodist Episcopal church and was a practical Christian woman.
As a wife and mother Mrs. Wells was devoted, self-sacrificing, with all
those womanly characteristics which endear, enrich and make up a true home.
Among her associates she exemplified the Master she lovingly followed,
and the sunlight of her countenance illumined any social gathering.
The decedent is survived by her husband, William O. Wells, who was formerly
associated at the F. L. Jennings store on State street; a daughter Lenore,
her father, Charles E. Palmer of Rutland, Pa., and a brother, Lewis M.
Palmer of Mansfield, Pa. The remains were removed to Elmira today
and were taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L. Jennings,
614 West Church street, where the funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon
at 1:30 o’clock. The Rev. A. J. Saxe, pastor of the First Methodist
Episcopal church, will officiate. The burial will be in Woodlawn
cemetery. (Handwritten date 1912)
PALMER, Harriet (SRGP 11527)_ MRS. HENRY BLOOD
Mrs. Harriett A. Blood died Friday night at 8:30 o’clock at the family
home, 511 Balsam Street. She is survived by her husband, Henry Blood; a
son Charles Humphrey Blood; two daughters Ruth and Florence all of Elmira;
a brother Austin C. Palmer of Falfurrias, Texas; a sister Mrs. Stephen
F. Wilson of Snedikerville, Pa.; a niece Miss Lou India Eaton of Elmira.
The remains repose in the Harrington undertaking rooms until Sunday afternoon
when they will be removed to the family home. The funeral will be held
at the home Monday morning at 11 o’clock the Rev. John Richards to officiate.
Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. (handwritten on article Jan. 11, 1924)
PALMER, Mary
WIDOW OF FORMER MERCHANT ENDS LIFE WITH CHLOROFORM
Mrs. Mary P. Jennings Inhales Poisonous Fumes and Body is found 24 Hours Later—Leaves Note for Friend.
Despondency resulting from failing health is believed to have caused the suicide of Mrs. Mary Palmer Jennings, 66, of 917 West Water Street, widow of Fred L. Jennings, a former prominent Elmira merchant. Mrs. Jennings’ body was found in her bed at 9 o’clock Friday night, 24 hours after she is believed to have inhaled the fumes of chloroform. Discovery was made by David S. Chang, a draughteman at the American Bridge Company plant and a roomer in the Jennings’ home. He last saw her alive about 10 o’clock Thursday night, when she informed him that his breakfast the next morning would be on the table downstairs, in case she did not arise at the usual time, Mr. Chang ate his breakfast Friday morning and left the house. When he returned Friday evening he found no one about the house, investigated and discovered the body.
Dr. Abraham Lande was summoned and called Coroner Tracey Hamilton, who found the woman lying half covered by bed clothing, wrapped in a heavy dressing gown. Close against her mouth and nostrils she held a tumbler partly filled with absorbent cotton. A two-ounce bottle nearby contained a small quantity of chloroform. Beside the bed, Coroner Hamilton found a hastily written note, in which the deceased directed that Elizabeth L. Hathaway of Mosherville, Pa., take care of her effects. Miss Hathaway was notified and the note turned over to District Attorney Walter B. Herendeen. Sheriff U. S. Collson, with Deputy Sheriff Frank Spaulding, visited the home and Coroner Hamilton turned the case over to them. Mrs. Jennings had been in failing health for some time and friends had also noticed the development of certain eccentricities. Her husband, who had conducted a feed store, died several years ago. She was born and spent her early life at Millerton, Pa. (handwritten on article May 20, 1926)
PALMER, Mary - MRS. FRED L. JENNINGS
Mrs. Mary Palmer Jennings, widow of Fred L. Jennings died Thursday
night at the family home, 917 West Water Street aged sixty-six years. Mrs.
Jennings died on the fourth anniversary of her husband’s funeral date.
Mrs. Jennings was a native of Mosherville, Pa., and was a graduate of the
State Normal School at Mansfield, Pa. She passed a part of her early life
in Millerton, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Jennings came to Elmira about 1890 and Mr.
Jennings conducted a seed and butter store on State Street several years,
in which business he was very successful. Before his death Mr. Jennings
disposed of his business to the Banfield-Jennings Corporation on West Water
Street. Mrs. Jennings had been in failing health and last Fall she planned
to spend the winter in the South but later changed her plans and remained
in Elmira. The decedent was a woman of literary ability and often read
for circles of her friends. She was a member of the Travel Club, the Chemung
Chapter, D.A.R. and the First Presbyterian Church. The funeral will be
held at the family home Monday at 4 p.m., and will be strictly private.
The Rev. W. H. Benham will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. (handwritten
on article May 20, 1926)
PALMER
VERA
(SRGP
18459)
GARTHWAITE, Vera (Rietmann)
Of Horseheads, and longtime resident of Mark Twain Apartments in Elmira,
was born in Sylvania, PA, the daughter to Charles and Mary Adell Slingerland
Palmer just prior to the turn of the Century on Aug. 7, 1897 and passed
away peacefully on Sunday, June 3, 2007, just months before her 110th
birthday. Vera was predeceased by her husbands, George Rietmann in
1960 and Samuel Garthwaite in 1983. Her surviving family includes her daughters
and son, Marcia and Homer Finley of Horseheads, NY, Nancy and Dennis Hutchinson
of Port Jefferson, NY, Robert and Jan Rietmann of Miami, FL, with his twin
sister, Mary Lou and Robert Pottinger of Walnut Creek, CA; several grandchildren
and many great grandchildren. Vera was the last of five siblings. After
graduating from Elmira Business School, Vera went to work for the Former
Elmira Bank and Trust Co., now Marine Midland/ HSBC Bank. Vera was an avid
traveler who enjoyed foreign travel, seeing over 12 different countries.
She was also an enthusiastic Bridge Player and member of the AARP. Family
and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main
St., Horseheads, on Wed., June 6, 2007, from 6-9:00 p.m. Her service will
take place in the funeral home on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. with interment
to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY.
PARDEE - MILLS
Lois P. Age 85, of Elmira, passed away after a lengthy illness Sunday,
January 15, 2006, at the Chemung Co. Nursing Facility. Lois is survived
by her husband of over 49 years, John W. Mills II; daughter, Holly Mills
of Frisco, TX; sons and daughters-in-law, Lindsay and Karen Mills of Elmira,
NY, John and Marcia Mills III of Minneapolis, MN; grandchildren, Ashleigh
Mills and Jason Mills. Lois was also predeceased by her brother, Grant
Pardee. Lois was born July 14, 1920 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the
late Albert and Maude (Lindsay) Pardee. Working for Aramco, Lois traveled
extensively throughout the entire Middle East and Europe. While there,
she met and married her future husband, John Mills II in Beirut, Lebanon,
and also was married there on May 12, 1956. She was retired from the Elmira
City School District, having worked in the Guidance Office at Elmira Free
Academy. Lois was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
She was a devoted wife, mother and a special grandmother. Family and friends
are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads,
on Wed., January 18, 2006, from 4-6:00 p.m., with her service to follow
there at 6:00 p.m. with the Rev. Dennis Christiansen officiating. Interment
will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of her family.
Those wishing may express their sympathy with memorials to the Notre Dame
Convent House, 1400 Maple Ave., Elmira, NY 14904, or the Salvation Army,
PO Box 293, 414 Lake St., Elmira, NY 14902-0293. Special Thanks to Sr.
Mary Ann Sliwa and the various doctors, nurses, aides and caregivers of
the Chemung Co. Nursing Facility for their compassion, care and countless
hours making our mother's stay dignified and comfortable. Thank you most
sincerely.
PARK III Thomas C.
Age 66, of Peach Street, Bath, NY, died Saturday, November 3, 2007,
at the Corning Hospital. He was born June 2, 1941 in Brigton, New Jersey,
the son of Thomas C. Park II and Marie Selby Park. Tom was a graduate of
Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. He was an Investment Counselor
with Allianz Corporation of New York City. He was a member of the St. Thomas
Episcopal Church in Bath and attended St. James Episcopal Church in Hammondsport.
He was a former member of the Haverling School Board. Tom was a lover of
life and an eternal optimist. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Southard
Park of Bath; three daughters, Karen (Tom) White of Trumansburg, NY, Kristina
Park of Washington, DC and Amy (Russell) Hicks of Newport News, VA; two
stepsons, Sean (Jennifer) Southard of Bay Side, NY and Chad Southard of
Chicago, IL; four grandchildren, Abigail Marie and Madeline Kristina White,
John Edward Southard and Brigid Rose Southard; his brother, James (Nancy)
Park of Navato, CA; nephew, Chrostopher Park; and niece, Chloe Park of
Navato, CA; mother-in-law, Mildred H. Haskins of Elmira, NY; and brother-in-law,
Myron Carlson of Marshall, VA. He was predeceased by his parents; first
wife, Ellen Carlson Park in 1998; mother-in-law, Janet M. Beyea; and brothers-in-law,
William Beyea and Edward Beyea. Funeral services will be held at St. James
Episcopal Church in Hammondsport on Thursday, November 8th, at 4:00 p.m.
with Reverend Sandra Curtis officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn
Cemetery in Elmira, NY on Friday morning. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Published in
the Star-Gazette on 11/6/2007.
