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cemetery, as they are presented here, is like reading the multi-generational
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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Price SICKLES of 100 West Water Street died this morning at 8 o'clock after an extended illness, aged seventy-five years. He is survived by his widow, four sons, William, Fred and Albert of Elmira and Edward of Kent, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Frank Kinner of Proctor, Pa., and a brother, George Sickles of this city. The remains were removed to the Wilson undertaking rooms where the funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery. (handwritten on article – Dec. 8 1921)
RICHARD SILVERNAIL, age 48, of Millerton died on Friday, Feb. 12, 1982. He was a member of the Elmira Moose Lodge No. 517 and the Elmira Eagles Club. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; father, Eldon of Elmira; sons, Allen of Elmira, N.Y., Donald R. and Richard A., Jr., and Robert M., all of Millerton; daughters, Sheila Horton of Millerton, and Bonnie Lynn Silvernail of Troy; brothers, Charles and Robert, both of Gillett; sister, Helen of Painted Post, N.Y.; 7 grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday at the Barrett Funeral Home. Burial will be held at the Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Wellsboro Gazette 2-17-1982
SKELLY - OSBORNE, Irene M.
Age 87 of Horseheads, NY. She was born August 11, 1921 in Roaring Branch,
PA, daughter of the late William and Irene (Littlebridge) Skelly, and passed
away Thursday, October 2, 2008, unexpectedly at home. She was predeceased
by her husband, Erold "Gene" Osborne in 1977; and is survived by her children,
Beverly (Bill Parks) Keyser of Horseheads, William (Elaine) Jenkins of
Lehigh Acres, FL, Linda (Frank) Odom of Talbott, TN and Gary (Pat) Osborne
of New London, MN; along with 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Osborne was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 38 years.
She enjoyed "babysitting" her granddaughter Connie's dog, "Buddy". Family
and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake
St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Tuesday, October 7th, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Her funeral and committal services will follow at 8 p.m. Interment will
be in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Published
in the Star-Gazette from 10/4/2008 - 10/6/2008
SLOCUM - Mrs. Lida Slocum, (widow of Edward Slocum) 82, of 550 Cypress Street, Elmira, April 30, 1954. Survived by sons, Leon Slocum of Elmira, Augustus of Wellsburg, Leman of Plattsburg, NY and Albert of California; daughters, Mrs. Ethel Dethloff of Elmira, Mrs. Augusta Besley of Pine City, Mrs. Iva Besley of California, Mrs. Georgianna Woodcock of Elmira, Mrs. Eloise McDuffy of Florida, Mrs. Frances McWhorter of Elmira, Mrs. Elizabeth Garris of Tennessee, 18 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; sister Mrs. Pearl McCaslin of Smithboro, Pa., brothers, Samuel Slocum of Cortland, Earl of Elmira Heights, Burt of Hector, NY, Charles and Harry, both of Wellsville, NY. Body at Holly-Keck Funeral Home. Funeral announcement later. (From a very poor copy of the Elmira Star Gazette, Saturday, May 1, 1954, Page 2) [Both own surname and married alias were Slocum]
SLUSSER Luther E. "Luke" Founder of Southern Tier Hide & Tallow, Inc. Age 85, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Doris M. Slusser; sons, Ronald L. (Sandra) Slusser, Roy E. (Virginia) Slusser, Karl A. Slusser, and Kevin C. Slusser; grandchildren, Ronald Joseph (Sondra), Anne Marie (Doug Alhlefeld), Craig (Karen), Shaun, Derek (Penny), Andrea (Pete Mahon), Kelly, Karen, Keith, Kyle Slusser; predeceased by parents, Claude and Mary Slusser; sister, Arlene Slusser; son, Dean N. Slusser; grandsons, Andrew Slusser and Ryan Slusser. Luther was a member of and very active in many areas of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. He was a Master Sergeant in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII and served in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign as crew chief. Luther was active in Troop #47 of the Boy Scouts of America for several years. He was a member of the Rotary, the Masons, Corning Consistory and was a former Secretary of the National Hide Association. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Friday, June 16, 2006, from 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 314 West Church St., Elmira, NY, 14901. Reverend Joseph Cotner will celebrate the Mass. Interment will be in Woodlawn National Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
SMITH –ARLINE KELTS of Elmira & Horseheads passed away June 8, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; and brother, Robert Marsh. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Gail Kelts, Ocala, FL; grandchildren, Sheryll (John) Popp, Lexington, KY, Steven (Connie) Kelts, Batesville, IN, and Staci Kelts, Columbus, OH; great-grandchildren, Meghan Camp and Evan Popp, Lexington, KY, Sarah, Lindsey, Ali, Anni Kelts, Batesville, IN; great-great-grandchildren, Hunter Camp and Haden Rowland, Lexington, KY. A Memorial Service for Arline Kelts will be held at Lake Street Presbyterian Church, Monday, July 7, 2003, at 11 a.m. There will be a luncheon followed by a Committal Service at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials to Lake Street Presbyterian Church.
CLIFFORD C. SMITH, 83, of Horseheads, N.Y., recently passed away December 30, 2004. He was a former longtime resident of Southport, N.Y. He was born Feb. 22, 1921, the son of the late LeRoy S. and Clara Oliphant Smith of East Smithfield. His brother Gerald Smith, and Uncle Emmett Oliphant predeceased Clifford. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years and best friend, Betty Gower Smith; his loving children, of whom he was so proud, daughters Lynda DeRigge, and Jean and her husband, David B. Potter Jr. and his son, Michael S. and his wife, LuAnn Smith, all of Elmira, N.Y.; his loving grandchildren, June and Scott Batulis, Michael and Pamela DeRigge, David and Jan Potter, Betsy Potter, Thomas and Peggy Potter, Amy and Ed Browning, Mary and Liam Lohmuller, Daniel and Barbara Smith, and Susan and Daniel O’Connell; numerous great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and his feline companion, “Sam.” Clifford was retired from Sears Roebuck and Co., after a career as a farm equipment, truck and tractor tire salesman. He graduated from East Smithfield School and was the proprietor of the Five Acres Tavern in Chemung, N.Y., an honorary member of the Southport Volunteer Fire Department and an avid fisherman. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Sunday, Jan. 2, from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. with funeral and committal there at 8 p.m. The Rev. Anne L. Mowery will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Clifford’s name to the St. Joseph’s Foundation, 555 E. Market St. Elmira, N.Y. –Towanda Daily Review.
SMITH - MOON, Dorene A.
Age 58 of Elmira, died Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at Arnot Ogden Medical
Center. Dorene was born September 23, 1949, the daughter of the late Paul
V. and Dorothy Melnick Smith. In addition to her parents she is predeceased
by her son Jeremiah Moon. Her brother Paul V. Smith, Jr. of Silver Springs,
MD also died September 9, 2008, hours after Dorene. She is survived by
her husband of 28 years Randy F. Moon; son and daughter-in-law, James P.
and Jessica Moon of Pittsford, NY; 3 step-children who live in Michigan;
sister-in-law Judy Smith of Silver Springs, MD, with her children Margaret
and Matthew. Dorene was a poet winning several national contests. An avid
gardener, she loved growing both flowers and vegetables. Friends are invited
to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Thursday,
September 11, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Graveside services at Woodlawn
Cemetery will be held on Friday, September 12, 2008 at a time to be announced.
In lieu of flowers donations in Dorene's memory may be directed to The
Arctic League, P O Box 113, Elmira, New York 14902. Published in
the Star-Gazette on 9/10/2008
MRS. ELLEN SMITH SAYLES DIES WAS LAST OF NOTABLE FAMILY
Mrs. Ellen Boardman SMITH Sayles, 82, for years a member of
the Elmira College board of trustees and prominent in religious and social
services, died Tuesday afternoon after a lengthy illness. She was the widow
of Henry Halsey Sayles, a prominent merchant of the city whose death occurred
in 1883.
Mrs. Sayles was born in Elmira Nov. 16, 1853, the daughter of Supreme
Court Justice H. Boardman Smith. Her mother was Ellen Heys, whose father
came to this country from England early in the 19th century. Mrs. Sayles
attended the city schools and was graduated from Elmira College in the
class of 1872. She had been president of the alumnae and was a trustee
of the college for a number of years. She was the founder and first president
of the Women’s University club. She was also a charter member of the Wednesday
Morning Club. Mrs. Sayles was a life-long member of the First Presbyterian
church of this city. She was active in the church until recently. She founded
the Elizabeth Guild, a flourishing branch of the work of that church.
FUNERAL THURSDAY
She is survived by three children, Halsey Sayles, Mrs. Jervis Langdon
and Henry B. Sayles, all of this city. The funeral will be held Thursday
at 4 p.m. at the home of her son, Halsey Sayles, 219 West First Street.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Sayles’ father was a Vermonter,
having been born in Whitingham, Vt., August 18, 1826. His father was Dr.
Nathaniel Smith, a physician, who subsequently removed with his family
to Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.
He finished his studies in the law office of Judge Aaron Konkle in
Elmira and was admitted to the Bar in 1850, later forming a partnership
with John Murdock, the father of Mrs. Eugene Diven and Mrs. Burton S. Chamberlain.
In 1859 County Judge Theodore North died and Mr. Smith was appointed to
fill the unexpired term, to which office he later was elected. He held
the office about one year and retired to enter partnership with Archibald
Robinson and Newton P. Fassett, under the name of Smith, Robinson and Fassett.
