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history of a community. These people were the local populace at a particular
time. The people buried here knew each other, were neighbors, relatives
and school mates. They attended church together and engaged in "trade"
or business.
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PEACH –MRS. FLORENCE P. GORDON of 363 W. Second, Sunday, January 9, 1972. Friends are invited to call at the McIneray Funeral Home Monday and Tuesday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Vernon Lee. Woodlawn Cemetery. Survived by son, Harold of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; daughter, Mrs. Helen Corey of Wellsburg RD 1; brothers, Edward Peach and James Peach, both of Akron, Ohio; sisters, Mrs. Mary Evans of Nanty-glo, Pa., Mrs. Dinah Clawson of Elmira; six grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren. –Elmira Star-Gazette 1/10/1972
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, died 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 –HELEN P. BREWER age 82 of 3020 Lake St., Monday, February 20, 1989. Friends may call at Ballard & Lindgren Funeral Home Thursday, 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral there Friday, 11 am. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. She is survived by daughters, Mrs. John (Mary Lou) Talley, Rome, NY, Mrs. Robert (Joyce) Wasson, Wilmington, DE, Mrs. Nancy Pierce, Dalton, MA, Mrs. Stephen (Linda) McCunnigle, Avoca, NY; sons, William (Janice), Elmira, Robert (Mary Ann) Brewer, Corning, NY; brother, Raymond Pease, Lockport, NY; 24 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. She was a graduate of Buffalo and Cortland State Teachers Colleges. Lifelong school teacher in the Elmira and Watkins Glen Systems, Past president and 30 year member of Horseheads BPW, receiving the Woman of the Year Award, member of Oakwood United Methodist Church. She was the widow of Audley D. Brewer. –Elmira Star-Gazette 2/21/1989
PEASE - PIPHER Martha Arlene Age 81, of Sebring, Florida, formerly of Elmira, NY, died 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, died 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, died 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, died 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, died 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.
DAVID S. PENNELL OF 515 Partridge St., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1954. Survived by wife, Mrs. Ada H. Pennell; stepsons, William Robinson and Reginald Green, both of Elmira; stepdaughters, Mrs. Mary E. Spellman and Mrs. Shirley Fields, both of Long Island. Body at Justin T. McCarthy Funeral Home, 403 Walnut St. where friends may call tonight from 7 to 9 and Friday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Saturday at 11 a.m., the Rev. C. Wellington Hardy. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 12/2/1954
PERKINS –MRS. COAR A. GOODWIN, 67, of 463 ½ Frank St., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 1956. She was a member of the Southside Baptist Church. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Frances Roberts of Winterhaven, Florida, Mrs. Farrelene Dolan, Mrs. Doris Elliott and Mrs. Margaret Patterson of Elmira; sons, Elmer and Earl Goodwin of Elmira and Harry of Wolcott, N.Y.; sister, Mrs. Margaret Hazen of Elmira; brother, Robert S. Perkins of Elmira; 12 grandchildren. Body at Keister Funeral home. Friends may call today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Friday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Lloyd F. Shepard. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 1/12/1956
PERKINS - COLOUCHE
Ledith H. (Perkins) Age 74, of Elmira, NY, died 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 –MRS. HELEN THELMA DOVE of 225 W. 11th St., Elmira Heights, this morning, Aug. 17, 1956. She was a member of the Elmwood Baptist Church. Survived by daughter, Miss Stacia Dove and son, Richard, both at home. parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Perry and sister, Mrs. Marcellus R. Henry, all of Elmira Heights; brother, Richard Perry of Bath. The body is at the Ballard Funeral Home, Elmira Heights, where friends may call Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Monday at 2 p.m., the Rev. L. M. Blackmer and the Rev. J. Sidney Kane. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 8/17/1956
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, died 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.
