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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.
All people are listed in alphabetic order by surname at BIRTH. Women identified by a married alias only and for whom a birth surname can not be identified, are listed on the last page for the cemetery's obituaries. Please send in typed obituaries for people buried in our local cemeteries. If possible include name of newspaper and date. Send typed in your email or in attached Word files. Send to Joyce M. Tice (JoyceTice@aol.com) |
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UNOLD, Charles A., age 67 of Thunderbird Terrace Apartments, Horseheads Friday Dec. 14, 1973. Friends are invited to call at Smith-Fudge Funeral Home Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral there Monday 2 p.m. Rev. F.B. Tschudy. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may make contributions to their favorite charity of the First United Church of Christ. Survived by sisters, Mrs. Basil (Ethel) MacIntosh of Montour Falls, Mrs. Edward (Bertha) Brann of West Hartford, Conn.; several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Elmira Elks Lodge No. 62; Ivy Lodge No. 397 F.&A.M. and a member of the First United Church of Christ.
UPDIKE
Arlene C. Age 78, of 753 Roe Ave. passed away Wednesday, December 19,
2001. Arlene was born April 4, 1923 in Elmira daughter of the late Lyman
and Hazel (Wood) Updike. She was retired from the Chemung County Transit
Authority where she worked as a bus driver. Arlene loved her family and
being an AARP volunteer. Survivors include two nieces; Diane (Duane) Swarthout
of Elmira, Robin (James) Harness of Guilford IN, a nephew; John (Janet)
Stempfle of San Diego, CA, 4 great nieces and 6 great nephews several great-great
nieces and nephews. Her sisters, Merna, Lucille and Muriel predeceased
her. Family and friends are invited to call from 11 am to 1 PM Saturday,
December 22 at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral and committal
services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 1 PM with Rev.
Janice Fitzgerald officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
UPDIKE
Edward S. Sr. Age 83 or Elmira, NY, September 16, 2001 at the Skilled
Nursing Unit of the Arnot Ogden Medical Center after an extended illness.
He is predeceased by his wife Helen and his brothers, Louis, Robert and
Richard Updike and his sister Marlea Metzke. Edward is survived by his
daughter Beverly (Robert) Ermold of Elmira Heights, NY, his son, Edward
Jr. (Karen) Updike of Florida. His brothers, Charles Updike of Las Vegas
and Raymond Updike of Elmira and his sisters, Francis Dougherty of Florida
and Betty Farley of Lowman; 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren as well
as several nieces and nephews. Edward was a decorated veteran of the US
Army in World War II serving in the Quartermaster Corps in the Asiatic-Pacific
theatre of operations. He was also a member of the Rochester Masons and
the American Legion and VFW Edward was also a past president of ReAct Club
Elmira Eagles and a past Shasam of the Redman's Club of Rochester. It was
Edward's request that there be no calling hours. Military honors will be
accorded at the graveside by the Chemung County Honor Squad at 10:00 AM
Thursday, September 20th, 2001 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief
Fund in Edward's name. Arrangements are by Ballard and Lindgren Funeral
Home, 161 Oakwood Avenue, Elmira Heights, NY 14903.
Dr. Elaine L. UPDYKE, a microbiologist who recently retired from the U.S. Public Health Service in Atlanta, Georgia passed away November 13 (1972) from the effects of lung cancer. She authored several of her research studies which have been published in books and medical journals. Memorial services were held in Atlanta with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, N.Y. Dr. Updyke was a daughter of the late Austin H. Updyke and a niece of Dr. Fannie U. Angelicola, former residents of Jackson Summit, Pa. She is survived by a brother, Gerald A. Updyke of Upper Saddle River, N.J. and an aunt, Mrs Pearl U. Thomas of Wellsboro.
UPDYKE. Phoebe (SRGP 20370) MRS. ABEL E. SISSON
Mrs. Phoebe Louisa Sisson died Tuesday at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. J. H. Impson at Avoca, after an extended illness. She is survived
by her husband, Abel E. Sisson of Daggett, Pa.; four daughters, Mrs. Homer
Cuyle of Geneva, Mrs. John H. Impson of Avoca, Mrs. Guy Doolittle of Elmira,
Mrs. Ray Parin of Pine City. The body is in the Wilson funeral home where
the funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. The Rev. George W. Burroughs
of Pine City will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. (handwritten
on article Feb. 6, 1934)
Below this line are women whose name at birth is not identified.
If you know their own surname, let me know so I can add it and put them
in the right order in the page. In some tragic cases, not even their first
name is in theor obituary.
The funeral of William F. UPDYKE was held at the family home, 405 Tuttle avenue, this afternoon at 2 o’clock, Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery
URCHAK, Michael P., of 139 Horseheads Blvd. Elmira Heights Tuesday, Dec., 4, 1973. Friends may call at the Ballard & Lindgren Funeral home Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services there Friday at 11 a.m. The Father Shomko of St. Nicholas Ukranian Church. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the heart fund. Survived by brother, Stephen Urchak of Elmira Heights; sisters, Mrs. Michael Pausnack and Mrs. Grant Meeker, both of Elmira, Mrs. Philip Hourican of Bayonne, N.J.; several nieces and nephews. He was a retired employe of American Bridge Co.