PARKER - FAGAN, Corenne A.
Age 61, of Elmira, NY, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at her
home. Corenne was born on December 9, 1946 in Elmira, daughter of the late
Raymond Sr. and Corenne Parker. Survivors include her husband, Edward J.
Fagan; brothers, Raymond Parker Jr. and David Parker. Corenne was predeceased
by her siblings, Marian Hungerford, Robert Parker and Loring Parker. Family
and friends are invited to call Monday, November 3, 2008, from 12 to 1
p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow
at 1 p.m. with Rev. Anne Mowery officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn
Cemetery. Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/1/2008
DANIEL J. PARKER, age 45 of Elmira, died very unexpectedly, at home, on Thursday, April 8, 2004. Dan was born July 1, 1958, the son of Nancy Parker Comfort and the late Alfred J. Parker. In addition to his father, he is predeceased by his father-in-law Thomas Golden and brother-in-law Frank Golden. Dan is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sue Golden Parker; children, Matthew John Parker, Katrina Sue “Katy” Parker and Jacob Francis Parker, all of Elmira; mother and step-father Nancy and Larry Comfort of Elmira; mother-in-law Elizabeth Golden of Elmira; sisters and brothers-in-law, Debby and Rich Swan of Horseheads and Julie and Bob Kriston of Lowman; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Debra and Bruce Wilkinson of Austin, TX, Richard and Linda Golden of Warsaw, NY, Cindy and Dave Guyette of Elmira, Mary Ann and Mark Hitchcock of Elmira, Diane and Richard Augustine of Elmira and Beth and Michael Cantando of Horseheads, NY; special friend Bill Cronin of Elmira; along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins; his family at Guthrie Medical Systems where he worked for 25 years as a computer analyst, and a host of many good friends. Dan was an intelligent man who loved his family and friends and was always there to help others. His father, who died in 1991, has always stayed close to his heart. Dan enjoyed life; he had a great sense of humor, love of music and special times at the lake. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Monday, April 12, 2004 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at 10:00 A.M. officiated by Father Edward Golden and Reverend Donald Hoff. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations in Dan’s memory to the Dan Parker Children Scholarship fund, c/o Guthrie Federal Credit Union, 104 North Elmer Street, Sayre, PA. –Elmira Star Gazette.
PARKER Julia Marion
LANAHAN Julia Marion (Parker) Formerly of Horseheads and Elmira,
died March 12, 2006 at Southern Ocean County Hospital in Manahawkin, NJ.
Marion is predeceased by her parents, Fred and Sarah Elizabeth Parker;
her husband, James Lanahan; and son, Michael. She is also predeceased by
her sister, Helen Naomi Rohrbacher; and brother, Thomas Parker. Marion
is survived by her daughter, Susan Dianne (Hugh) Personius of Watkins Glen,
NY; sons, James Lanahan of Fort Worth, Texas (817-907-6876) and Kevin (Janet)
Lanahan of Manahawkin; 11 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; her
sister, Anna Elizabeth Long of Manahawkin; and several nieces and nephews.
It was Marion's wish that there be no calling hours. Arrangements are being
made by Maxwell Funeral Home, Manahawkin, NJ, with a graveside service
at Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY at the convenience of the family.
Abram H. PATTERSON died Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of his brother, Francis Patterson, 409 Cleveland Street, Elmira Heights, aged thirty-four years. The decedent had been ill four years and met his suffering uncomplainingly. He is survived by his widow, a son, Charles Patterson; a brother, Francis; four sisters, Mrs. William Eddy, Mrs. Verne Eddy, Mrs. Arthur George, Mrs. Olive Lehman. The funeral will be held privately at the home of his brother, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. H. L. Lewis, of the Northside Baptist church, will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery. (handwritten on article Jan 1923)
PATTERSON - GARBAY
Alice E. Of Titusville, FL, age 86, died peacefully July 3rd in Titusville.
She was born May 3, 1919 in Elmira, NY. She was the daughter of Florence
J. and George L. Patterson, Sr. She married F. John Garbay on January 7,
1939 who predeceased her in 1991. She retired from Sears where she worked
as a Credit Department Supervisor, she reorganized the Catalog Department
and worked as a floor sales person in Ladies Wear. Prior to Sears, she
drove a school bus and worked as a Truant Officer in the Elmira Heights
School District. She was a real proponent and catalyst for the consolidation
of the Elmira Heights School District. Her daughter, Diane, often referred
to her as a woman ahead of her time. She is survived by three daughters,
Mary Anne Andrade (Joseph) of Horseheads, NY, Patricia J. Huffman (Edward)
of Elmira, NY, and North Port, FL, Eleanor G. Meagher (William, Jr.) of
Titusville, FL: two sons, John J. Garbay (Faye) of Orchard Park, NY, and
Robert G. Garbay of Orlando, FL; ten grandchildren; ten step grand-children;
15 great-grandchildren; one step great-grandchild. She was predeceased
by her daughter, Diane H. York (Alan) in 2002; her parents; her half-brother,
George L. Patterson, Jr. in 2002; and her stepmother, Ellen Patterson in
1988. She was a communicant of St. Teresa's Catholic Church in Titusville,
FL. A funeral mass will be held at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Elmira
Heights, NY, on July 15th at 10:00 a.m. with the burial directly after
mass at the Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to the American Diabetes Association
PAUTZ - OBIT: MRS. J. PHILIP WEYER (Birth name Albertine PAUTZ)
SOURCE: Elmira Star-Gazette, 28 March 1921
DEATH DATE: 29 Jan. 1921 (source: Woodlawn Cemetery lot card)
BURIAL: 29 March 1921, Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira NY
Cause of Death: Bronchitis. Age at death: 85 (source: Woodlawn cemetery
lot card)
Transcriber: Anne Ross
"MRS. J. PHILIP WEYER.
"The remains of Mrs. Albertine Weyer, widown of the late J. Philip
Weyer, who died at St. Petersburg, Florida, several weeks ago, were removed
to Elmira yesterday. The funeral will be held at the family home, 517 William
street, Tuesday, at 4:30 p.m.., the Rev. R. Vieweg tp officiated. The burial,
in the family ploy at Woodlawn cemetery, will be private. "
EVERETT J. PAYNE
Everett J. Payne, 65, died at the family home at Jackson Summit, Pa.,
Friday at 4:30 p.m. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Agnes L. Payne; two
sons, Carroll A. of Tacoma, Wash.; Malcolm L. at home; a daughter Mrs.
Raymond W. Smith at home. The funeral will be held at the family home Tuesday
at 12:30 p.m. and at the Jackson Summit church at 1:30 o’clock. Burial
in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira.
PEACOCK - .DERWISH Emily L. Age 75, formerly of 300 S. Main St., Elmira, died Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at the Moran Nursing Facility, Bellwood, PA. Emily was predeceased by her husband Thomas who died in 1986. Born in Colport, PA she was the daughter of the late Robert and Marion Peacock. Emily was a devoted mother to Carol (James) Yingling of Tyrone, PA, Robert (Ruth) Oshall of Glendale, AZ and Herbert (Sharon) Oshall of Flinton, PA. She is also survived by her brother Tarlton (Jean) Peacock of Clearfield, PA; as well as five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to attend graveside services on Friday, January 6, 2006 at 1:00pm in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY.
PEART Bernice
PERREAULT Bernice Age 80, of Lake Street, Elmira, New York, passed
away on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at her home. She was born on December
23, 1925 in Paris Ontario, Canada to the late Frederick and Beatrice (Showers)
Peart. Beatrice is survived by her daughter, Marie (Michael) Hetherington
of Elmira; son, Robert J. (Cathy) Perreault of FL; sister, Leone Kelly
of Canada; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; along with many
nieces and nephews. Bernice was employed by Artistic Greetings for 23 years.
Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, April 2nd, from 1 to
3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services
will be held there on Monday, April 3rd, at 1 p.m. with Reverend Walter
Wainwright officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery
PEASE - PIPHER Martha Arlene Age 81, of Sebring, Florida, formerly of Elmira, NY, passed away on November 19th, 2005 in Sebring. She was born on November 29th, 1923 in Millerton, PA, the daughter of the late Willard C. and Matilda B. (Benson) Pease. Martha graduated from Troy High School, the class of 1942. She was a devoted homemaker and lived in Elmira for a number of years before establishing a seasonal home in Florida in 1969. In 1997, the family made their home in Sebring permanent. Surviving Martha is her loving and devoted husband of 52 years, Richard E. Pipher of Sebring, FL; son, Richard O. Pipher, also of Sebring. She has nine nieces and four nephews, including special nieces and nephews, Sheila and Larry Foster of Canton, PA and Bonnie Jo Mathers of Cayuga Lake, NY. She was predeceased by her brother, Willard J. Pease; and her sister, Betty J. Mathers. Martha's services will remain private. The family will provide all necessary flowers. Interment will be at the families' convenience in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY.
Willard C. PEASE , age 65, of Millerton RD 2, unexpectedly Monday Dec. 2, 1968. Arrangements by Shaw and Robena Funeral Home, Mansfield. Body will be removed to the family home, Millerton, at 2 p.m. where friends may call. Prayer service there Thursday at 12: 45 p.m. Services Thursday at 1:30 a.m. from Mosherville Wells Union Church, the Rev. George Evans and Rev. James Mitchell, Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Chemung County Heart Fund. Survived by wife, Marjorie; son, Willard Pease, Jr. of Pine City; daughters, Mrs. Arlene Pipher of Elmira, Mrs. Betty Mathers of Mosherville; stepdaughters, Mrs. Eleanor McClure of Millerton, Miss Joyce Devitt at home; brother, Emory Pease of Elmira Heights; sisters, Mrs. Carrie Mosher of Little Marsh, Mrs. Viola Kilburn of Lawrenceville, Mrs. Irene Zahorian of Horseheads; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren. Mr. Pease was a member of Mosherville Wells Union Church was a prosperous dairy farmer and president of the Wells Township Supervisors.
ELMER L. PECK. Life member of Southport Volunteer Fire Department Age 82, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2006. He is survived by his daughters, Bonnie (Paul) Isaacs, Marilyn (Richard) Lemoncelli; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, James (Virginia) Peck; a niece and a nephew. Elmer was predeceased by his wife, Helen Marie Peck, in 1969. He served in the United States Air Force during WW II. Elmer joined the Southport Volunteer Fire Department in August of 1953, serving as Lieutenant, Captain and Assistant Chief. At the occasion of his retirement from active duty he was Fire Police Captain. He served as president and member of the Board of Directors. He was recognized for 50 years of service, a recipient of the Lt. Milton H. Scott Memorial Award for Firefighter of the Year. Elmer was a delegate to Chemung County Firefighters Association and New York-Penn Firefighters Association. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Saturday, March 18, 2006, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. with Funeral and Committal Service there at 2:00 p.m. Officers and members of the Southport Volunteer Fire Department will provide the honor guard with Chaplain William Vallet officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may make memorials to the Southport Volunteer Fire Department, 1001 Carl St., Elmira, NY, 14904, in Elmer's memory. –Elmira Star Gazette.
PECK Elmer L. Life member of Southport Volunteer Fire Department Age 82, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2006. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Saturday, March 18, 2006, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. with Funeral and Committal Service there at 2:00 p.m. Officers and members of the Southport Volunteer Fire Department will provide the honor guard with Chaplain William Vallet officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may make memorials to the Southport Volunteer Fire Department, 1001 Carl St., Elmira, NY, 14904, in Elmer's memory.
ELMER L. PECK life member of Southport Volunteer Fire Department Age 82, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2006. He is survived by his daughters, Bonnie (Paul) Isaacs, Marilyn (Richard) Lemoncelli; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, James (Virginia) Peck; a niece and a nephew. Elmer was predeceased by his wife, Helen Marie Peck, in 1969. He served in the United States Air Force during WW II. Elmer joined the Southport Volunteer Fire Department in August of 1953, serving as Lieutenant, Captain and Assistant Chief. At the occasion of his retirement from active duty he was Fire Police Captain. He served as president and member of the Board of Directors. He was recognized for 50 years of service, a recipient of the Lt. Milton H. Scott Memorial Award for Firefighter of the Year. Elmer was a delegate to Chemung County Firefighters Association and New York-Penn Firefighters Association. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Saturday, March 18, 2006, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. with funeral and committal service there at 2:00 p.m. Officers and members of the Southport Volunteer Fire Department will provide the honor guard with Chaplain William Vallet officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may make memorials to the Southport Volunteer Fire Department, 1001 Carl St., Elmira, NY in Elmer's memory. –Elmira Star Gazette
PECKA Megan Braelynn
Went to be with the angels on June 27, 2007. Megan was born April 16,
2007 at Arnot Odgen Medical Center. Megan is survived by her loving parents,
Michael and Nicole Pecka; maternal grandparents, Robert (Carol) Infantino,
and Patricia Bojinoff; paternal grandparents, Mike (Susie) Pecka; paternal
aunt, Shel; uncles, A'don, David and Corey; maternal uncle, Michael Palermo
of Palmyra, NY; numerous cousins. Those wishing may make donations in Megan's
name to The Children's Miracle Network c/o AOMC, 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira,
NY 14905, or envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The family
will receive relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home on Tuesday,
July 3, from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. followed immediately with her funeral
service at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
PEDRICK Francis "Bill"
Former Chief of the Southport Volunteer Fire Department
Age 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at Arnot Ogden Medical
Center, Elmira. His parents, William R. and Florence (Shumaker) Pedrick;
and first wife, Alice Stein Pedrick, predeceased Francis. He is survived
by his loving wife, Lela Stewart Marmor Pedrick; daughter, Joyce (Ralph)
Todd of Pt. Charlotte, FL; sons, William (Christine) Pedrick of Elmira,
NY, John (Diane) Marmor of Quakertown, PA; grandchildren, Scott Logue of
Waldorf, MD, Sherri Schrijver of Elmira, Maia (Nate) Knowles of Cooperburg,
PA, Michael Marmor of Quakertown, PA, Danielle (Rob) Pedrick, Christopher
Pedrick, both of Elmira, David (Karen) Burt of Pine City, Ralph (Toddie
Todd) (deceased), Charles Todd; great-grandchildren, Amber, Taylor and
Scott Logue, Mackenzie Schrijver, Gabriel and Gideon Knowles, Gavin Pedrick,
Ryan Todd, Alex Todd. After graduation from school he joined his father
in the Pedricks Salvage and Lumber Co. After serving in the Army during
WWII as a member of the Occupational Forces in Europe, he worked for Remington
Rand a short time and then joined his father again at the lumber company.
On the close of this business venture, Francis worked for Elmira Stamping
Co. as a tool and die maker, where he later retired. He was an active Mason,
in the VFW and Grotto. Francis joined Southport Volunteer Fire Department
on May 6, 1952 and was their chief from 1961-1970. He also served as Captain,
Assistant Chief, member of the Board of Directors, and Deputy Fire Investigator
for the Town of Southport. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday,
April 19, 2007, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will
be held at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY,
on Friday, April 20, 2007, at 11:00 a.m., Rev. William Vallet will officiate.
Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made to the Southport Volunteer Fire Department or the charity of
your choice. Special thanks to his grandson, Christopher, for his endeavors
in making Francis' last year special.
PERKINS - COLOUCHE
Ledith H. (Perkins) Age 74, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Thursday,
December 15, 2005, at Bethany Manor. She was born on January 5, 1931 in
Elmira, NY to the late Jessie and Merty (Wilber) Perkins. Ledith was predeceased
by her husband, Anthony Colouche; longtime companion, Morland Morris; and
grandson, Scott Paul Tice. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Colouche-Birch
of Elmira; brother, Kenneth Perkins Sr. of Elmira; grandchildren, Tina
(Raymond) Barnes of Elmira and Anthony J. Colouche of NJ; great-grandchildren,
Timothy Nickens, Victoria Blair, Joseph Blair III and Samantha Rae Barnes;
loving dog, "Fawn"; and cat, "Bootsie". Family and friends are invited
to call on Wednesday, December 21st, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the James D.
Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. with Pastor
Matthew Pickering officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
PERRY Ashley Age 95, of Elmira, NY. He was born January 5, 1910 in Charleston, SC, son of the late Paul and Ethel (Comas) Perry and went home to be with his Lord Sunday, December 25, 2005, at Elcor Nursing Home. He was predeceased by his wife, Ethel, in 1981; and sisters, Sarah Cox and Eva Washington of NYC; and is survived by his daughters, Evelyn Williams and Mary Boyd, both of Elmira; sister, Lillian Lawrence of New York, NY; grandchildren, Deborah Patterson of Buffalo, NY, Donita (Charles) Walton, Rev. Gregory Allyn (Carmela) Jones, Rev. Lawrence Ashley (Michelle) Jones, all of Elmira, Stephen (Janice) Boyd of VA, Karla (David) Guisewhite, Elretha Jones, both of Elmira, George D. Patterson, Jr. of Buffalo, NY; great-grandchildren, Sgt. George D. Patterson III, John Walton, Michael Jones, David Guisewhite, Lamaya Jones, Greg, John and Ernest Jones, Brittaney Jones, Stephen and Christopher Boyd, Lawrence Jones, Jr. and Timaeus Jones Wilkins; host of nieces and nephews; and five great-great-grand-children. Deacon Perry was a member of Monumental Baptist Church for over 60 years, served as a Deacon there and was currently a member of St. Paul's Missionary Baptist Church. He was a member of the Queen City Lodge, I.B.P.O.E. of W.; was employed at American Bridge, Sears, Chemung County Historical Society and then owned and operated Perry's Taxi Service in Elmira. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Thursday, December 29th, from 7 to 9 p.m. His funeral service will be held Friday, December 30th, at 12 Noon in St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 402 Sullivan Street in Elmira. Rev. Johnny Vaughn and Rev. Frank Raines III of Detroit, MI will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
PERRY – Macey Perry, age 74, of St. Petersburg, FL, formerly of Elmira died on Sunday, September 1. 1985. Friends may call at Holly-Keck Funeral Home, Thursday, from 1-3 pm, with Funeral and Committal Services at the conclusion of calling hours (3pm), Pastor Edmund Robinson Officiating. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery. He is survived by wife, Lula; 3 children, Sally Everett, Howard (Ann) Gilliland, both of Homosassa, FL, and Harold and Anna Gilliland of Elmira; 3 brothers, John Perry of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, Coley Perry of Big Flats, Dee Perry of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; 2 sisters, Florence Barrett of Columbia Cross Roads, PA, and Myrtle Johns of Troy, PA; 5 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Macey was a former employee of American LaFrance and the Elmira Knitting Mills.
PERSONIUS John Southside Resident Age 72, of Balsam Street Elmira, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2005, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. He was born January 15, 1933 in Elmira, the son of the late Kirkwood E. and Dorthea (Reynolds) Personius. His infant son in 1956; and brother-in-law, James McTiernan, also predeceased him. John married Ella M. Howard May 7, 1955 in the Breesport United Methodist Church. They have enjoyed 50 wonderful years of life and love together. His survivors include his loving wife, Ella; beloved daughters, Kathleen Cunningham of Erin, NY, Janet (Chris) Dellahunty of Wake Forrest, NC, Marlene (Richard) Twiss of Highland Village, TX, Beverly (David) Welch of Cohocton, NY; sister, Deborah McTiernan of Little Falls, NY; brother, Kirkwood (Polly) Personius of Rochester, NY; along with 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and a host of wonderful friends who will all miss John dearly. Mr. Personius was a Veteran of the United States Army proudly serving his country. He retired from the New York State Telephone Company after 40 years of dedicated service as a cable splicer. He was a faithful 45 + year member of the Centenary United Methodist Church. He loved the outdoors, especially gardening and hunting, as well as fishing at his favorite spot on the lake. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Thursday, August 25, 2005, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services honoring his life will be celebrated on Friday at 11:00 a.m. by his pastor and friend the Reverend Joseph Kim. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations in the name of John Personius may be directed to the Centenary United Methodist Church, 424 South Main Street, Elmira, NY 14904, or to a charity of one's choice.
PETERSON E. Arden - Devoted and loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather Age 90, of 801 Euclid Avenue, Elmira, NY, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 30, 2006, surrounded by his family with his beloved wife, Cynthia at his side. Arden was the son of the late Adolf and Johanna Bystrom Peterson, born in Elmira, NY on April 25, 1916. He is survived by his devoted wife, Cynthia of Elmira (61 years); son, Norman Peterson of Elmira; daughter, Susan (Thomas) Lynough of Elmira; grandchildren, Jessica L. Jankowski, Thomas J. Lynough, Jeffrey T. (Nicole) Lynough; step grandsons, Matthew Lynough, Andrew Lynough; sister-in-law, Eleanor J. Peterson of Elmira; nephew, Raymond Manley; niece, Sharlene Kaney of Atlanta, GA. He was predeceased by his son, Raymond Peterson in 1989. Arden worked at Remington Rand, Eclipse/Bendix Corp. and was a Veteran of the Army during WWII working in Oak Ridge, TN on the Manhattan Project, developing the US Atomic Bomb. After that he went to Washington, DC to work in the US Patent Office. Following that, he went to GE where he retired, then to Kennedy Valve and Elmira Correctional Facility as a foreman. Arden was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church for over 80 years and a member of the choir for over 60 years. He was active in the Men's Brotherhood, past member of the Bentley Post American Legion, past President of PTA, an active Cub Scout Leader in the area. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Saturday, June 3, 2006, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. with funeral and committal there at 4:00 p.m. The Rev. David Ashby will officiate. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church, or Southern Tier Hospice.
Two Year Old Frederick PetersonDrowns in Surface Water of Dry Brook- Rushed to St. Joseph Hospital Here, but Efforts for Resuscitation Are Futile- Was Playing About Parents' Home. - While playing about his parents home of the Bird Creek Road in the Town of Wells at 9:30 o'clock this morning Frederick Nils Peterson, two years of age, fell in a dry creek and was drowned. The parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Peterson, rushed the child to the hospital in this city where futile efforts were made to revive the little child by Dr. Abraham Lands and Dr. Floyd H. Jones. The tragedy causes profound sorrow for the bereaved parents, who are well known and respected in the community in which they live. The father carried the lifeless body of his baby from the home to the hospital, hoping against hope, the little life could be saved. After it was announced that the child had died, the father again carried the body of his son, this time to the funeral parlors. The body was taken to the Harrington undertaking rooms and will be removed to the home of the parents in the Town of Wells. The child is survived by his parents, the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roy, of Bulkhead and Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Peterson of Town of Wells, Pa. The announcement of the funeral is to be made later.
FREDERICK N. PETERSON- the funeral for Frederick Nils Peterson, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Peterson will be held at the family home on the Bird Creek road Friday at 2 o'clock. The Rev. H. A. Depfer will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery.
PETSCHAT CHARLOTTE MARGARETE PLAMBECK
Charlotte Margarete Petschat Died on September 27, 2006 at St. Luke's
Hospital in Utica, NY. The funeral will be held on Saturday, September
30, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the First United Church of Christ. Internment will
be held at the family's convenience at Woodlawn Cemetary. Born on August
11, 1921 in Klein Albrechtau, East Prussia, Germany. She married Martin
Carl Hinrich Plambeck on June 25, 1949 in Hamburg, Germany. The family
immigrated to the United States in February 1955. She was employed by Temple
B'Nai Israel for 25 years. Charlotte was a resident of Horseheads for 42
years and a member of the First United Church of Christ for over 45 years.
She was a resident of the Presbyterian Home of Central New York, New Hartford,
for the past two years. Charlotte was predeceased by her husband. She is
survived by her daughter, Karin DeVito (Thomas DeVito) of Massapequa Park,
NY, their children, Paul and Jessica and her son, Hans Plambeck of Utica,
NY.
PETTENGILL JANET A. (PETTENGILL) HALSTEAD, 85, formerly of Wellsburg,
NY passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2003 at the Sunbelt Health Care Center
in Zephyrhills, FL. Born July 7, 1917 in Corning, NY she was the daughter
of the late Floyd and Louise (Seaman) Pettengill. Surviving are; her loving
husband of 35 years, Kenneth Halstead of Zephyrhills, FL, son, John (Betsy)
Spencer of Owego, NY, daughters, Patricia Moylan of Elmira, NY, and Jean
(Ted) Williams of Vestal, NY. 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren,
step-children, James (Bunny) Halstead of Montana, George (Verna) Halstead
of Alaska. Besides her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her brother,
Floyd Pettengill and her first husband, John Spencer. Janet was a loving
wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Zephyrhills Moose
Club Auxiliary. Family and friends are invited to call Wednesday, January
8, 2003 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., 279 Main
Street, Wellsburg, NY. Funeral and committal services will immediately
follow at the funeral home at 2 PM. The Rev. Steve Constable will officiate.
Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, at the convenience of the
family. –Elmira Star Gazette.