WILLIAM L. PETERMAN SR., 70 of 177 W. Pulteney St., Corning, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1953. A native of Elmira he was the son of the late James Cameron and Emma Argetsenger Peterman. An employee of the Corning Glass Works since 1924. Mr. Peterman retired several months ago as supervisor of moulding. He was a member of moulding. He was a member of the Board of Education from 1934 until 1952 and also served as board clerk. He also was a member and trustee of the First Congregational Church of Corning and a former member of Corning and a former member of Boy Scout Troop 23 Committee. Survived by wife, Mrs. Evelyn Mack Peterman; sons, William L. Peterman Jr. at home, James Cameron Peterman of Corning; brother, James C. Peterman of Elmira; grandchildren, Gail and Richard Peterman, both of Corning. The body is at the Phillips Funeral Home, Corning where friends are invited to call today from 7 to 9 p.m. and where funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Rerdinand Kurz Jr. Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. –Elmira Star-Gazette 2/12/1953
PETERSON E. Arden - Devoted and loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather
Age 90, of 801 Euclid Avenue, Elmira, NY, died 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.
ELLA C. PETERSON died Tuesday (July 13, 1915) morning at 6 o’clock at the family home on upper West Water Street. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hans Peterson; two brothers, Frank and Henry A. Peterson of this city. The funeral was held at the family home Thursday at 2 p.m. The burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Miss Peterson was a woman of unusual attainments and forcefulness of character and of personal characteristics, which commanded respect and admiration. She had been a teacher in the Elmira public schools for fifteen years and nearly all of that time at No. 10 school, in the reformatory district. Miss Satterico, the principal has paid Miss Peterson high tribute as a woman and teacher. Throughout all the long illness, which she endured, punctuated with intense suffering, which she bore with fortitude and resignation. Her gradual decline had been followed with the greatest solicitude, not only by the pupils and teachers who admired her, but also by a great many friends. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hans Peterson and brothers, Dr. Henry A. and Frank Peterson, left nothing undone in care or means to alleviate a condition which could at best mean an ultimate ending. The expressions of regret and sympathy heard at the funeral and floral remembrances from friends attested their devotion. The Order of the Eastern Star sent its tribute and thus was laid away one whose memory and worth will remain a treasured possession. –Elmira Sunday Telegram 7/18/1915
Two Year Old Frederick Peterson Drowns 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.
PETERSON Kathryn Ann
Age 60, formerly of Elmira NY passed away on Friday May 15, 2009 after
an extended illness. Kathryn was born February 28, 1949 in Elmira, NY the
daughter of the late Ralph Franklin Peterson and Marietta Jane Cary Peterson.
She received her Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University. Kathryn retired
in 2004 as a Case Worker with the Child Welfare Division (Foster Care)
at Chemung County Department of Social Services in Elmira, NY. She was
a member of Centenary United Methodist Church for several years which has
merged with New Beginnings Church in Elmira, NY. Kathryn was a member and
treasurer of The Southport Coin Collectors Association . She was very active
in The Republican Party in Chemung County and loved quilting. Kathryn is
survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law: Marjorie & William Whalen
of Horseheads, NY and Diane & Eric Pratt of Horseheads, NY; brothers
and sisters-in-law: John & Melinda Peterson of Tennessee and William
& Ruth Peterson of Phoenix, Arizona; several nieces, nephews, and cousins
including nieces, Jodell Whalen Cook, Kaitlyn Whalen, Ericka Pratt, and
Madison Pratt. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral
Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads , NY on Saturday June 13, 2009 from
1-3 PM . Kathryn's Funeral and Committal Services will be held at the conclusion
of calling hours with the Rev. Keith Kissell officiating. Interment in
Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY.
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 died 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
PHELPS –MRS. NELLIE J. PHELPS AMES, 85, of Big Flats, Thursday, Sep. 9, 1948. Survived by sons, Harry and Byron Ames of Gillett; daughters, Mrs. Alton Osborne, Mrs. John Granger of Elmira, Mrs. Donald Fuller, Mrs. Robert Young, Mrs. Glycon Stanton of Big Flats; brothers, Arthur Phelps of Binghamton, Charles Phelps of Caton; 21 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Body is at the Kear Funeral home, Ulysses and Friday afternoon will be removed to home of daughter, Mrs. Stanton where funeral will be held Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Rev. John Wilcox and Rev. Wesley Kelher. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 9/9/1948
PHILLIPS - GUSH, Doris Phillips
Age 82, formerly of Elmira, NY, entered into Heaven on Sunday, May
3, 2009, at the Homestead in Penn Yan, NY, where she had resided. She was
born October 15, 1926, daughter of the late David Phillips and Mary Phillips
Wallitt. Doris was predeceased by her husband, Peter; brother, David S.