UTTER - Dylan Jerome God's Newest Angel Was ushered to his home in heaven on Saturday, January 28, 2006, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. Dylan is survived by his loving parents, Renee L. (Coolbaugh) and Tory L. Utter of Elmira, NY; maternal grandparents, Theodore and Carol Coolbaugh of Erin, NY; paternal grandparents, Tex and Kendra Utter of Ithaca, NY; aunts, Laurie Moore of Erin, NY, and her two children, Jordan and Desiree, and Terri Utter of Ithaca, NY; uncles, Tracy Utter and his children, Shelby and Chelesa, Todd (Holly) Utter and their children, Brittney, Courtney and Grace, and T. J. Utter, all of Ithaca, NY. There will be no prior calling hours. Private Graveside Services, celebrated by Deacon George Welch, will be held at the convenience of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations in Dylan Jerome Utter's name be made to the Scholarship Fund of Jerome Mosher (for whom Dylan was named), c/o Dryden High School, 118 Freeville Road, Dryden, NY 13053. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY.
VALOIS, Frank L. died yesterday morning at the home of his sister Mrs. F. M. Whitley on lower Maple Av. The decedent is survived by one brother August and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Lasner and Mrs. E. M. Whitley. The funeral will be held at the home of Mrs. Whitley Friday at 2 o'clock, the Rev. S. E. Eastman officiating. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery, Please omit flowers. Elmira Star Gazette Oct.`12, 1911. Submitted by Sharron Vossoughi <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net>
VanATTA - CLARK, Doris M.
Age 88, of Montour Falls, and formerly a longtime resident of 811 W.
Gray St. in Elmira, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, Nov. 2,
2008, at the Seneca View Nursing Facility, where she had been residing.
She was predeceased by her husband, the Rev. Robert J. Clark in 1983. Her
surviving family includes her daughters and sons, Sandra (Donald) Shepard
of Penn Yan, NY, Lorraine (Terence) Dockerty, also of Penn Yan, NY, Doug
Clark of Burdett, NY, Greg (Jennifer) Clark of Elmira, NY, Wendy Clark
of NYC, NY, and Bruce Clark also of NYC, NY; grandchildren, Karen (Bruce)
Stickler, Jill (Chris) Lian, Valerie (Andrew) Trerise, Julie Powell, Teresa
(Scott) Hatfield, Amy Dockerty, Jessica Sedlack, Cary Clark, Sarah Turck
and Sean Clark; 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Doris
was born in Elmira, NY, on Feb. 21, 1920, the daughter to the late Albert
and Fannie (Clark) VanAtta. She was a longtime resident of Elmira and active
member of the Westside United Methodist Church, where she loved helping
out on everything from bazaar's to rummage sales. Doris was a longtime
member of Cooperative Extension and both a Brownie and Girl Scout leader.
She was an expert seamstress, cook and homemaker. She upholstered furniture,
made wedding gowns for her daughters, and sport jackets for her husband
and sons. She made many wedding cakes for local residents. She provided
a safe, comforting home environment that her children and their friends
and neighbors all enjoyed. She loved those joyous summers at the family
cottage on Far Rockaway Road. She loved hunting for night crawlers and
fishing for that "big one" with her children. Their love of the outdoors
and travel took family and friends on many camping trips locally and around
North America. Doris loved animals and her home became home to stray dogs
and cats that nobody else would take in. She would go shopping at the drop
of a hat, but would enjoy just sitting in a mall, watching others enjoying
their time together. She enjoyed her alone time reading, working on crossword
puzzles, and sewing. Her greatest joy though, was her loving family, and
her home, where she was born. Family and friends are invited to call at
the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads, on Thursday, Nov.
6, 2008, from 4-7:00 p.m. Her service will be celebrated at the funeral
home on Fri., Nov. 7, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Donald Guiles officiating.
Graveside committal service will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira.
Special thanks to the many healthcare providers and friends of both the
Falls Home and Schuyler Hospitals' Seneca View Nursing Facility for the
care and concern of our mother, you always made her feel at home. Those
wishing may remember Doris with memorials in her name to the Chemung CO.
Humane Society & SPCA, 2435 State Rt. 352, Elmira, NY 14903; or the
Arctic League, PO Box 113, 114 West 2nd St., Elmira, NY 14901. Published
in the Star-Gazette from 11/4/2008 - 11/5/2008
VANDEGRIFT - KOHENA, Dorothy "Jean"
Age 83, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2008, at the
Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born on March, 31, 1925 in Elmira,
NY to the late James and Pearl (Ladd) Vandegrift. Jean was predeceased
by her husband, Jack Kohena in 1980. Survivors include her daughters, Sherri
(Jeff Ryan) Adams of Elmira, Mary Beth (John Schill) Kohena of Elmira Heights,
and Linda Jo Winslow of Elmira; stepson, Daniel (Marlene) Kohena of AZ;
grandchildren, Robert Adams Jr. and Melissa Adams, both of Elmira; son-in-law,
Bert (Darla) Adams of Big Flats; special nieces, Barbara Hrasdzira, Terri
Marshall and Caroline Vandegrift; special nephew, David Vandegrift; along
with several other nieces and nephews and special neighbors, Shirley White,
Theresa Goodwin and Harriett and John Roby. Family and friends are invited
to call on Saturday, June 7th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the James
D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow there at 8 p.m. with
Pastor William Vallet officiating. Interment will take place at the convenience
of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations in Jean's name can
be made to the Penn. Ave. United Methodist Church, 1238 Penna. Ave., Pine
City, NY 14871. Published in the Star-Gazette on 6/4/2008.