Newton P. Fassett was the brother of the late J. Sloat Fassett and Henry
Fassett. Judge Smith was twice elected as a Member of Congress and in 1882,
was elected a justice of the Supreme court. He resigned in 1885 and died
in 1888.
LAST OF FAMILY
Justice Smith’s son Walter Lloyd Smith was appointed for the unexpired
term and later was elected to office. Another son, the Rev. Wilton Merle
Smith was a pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church in New York City.
Justice Walter Lloyd Smith died about 10 years ago and the Rev. Wilton
Merle Smith died a few years later. Mrs. Sayles was the last surviving
member of the family. For many years the family resided on Aspen Ridge,
at Pennsylvania Avenue and Mr. Zoar Street the present parish house of
Emmanuel Episcopal Church being a part of the Judge H. Boardman Smith homestead.
SMTH Frank
Frank Smith died Saturday evening, April 25, 1936, at the home of his
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ella Smith, 367 Diven Avenue. Surviving are
two sons, Alvin of Rochester and Arnot of California; three granddaughters,
Mrs. Florence Burg and the Misses Yvonne and Gladys, and three great-grandchildren,
Richard, Shirley and Barbara Burg, all of Elmira. The body is at
the Davis funeral home. Funeral arrangements later. Elmira
Star Gazette - April 27, 1936
SMITH - Mrs. Grace Van Valkner, 80, of the town of Big Flats, Elmira RD 1, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 1949. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Ray Rinebold of Elmira RD 1; son, Winfield of Elmira; sister, Mrs. Horace L. Hulslander of Mainesburg, Pa; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. The body is at the Hilton Funeral Home, Big Flats, and today at noon will be removed to the family home, where funeral will be held Thursday 2 p.m. The Rev. Wesley Kehler, Woodlawn Cemetery.
SMITH Howard M
Howard M. Smith, late of 367 Diven Avenue, died Wednesday, Sept. 18,
1935, at 10:20 p.m. of injuries received in a fall, Monday. He is
survived by his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Florence Berg, Gladys and
Yvonne Smith; the father, Frank Smith; three grandchildren, Richard, Shirley
and Barbara; two brothers, Alvin Smith of Rochester, Arnot Smith of California.
The body is at the Davis funeral home. Funeral notice later.
Elmira Star Gazette - Sept. 19, 1936
SMITH HAZEL E HOWLAND
Hazel E., Age 93, of Elmira, NY. She was born October 10, 1913 in Binghamton,
NY, daughter of the late Frank R. and Hylie M. (O'Dell) Smith, and passed
away Wednesday, July 25, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was predeceased
by her husband, Daniel in 1966; sisters, Doris Panetta and Pearl Bosworth;
and brothers, Harry and Howard Smith; and is survived by her son, Howard
Howland of Elmira; sisters, Marion Rockwell of TX, and Rose Panetta of
Elmira; along with several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews,
great-great-nieces and nephews. Mrs. Howland retired from Artistic Greetings
and was a very active member and volunteer at Christ's United Methodist
Church. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral
Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Friday, July 27th, from
10 to 11 a.m. Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Committal prayers
and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 7/27/2007.
SMITH Howarad M
Howard M. Smith, late of 367 Diven Avenue, died Wednesday, Sept. 18,
1935, at 10:20 p.m. of injuries received in a fall, Monday. He is
survived by his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Florence Berg, Gladys and
Yvonne Smith; the father, Frank Smith; three grandchildren, Richard, Shirley
and Barbara; two brothers, Alvin Smith of Rochester, Arnot Smith of California.
The body is at the Davis funeral home. Funeral notice later.
SMITH JENNIE M. WILSON
Jennie M Wilson, 73, of Mariott Manor, Horseheads, NY, died Wednesday,
Sept. .30, 1987. She is survived by a daughter, Janice Olson of Jamestown,
NY; a son, Harold Swanson of Oklahoma; two sisters, Edith Brooks of Elmira,
NY, and Eleanor Wright of Millerton; and two brothers, Bert Smith of Millerton
and William Smith of Mansfield. Funeral and committal services were held
Friday, Oct. 2, at the Olthof Funeral Home, Elmira, NY. The Rev.
Donald Rockwell officiated. Interment was made in Woodlawn Cemetery in
Elmira.
SMITH Katharine
Wellsboro Gazette, Tioga, PA - Thurs., April 4, 1940, pg 5
Mr and Mrs Lee B. English, Mrs George Mather, Mrs William Crane attended
the funeral of their aunt Mrs. Katharine Painton in Elmira Friday [3/29/1940].
Mrs Painton was the last surviving member of the late Henry and Katharine
Smith of Wellsboro.
SMITH Lanis "Jake" Age 52, of Elmira, NY, passed away Friday, March 17, 2006, after a courageous fight with throat and lung cancer. He was born August 20, 1953, son of Elma Keith Bennett and the late Herman Bennett. He enjoyed many years with his loving-lifelong partner, Lettie Davidson, and was a loving "dad" to her children, Donna and Gene Perry, Janet Freeman, and Rebecca Vonderchek. Jake worked for the Chemung County Highway Department, was the trombone player for Crosswinds Band, a superb sketch artist, a high-school track star, enjoyed music, fishing, and most of all sharing stories, telling jokes, and putting smiles on the faces of all that were blessed to know him. Along with his mother he is survived by his son Sheldon K. Smith with fiancé Jonelle Pagano. Brothers; Willie (Christine) Smith, Kelly Smith, Cornell (Brenda) Bennett, Courtney Bennett, and Clotus Bennett with fiancé Brenda Cain. Aunts and Uncles; Fred Keith, George Keith Sr., Art Keith, Charles Keith, Margaret Woods, Hattie Stroman, Ellarene Brooks, and Delphine Brewer. Special cousins, George Keith, Jr., Clyde and Stanley Stroman and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Family and friends are invited to visit McInerny Funeral Home Tuesday March 21, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Services to be held Wednesday, March 22, at 11:00 a.m., at Faith Temple Community Church, Harper St., Elmira. Rev. Leo Huey, Jr. will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Donations in loving memory of Jake may be made to the Falck Cancer Center, 600 Roe Ave., Elmira NY 14905.
MARTIE E. SMITH
Martie E. Smith, age 73 of Millerton, died on Friday, April 7,
1978 following an extended illness. He is survived by his wife of 49 years,
Mrs. Dorothy Rozell Smith; two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Charles
Bly of Tioga, and Laura and William Kole of Pine City; son and daughter-in-law,
Garrett and Barbara Smith of Corning; 16 grandchildren; one brother, Mahlon
Smith of Millerton; a half-brother, Wilmot Wheeler of Millerton; two half-sisters,
Mrs. Mary Woodhouse of Lindley, NY and Mrs. Florence Bump of Penn Yan,
NY; two step-brothers, Cecil and Norman Wheeler both of Millerton; several
nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services were held Monday at
the Olthof Funeral Home with the Rev. William Shepherd of the West Jackson
Baptist Church officiating. Interment in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
SMITH - BARNETT, Mary E.
Age 89, of 300 S. Main St., Elmira, NY, went to be with her Lord on
Wednesday, September 10, 2008, due to Legionnaires Disease, surrounded
by her family at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born December 26,
1918 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Floyd A. and Florence L. (Elmore)
Smith. Predeceased by her husband, Rev. Tom Barnett, February 2, 1972;
brothers, Gardiner E. Smith and Thaddeus E. Smith; sister, Florence L.
Conklin. Survived by stepdaughters, Roberta Mellick of Oakville, WA, and
Ruth Olney of South Bend, WA; nieces, Susan (Dr. Stephen) Stanton-Reid,
Honeoye Falls, NY, Barbara (Donald) Hulslander, Horseheads, NY, Sally (Donald)
Watson, Jacksonville, FL; four step grandchildren, five great step-grandchildren,
along with several other nieces and nephews. Graduate of Elmira Free Academy
and Arnot Ogden Nursing School. It was Mary's request that there be no
calling hours and a Private Graveside Service be held at the convenience
of the family at Woodlawn Cemetery. Those wishing may make memorials to
the charity of one's choice. Published in the Star-Gazette on 9/14/2008
William Henry SMITH, proprietor of a grocery and general store at Bulkhead, on the state road south of this city, died last evening at 7:30 o'clock, after a brief illness, aged fifty-six years. He is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Young of Pine City and two sons, Walter and Raymond at home: two sisters, Mrs. Grace Van Dyke of Elmira and Mrs. Alice Stillwell of Trowbridge, Pa.; two brothers, Edwin Smith of Mosherville, Pa. and Albert F.Smith of Breesport. The funeral will be held at the family home at Bulkhead, Sunday at 3 p.m. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery. (handwritten on article – July 17, 1919.)