Phillips; and stepfather, Joseph Wallitt. She was a dedicated worker, retiring
at the age of 75 from the Caregivers Agency due to the progression of Alzheimer's
disease. For ten years she fought this disease with courage, acceptance
and faith. Doris was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother.
She will be missed by her family: daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and
Bruce Kendall of Dundee, NY and their children, Jenny, Aaron and Nathan;
son, David of Elmira and his children, Cory, Cameron and Dustin and a great-grandson,
Jaiden. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Virginia Gush and Evelyn
Phillips; a very dear friend, Shirley Wright; along with numerous nieces
and nephews. Doris was a member of the Starkey Methodist Church and lived
her faith. Family and friends are invited to her funeral and committal
on Wednesday, May 6th, at 7 p.m. in Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake
St. at Washington Ave., Elmira. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery
at the convenience of the family. Those wishing may remember Doris through
donations to the Starkey Church, Dundee, NY 14837 or your local S.P.C.A.
A special thank you to the staff of Unit 1 at the Homestead for the care
given to our mother. Published in the Star-Gazette on 5/5/2009
PHILLIPS MARION BUCK
Marion (Phillips) Zimmerman Age 87, of Appleridge at Bethany of Horseheads,
NY, formerly of Homewood Avenue, Elmira, died 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, died 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>
John V. PIERCE, 73, of 401 Grove St., Friday, May 10, 1963. He was a retired trainman for the DL&W Railroad; member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Survived by wife, Mrs. Mary A. Pierce; daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Bacon of Elmira, Mrs. Betty Marvin of Horseheads, Mrs. Mary Jane Bronson of Ocala, Fla.; sons, Frank P. of Elmira, Robert R. of Endwell; sister, Mrs. Naomi Brass of Williamsport. 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Body at Hagerman Funeral Home. Calling hours; today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Funeral there Monday at 1:30 p. m., the Rev. Stephen Parr. Woodlawn interment. Unnamed and undated Elmira newspaper. Submitted by Sharron Vossoughi <rsvossoughi@worldnet.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, died 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.
ROBERT R. PIERCE JR., infant son of Robert R. and Betty Jane Williams Pierce of 409 Shelbourne Dr., Horseheads, Monday, Feb. 5, 1951. Survived by parents; brother, John Paul Pierce at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John V. Pierce of Elmira, Mrs. Florence Williams of Elmira, George R. Williams of Lakeland, Fla. The body is at the Holy-Keck Funeral Home where funeral will be held today at the convenience of the family. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette 2/6/1951
PLACE - COLLINS
Lucy P. (Starr-Place) Age 91, of 911 West Church Street, died 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, died 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,
died 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.
POLLARD –MRS. ANNIE SLINGSBY, 75 of 617 West Hill St., Saturday, Jan. 11, 1958. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Evelyn S. Hoskins of Elmira; grandson, Ralph Hoskins of Elmira; one great-grandson; sister, Miss Clara Pollard in England. Body at Holly-Keck Funeral Home. Calling hours today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Monday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Robert B. Fehlman. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Sunday Telegram 1/12/1988
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.
POND Ronald Allen, age 58, of Curtis Street, Elmira. Went to be with his Lord, Monday, June 8th, 2009 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Ronald was the son of the late Donald and Ruth Talada Pond Sr. He was born on April 10th, 1951 in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Surviving him is his loving wife of 38 years Margaret of Bethany Village, Horseheads, NY. Brothers: Donald (Grace) of Athens, PA; Robert (Marion) Sr. of Sayre, PA, and George (Louise) of Murrells Inlet, SC; and many nieces and nephews. Ronald is also dearly missed by his brothers in law: Richard McGrain and Maurice McGrain both of CA. He is predeceased by his brother: William Talada and mother in law: Gladys McGrain. Ronald was a dedicated member of the Elmira Wesleyan Church, he worked many years as a security guard and carrier for Chemung Canal Trust Co. where he was loved by all. He was proud to be a NAVY veteran, and he loved his cats. Most of all, his free time was spent honoring his wife Margaret's needs and wants. Ronald adored his wife Margaret with everything he had. Every moment he was able to spend with her, he thought of as a gift. Family and friends may call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY Friday, June 12th, 2009 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM. Funeral services will be held there at the conclusion of the calling hours at 1:00PM. Reverend Gary Mammorello will officiate. Graveside services will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. With full military honors accorded to honor his service to his country. Those wishing please make memorials in Ronald Allen Pond's name to your local animal shelter. Ronald will be missed by many.