Star-Gazette.com Obituaries for 08/10/06
PETTY Susan Elizabeth Age 62, of Elmira, NY, died suddenly on Tuesday, August 1, 2006, at her home. She is survived by a multitude of dearest friends; lifelong steadfast pal, Helen Brown; plus many cousins. All are invited to attend Graveside Services for Susan at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1200 Walnut Street, Elmira, NY, on Friday, August 11, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. Reverend Pete Miller will officiate. She will be laid to rest with her mother, Genevieve Cook Petty; and grandparents, William Francis and Grace Cook. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY. Star-Gazette.com Obituaries for 08/10/06
PHILLIPS MARION BUCK
Marion (Phillips) Zimmerman Age 87, of Appleridge at Bethany of Horseheads,
NY, formerly of Homewood Avenue, Elmira, passed away December 24th, 2006
at St. Josephs Hospital. Marion was born in Elmira on April 21, 1919, the
daughter of the late Arthur H. and Ella Hopkins Phillips. She was predeceased
by her husband, Stewart Zimmerman in 1983; and her second husband, Truman
E. Buck in 1994. Surviving Marion are her stepson, Roger Buck of Port Ludlow,
WA; and step granddaughter, Heather Buck of HI. She is also survived by
several in-laws, cousins; and dear friends, Frank and Louise Sheive of
Elmira, NY. Marion was a secretary for Hygeia Refrigeration Company for
many years, and later for the Elmira College. She was a devoted member
of the Lake Street Presbyterian Church and the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.
It was Marion's request that there be no formal calling hours. Memorial
services, celebrating the life of Marion, will be held on Tuesday, January
2, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania
Avenue, Elmira, NY. The Reverend Ross Raymond will officiate. Interment
will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, at a time convenient with the
family. Those remembering Marion may make donations to the Remembrance
Fund of the Lake Street Presbyterian Church, 300 Lake Street, Elmira, NY
14901, or to the charity of one's choice.
PICKERING Floyd W. "Pappy" Formerly a longtime resident of 26 Mountain View Dr. Pine City, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, November 26, 2005 at the home of his son and care giver David Pickering following an illness at the age of 83. Born on March 23, 1922 in Elmira Floyd was the son of Frank & Myrtle Hodge Pickering. He served his country in the United States Army during WWII. He was well known in the Southport community having operated The Southport Liquor Store in what was the Bulkhead Plaza for over 35 years. He was married to June Lewert and she predeceased him in 1988 following over 40 years of marriage. Among his many interests were his fishing trips to Canada, hunting, and was best known at the Dixie Bowling Lanes as "Pappy". Surviving is his loving family, sons and daughters-in-law, David & Virginia Borzellere Pickering, Southport; the Reverend Daniel & Joyce Pickering, Canisteo; a daughter and son-in-law, Diane & Ronald Puterbaugh, Jackson, TN; grandchildren, Matt, Holly, Luke Joy and Anne Marie; many great grandchildren; brothers, Harry (Margaret) Pickering and Claire "Pick" Pickering; a sister, Lenora Kerouac; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Floyd was predeceased by his brother and sister in-law, Frank Jr. & Shirley Pickering and his sister-in-law, Joan Pickering. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Wednesday afternoon, November 30, 2005 between the hours of 2-4 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 4 p.m. with Floyd's son the Reverend Daniel Pickering and Floyd's grandson, the Reverend Mathew Pickering officiating. Graveside services will take place at the families' convenience in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira where Floyd will be buried next to his wife, June Lewert Pickering. The Pickering family will provide flowers and request memorials be directed to Southern Tier Hospice in his memory.
Frank PIERCE of 412 Locust St., Elmira, an employee of Corning Glass Works here died suddenly Friday night while camping at Hickory Hill Camp-site near Bath. Bath Ambulance Service was called and took the man to Ira Davenport Hospital. Hiw death was caused by an apparent heart seizure. The body was transferred to the Fagan Funeral Home in Bath and later taken to the ??? Funeral Home in Elmira where no arrangements had been made up to pressume. Mr. PIERCE was a member of`the Masonic and Elks Lodges in Elmira.[Frank Porter PIERCE son of John Pierce and Mary Ann PORTER died May 26, 1972. He is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.] Elmira Star-Gazette May r6, 1972. Submitted by Sharron VossoughiM <rsvossoughi@wovldnet.att.net>
Kenneth Abner PIERCE, 89, died at his residence in Columbia, Tennessee on July 25, 2002. the Troy, PA native was the son of the late Leslie and Mary Smith Pierce. He was a long time resident of Rochester, NY and retired from the Kodak Company. He lived in Tennessee for the past 18 years. He is survived by a daughter, Linda Pierce of Columbia, TN; a son, Raymond (Shirley) Pierce of Cleveland, TN; a sister, Hazel Spaven of AZ and a brother, Glenn Pierce of Rochester, NY; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the late Irene Kendall, in 1980. Local services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira, NY on July 27 with burial to be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, TN. Troy Gazette Register
KENNETH ABNER PIERCE, 80, passed away at his residence in Columbia, TN, July 25, 2002. The Troy, PA native was the son of the late Leslie and Mary Smith Pierce. He was a long time resident of Rochester, NY, and retired from the Kodak Company. He lived in Tennessee for the past 18 years. Surviving are a daughter, Linda Pierce, Columbia, TN; son, Raymond (Shirley) Pierce, Cleveland, TN; sister, Hazel Spaven, AZ; brother, Glenn Pierce, Rochester, NY; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the late Irene Kendall in 1980. Local services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home, In Elmira, NY, July 27 with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, TN.
PLACE - COLLINS
Lucy P. (Starr-Place) Age 91, of 911 West Church Street, passed away
Monday, January 14, 2002 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Lucy was born
July 19, 1910 in Dushore, PA daughter of the late David K. and Lena (Norconk)
Place. She was a graduate of Elmira College where she obtained her degree
in Elementary Education. She was devoted to her family and a fabulous seamstress.
She is married to Charles B. Collins who survives. Lucy was a 50-year member
of the Elmira Heights Order of Eastern Star and former member of North
Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Charles B. Collins,
a son; James C. Collins of Big Flats, two daughters; Nancy Isaacs of Elmira,
Sue A. Edkin of Horseheads, a brother Woodrow Starr of Willowstreet, PA
a sister; Louise Wright of Yonkers, NY, eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren,
special niece, Mary Alice Flint of NJ, special family friend, Dave Olszowy
of Elmira several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends are invited
to call Thursday, January 17, 2002 from 1 to 3 PM at the James D. Barrett
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the conclusion of calling
hours at 3PM. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
PLUMMER Christine M. Age 52, of Elmira, NY, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2006, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira. Christine was born in New Orleans, La, daughter of Duane and Jacquelyn (Rice) Vanderpool. Christine worked as a Home Health Aide for Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY, for many years. Survivors include sons, Earl Halpin III and Christopher Halpin, both of Corning, NY, Henry (Megan) and Joshua Halpin, both of Elmira; stepdaughter, Jamie Plummer of Elmira; mother, Jacquelyn L. Vanderpool of Breeseport, NY; sister, Tootie Allen of Elmira; brother, Kenneth Rahl of Breeseport, NY; several grandchildren; special friend, Debra Jean of 31 years; divorced husband, but still a very close friend, Earl Halpin Jr. of Corning. Christine was predeceased by her father, Duane Vanderpool, sister, Cheryl Rahl. Family and friends are invited to call Friday, April 28, 2006, from 12 p.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.
PLUNKETT - TRUMBLE
Nancy H. (Plunkett) Age 74, of Edinboro, PA, and formerly of Millport,
passed away on her birthday, December 22nd, 2006 following a short illness.
Nancy Trumble was a longtime resident of Chemung County, living more recently
in Edinboro, PA, to be close to family. Born in Elmira in 1932 and raised
in West Elmira, Mrs. Trumble was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy and
Cornell University's College of Agriculture. Mrs. Trumble later lived on
Glenwood Ave. in Elmira Heights, and for many years on Lower Middle Road
in Millport. A remarkable educator for more than thirty years, Nancy taught
science in Elmira area Catholic schools, including Our Lady of Lourdes,
St. Patrick's, and the Holy Family Middle School. Winner of several distinguished
teaching awards, Mrs. Trumble believed that every child was capable of
learning advanced science; that excellence was not a grade, but rather
your own best effort; that education was a lifelong process to be embraced
and loved and pursued zealously whether one was seven or seventy. Beginning
in childhood, Nancy Trumble was a passionate horsewoman, first as a rider,
then later as a riding teacher and as a horse show judge. Mrs. Trumble
was active in the equestrian community in the Chemung Valley and throughout
Central New York State. More recently she was a member of the Erie Hunt
and Saddle Club in Erie, PA. Nancy's equestrian legacy is carried on by
her son, Lew Trumble, a distinguished Pennsylvania riding instructor and
collegiate coach. Mrs. Trumble was an avid dog trainer and enormously fond
of Jack Russell Terriers. Throughout her life, Nancy Trumble believed in
the promise of youth. In addition to her professional endeavors, she was
active in 4-H youth programs in Chemung and Schuyler counties, in Pony
Club, and in the Reins of Hope therapeutic riding program. After retiring
in 1998, Mrs. Trumble was a volunteer tutor at Holy Family. Mrs. Trumble
is predeceased by her parents, Edison and Helen Plunkett of West Elmira;
her husband, Francis Trumble of Millport; and sisters, Helen O'Toole of
Charleston, SC, and Bobbie Shoemaker of Edina, MN. She is survived by sons,
Ben Trumble of Monterey, CA, Jon Trumble, a US State Department official
in the Republic of Georgia, and Lew Trumble of Edinboro, PA; as well as
a sister, Lucinda Rapp of Rochester; grandsons, Robin Trumble and Max Hare
of California; and several nephews and nieces. Family and friends are invited
to a remembrance of Nancy Trumble beginning at 5:00 p.m. on December 27th
at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, NY, followed
by a memorial program at 6:00 p.m. Mrs. Trumble will be laid to rest at
Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date. In the Elmira area, family requests
donations to the Reins of Hope Riding Program in lieu of flowers. Reins
of Hope, c/o Burke, 436 Middle Road, Horseheads, NY 14845. In the Erie
area, TREC therapeutic riding, 8352 Platz Rd., Fairview, PA 16415.