STEPHEN H. SMOUTHER age 48 of Columbus, OH formerly of Elmira, NY died April 15, 2002 in Columbus, OH. Stephen was the beloved son of Herbert "Bud" and the late Winnifred Seeley Smouther, born on November 7th, 1953 in Blossburg, Pa. Surviving Stephen are his loving daughters Lindsay Smouther of Columbus, OH; Sara Smouther and McKenzie Smouther, both of Carmel, IN; Teresa Catino, the mother of his children, of Carmel, IN; father, Herbert "Bud" (Marilyn) Smouther of Casar, NC; brother, Gordon (Linda) Smouther of Trenton, NJ; uncle, Roger (Anne) Smouther of Canton, PA; niece, Bethany Smouther of Trenton, NJ, and nephew, Bryan Smouther of Charlottesville, VA. Stephen was a graduate of the Elmira Southside High School Class of 1972. He received a baseball scholarship to Ryder College in New Jersey, and then became a self-employed insurance agent in Mansfield, Ohio. In the past, he took great pride in working for Elm Chevrolet and the fine people at Werdenberg's of Elmira. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY on Thursday, April 18, 2002 from 7 to 9 PM. Funeral services will be held there on Friday, April 19, 2002 at 10 AM with Rev. Donald Rockwell officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. –Elmira Star Gazette
SNOVER ERVENE GOODWIN
Ervene S., Former Town of Southport resident, Was born October 4, 1911
in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Louis D. and Stella (Arthur) Snover,
passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 26, 2007, at the Elcor Health
Services in Horseheads, NY, at the age of 95. She is survived by her loving
children, son, Jerry Goodwin of New York City; daughter, Carole (David)
Kohler of Webster, NY; grandchildren, Karen Kohler, David (Margot) Kohler,
Scott (Karen) Kohler, Carrier Goodwin (Dr. Doug) Elwood and Alex Goodwin;
great grandchildren, Taylor Kohler and Kamyrn Kohler; sister, Marge Kirby;
nephews, Timothy (Marsha) Kirby and Bruce Kirby. Ervene was administrative
assistant for the Marine Midland Bank for many dedicated years. She was
a faithful member of the Christ's United Methodist Church, a member of
the Business and Professional Women's Club and was a member of the O.E.S
Loyal chapter # 265. She also volunteered with the following organizations:
Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Tanglewood Nature Center and the American Red
Cross. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home,
Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904 on Tuesday, August 28, 2007,
from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held there on Wednesday,
August 29th at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the SPCA Animal
Shelter, Route # 352, Elmira, NY 14903. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 8/27/2007.
SNYDER, John W. - The funeral of John William Snyder, the infant son of Mrs. and Mrs. Richard Snyder of Seeley Creek, will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Guiles of Millerton, Pa. will officiate. The child is survived by the parents and a brother, Frederick.
SNYDER
CECELIA
A. CONDON
Age 101, of Bethany Court Yards, Horseheads, NY, passed peacefully
away on Sunday, January 6, 2008. She was predeceased by her loving husband,
William G. Condon; sisters, Laverne Lavelle and Ethel Cunningham; brothers,
LeRoy Snyder, Delos Snyder. Cecelia is survived by several nieces, nephews,
great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nephew; and special companion
and care provider, Marcia Snyder. She was a member of the Holy Trinity
Lutheran Church of Elmira, NY, very active in the Grottoetts, she retired
from American LaFrance, was a very active bowler and volunteered for Meals
on Wheels for many years. It was Cecelia's request that there be no calling
hours. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2008,
at 3:00 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Pastor Joseph Cotner will officiate.
Family and friends will meet at the main gate at the end of Walnut Street
and process from there to the grave. Those wishing may make memorial to
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 314 W. Church St., Elmira, NY 14901. Arrangements
are entrusted to Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 1/7/2008.
SNYDER - MARSHALL
Rena Mae Thatcher Glass Retiree Age 78 of Wisner Street Elmira, NY.
Passed away Monday, April 30, 2001 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center after
a brief illness. She was born July 23, 1922 in Wellsboro, PA the daughter
of the late Samuel and Hazel Snyder. She was preceded in death by her son,
James H. Marshall in 1961 and husband Leslie Marshall in 1986. Her survivors
include: son and daughter-in-law, Leslie (John) and Mary Ann Marshall of
Horseheads, NY; brothers, Cecil Snyder of Harrisburg, PA; Tom Snyder of
Avis, PA; Floyd Snyder of Wellsboro, PA; Samuel Snyder of California; grandchildren,
Debra L. (Randy) Marsh, James A. Marshall, Lesley A. (John) Knapp, John
S. Marshall; along with 7 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Rena retired from Thatcher Glass in 1975 after 25 years of faithful service
and was a member of the American Legion Clarence R. Oliver Post # 154 Ladies
Auxiliary Elmira Heights. Family and friends are invited to attend Funeral
Services at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira,
NY on Wednesday, May 2, 2001 at 9:00 AM. John P. Knapp will officiate.
Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY.
SNYDER Richard W., Jr. Westinghouse Retiree Was born December 19, 1932 in Pine City, NY, the son of the late Richard W. and Clara (Loomis) Snyder Sr., and passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2006, at home surrounded by his loving and caring family at the age of 73. His brothers, John "Jackie" and Fred Snyder predeceased him. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Janet H. (Freeman) Snyder; beloved children, Suzanne (Robert) Donaldson, Keith (Ann) Snyder, Karen (Frank) Walker, Michael Snyder, Brian Snyder, Wendy (Rob) Southard, Jason Snyder (Rene VanDeWark), Tammy Snyder; much loved grandchildren, Jack (Linda) Snyder, Bobby (Amy) Snyder, James (Shannon) Donaldson, John Paul Donaldson, Justin Donaldson, Chad Donaldson, Jeremy (Susan) Walker Sr., Rebecca Walker (Joseph Avery), Bradley Snyder, Joshua Snyder, Rachel Snyder, Bryana Snyder, Andria Walker, and Bryce VanDeWark; 18 adored great-grandchildren; sister, Betty (Ansel) Miller; nephew, Richard Snyder III; along with several nieces, nephews and many friends. Richard graduated from Southside High School's class of 1951. He then became an officer of the United States Navy, proudly serving his country from 1954 to 1956 during the Korean War. He retired from Westinghouse as an electrician after 40 years of dedicated service. He coached his children, grandchildren and many other children in the Southport Recreation baseball and softball leagues for many years. He also enjoyed being a Boy Scout leader for several years and was the "# 1 seller in popcorn sales" and became a member of the "Old Fart Patrol." Richard had a passion for woodworking during his retirement and also enjoyed vacationing on the east coast. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Wednesday, September 27, 2006, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services honoring his life will be held there Thursday, September 28, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend William Vallet will celebrate Richard's service. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery, where the Chemung County Veterans Honor Squad will accord Mr. Snyder full Military Honors. Memorial donations may be directed to the Boy Scouts of America, 244 West Water Street, Elmira, NY 14901, in his memory. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for his family in obituaries at www.olthof.com. He was a wonderful father and terrific grandfather and will be deeply missed by all of the people in his life!
SPEEN - SCHROEDER, Dorothy Speen
Age 76, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away at home on Oct. 5, 2008.
She was born Jan. 31, 1932 to the late Andrew Speen and Julia Haverlak.
She is survived by several cousins including, Jerry and Shirley Kohena
of Hector, NY. She worked for the Bookmobile in Chemung County for many
years and was a longtime resident of Elmira Heights. Family and friends
are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads,
on Sat., Oct. 11, 2008, from 1-3:00 p.m., where an Orthodox Christian Funeral
Service will take place at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Jason Kappanadze to
officiate. Interment will take place at a later date in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/10/2008
SPENCE –RACHAEL BAILEY, of Elmira, NY, passed away August 7, 2005 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She is survived by her son, Robert Taylor of Pittsburgh, PA; granddaughter, Nicole Turcsik of Ithaca, NY; grandson, Jesse Siemon of Ithaca, NY; five great-grandchildren; nephew, Lawrence Huntley of Horseheads, NY; several other nieces and nephews, and a host of friends and neighbors. Rachael was predeceased by daughter, Laura; son, Bruce; husband, Charles Bailey; her parents, James and Rachel Morter Spence; a sister, Viola Huntley; and companion, Richard Jennings. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star (.E.S.) and District Deputy Grand Matron for Chemung-Schuyler-Tioga District, also a member of the Red Hat Society, the Women of the Moose, the Elks and the V.F.W. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., with funeral service there Wednesday at 11 a.m. Rev. William Vallet will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Those wishing may make memorials to the Order of The Easter Star Home, c/o Grand Chapter OES-NY, 1400 Utica Street, Apt. 106, Oriskany, NY. –Elmira Star Gazette.
SPENCE - BAILEY
Rachael Of Elmira, NY, passed away August 7, 2005 at Arnot Ogden Medical
Center. She is survived by her son, Robert Taylor of Pittsburgh, PA; granddaughter,
Nicole Turcsik of Ithaca, NY; grandson, Jesse Siemon of Ithaca, NY; five
great-grandchildren; nephew, Lawrence Huntley of Horseheads, NY; several
other nieces and nephews, and a host of friends and neighbors. Rachael
was predeceased by daughter, Laura; son, Bruce; husband, Charles Bailey;
her parents, James and Rachel Morter Spence; a sister, Viola Huntley; and
companion, Richard Jennings. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern
Star (O.E.S.) and District Deputy Grand Matron for Chemung-Schuyler-Tioga
District, also a member of the Red Hat Society, the Women of the Moose,
the Elks and The V.F.W. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof
Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., on Tuesday, August 9, 2005
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., with Funeral Service there Wednesday at 11
a.m. Rev. William Vallet will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn
Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Those wishing may make memorials to the Order of
The Eastern Star Home, C/O Grand Chapter OES-NY, 1400 Utica Street, Apt.
106, Oriskany, NY 13424.