CHARLES W. PORTER, 73 of 209 Sheridan Ave., Elmira Heights, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 1957. He was a retired employee of American Bridge Co. Survived by wife, Mrs. Anna Porter; daughter, Mrs. Harold Brooks of Millport; granddaughter, Mrs. Dennis Ripley Jr. of Elmira; four great-grandchildren. Body at Hagerman Funeral Home, where friends may call tonight 7 to 9. Funeral there Thursday at 2 p.m., the Rev. E. T. Butterfield. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Advertiser 2/20/1957
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 Frances - Alvord, Mrs. Frances P. age 86 of Indiana, Pa. Sunday July 15, 1973. Friends are invited to call at the Smith-Fudge Funeral Home Wednesday 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral service there at 11 a.m. Wednesday immediately following calling hours. The Rev. Percy F. Asher. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Robert A. Olsen of State College, Pa.; three grandsons; two great grandchildren. Mrs. Alvord was the widow of G. Dean Alvord. She was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy and Elmira College
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, died 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, died 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.
POTTER –MRS. GRACE E. ERVAY of 404 West Hudson St. Thursday, June 8, 1972. Friends may call at the McCarthy Funeral Home Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Saturday at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Robert Delorme of Oakwood Avenue United Methodist Church officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. She is survived by husband, Leland S.; sons, Richard of Trumansburg, Rodney and Ronald at home; mother, Mrs. Blaine Potter of Elmira; brothers, Blaine Potter Jr. at Big Flats, Richard Potter of Painted Post, Robert Potter of Beaver Dams, N.Y., Henry Potter of Corning; sisters, Mrs. Marguerite LaBarr of Cameron Mills, Mrs. Michael (Alice) Capezal of Elmira, Mrs. Thomas (Jane) McPhee of Boston, Mass. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Cancer Fund. –Elmira Star-Gazette 6/8/1972
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, died 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 died 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. died 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, died 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 died
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, died 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.
CARPENTER PRESTON, 57 of 232 Mt. Zoar Street died unexpectedly at an early hour Tuesday morning, Dec. 22, 1936 in the family home in Rochester. He is survived by two sisters. Mrs. W. C. Halliday of Rochester and Mrs. Gerry Burley of Penn Yan; three brothers, Perrion H. Preston of Johnson City, Ernest of Newark, N.Y. and Frank E. of Elmira. The body was removed to the Hagerman Funeral Home, Elmira where the funeral will be held today at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Evan R. Williams officiating. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Advertiser 12/23/1936
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.
PROKOP Reverend Roger Lee
Retired Roman Catholic Priest of the Diocese of Lansing, Michigan,
died at his home in Anderson, SC, on Friday, May 22, 2009, following a
long battle with brain cancer. Father Roger was born on May 17, 1935 in
Elmira, New York. The second son and third child of Stephen and Jeanette
(Pitts) Prokop, he graduated from Hamilton College, Clinton, New York in
1957. He then continued his education at the General Theological Seminary
of the Episcopal Church in New York City where he received a Master of
Theology in 1960. He was ordained in the Episcopal Church on June 4, 1960
and served as an Episcopal clergyman in New York until 1968. In the mid-1960s
he did Civil Rights Work in Mississippi and Westchester County, New York.
In 1968 he was admitted into a master's program at Harvard with the unusual
classification of "special studies." His degree was granted in 1970 simultaneously
by the Graduate School of Arts and Science and the Graduate School of Education.
From 1970 to 1976 he was on the faculty of a co-ed affiliate college of
the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada, teaching a variety
of subjects related to religion, psychology, sociology, and education.
In 1976 he began a sabbatical year at The University of Michigan in Ann
Arbor that resulted in leaving his Canadian position and completing a Ph.D.
in 1984. His dissertation combined his many interests; its title: "Literary
Fiction for Sociology, Psychology and Gerontology: The Human Perspective
Revealed." He always described it as a joy to write; it won several awards.