Theodore POLLEY, 83, of Breesport, died Sunday Dec. 4, 1938, at 11 p.m. He was a native of Towanda, Pa. and came to Chemung County as a young man. He had resided in Breesport about 20 years. Mr. Polley for many years conducted the Polley Hotel above Fitch’s Bridge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma Havens Polley. Mr. and Mrs. Polley recently observed their 56th wedding anniversary. A son, Louis Polley, of Elmira Heights, also survives, also four grandchildren and a great grandchild. Mr. Polley was a member of the Baptist Church and Southern Light Lodge F&AM of Breesport. The body is in the Barber funeral home, Horseheads and will be removed to the family home Monday evening, Southern Light Lodge, F&AM, will conduct a service at the family home Tuesday evening. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. The Revs. A. H. Ganoung and Homer Yale. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira.
PORTER, Daniel Elmira Star-Gazette March 28, 1910 Daniel PORTER died at his home, 510 Jefferson St. yesterday at 4:30 am. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. H. O. Fuhrman and Miss Katherine PORTER of Elmira, and Mrs. A. H. Murphy of Rochester; one brother, Robert PORTER, four sisters Mrs. Sarah McMillian, Mrs. Margaret Uling, Miss Katie PORTER all of Williamsport, PA, Mrs. Elizabeth Newcomber of Mt. Vernon, NY. He was born September 12, 1840 was employed by the Northern Central Railway Company for 53 years. He was a passenger engineer. He suffered a light stroke of paralysis in July last year, since which time he had been on the pension roll of the company. He was one of the oldest members of Centenary Methodist Church and a trustee of the church, member of Unon Lodge, F. & A. M. of the Grotto and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Division 41. A prayer service will be held in the family home. Wednesday at 1:30 pm and at Centenary Church at 2 pm. Friends desiring to do so should call at the house before the prayer service as the casket will not be opened at the church. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Submitted by Sharron Vossoughi <rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net>
PORTER, Mary Ann Mrs. Mary P. Pierce, age 82 of 407 Shelbourne St., Horsheads, Thursday May 1, 1975. Friends may call at the Van Buskirk-Lynch Funeral Home on Sat. 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Funeral and committal service there immediately following calling hours. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Stuart (Betty) Marvin of Horseheads, Mrs. Eleanor Bacon of Elmira, Mrs. Fred Bronson of Gainesville, Fla.; son, Robert PIERCE of Endwell, NY; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mildred Pierce of Elmira, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Martha Furman of Elmira and Mrs. Ralph Chapman of Florida; brother, James PORTER of Williamsport, Pa. Unnamed and undated Elmira newspaper. Submitted by Sharron Vossoughi <rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net>
PORTER Tiffany Age 23, of Rochester, NY, passed away very unexpectedly on Friday, December 22, 2006. She is survived by her mother, Priscilla Porter of Elmira; daughter, Kayla Porter of Rochester; sisters, Laquita Porter of TN, Tamika Porter of AZ, and Priscilla Porter of Elmira; brothers, William Crawford and Christopher Porter, both of TN; uncle, Larry Porter of Binghamton; first cousins, Mary Peete and Wendy Hines; cousins, Kenji Porter, Victor Porter, Torshay Peete, Edward Peete, Joshua Winston, Jose Hines, Travis Hines, Shaniese Orane, Ruby Moncrieft and Victor Porter Jr.; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, January 2nd, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place there at 1 p.m. with Rev. James Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations in Tiffany's name can be made to her family in C/O Monumental Baptist Church, 303 E. Clinton St., Elmira, NY 14901.
PORTER Henry L. Age 54, of Elmira, NY, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2005, unexpectedly. He was predeceased by his mother, Estella Porter; sister, Mary Becton; and brother, Willie Porter. He is survived by his daughters, DeLinda Bogan, Sandra and Juanita Porter, all of Memphis, TN; brother, Larry of Binghamton; sister, Priscilla of Elmira; sister-in-law, Denise Porter of Binghamton; along with a host of nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Friday, October 28th, from 1 to 2 p.m. His funeral and committal will follow at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
POUND - DOEBLER
Helen Dorothy Age 95, died Friday, August 12, 2005, at the Clifton
Springs Nursing Home. Family and friends may call Monday (Aug. 15) from
2-4 and 6-8 at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Miller
St., Newark. A Funeral Service will follow calling at 8 p.m. with Rev.
Gerald Harris officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira
at the convenience of the family. In memory of Mrs. Doebler, please direct
contributions to the American Red Cross-Wayne County Chapter, 165 E. Union
St., Newark, 14513. Mrs. Doebler was born the daughter of the late Dewitt
and Nell Collins Pound on November 13, 1909 in Waverly, NY. She lived in
Elmira most of her life coming to Newark in 1994 then to Clifton Springs
in 1999. She was a member of the Pennsylvania Ave. Methodist Church and
the Monarch Club in Elmira. Mrs. Doebler received many awards from the
American Red Cross Blood Drive for the many hours she volunteered. Mrs.
Doebler is survived by her son, Bill (Karen) Doebler of Newark; daughters,
Jean (Dick) Eddy of OH and Gerry (Bill) Arcuri of Rochester; five grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Doebler was predeceased by her husband,
William Doebler Sr. in 1992; and two grandchildren.
POWELL - WHITEMAN, Marion P.
Age 99, of Elmira, NY, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2008, at the
Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Skilled Nursing Facility (4D) in Elmira. Marion
was born on June 15, 1908 in Elmira, daughter of the late Nelson and Lula
Mae Powell. Marion married her husband, Louis Adrian Whiteman, and he predeceased
her on April 22, 1988. Marion was a communicant of St. Charles Borromeo
Church in Elmira Heights and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society of
St. Charles. Marion was also predeceased by her brother, Henry; and two
sisters, Ermma and Alice. Survived by her son, William Whiteman of Elmira.
Family and friends are invited to call Tuesday, March 25, 2008, from 2
to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Ballard & Lindgren Funeral Home at 161
Oakwood Ave., Elmira Heights. Funeral services will follow there at 8 p.m.
with Fr. Thomas O'Brien officiating. Interment will take place in Woodlawn
Cemetery at the convenience of the family. The family will provide flowers
and request that memorial contributions be made to the Arnot Ogden Medical
Center, Skilled Nursing 4D Floor, 600 Roe Ave., Elmira, NY 14905. William
Whiteman would like to acknowledge and thank the doctors and nurses and
the entire staff of the Skilled Nursing Unit of 4D for their compassion
and excellent care they provided to his mother, Marion P. Whiteman, "Peanut."
Published in the Star-Gazette from 3/23/2008 - 3/24/2008.
Arthur PRATT, South Creek Road, died unexpectedly following a seizure at the family home Tuesday evening. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eleanor Pratt; sons, Russell K. and Charles Pratt; his mother Mrs. Della ? (can't read) a brother, Earl, and a sister, Mrs. Leona Hill. The funeral will be held in the family home Friday at ? p.m. The Rev. I. J. Shaffer will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. (handwritten on the article Jan.17, 1933)
PRATT - Dapp, Dorothy E. “Betty”
Age 93 of Millerton, Pa passed away Thursday, January 30, 2003 at St.