SPENCER - SLOCUM, ALMIRA S. Services for Almira Spencer Slocum, 85, Millerton, will be held at the convenience of the family with Rev. Max W. Furman officiating and burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Mrs. Slocum died Feb. 28, 1984 at home. She was born Feb. 27, 1899 in Millerton, daughter of Jerome and Bessie Arnot Spencer. She was a member of Millerton United Methodist Church. She was a school teacher in Wells Twp., Bradford Co., and also in Millerton. She was active in community affairs. She is survived by daughters, Marion S. Bennett of Millerton and Mrs. James (Betty) Cook of Stillwater, ME; sons, Wallace of Elmira, Eugene of Troy and Wilbur of Allentown; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. (TGR March 8, 1984)
SPIVEY Lucille - HOWARD Lucille "Little Bit" Age 75, of Elmira, NY, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at her home. Lucille was born in Dublin, GA, daughter of the late Willie and Mary (Davis) Spivey. Lucille will always be remembered for her compassion and love for those she knew. She was very dedicated to her family and will be missed dearly. She is survived by her husband, McBride Howard of 55 years; daughters, Mary and Catherine Howard, both of Elmira, Maxie Howard of Syracuse, NY, Idella Howard of Rosemond, CA and Charlene Howard of Turners Falls, Mass; sons, Jesse Howard of Corning, NY, Ernest (Deborah) Howard of Elmira and Joseph Howard of Canton, PA; sisters, Rosie (David) Coley of Apoka, FL, Juanita Thompkins and Genetta Carter, both of Elmira; brothers, Lephar (Dorothy) Spivey of Jacksonville, FL, Joe (Juanita) Spivey of Elmira and Alton (Joan) Spivey of Florence, SC; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; many friends. Family and friends are invited to call Monday, May 1, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. with Rev. Pendexter D. Mack officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
SPOTTS Boyd M. Sr.
Age 89 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Monday May 5, 2008 at home
surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Spotts was born October 30, 1918 in
Spangler, PA the son of the late Aaron and Nellie Adams Spotts. Boyd married
his wife Mary Margaret "Muggsey" Cowan Spotts, on July 31, 1940 and she
pre-deceased him on May 16, 2007 after 67 years of marriage. He was also
pre-deceased by his brother William and his sister Helen Marie. Boyd was
a veteran of WWII, serving his country with the US Army. Mr. Spotts was
known for his many carpentry projects in the Elmira area. Mr. Spotts is
survived by his loving children: Bud & Diane Spotts, Chucksey &
Barb Spotts, and Bill & Sherry Spotts; grandchildren: Mary Ann (Mark)
Callahan, Amy Spotts, Kelly (Jeff) Keagle, Katy (Darren) Ascone, and Beau
Spotts; great grandchildren: Chloe and Ethan Callahan, Max and Mason Keagle,
and Bella Ascone. Boyd is also survived by his sister Posie Hurd of Wellsburg,
NY; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins,
and a host of caring friends. The Spotts family wish to thank the following
care-givers who provided Boyd with love and compassion during his final
journey in life: Carol Holecek, Bonnie Butler, the Staff of Hospice, Dr.
Thomas Rodgers and Dr. Dominic Romeo. Relatives and friends are invited
to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY
on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, from 5 - 7 p.m. Mr. Spotts' Funeral and Committal
Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours with Pastor Sidney
Aldrich officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY where
Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Spotts. The family will provide
their own flowers and those wishing may remember Mr. Spotts through memorials
to Southern Tier Hospice 11751 East Corning Road Corning, NY 14830.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 5/6/2008.
SPRAGUE
MRS. AMEILIA DELLA SPRAGUE JONES, widow of Peter C. Jones, a
former resident at 604 E. Church Street died Tuesday at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Mabel West at Roseville, Pa. She is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Mabel West of Roseville, Pa., and Mrs. Seymour Hollenbeck
of Horseheads; three brothers, Leroy Sprague of Soap Lake, Washington,
Winfield of Spokane, Washington, Cassius of Elmira, three grandchildren.
She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Chemung. The
funeral will be held at the Harrington funeral home, Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
The Rev. John Richards will officiate. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.
1927
SPRAGUE – Eileen Louise Sprague, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Howard L. Sprague of 825 Broadway, Elmira, died Tuesday, July 3, 1962. Survived by parents; brother, Carl at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Louis V. Seeley of Roseville; paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. LeRoy Sprague of Elmira RD. Private Funeral in Elmira at convenience of the family. Burial in Baby Land, Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. – Mansfield Advertiser, 4 July 1962, p.4
STAGE - MCCONNELL
Arlene S. Formerly of Elmira, NY Age
96, of Dalton, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2005,
at the Sugar Hill Senior Living Community where she received the utmost
care. She was born July 21, 1908 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late
Leigh and Fanny (Barnes) Stage. Arlene grew up in Elmira and graduated
from high school there. She married Dr. Joseph J. McConnell Sr. of Mansfield,
PA, in 1932; they celebrated 35 wonderful years of life and love together.
Dr. McConnell practiced medicine in Elmira, until his death in 1965. Her
beloved daughter, Sonia L. Haggert in 1997, also predeceased her. Mrs.
McConnell leaves two loving sons, Joseph J. McConnell Jr. of West Harwich,
MA, Carl L. McConnell of Palo Alto, CA; brother, Howard Stage of Elmira,
NY; along with five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces
and nephews. Mrs. McConnell requested private funeral services and burial
in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed
to Hospice Care of the Berkshires, 369 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201,
or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the
Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904.
SMITH Philip B. Passed away at the Providence Retirement Home in New Albany, Indiana, on Sunday, July 23, 2006. He formerly resided in Elmira and Penn Yan, New York. Friends and family may call on Friday, July 28th, 2006, at the Penn Yan United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., where his funeral service will immediately follow at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, New York. Mr. Smith was born May 12, 1921 in Elmira, the son of Florence and Leo B. Smith. He was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy, attended Buckland University, and a graduate of the Simmons School of Embalming and Mortuary Science in Syracuse, New York. He was a partner in the Smith-Fudge Funeral Home in Elmira for thirty-five years. Philip was also a member of the Park Congregational Church in Elmira, a member of the Union-Cooley Masonic Lodge and the Elmira Rotary for many years; he then retired to Keuka Lake in 1976. Philip was also a member of the Penn Yan United Methodist Church and a church soloist; he also was a Penn Yan Rotarian, sang in the Penn Yan Community Chorus and enjoyed bowling, tennis, golf, fishing, singing, and dancing. He was predeceased by his wife, Resta "Toby" Smith; and one sister, Martha Ballard. He is survived by a son, Philip B. Smith Jr. of New York City; a daughter, Joan C. Pitzer of Jeffersonville, Indiana; three grandchildren, Toni Mayo of Huntington, Indiana, Teri Fleming of Jasper, Indiana, and Lance Pitzer of Charlestown, Indiana; nine great-grandchildren; two nephews, Walter and Carl Ballard; many cousins; and dearest friend, Dee Dennis. Arrangements are with the Townsend-Wood Funeral Chapel, 201 East Elm St., Penn Yan, New York, with assistance from the Scott Funeral Home in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Charles Stage, 69, of 819 W. 2nd St., died Friday night,. He is survived by his widow; two daughters, Mrs Foyd Barney of Elmira and Mrs Burt Hulslander, of Troy, Pa.; two sons Roy C. and Duane, both of Elmira; a sister , Mrs. Arthur Seeley of Elmira, two brothers, Isaac and Reubin both of Elmira.The remains repose in the Wilson funeral home where the funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
STAGE Howard E. Age 87, died Friday, October 13, 2006, at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Howard was born February 17, 1919 in Elmira, New York, the son of the late Leigh and Fannie (Barnes) Stage. Besides his parents he was also predeceased by his wife of over fifty years, Emma R. Stage who died September 30, 1994; and one brother and two sisters. He is survived by children, Sally (Richard) Lincoln of Pine City, New York, Howard (Elizabeth) Stage of Elmira, Terry (Diane) Stage of Hordeheads, Lucinda (Robert) Evans of Big Flats, and Joycelyn (Patrick) Bermingham of Elmira; 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Mr. Stage served with the United States Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He also served as the Council Commissioner of the Sullivan Trail Council of the Boy Scouts of America and was an Eagle Scout and was a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award. He was a life member and past Chief of the Webbs Mill's Volunteer Fire Department, a New York State Fire Service Instructor who was instrumental in the first years of the New York State Fire Academy and started the Fire Youth Resource Exchange Program (FYRE) and served as the Chemung County Fire Coordinator from 1981 to 1991. Mr. Stage was an active member of the Pine City Baptist Church. The immediate family wants to extend their sincere thanks to the 6th floor staff at the Chemung County Nursing facility who became "Howie's" extended family. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave, Elmira, NY, on Monday, October 16, 2006, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Following the visitation there will be a Fireman's Memorial Service. Funeral Services honoring his life will immediately follow with Reverend Horace Stoddard officiating. Burial will be Tuesday, October 17th, at 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with full military honors accorded. Donations may be made to the Pine City Baptist Memorial Fund, 1516 Pennsylvania Ave., Pine City, New York, 14871.