During this period he also held a half-time appointment at the U of M Institute
of Gerontology and served as rector of St. Clement Episcopal Church, an
African-American Episcopal Church in Inkster, Michigan. In 1986, after
many years of prayer and reflection he left the Episcopal Church and entered
the Catholic Church. After a few months of study at St. John's Provincial
Seminary in Plymouth, Michigan, he was ordained a Catholic priest on June
13, 1987. He served in the Diocese of Lansing, Michigan until his retirement
in 2005. He initially served as an associate at St. Casimir Catholic Parish
in Lansing, Michigan. In 1989 he became the pastor of St. Andrew the Apostle
Parish, Saline, Michigan. In 1993, he became pastor of a large parish,
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 2005
he retired and became the "first, ever" priest associate of the Oratory
of St. Philip Neri in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He lived in a house near
the Oratory and prayed, dined and socialized with the Oratorians. As a
retired priest, he served part-time in the Diocese of Charleston, South
Carolina serving parishes in York and Oconee Counties until he was diagnosed
with a brain tumor in May 2007. In York County he celebrated weekday mass
at one of the Oratory's five parishes, St. Anne Catholic Church, and on
the weekends he served as part of the Catholic ministry team at the Parish
of Saints Andrew, Paul, and Francis, Clemson, South Carolina. For the past
two years, Father Roger lived with dear friends, Drs. Lewie and Lisa (Baker)
Reece. They graciously provided a home and warm, loving care as he went
through brain cancer treatment. During that time he was able to fulfill
a lifelong dream of completing a novel he worked on for many years, "In
the Bliss of His Memory," currently in press. More about Father Roger's
journey with brain cancer can be found at www.frprokop.com. Reverend Prokop
was preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by his sister,
Mrs. Beverly Stillwell of Melbourne, Florida, his brother, Dr. Bradford
Prokop of Ft. Myers, Florida, two nieces and four nephews. He is also survived
by many dear friends, brother priests, and parishoners to whom he dedicated
his life in service and love. Services have been held in Seneca and Rock
Hill, South Carolina. On Tuesday, June 2, 2009, a viewing and visitation
will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Elmira, NY from 10:00 am until
Noon, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at Noon. Interment will
be held at Woodlawn Cemetery. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Thomas
the Apostle Catholic Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan on June 23, 2009 at
11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Fr. Roger requested donations be made to
National Right to Life (http://www.nrlc.org/), St. Thomas Elementary School,
Ann Arbor, Michigan (http://www.saintts. com/), or The Oratory of St. Philip
Neri, Rock Hill, South Carolina (http://www.rockhilloratory.org/).
Published in the Star-Gazette on 5/31/2009
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.
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
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., died 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
JAMES B. PULFORD age 59 of 983 Mountain View Drive, Pine City, unexpectedly Monday, April 4, 1977 at Jekyll Island, Ga. The family will receive friends Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Resurrection will be held Monday 9 a.m. at Mt. Saviours Monastery. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by MacPherson Funeral Home. It was Mr. Pulford’s request that in lieu of flowers contributions in his name be made to his favorite charity, Mt. Saviours Monastery. Survived by wife, Mary H. Pulford; daughter, Mrs. Charles (Ellen) Doherty of Lake Worth, Fla.; sons, J. Christopher Pulford of Elmira, Shawn D. Pulford of Chester, Pa. And Frank H. Pulford of Elmira; a brother, Samuel Pulford of Owego, N.Y.; five grandchildren. He was a graduate of Bucknell University and a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He was a former member of the Elmira Rotary Club and a former council member of the Boy Scouts of America, Elmira area. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II; a member of the Elmira Country Club and a current member of the Southside Planning Board. He was a former employee of LeValley McLeod Inc. and a communicant of St. Mary’s Church. –Elmira Star-Gazette 4/6/1977
SAMUEL A. PULFORD, 50, late of 311 Catherine Street died unexpectedly this morning (June 14, 1932) at 3 o’clock of a heart seizure. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Daysey Pulford; two brothers, C. Reed Pulford and Frank D. Pulford. The funeral will be held at the family home Thursday at 4 p.m. The Rev. H. I. Stewart will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. –Elmira Star-Gazette 6/14/1932
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
PURIFOY Amos C.