Joseph’s Hospital, Elmira, NY. She is survived by her daughter Christine
Stafford of Millerton, Pa,; sons George (Linda) Dapp and Donald (Freda)
Dapp all of Millerton, PA; 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren,
2 great-great-grandchildren. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Dale
E. Dapp; infant son, William Farrell Dapp; grandchildren, Jackie and Cheryl
Stafford and Rita Wallace. Dorothy was a member of the Millerton Wesleyan
Church. She graduated from the Arnot Ogden Hospital School of Nursing in
March of 1930 and retired from nursing in 1974. She enjoyed reading, crocheting,
and traveling and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Family and
friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.,1050 Pennsylvania
Ave., Elmira, NY on Monday February 3, 2003 from 1:00 to 3:00 and 5:00
to 7:00 pm with the funeral and committal services there on Monday evening
at 7:00 pm. The Rev. Laurie B. Greenlaw will officiate. Interment will
be
in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY at the convenience of the family.
PRATT James E. Sr. Age 63 of Elmira, NY. Passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2001 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 12, 1937 in Elmira, NY the son of the late Arthur E. and Rosabelle (Densmore) Pratt. James married Judith Sadler on March 7, 1969 in Elmira. They have enjoyed 32 wonderful years of life together. He is survived by his loving wife, Judy; beloved children, Jamie E. Pratt of Pine Valley, NY; Jill E. Couch of Connersville, IN; Stephen M. Barrett of Elmira, NY; Patrick J. Barrett of Geneva, NY; William E. ÒCoppyÓ Hawk and Robin Pellor of Elmira, NY; grandchildren, Joshua J. Pratt, Amy M. Pratt, Brandi E. Hawk, Brittany E. Hawk, Bradley E. Hawk and Brandon L. Couch; sister, Mary C. (Henry) Wilson of Mosherville, PA; along with several nieces and nephews. James retired from the Elmira City School District as Custodial Supervisor after 22 years of dedicated service. He was a Veteran of the US Air Force serving his country from 1955 to 1959 in England and Germany. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY on Monday, October 15, 2001 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Funeral Services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours. (8:30 PM) Eleanor Haber Spiritual Care Coordinator of Southern Tier Hospice will officiate. Interment will take place on Tuesday in the Woodlawn Cemetery at 11:00 where the Chemung County Veterans Honor Squad will accord Mr. Pratt full Military Honors. The family will provide their own flowers. Memorial Donations may be directed to Southern Tier Hospice or to the Josh Palmer Fund. Envelopes will be provided at the Funeral Home.
PRENDERGAST - GUSTAFSON Marcella A.
Formerly of Corning, NY
Was born June 8, 1916 in Newcastle, IN, the daughter of the late Charles
and Estella (Goosman) Prendergast, passed away peacefully on Wednesday,
June 6, 2007, at the Tioga Nursing Facility in Waverly, NY, at the age
of 90. On October 21, 1950, she married Raymond C. Gustafson; at the time
of his retirement he was treasurer of the Corning Natural Gas Corp. Raymond
passed away August 7, 1975. Marcella was educated through the Elmira City
School District. Her employment included the following: Legal Secretary
for the Mandeville Law Firm from 1934 to 1956, Corning Inc. from 1957 to
1981, at her retirement was the Assistant Secretary of Corning Inc., Corning
Foundation and the Corning Museum of Glass. For many years, Marcella was
a faithful member of the North Presbyterian Church. She is survived by
her loving niece, Patricia (Fred "Fritz") Paul of Waverly, NY; great-nephews,
Jeffrey Paul of Duncack, MD, Craig (Michelle) Paul and Eric Paul, all of
Warrenton, PA; great-niece, Karen (Glenn) Benson of Wurtsboro, NY; great-great-niece,
Carlye Benson, also of Wurtsboro, NY. Family and friends are invited to
call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira,
NY 14904, on Tuesday, June 12, 2007, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Funeral Services
will be held there following the visitation (2 p.m.). Reverend Gary Chorpenning
will officiate. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial
Donations may be directed to the Alzheimer's Support Group, P.O. Box 588,
Elmira, NY 14902.
PRESCAVAGE ANNA KRAZINSKI
Anna Prescavage - Born March 25, 1914 in Gilberton, PA, passed away
peacefully on Monday, July 9, 2007. Anna was a longtime resident of Elmira
Heights and Villa Serene. She was a communicant of St. Charles Boromeo
Church in Elmira Heights. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and
friend. She is survived by her three children, David (Pamela) Krazinski
of Horseheads, NY, William Krazinski Sr. of Elmira, NY, and Sandra Krazinski
of Santa Ana, CA; her grandchildren, Brandon Krazinski of Sag Harbor, NY,
Stacy (Michael) Saglibene of Horseheads, NY, Michelle (Ron) Wunderlich
of Endicott, NY, William (Kathy) Krazinski Jr. of Horseheads, NY, Michael
(Debbie) Krazinski of Hubert, NC, and presently stationed in Iraq with
the US Marine Corps.; her great-grandchildren, Kendell Saglibene, Alek
Krazinski, Jacob and Samantha Wunderlich, Stephen, Jose and Tony Krazinski;
her sister, Margaret Benjamin; sister-in-law, Olga Krazinski; and many
loving nieces and nephews. Anna was predeceased by her husband, Vladimir
Krazinski; and daughter-in-law, Patricia Kordyl Krazinski; and by her other
loving siblings. Anna should be remembered as honest, thoughtful, and as
a person with an unwavering devotion to God and those she cared about.
Friends are asked to call Sullivan's Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St.
at Rt. 13, Horseheads, NY, on Thursday, July 12, 2007, from 5-7 p.m. A
private gravesite service will be held at the convenience of the family
at Woodlawn Cemetery Elmira, NY.
PRESTON – Long time Mansfield businessman James W. Preston, age 74, a resident of the Green Home in Wellsboro died on Friday, June 14, 1985, in the soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro. Born September 21, 1910, at Canton, he was the son of John J. and Eva Sharp Preston. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Mansfield. Mr. Preston was a manager of Preston Department Store until it closed in 1970. He was a past president of the former Blossburg State Hospital board of directors. He was a member of the Friendship Lodge #247, F & AM, and the Corey Creek Golf Club, Mansfield. Mr. Preston was an army veteran of World War II. He is survived by cousins, Phyllis and Manley Preston of Canton, PA. The funeral was held Monday at Scureman’s, 130 South Main Street, Mansfield, with Rev. Rudolph J. Van der Hiel, his pastor, officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY.
PRICE Harry Annseley - Age 77, of Elmira, died Friday, January 20, 2006. Harry was born June 12, 1928 the son of the late Harry Annseley Sr. and Jean (Lees) Price. He is survived by his former wife Emilie A. Price of Elmira; daughters, Pamela J. Kimball, with husband Bradford, of South Hamilton, MA, Heather A. Price of Vail, CO and Lee A. Price of Beacon, NY; grandchildren, Bradford II, Chase and Alessandra Kimball; sister Harriet Schmucker of Sipesville, PA; and nephew Doug Schmucker of Bolinis, CA. Harry was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country in Korea. He received his Masters Degree in Education from Bowling Green University. Harry was a former professor at Elmira College before teaching in the Elmira City School District. He taught at Hendy Avenue School prior to retiring. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 6:15 p.m. Interment, with military honors, will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Harry's memory may be directed to either the American Cancer Society, 1316 College Avenue, Elmira, New York 14901 or Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, New York 14830.
PRICE John Beverly - Age 96, of Elmira, NY. He was born January 26, 1912 in Roanoke, Virginia, son of the late Joseph and Marie (Wood) Price and went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 7, 2008. He was predeceased by his wife, Gertrude Parker Price on February 17, 2005 and is survived by his son, Paul M. Price, Sr. and daughter-in-law, Charlene Price; two grandchildren, Paul M. Price, Jr. and Chauna P. Price; two great-grandchildren, Marion Monroe and Duane Thomas, all of Upper Marlboro, MD; two sisters-in-law, Geraldean Gray and Alberta Johnson, Baltimore, MD; two nephews, Asia Carter of Syracuse, NY, and Lucian Carter of Elmira; a goddaughter, Sheron Baisden of Brunswick, GA; a godson, Nathaniel Nelson of Elmira; and a host of relatives and friends. John worked for the McKinnon family in Elmira for a number of years. He also worked for Elm Chevrolet where he retired after 40 plus years of service. John was a member of Monumental Baptist Church. He served on the Deacon Board; was a lifetime member of the Queen City Lodge #146, I.B.P.O.E. of W. and the Grand Lodge I.B.P.O.E. of W. and utilized his cooking skills for various events at the church and the Elks. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Friday, March 14th, from 7 to 9 p.m. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 15th, at 11 a.m. in Monumental Baptist Church, 308-310 E. Clinton St., Elmira. Rev. James E. Jones will officiate. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery Monday, March 17, 2008, at 10:00. Published in the Star-Gazette on 3/13/2008.