DONALD P. STANBRO
Donald Peter Stanbro died Monday,
November 4, 1996 in Florida. Donald graduated from Salamanca High School
and Alfred Ag-Tech, Alfred, NY. He retired from New York State
Electric and Gas in 1984 after 30 years as a field planner. He is survived
by his wife of 50 years, M. Louise Stanbro; children, Donald Stanbro of
Canton, OH, Linda Stanbro of Troy, PA, Penny and Roy Coughlin of Sherburne,
NY, Mark and Beth Stanbro of East Aurora, NY, April Torrence and Mike Dixon
of DeLand, FL, Donna Stanbro of Elmira, NY, Kelly Stanbro of San Antonio,
TX; seven grandchildren; sister, Virginia Blondinger of Orange City, FL;
brother, W. K. Sanbro of Tonawanda, NY; several nieces and nephews. Memorial
services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira on November 11
with the Rev. Mari Rockwell officiating and interment to be in Woodlawn
Cemetery. Contributions may be sent to the Salvation Army, PO Box 293,
Elmira, NY 14902. (TGR, Thursday, November 14, 1996)
STAVISKI Stephen M.
Age 70, of Elmira, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2007, at Elcor
Health Services. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and
retired from Elmira Correctional Facility. It was Stephen's wish that there
be no calling hours. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience
of the family. Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery. Those wishing
may make donations to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St.
Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements by Ballard and Lindgren Funeral
Home. Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/4/2007.
IN LOVING MEMORYOF
Stephen (Steve) M. Staviski
11/27/1937 - 12/2/2007
Our beloved Dad was laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery, with military
honors, Wed. Dec. 5, after a long illness. He will be dearly missed by
his daughter Elizabeth (Beth) Staviski Larrison, who resides in Littleton,
Colorado; his grandchildren, Joe, Mandy and great-granddaughter Emaly of
Tuscon, Arizona; and his son Mark Stephen Staviski with granddaughter Kayla
of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Also, he will be dearly missed by his surviving
brothers and sisters: Helen, Teddy, Blitz, Kitty and their families. Stephen
was in the Marine Corps and he was a retired Correction Officer for the
State of New York. He was a very patriotic citizen of the United States,
in which, he lived his life dedicated to the Marine Motto: Semper Fi -
Always Faithful. Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend,
you will be in our hearts forever and ever. "Though you left us suddenly
and we are far apart, you gave us special memories we keep within our hearts....."
Published in the Star-Gazette on 12/9/2007.
STEBBINGS ALBERTA SWARTWOOD
Alberta (Stebbings) Age 94, of W. Gray St. Elmira, NY, died on Wednesday,
June 7, 2006, at St. Joseph's Hospital. There will be no calling hours.
A private interment of Alberta's ashes will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery,
Elmira at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, those wishing
may make donations to the Jim and Alberta Swartwood Scholarship Fund, St.
Joseph's Hospital Foundation, 555 E. Market St., Elmira, NY 14901. Friends
are invited to a reception to celebrate Alberta's life at the Elmira Country
Club on Saturday, June 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. She is survived by daughters
and a son-in-law, Susan Hunter Berk of Cleveland, OH, Nancy Slocum and
Joseph Stimola of Glen Cove, LI; grandchildren, Nathaniel and Jennifer
Berk of Cleveland, and James Stimola of LI; predeceased by her loving husband,
James Swartwood, on Feb. 7, 1978. Alberta was born on Dec. 15, 1911 to
Mabel Slocum Stebbings and Albert Wright Stebbings. She was a graduate
of Elmira College, Class of 1932 and graduate studies at Cornell University.
Alberta was a retired high school teacher from the Ithaca School District,
Ithaca, NY. ARRANGEMENTS BY HOLLY-KECK & BAKER, INC. FUNERAL DIRECTORS
STEELE Edward F., MD
Eye Physician & Surgeon
Was born February 17, 1921, the son of the late Rae B. and Gertrude
(Jones) Steele, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 23, 2007, at
the Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 86. Edward is survived by
his loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Katherine Jane (Patterson); beloved
children, Sue Steele Lynough (Robert II) of Elmira, NY, Edward Rae Steele
(Kathleen Healy) of East Amherst, NY, Katherine E. Steele of Elmira, NY;
very dear sister, Eleanor J. Steele, also of Elmira, NY; much-loved grandchildren,
Elizabeth Katherine and Nicholas Robert Lynough of Elmira, NY, Christopher
Edward and Gregory Edward Steele of East Amherst, NY. Dr. Steele was proud
of his undergraduate work at the University of Michigan with medical school
and the Albany Medical College, where he received his MD degree. He was
an Eye Physician and Surgeon in private practice in Elmira for 35 years.
He was on staff at St. Joseph's Hospital as well as the Arnot Ogden Medical
Center, where he was also President of the Medical Staff. At the request
of Dr. Steele, his services will all be held privately at the convenience
of his family. He will be laid to rest in the Woodlawn Cemetery, also at
a time convenient to his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be directed to the Albany Medical College, 43 New Scotland Ave., Albany,
NY 12208, or to the SPCA Animal Shelter, Route #352, Elmira, NY 14903,
in his memory. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home,
Inc.
W. Henry Steele, age 86, of 1849 W. Water St., Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1980. The family has requested there be no prior calling hours and that a private committal service be held at their convenience in Woodlawn Cemetery. Rev. Jack Zeigler, his pastor, will officiate. Flowers are gratefully declined. Arrangements by Smith-Fudge Funeral Home. Survived by wife, Mrs. Claribel R. Steele of Elmira; daughter, Mrs. Howard T. Pitts of Grenich, Conn; four grandsons; niece, Eleanor Steele of Elmira; nephew, Dr. Edward F. Steele of Elmira. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and was associated with an insurance company prior to retiring.
STEFFEN - CASTER Verna, Age 80, of 153 W. Center St., Elmira, NY. She was born July 21, 1927 in Elmira, daughter of the late Carl and Margaret (Peters) Steffen and passed away Saturday, March 15, 2008, at home. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold; and siblings, Carl, Jr., Elizabeth, Gertrude, Margaret, Jeanette and Lois. She is survived by her son, H. Brian (Alyce) Caster of Horseheads; daughter, Beth Wood of Elmira; grandchildren, James (Wanda) Caster, Harold Wood, Lynn, Eric, and Brianne Caster; great-grandchildren, Curtis, Dakota, Desiree, Kayla, Aaliyah and Lucas; sisters, Arlene Church and Freda Rose; along with several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Caster was an avid card player. She enjoyed gardening and was an accomplished cook. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Thursday, March 20th, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Her funeral service will follow at 12 noon. Rev. Ellie Haber will officiate. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Published in the Star-Gazette on 3/19/2008.
STEVENS - HADLEY, Leona I.
Age 90 of Reynolds Street, Elmira, NY. Passed away Tuesday, February
5th, 2008, at Elderwood Nursing Facility in Waverly, NY. Leona was born
in Candor, NY, November 12th, 1917. She was the daughter of the late Reuben
and Hazel Stevens. Her husband, Philip D. Hadley, predeceased her in 1995.
Leona is survived by her loving children, Gail (Ronald) Cotanch of Zephyrhills,
FL, Constance Berry of Pine City, NY, Philip (Jacqueline) Hadley of San
Marcos, CA, and Jim Hadley of Elmira, NY; grandchildren that she adored,
Lori (Robert) Sandoz, Mathew (Summer) Berry, Kristen (William) VanSchoick,
Andrew Hadley; great-grandchildren, Cole, Luke, Sienna, Jake, Nolan, Gunner,
Jackson, Owen, Leona; sisters, Dorothy Bonning of Waverly, NY, Ruth (Paul)
Brown of Pine City, NY, Shirley Root of Elmira, NY; several nieces and
nephews; sister-in-law, Carolyn Stevens of Horseheads, NY. In addition
to her husband and parents, Leona is also predeceased by her sisters, Mildred
Dutrow, Marion Hayduk, Iva Narosky; brother, Lewis Stevens; and daughter-in-law,
Beth Hadley. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral
Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY Thursday, February 7th,
2008, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow the calling
hours at 8:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held at the Woodlawn Cemetery
at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 8th, 2008. Lay Pastor John Knapp will officiate.
Leona loved the comfort of her home. She was proud to be a homemaker. She
enjoyed her family as much as she could. She was an excellent cook, and
loved to knit, sew, and crochet. The love in her life was her grandchildren
and great-grandchildren, spending as much time with them as possible. Those
wishing may make memorials in Leona I. Hadley's name to the charity of
one's choice. Published in the Star-Gazette on 2/7/2008.
STEVENS - HENLEY
Lois J. Age 75, of Elmira, died at her home, surrounded by her loving
family, on Wednesday, November 16, 2005. Lois was born December 10, 1929,
the daughter of the late William F. and Elsie (Zinck) Stevens. Lois is
survived by her children, Susan Bonnell Cogswell of Big Flats, Janet Bonnell
Harvey of Elmira, Patrick S. Bonnell, with wife Sandra, of Pine City; grandchildren,
John (Meghan) Cogswell, Jr., Pam Cogswell, Heather Harvey, Gary Harvey,
Patrick (Caroline) Bonnell, Jr., Laura (Kerry) Littlefield and Jill Bonnell;
great-grandchildren, Caleb Harvey, Jane and John III, Cogswell, Matthew
Cogswell and Payton Littlefield; and son-in-law John Cogswell of Elmira.
Lois was retired from Hample Equipment in Horseheads, where she was vice-president.
Upon her retirement she established Henley's Country Gourmet and Antiques
on Hanover Square in Horseheads. Lois was a devoted and loving mother,
grandmother and great-grandmother, enjoying her vacations at the beach
and summers at Seneca Lake with her family. Friends are invited to McInerny
Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Friday, November 18,
2005 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Donations in Lois' memory may be directed to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751
East Corning Road, Corning, New York 14830.