Age 81, of Elmira, NY, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at St. Joseph's
Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife, Violet; and daughters, Rhonda
Odom and Lorri Pickett. He is survived by his children and their spouses,
Vicki and William Cooper of Raleigh, NC, Lance Sullivan of Brooklyn, NY,
Betty and James Herring of AL, Christina Marvin and Christopher Marvin,
both of Elmira; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; sister, Inez
Purifoy of Elmira; brothers, Henry Purifoy of Denver, CO and Claudus Purifoy
of Memphis, TN; along with a host of nieces and nephews including Charles,
David and Craig Brown whom he raised. Mr. Purifoy retired from General
Electric and later provided elder care for the State of New York. Family
and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake
St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Friday, July 31st, from 11 a.m. to 12
p.m. His funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Committal prayer and interment
will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
QUAIL - 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 died 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 died 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 died 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
QUERQUI - HUGHES, Betty Q. (Querqui)
Age 83, of Elmira, NY, passed away into peace Sunday, May 3, 2009.
Betty was the daughter of Cesare and Helen Rockwell Querqui. She was born
in Elmira, NY on June 2, 1925. On Wednesday, May 15, 1954, she wed her
best friend and the love of her life, Jeptha F. Hughes, Jr. They celebrated
47 wonderful years of life and love together. Jeptha preceded her in death
on February 8, 2001. Betty is survived by her daughter and son-in-law,
Tina and Jim Bevilacqua of Elmira, NY; brother-in-law, Clark Hughes of
Tioga, PA; niece, Joyce (Edward) Albright of Kingston, NY; nephews, Bob
(Chris) Bates of Dover, DE and Gene (Ardith) Bates of Northport, WA; and
cousin, Roy (Betty) Hughes, Jr. of Tioga, PA. Betty was best known for
her dedication to education. She has been a member of Phi Lambda Theta
since 1962. Betty obtained her Bachelor's degree from Elmira College, her
Master's degree from Cornell University, and pursued her Doctorate at Indiana
University. She was the second recipient to receive the local Educator
of the Month Award and was recognized by Governor Pataki. Betty began her
career in education as a Kindergarten teacher at Beecher School. She then
produced science education films for the Elmira City School District before
returning to the classroom as a second grade teacher at George Washington
Elementary School. She was known for walking around the school property
during her lunch hour with her banana. She was an accomplished musician,
artist, and a very unselfish person who sacrificed for everyone else. For
several years she performed at summer choral festivals with her daughter,
Tina, including the Berkshire Choral Festival. She sang locally for years
with the Elmira Symphony and Choral Society and several years with the
Cantata Singers. In the past, she gave piano lessons and was the church
organist for St. John's Church. Betty was a communicant of St. Casimir's
Church, and also attended services at St. Patrick's Church. She loved doing
crossword puzzles and had a devoted interest in nature. She appreciated
the beauty of flowers, the outdoors, and loved watching the wildlife around
her home. Betty was a breast cancer survivor of 24 years. A special thanks
is extended to the caring staff of the Chemung County Nursing Facility
for all the attention that was given to Betty. Family and friends are invited
to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport,
NY on Wednesday, May 6, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be held on Thursday, May 7th, at St. Casimir's Church, 1012
Davis St., Elmira at 11 a.m., with Father Jeremiah Moynihan as Celebrant.
Committal prayers will be offered by Father Moynihan immediately following
the Mass in Woodlawn Cemetery. Those wishing may make memorial donations
in Betty's name to the Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA, 2435 Route
352, Elmira, NY 14903. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for the family
in obituaries at www.olthof.com.
FRANK E. QUINN, 81 of 1450 Maple Ave., Sunday, March 17, 1963.
He was a retired cattle dealer. Survived by wife, Mrs. Elizabeth
Quinn; sisters, Mrs. Edmund Quick of Binghamton and Mrs. Joseph Armstrong
of Chenango Forks; brother, James Quinn of Cortland; four stepchildren.
Body at Holly-Keck Funeral Home. Calling hours today 7 to 9 p.m.,
Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Wednesday at 2 p.m.,
the Rev. Horace Pittman. Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star-Gazette
3/18/1963
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