PRYDE – Walter G. PRYDE aged 22 years died June 27, in Elmira of spinal meningitis. The young man was registered in the draft and was to have been among the men entrained for Camp Upton June 26. He had arranged his personal and business affairs before being taken ill wit the expectations of being called into the National Army. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and was formerly employed by the Adams Express Company; about six months ago he entered the employ of the Kertscher Manufacturing Company; The young man is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David E. PRYDE; two sisters, Mrs. Jeanette HALPIN, of Elmira, and Miss Anna PRYDE, who is at present on duty as a nurse at one of the military base hospitals in New York City and two brothers, Alton D. PRYDE of Elmira and Robert L. PRYDE of Philadelphia. Mr. PRYDE was born in Blossburg and removed with his parents to Elmira several years ago. 1918 July 10th, Wellsboro Agitator
PROPER William G. "Bill"
Age 63, of Elmira, NY. He was born January 30, 1944 in Elmira, son
of the late Harold and Dora (Knapp) Proper and went home to be with his
Lord Saturday, August 4, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife of 47
years, Gloria (Craven) Proper; children, Susan Brown of Greenville, SC,
Debra (Thomas) Clinton of Greenville, SC, Bill (Carrie) Proper of Gilbert,
AZ, and Donna Proper of Greenville, SC; grandchildren, Rachael and Tiffany
Brown, Erica and Alexis Clinton and London Cooper; great-granddaughter,
Gabriel; brothers, Harold Proper of Rock Hill, NC, Rev. Clifford and Lorraine
Proper of Elmira, James Proper of Elmira, Rick and Doris Proper of Pine
City; along with several nieces and nephews. Bill owned and operated Antiques
by Proper in Elmira. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church where
he was a Deacon and former youth director, former Pastor of Jobs Corners
Baptist Church and an avid golfer. Bill was a loving husband and father.
He loved God and his family. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter
J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Wednesday,
August 8th from 5 to 8 p.m. His funeral service will be held Thursday,
August 9th at 11 a.m. in Hillcrest Baptist Church, 115 West Hill Rd., Elmira.
Rev. Clifford Proper, his brother, will officiate. Committal prayers and
interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing
may remember Bill through donations to Hillcrest Baptist Church.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 8/7/2007.
PUGH - ZEPP, Cleo Pugh
Formerly of Schuyler Ave., Elmira, NY
Presently residing in Alexandria, Louisiana, was born October 17, 1916
in Colfax, LA, the daughter of the late Willie Edward and Ila (Brunson)
Pugh Sr., passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2008, at the Regency
House in Alexandria, LA, at the age of 91. Cleo married Garrie Traub Zepp
and prior to his death March 2, 1989 celebrated 25 wonderful years of life
and love together. Her brother, Virgil L. Pugh also predeceased her. She
is survived by her beloved stepchildren, Patricia Cummings and family of
Kenosha, WI; Dennis (Angela) Zepp and family of Elmira, NY; Donna Vanderpoel
and family of Bentley Creek, PA; brothers, Willie E. Pugh of Alexandria,
LA, Franklin D. Pugh of Houma, LA; sister, Creaner Madigan of Alexandria,
LA; along with several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Cleo was a former faithful member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church
and was a well-known hairdresser and cosmetologist for many years. Family
and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050
Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Thursday, July 24, 2008, from 1:00 to
1:30 p.m. Services honoring her life will be held there following the visitation
(1:30 p.m.) Interment will take place at the convenience of the family
in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Published in the Star-Gazette on
7/23/2008
John Gay PULLEN, 65, of 518 Liberty St. The body is at the family home where funeral will be Monday at 2 p. m. Rev. Herbert J. GORDON. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Elmira Sunday Telegram March 19, 1950 -Sharron Vossoughi Modesto, CA Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net
CLEVELAND Christine Q., "Cricket", age 48, of Elmira, NY, was born August 20th, 1959 and quietly passed on March 24th, 2008 after a long and courageous battle with Wegener's Disease at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Christine was predeceased by sons, Michael Brian Jr. and Mathew Brad VanRensselaer; parents, Harold and Lucy (Alexander) Quail; brothers, Robert Joseph and Brion James Quail; and special grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Alexander. Christine is survived by daughters, Mary Cleveland and Kimberly (Robert) Galpin, all of Elmira, NY. Christine was blessed with a grandson, Timothy Cleveland; and granddaughters, Star, Lela and Savana Galpin. Also surviving are her brother, Joseph Quail of Elmira; sisters, Susan Quail of Elmira, Rosemary (Allen) Laman of Odessa, TX, Brenda (Harold) Wilkins of Elmira, and Jennifer (Brian) LaRock of Chemung, NY; stepfather, Gerald Bowman of Elmira; special friends, Polly Cleveland and Judy Sills; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Christine followed in her grandmother's footsteps both attending and graduating the Nursing Program at Corning Community College, fulfilling her lifelong dream to become a registered nurse. She worked at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, as well as working as a nurse manager at Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY, before taking ill. Christine was an avid craftswoman who won many awards for her ceramics and needlework. A memorial service will be held at the Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church, 1238 Pennsylvania Avenue, Pine City, NY, on Saturday, March 29th, 2008, at 12:00 p.m. Graveside services will follow at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 31st, 2008, at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. All friends and family wishing to remember Christine and celebrate her life are welcome to attend. Published in the Star-Gazette on 3/28/2008.
QUAIL Clarence F. "Slim"
A longtime Elmira resident of the Northside passed away Thursday evening,
October 23, 2008, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility where he had been
receiving care at the age of 83. Born on February 8, 1925 in Elmira, Clarence
was the son of Albert and Sussie Fields Quail. He retired from Kennedy
Valve after many years of service as a truck driver. Well known by many
by his band, "Slim Quail and the Green Mountain Boys." He also called square
dances. Slim appreciated antiques and was a warm and caring family man
who was so very proud of his son, Freddie Quail, and his auto racing. He
is survived by his loving family, wife and companion of 48 years, Anna
Ball Quail, Elmira; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Quail, Wellsburg; son-in-law,
Daniel Myers, Odessa: a sister-in-law, Barbara Quail, Elmira; many grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Clarence
was predeceased by his first wife, Beatrice Orme Guest; daughter, Thelma
Myers; son, Frederick Quail; brother, Harold (Geraldine) Quail; sisters,
Loretta (Allison) Schutt; Waneta (Anthony) Maslinski and her former husband,
(William Drake). Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral
Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Sunday, October 26, 2008,
between the hours of 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will take place Monday morning
at 10 a.m. at the funeral home followed by graveside services in Woodlawn
Cemetery. Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/25/2008
QUAIL –DORTHA D. PIERCE, age 90, of Bethany Village, Horseheads,
NY passed away on Monday, May 24, 1999 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center.
Dortha was born October 5, 1908 in Canton, PA, daughter of the late Fred
and Anna (Jenkins) Quail. She attended schools in Pennsylvania and
New York. She was married to William R. Pierce who passed away in
1945. Dortha was retired from the Chemung County Infirmary where
she was employed as a Nurse’s Aide. Dortha was very active in the
community where she volunteered with R.S.V.P. and Bethany Village where
she was a greeter and always had the coffee supplies ready in the visitors’
lounge, Dortha could be seen riding her electric wheel chair from floor
to floor as she delivered the morning newspapers. She was always
ready for a good bingo game and enjoyed her trips to the mall and luncheons.
Dortha enjoyed making crafts with her Home Bureau Group. She will
be greatly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include three
daughters, Anna (James) Dieterle of Lowman, NY, Jennie (Carmen) Zito of
Horseheads, and Susie Nichols of Ulster, PA; ten grandchildren, Donald
Diertle of Horseheads, Deborah (Jeff) Seymour of Elmira, Angelina (Eric)
Brewer of Waterboro, Maine, Lisa (Andrew) Woodward of Avon, Connecticut,
Carmen M. Zito of Austin, TX, John N. Passanante of New York City, James
W. (Elizabeth) Nichols of East Smithfield, PA, Mary (Bruce) Woodard of
Midland, TX; 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; special
friend Phyllis Kravec of Horseheads, NY; and special caregiver at Bethany
Village, Mitzie. She was predeceased by her husband William; a grandson,
Dale Duane Dieterle; son-in-law, James H. Nichols; special brother and
sister-in-law, Laura Allen and Charles Quail; along with several other
brothers and sisters. Family and friends are invited to call today,
May 26, 1999 from 7 to 9 PM at the Barrett Funeral Home and from 10:00
AM to 11:00 AM Thursday, May 27, 1999 where at 11:00 AM funeral services
will be held with Rev. William Wells officiating. Interment will
take place at 2:30 PM at Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star Gazette
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