STEVENS –MURIEL STEVENS CANIS, age 94, a lifelong native of Elmira, NY died Monday, September 16, 2002 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She devoted herself to her family and a lifetime of optimism and service to her church and community. She was the wife of Elwin Canis whom she married in 1932. Muriel was born on September 1, 1908 to Wayne and Ona May (Bellows) Stevens and graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Thomas Jefferson Medical College Hospital in Philadelphia, PA in 1929. In addition to nursing, she helped her husband launch and manage a successful local auto parts business. Muriel was a deacon and elder at the First Presbyterian Church and chaired a number of committees, including the Congregational Life Committee. She chaired the scholarship program for Church Women United, which helps women in transition. For 15 years she served as Treasurer and Student Family liaison for the local chapter of the American Field Service, bringing foreign high school students to Elmira; the Canis family hosted a yearlong exchange student from Finland. Muriel was a trustee of Thursday Morning Musicals. She was a loyal and enthusiastic member of the Daughter of the American Revolution and traced her family line back to two Mayflower passengers in 1620, having been admitted to the Society of Mayflower Descendants. For 11 years she and her husband served Meals on Wheels after their retirement as a way to translate love into action. For all these contributions, Muriel was awarded the Woman of Achievement Award in 1993 by the Women’s Organization of Chemung County. Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn and Richard Crandall of Boulder, CO; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Betty Canis of Florence, AL; Bill and Susan Canis of Great Falls, VA; 6 beloved grandchildren and 1 great grandson, as well as sisters, Sibyl Box of Elmira, NY; Elaine Sheppard of Chambersburg, PA; and Marceil Brodict of Erie, PA; along with many cherished nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Thursday, September 19, 2002 in the First Presbyterian Church, 1054 West Clinton Street, Elmira, NY at 11:00 AM. The Reverend Betsey R. Crimmins will officiate. Interment will take place privately and at the family’s convenience in the Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Iona Mission of the First Presbyterian Church or the DAR Scholarship Fund for Needy Students. –Elmira Star Gazette.
STEVENSON Angela Of Elmira, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 17, 2006 at Highland Memorial Hospital in Rochester following complications from Lupus at the age of 21. Angela was born on June 17, 1984 in Elmira. She graduated form Notre Dame High School and attended Elmira College. She learned at a young age to respect and care for others and gave her Great Grandmother, Eloise B. Foster wonderful care until she passed in December of 2005. Angela was also predeceased by her mother Brenda I. Stevenson in 1990. Surviving are her loving family who cherish her memory. Her brothers, Kevin Stevenson, Elmira; Anthony Stevenson, Gang Mills; and James Stevenson, Elmira; a sister, Josalyn Barrett of Colorado; her grandmother, Edna L. "Sue" (Luke) Moss, Elmira; uncles, Chris (Dana) Moss, Pine City; Sky (Rebecca) Moss, Elmira; an aunt, Barbara McClain, Elmira; Terrace Johnson, Elmira; cousins, Roger, Cass, Christen, Walker, Parker, Wyatt, Steven, Jodi and Jamie, Tiffanee, Tienya and Takara; Angela touched many lives in her short life and also leaves behind many cherished friends including a very special friend, Megan Huddle. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport on Friday, January 20, 2006 between the hours of 3-5p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 5 p.m. with Angela's friend Sister Nancy Kelly officiating. Graveside services will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira at the family's convenience.
STILES - MRS. LOUISE S. TERRY
Mrs. Louise Stiles Terry, late of Watkins Glen, who served as the matron
of the Federation Farm in Elmira several years, died Friday morning.
She was the widow of William E. Terry, a well known resident of Elmira,
many years. Mrs. Terry is survived by a son, Raymond Terry of Watkins
Glen, and a brother, Frederick Stiles of Elmira. The body is in the
Honan funeral home, where a private funeral will be held Monday.
Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
taken from family scrapbook and friends of Mrs. Terry -
the Miles, Ingalls, and Gardner families
STOKER - BERGH
Bessie Malvina Stoker Age 94, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2005,
a resident of the Hill Top Retirement Community, of Johnson City and formerly
of Elmira. Bessie was the loving wife of the late William Charles Bergh
and the daughter of the late Wesley and Jennie Dennis Stoker. She was born
in Scipio, NY on September 16, 1911 and grew up in Auburn, NY. Bessie is
survived by her son, Gary D. (Linda) Bergh of Syracuse, NY; daughter, Nancy
(Frank) Tetz of Skillman, NJ; six grandchildren, Steven, William, Lucinda,
and Barbara Tetz, David Bergh, and Susan Bergh McNulty; several nieces
and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, December
9th, 2005, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Centenary United Methodist
Church, 424 S. Main Street, Elmira, NY 14904. Memorial services will be
held at the conclusion of the calling hour at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Joseph
Kim will officiate. Bessie will be cremated at the Southport Crematorium
Inc. of Southport, NY. Her cremated remains will be placed next to her
late husband William in the Woodlawn Cemetery, privately, at the convenience
of the family. Bessie was a devoted 4th grade school teacher in the Elmira
City School District for 15 years. She was a lifetime member of the Retired
Teachers Association of New York State, Bethany Village Auxiliary, RSVP,
a longtime member of the Centenary United Methodist Church, an active member
of the Women's Society, nursery teacher (Sunday School), youth group advisor,
Mission Committee, and an honorary life member of the Silver Bay Association
on Lake George, where she and her husband worked as volunteers for 10 years.
Bessie was also a devoted supporter of Habitat for Humanity. In lieu of
flowers, please make memorials to the Community Service Ministry, c/o Centenary
United Methodist Church, 424 S. Main Street, Elmira, NY 14904, or the Silver
Bay Society, Silver Bay, NY 12874.
STONE Harold H., Jr. Age 48, of Elmira, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 2, 2005. Harold was born April 25, 1957, a son of Betty Hahn Stone of Elmira and the late Harold H. Stone, Sr. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children, Heather L. Stone, with son George Fields V of Elmira, Megan S. Stone and Harold H. Stone III, both of Pine City; brother and sister-in-law, Norman and Sonia Pysher II of Nottingham, PA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Constance and Philip Kappesser of Church Hill, TN, Shirley and Arthur Schmidt, Jr. of Westfield, PA and Cynthia and Michael Rutherford of Raliegh, NC; nieces and nephews, Lenarda Pysher, Lauri Kappesser and Jennifer Monroe; good friend Lilly Wandell of Elmira; several aunts and uncles; along with many good friends. Harold was the owner/operator of Elmira Radiator Service. He was an avid bowler, loved boats, playing cards and NASCAR racing. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Thursday, May 5, 2005 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, May 6, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. with Deacon George Welch officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Donations in Harold's memory may be directed to an educational fund that will be set up for his children as follows. Education Fund, c/o Betty Stone, 1647 W. Church Street, Elmira, New York 14905.
STONE, Milton G.
Age 91, of 233 W. 14th St. Elmira Heights, NY, Sunday, March 29, 1987
at the Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Friends are
invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
Funeral Services will be held there Thursday at 2pm. Rev. Larry Appenzellar
officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Stone was predeceased
by his wife, Lucy Smith Stone in 1972. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law,
Maurice and Dorothy of Elmira Heights, NY, Kenneth and Violet of Fort Worth,
Tex; daughter and son-in-law, Velma and Rocky Menechella of Elmira, NY;
grandchildren, Maurice Carl Stone of Ector, TX, Lt. Col. Fred Stone (Retired)
of Everett, Wash., Duane Stone of Olympia, Wash., Allan Stone of Tampa,
Fl, Kenneth Craig Stone of Elmira, NY, John Marshall Stone of Fort Worth
, TX, James Menechella and Susan Menechella Weston both of Elmira, NY;
16 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; brother, Lyman Stone;
sister, Nora Smith both of Millerton, Pa; several nieces and nephews. Mr.
Stone was retired from Remington Rand.
STONE – Milton G. Stone, age 91, of Elmira Heights, NY died on Sunday, March 29, 1987 at the Arnot-Ogden Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Stone was predeceased by his wife, Lucy Smith Stone in 1972. He is a retired employee of Remington Rand. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Maurice and Dorothy Stone of Elmira Heights, NY, Kenneth and Violet Stone of Fort Worth, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Velma and Rockey Menechella of Elmira, NY; grandchildren, Maurice Carl Stone of Ector, TX, Lt. Col. Fred Stone (Retired) of Everett, WA, Allan Stone of Tampa, FL, Kenneth Craig Stone of Fort Worth, TX, James Menechella and Susan Menechella Weston both of Elmira, NY; 16 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild; brother, Lyman Stone; sister, Nora Smith, both of Millerton, PA; several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call at the Barrett Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral services will be held there on Thursday at 2 pm with the Rev. Larry Appenzellar officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
STORCH Myron A.
Age 76, of Terry Hill Road, Horseheads, NY, went to be with the Lord
and join his wife, on Oct. 15, 2007. Family and friends are invited to
call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main St., Horseheads, NY, on
Thursday Oct. 18, 2007, from 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 p.m. His funeral service
will take place on Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the First United Church of Christ,
160 Madison Ave., Elmira, NY. Committal services and Military Honors will
follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, where he will be laid to rest beside
his wife. Published in the Star-Gazette from 10/17/2007 - 10/19/2007.
STORCH Myron A.
Age 76, of Terry Hill Road, Horseheads, NY, went to be with the Lord
and join his wife, on Oct. 15, 2007. Mr. Storch was predeceased by his
devoted wife, Arlene C. (May) Storch in 1989. He is survived by his loving
children, Mary (David) Harris of Elmira, NY, David (Cathleen) Storch of
Horseheads, NY, Frances Allis of Painted Post, NY, Edwin Storch of Severn,
MD, Yvonne (Larry) Peters of Elmira Heights, NY, Florence Storch of Horseheads
and Ruth Kondrach of Elmira, NY; 13 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren,
several nieces and nephews; and special friends, William Gleason of Fairport,
NY, and Wendy Hubbard of Lowman. Also predeceased by one grandson, three
sisters and four brothers. Mr. Storch was a member of the First United
Church of Christ in Elmira and an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.
His hobbies included wood working and he enjoyed model railroading and
most of all, spending time with his family. Family and friends are invited
to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main St., Horseheads, NY,
on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, from 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 p.m. His funeral service
will take place on Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the First United Church of Christ,
160 Madison Ave., Elmira, NY. Committal services and Military Honors will
follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, where he will be laid to rest beside
his wife. Published in the Star-Gazette on 10/16/2007.
STORCH, Myron A.
Age 76, of Terry Hill Road, Horseheads, NY, went to be with the Lord
and join his wife, on Oct. 15, 2007. Family and friends are invited to
call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main St., Horseheads, NY, on
Thursday Oct. 18, 2007, from 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 p.m. His funeral service
will take place on Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the First United Church of Christ,
160 Madison Ave., Elmira, NY. Committal services and Military Honors will
follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, where he will be laid to rest beside
his wife.
STORCH, Myron A.
Age 76, of Terry Hill Road, Horseheads, NY, went to be with the Lord
and join his wife, on Oct. 15, 2007. His funeral service will take place
on Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the First United Church of Christ, 160 Madison
Ave., Elmira, NY. Committal services and Military Honors will follow in
Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, where he will be laid to rest beside his wife.
JAMES VINTON STOWELL SR. Services for James V. Stowell, Sr., 73 of 6 Rockwell drive, Troy were held Mar. 18 at the Smith-Fudge Funeral Home in Elmira with the Rev. Jack Wise of the First Presbyterian Church, Troy officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Mr. Stowell died at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre on Mar. 15, 1970. He was an artist, archeologist and explore. A native Elmiran, he spent most of his life in New York and Elmira, but moved to Bradford County in the late 1950’s, living first near Canton and then moved to Troy. He spent his lifetime gathering Indian relics and in 1967 presented his extensive collection of artifacts to the Chemung County Historical Society. He also had a lifetime interest in the Perry Arctic explorations and made four trips into the far North. The first was in 1926 on a ship that supplied the Byrd Polar expedition. In 1946 he was aboard the Bowdoin in Northern Labrador with MacMillan. His last trip was in 1957 with his wife, Elizabeth Ross Stowell, along the east coast of Baffin Island. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth; son, James V. Stowell, Jr., Sanford, Fla.; step-daughters, Mrs. Nicholas (Carol) DeLauro, Big Flats, N.Y. and Mrs. Neil (Mary) Kurtsman, Dallas, Texas; several grandchildren. –Canton Independent Sentinel
STRABEL, Barbara G. Baker, 49, of Bakercrest Rd., Millerton, PA passed away Sunday, December 14, 1997at home. Barb was the co-proprietor of Bakercrest Home for the Elderly, north of Roseville, PA. She was a member of the Roseville Independent Baptist Church. She was a release time teacher and a board member for the Child Evangelism Fellowship of Tioga County. She is survived by her husband, Don; her father and step-mother, Dick and Peggy Strabel of Siren, WI; brothers, David Strabel of Waukesha, WI, Kenneth Strabel of Siren, WI, Donald Strabel of Webster, WI, Thomas Strabel of Hayward, WI; Retired Air Force Major Steven Strabel of Burlington, NJ; step-brother, Danny Strabel of Siren, WI; sisters, Joan Klosinski of Rothchild, WI, Bonnie Hams of Hayward, WI, Joyce Nyman of Waukesha, WI, several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and eight foster children. She was predeceased by her mother Marilyn and grandmother, Esther and many others. Funeral services were held at the Olthof Funeral Home in Elmira on December 17 with the Rev. Ivan Mathewson and Rev. Robert Bevins officiating and interment to be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Memorial donations may be made in Barbara’s name to the Roseville Baptist Church for a youth activity building.
STRAIT, Bernice K. - Little Bernice Strait Dead. The Child weighed but three pounds and four ounces at death. Bernice K., the infant daughter of James W. and Luella Strait, died at 1:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The little one was but twenty three days old and at birth weighed but two and one half pounds. She however seemed perfectly well and healthy and in the two week succeeding her birth gained five and one half ounces. Her strength also developed rapidly and at the time of her death was quite remarkable for a child of her age. Her weight at death was three pounds and four ounces. It was not until Saturday afternnoon that the parents noticed that the little one was not feeling well but no serious symptoms of illness were apparent and the child seemed nearly as bright and happy as ever. About midnight she went into convulsions which lasted for some time. Dr. Ross was quickly summoned and said a blood vessel had bursted in little Bernice's stomach. She continued bleeding internally until the time of her death. Dr. Ross pronounced the case a very peculiar one, in fact the only one he had ever seen. The funeral will be held from the residence at 261 Baldwin Street at 2 o'clock this afternoon and the burial will be in Woodlawn.
STRANGE - Mrs Louise Strange MacCarrick [SRGP 14931] of 304 South avenue, died this morning at 2 o'clock at the family home. following an apoplectic seizure, which she suffered Saturday morning, aged seventy-one years. Mrs MacCarrick was the daughter of Marcus and Sarah Strange and was born at Springfield,Pa., August 30, 1855. She had been a resident of Elmira and a member of Centenary M.E. Church a half century. Had she lived until September she and her husband would have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Mrs MacCarrick was a woman of fine ideals, a character of sterling worth and beloved by her family to whom she was devoted. The decedent is survived by her husband, Franklin MacCarrick; a daughter, Mrs George Messing of East Orange, N.J.; a grandson Marcus G. Messing; a brother, Charles R. Strange of Miami,Fla. The funeral will be held at the family home, Friday at 4 p.m. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery.
STRAW - HELLER, Mrs. Zylpha. Of 720 Laurel St., Elmira, March 22, 1990 at Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Robert H. and Joyce Heller of Penn Yan, Fred W. and Loretta Heller of Warsaw, Francis (Frank) Heller of Rocky Mountain, NC; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, Fred E. Heller, May 10, 1968 and son, Frank, January 10, 1987. Zylpha was a member of the Pennsylvania Ave United Methodist Church, Loyal Chapter 265 OES, Monarch Club and a well known Seamstress. Friends are invited to call at the Pennsylvania Ave United Methodist Church, 1238 Pennsylvania Ave., Pine City, Sunday, 2 to 4pm, with Funeral and Committal Services there, Sunday, at 4pm. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate Memorials to the Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church or the charity of one's choice. Zylpha Straw was the daughter of Frank and Rosa Straw.
STONG Guy Collin M.D.
Lt. Colonel Retired U.S. Army
Age 65 of Panama City, Florida passed away on Sunday January 27, 2008
in Fairhope, Alabama after a brief illness. Dr. Stong was born June 7,
1942 in Elmira, NY the son of Guy Eugene Stong and Ruth Collin Stong. Guy
was a Vietnam and Gulf War Veteran serving his country with The U.S. Army.
Lt. Colonel Stong is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Dr. Benjamin
C. Stong and Amy Stong of Atlanta, GA; daughter: Emily Jeanette Stong of
McLean, VA; mother: Ruth Collin Stong of Spanish Fort, Alabama; sisters
and brother-in-law: Cynthia Collin Stong of Marathon, Florida and Margaret
Teller Stong & John Jensen of Ottawa, Canada; brother and sister-in-law:
David Beecher Stong & Marlane Jurang Stong of Fairport, NY; several
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of caring friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318
West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Sunday February 10, 2008 from 7-9 PM.
Dr. Stong's Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday
February 11, 2008 at 10 AM. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY
where Full Military Honors will be accorded Lt. Colonel Guy Collin Stong
M.D. Published in the Star-Gazette from 1/31/2008 - 2/10/2008.
STRONG - McCLAIN, Kathryn L.
Age 91, formerly of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away at Founders Pavillion
in Corning, NY, on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. Kathryn was born on February
3, 1917 in Elmira, NY, daughter of the late William and Mary (Rosanski)
Strong. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter McClain; and son, William
McClain. Survivors include her "adopted daughter", Donna Whitehead; grandchildren,
Clifford, Sheri and Donnie; great-grandchildren, Nicole, Heather, Cody
and Jenna. It was Kathryn's wish that there be no services held. Interment
will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 6/20/2008.
Simeon S. STRYKER, an upholstev in this city for many years, died yesterday morning at 4 o'clock at the family home on upper West Church street, near the Country Club. He was 57 years old and had been ill about 6 months. The decedent is survived by his widow and a sister, Mrs. Ewald, of this city. The remains were removed to 216 Madison Avenue, where the funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. The Elmira Advertiser September 2, 1915 Sharron Vossoughi <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net>
SULLIVAN - KOZEY
Clare Sullivan Nagle 87 years, formerly of Elmira Heights, NY, and
Spencer Hill, Corning, NY, died Friday, March 2, 2006, at the Waters of
Three Rivers. She was born March 28, 1919 in Corning, NY, the daughter
of the late John Patrick and Edna Frances Hultzman Sullivan. A lifetime
resident of the Corning/Elmira area and graduate of Corning Free Academy,
Corning Community College and Elmira College. It was Clare's lifelong dream
to receive a college education and she accomplished her goal with great
pride. Her vast interest was in History and she pursued many graduate courses.
Clare and Dr. Clyde L. Nagle were married. He predeceased her in October
1959. Her second marriage was to John Kozey, who predeceased her in 1998.
She was a past school board member of Thomas A. Edison School (1960-1970).
Her interests were in sports activities, stocks, finance and history education,
and a lifelong interest in politics. Clare was a member of the Lamoka-Waneta
Lake Association. Surviving her are son, Tom and Nancy Nagle of Horseheads,
NY; daughters, Dana Kooch of Colorado Springs, CO, Christine N. (Gary Waters)
Saia of Franklin, TN, and Cartha (Carl) Conklin of Waneta Lake, NY; grandchildren,
Nathan Nage, Dr. Tina (Steve Ripley) Nagle, Nicole Nagle, Tyrone (Therese)
Nagle, Michelle (Michael) Wheeler, James Kooch, Darcy (Jeremiah) Lighthouse;
great-grandchildren, Tobiah Nagle, Thea Rose Nagle, Clyde J. Smith and
Michael Wheeler, and Christopher William Lighthouse; brother-in-law, Willard
Nagle; and sister-in-law, Janet Sullivan; nieces, Michelle Sullivan, Kim
Quinn, Lisa Nagle; nephews, Steve Nagle, Matthew Nagle; also special friends,
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Allen. She was predeceased by brothers, Jack Sullivan
and Richard Sullivan; and son-in-law, Michael Kooch. Family and friends
are invited to call at the Haughey Funeral Home, 216 E. First St., Corning,
NY, Friday, March 10, 2006, from 4-7 p.m., with Funeral Service and Committal
Service to follow at 7 p.m. Interment will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery.
To view Clare's Video Tribute, please visit www.haugheyfuneralhome. com.
SULLIVAN, Ruby A. - of 398 W. Morris St., Bath, NY formerly of Elmira. Funeral was held Tuesday at 1 pm, at the Olthof Funeral Home. The Rev. Austin Matthews. Pallbearers: Jerry Canfield, Charles Carlson, Jack Fish and Ralph Rumsey, Woodlawn Cemetery.
SUTTON Claire E.
Died September 11, 2008. Claire Sutton, 87, of Elmira died in her sleep,
in her own bed, in her own apartment, having lived as independently as
possible. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water
and Walnut Sts., on Sunday, September 14, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
and Monday, September 15, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The rosary will
be recited on Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. and on Monday evening at 7:00
p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 16,
2008 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Our Mother Church, Horseheads. Graveside
blessing will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Please remember Claire and her
family in your prayers. Published in the Star-Gazette from 9/14/2008
- 9/15/2008
SWARTZ Norval
ELMIRA DAILY GAZETTE & FREE PRESS July 27, 1903
INFANT'S DEATH: The death of Morval Clark SWARTZ aged three months,
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. SWARTZ of 1016 Lake Street, occurred yesterday
at 12:30 o'clock from convulsions. Woodlawn Cemetery listed as Norval
SWEENEY, RALPH W. Services for Ralph W. (Slim) Sweeney, 84, Elmira, were held at the Olthof Funeral Home, Elmira, on Feb. 4 with Rev. Bruce P. Cummings officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Sweeney died Feb. 2, 1984. He attended Southside Baptist Church, was a member of Harry B. Bentley Post, American Legion, life member of S.S. Jack Swan Post D.A.V., he was active in the North American Gladiolus Council and an accredited judge, member of Empire State and Chemung Valley Gladiolus Society and a U. S. Army veteran WWI. Surviving are his wife, Marie Haggerty Sweeney; sister Mrs. Roy (Bernice) Nash of Troy; several nieces and nephews. (TGR Feb. 9, 1984)
SWEET Floyd J., Lt. Col., USAF (Ret.) Sailplane Pilot and World Class Volunteer Age 91, of Potomac Falls, VA. He was born on June 29, 1914 in Elmira, son of the late W. Glenn Sweet (Mayor of Elmira 1930-1932) and Nettie (VerNooy) Sweet and passed away Thursday, March 30, 2006, at Falcons Landing in Sterling, VA. Floyd was predeceased by his wife, Frances Peebles Sweet; and brother, Norman Sweet. He is survived by his wife, Isabel B. Sweet of Sterling, VA; sister, Evelyn Sweet Allen of Clayton, NY; son, F. Jerome Sweet, Jr. of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; daughter, Kittie Sweet Alexander (Raymond) of Burnsville, MN; son, William G. Sweet (Linda) of Fairfax, VA; six grandchildren; eight great-grand-children along with several nieces and nephews. Floyd showed early interest in aviation. In 1928 he joined the Elmira Model Airplane Club and made rubber band-powered very light aircraft and gliders. A year later he joined a group that built a Dagling Primary Glider. He soloed the Dagling in 1930. In 1931 he qualified for his first glider license - #45, signed by Orville Wright. He attended the University of graduated in 1937 with a BS in Aeronautical Engineering. Following graduation he married Frances Peebles of Elmira. They were married for 50 years until her death in 1987. Due to his background in soaring, he transferred to the Army Air Corps. During World War II he trained glider pilots (in 29 Palms, CA) for combat in Europe and Asia. He also worked in research and development of the gliders and assault aircraft (CGA-4) used during the war. After the war he transferred to the U.S. Air Force and continued to spend much of his career working in various aircraft development programs at Wright Field in Dayton, OH. Floyd retired from the USAF in 1961 and went to work at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC, where he served as an intelligence officer until his retirement in 1976. After his retirement from NASA he continued active participation with his many organizations, among them are: Soaring Society of America (past president, and director for 51 years; founding editor of Soaring magazine); World War II Glider Pilots Association (executive council member); National Soaring Museum (charter member, past president and trustee); National Aeronautics Association; American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Associate Fellow); Mid-Atlantic Soaring Association and OSTIV – Organization Scientifique et Technique Internationale du Vol a Voile. His honors include Warren E. Eaton Memorial Trophy (1941); Soaring Hall of Fame (1963); National Aeronautics Association - Elder Statesman of Aviation (1988); Legend of Aviation - recognized at the opening of the National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles International Airport (2003); Funeral services were held in Virginia. Family and friends are invited to attend his graveside service on Tuesday, April 4th, at 11 a.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery. A reception will follow at the National Soaring Museum. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Floyd through donations to the National Soaring Museum, 51 Soaring Hill Drive, Elmira, NY 14903. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family.
SWEET Robert G.
Age 82, of Lake Rd., Elmira Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Monday,
April 23, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Bob was born Aug. 7, 1924 in
Elmer, PA, the son of the late Willard and Kathryn (Metcalf) Sweet. He
is survived by his wife of 59 years, Onalee (Lines) Sweet; half brother
and sister, Gary Sweet of Lawrenceville, PA, and Betty (Leroy) Mayer of
LA; sisters-in-law, Kay and Kathy Sweet of Cowanesque, PA; nieces, Sandra
(Leon) Parker of Bradford, NY, and Linda (John) Baker of Gillett, PA; several
grandnieces and nephews; and special dog, "Buddy". In addition to his parents,
Bob was predeceased by his sister, Juanita Sweet McCoy, Virginia Sweet
O'Lenick; half brothers, Paul, Bob and Fred Sweet; half sister, Onolee
Sweet; and nephew, Dennison Lines. Bob was a US Army veteran of WWII and
a retired electroplater with Bendix/Elipse in Elmira Heights. He was a
member of Pine Valley United Methodist Church and member of the Horseheads
Moose. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home,
413 S. Main St., Horseheads, on Thursday, April 26, from 2-4:00 and 6-7:00
p.m. His service will take place there at the funeral home at the conclusion
of calling hours at 7:00 p.m. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira
at the convenience of his family. Those wishing may also remember Bob with
memorials to North Shore Animal League of America, 16 Lewyt St., Port Washington,
NY 11050, or the Horseheads Animal Shelter, 150 Wygant Rd., Horseheads,
NY 14845.
SZILASI Andrew Passed peacefully away at Mt. Holly
Hospital, NJ, on February 16, 2006 following a brief illness. He was born
in August 1908 in Bucharest, Romania, of Hungarian parents. He studied
Electronic Engineering at the Technical University in Berlin, Germany,
and after graduation, joined the Tungsran Factory in Budapest, Hungary.
After the war he worked in Paris, France, and in London, England. He came
to America in 1952 and became Engineering Manager with Westinghouse Electric;
first in Bath, NY, then afterwards, in Elmira, NY, where he retired. He
was a member of Elmira First Presbyterian Church and Treasurer of the Elmira
Torch Club. When his wife, Anna, died in 1995 after 55 years of marriage,
he joined his sister, Alix, at Medford Leas Retirement Home. He was predeceased
by Alix in 2002; and his older brother, Nicholas, in 1979. Andrew was the
much loved uncle of his two nieces, Evelyn Tait, Barbara McLauchlan; they
are his only surviving first relatives. A memorial service will be held
at First Presbyterian Church, 1050 West Clinton St., Elmira, NY, 14905,
on Monday, March 6, at 2 p.m. followed by private interment at Woodlawn
Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. If wished, donations may be made
to Medford Leas, Medford, NJ 08055, or a charity of choice.
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