VANDERLIP, Alice V. Mrs. Alice V. Murphey of 1215 W. 1st St. died Friday, Sept. 4, 1936 after an extended illness. She is survived by her husband, Harold M. Murphey, the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis C. VanDerlip Sr., a brother Willis VanDerlip Jr.; all of Elmira. Mrs. Murphey was a former librarian in the Steele Memorial Library several years and was highly respected. Funeral service in the family home Monday at 2 p. m. The Rev. Henry E. Hubbard will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Unnamed Elmira Newspaper. Prob. Sept. 1936. Submitted by Sharron Vossoughi.
VANDERMARK Frances C.
Formerly of Beecher Street
Was born February 15, 1918 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late
George R. and Christina (Plank) Vandermark, passed away peacefully on Monday,
December 31, 2007, at the Elcor Health Services at the age of 89. Her sister,
Ruth E. Vandermark predeceased her December 20, 2004. She is survived by
her brother, Arthur C. (Peg) Vandermark of Horseheads, NY; nephews, Donald
(Carolyn) Vandermark of Macedon, NY, Arthur Vandermark Jr.; niece, Peggy
Sue; cousin, Weltha Sullivan of Elmira, NY; along with several great-nieces
and great-nephews. Frances retired from Newberry's as a clerk after 50+
years of dedicated service. She has been a faithful member of the Southside
Baptist Church since her childhood. She always enjoyed knitting and crocheting
for the sake of bringing joy to others. Family and friends are invited
to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira,
NY 14904 at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2008, to celebrate Frances's life.
The Reverend David Daniels will officiate. Interment will take place privately
at the convenience of her family in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations
may be directed to the American Diabetes Association Syracuse Office, 356
North Midler Ave., Syracuse, NY 13206 or to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751
East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 1/3/2008.
VANHOOBER - SHARON S. THOMPSON
Sharon S. Thompson, 50, of Mansfield, PA died Sunday, July 7, 1991.
She is survived by husband, George Thompson; son, Duane (Fred) Ripley of
Elmira; daughter, Bria (Woodward) of Roseville, PA; two grandchildren;
her parents, Delbert and Vera Hoobler of Elmira; mother-in-law, Bertha
Thompson of Wellsburg, NY; brother, Delbert II of Horseheads; several aunts,
uncles, nieces and nephews. Private funeral services were held at the convenience
of the family with interment to be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira. Those
wishing may make memorials to the Robert Packer Radiology Department. (TGR,
Thursday, August 1, 1991)
VanKEUREN - DURYEA, Georgette L. "Aunt Honey"
Age 83, of Genoa, NY, formerly of Elmira, died Friday, October 10,
2008 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Georgette was a daughter of the
late Theodore and Ethel Bernhardt VanKeuren. She was predeceased by her
son Wayne E. Duryea on September 27, 2002. Georgette is survived by her
daughter Linda J. Reeves of Genoa NY with her husband Gregory and her children,
Michael, Shawn, Daniel and Heather; son Robert F. Duryea of Patchogue LI;
daughter Cindy E. Hoose of Elmira with her husband Scott and her children,
Jason, Jennifer, Lorie, Steven and Michael; daughter-in-law Barbara J.
Duryea of Elmira with her children, Kevin, Karen and Kurtis; sisters, Doris
Rignola of Florida, Barbara (Dick) Purcell of Nevada, and Catherine (Ernie)
Sprague of upstate New York; also surviving are several great grandchildren,
nieces, and nephews. Georgette cherished her family, and her greatest joy
was the time she spent with her children and grandchildren. Friends are
invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of W. Water and Walnut Streets,
on Monday, October 13, 2008 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will
be held there on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Committal prayers
and interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to a charity of one's choice. Published in the Star-Gazette
on 10/12/2008
VAN NESS Sean L.
Age 12 of Erin, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at Golisano
Children's Hospital at Strong, Rochester, NY. Surviving Sean are his parents,
Charlie and Sue Van Ness; sisters, Amy, Mallory and Libby; grandparents,
Harrison and Cindy Libby, June Van Ness; great-grandma, "Mama" Jessie Smith
Libby; aunts and uncles, Wayne (Wendy) Van Ness, Dennis Van Ness, Linda
Farrell, David (Michelle) Van Ness, Sue (Bob) Ring, and Joni (Dan) Sweeney;
cousins, Steve (Tanya) Van Ness, Jon (Amy) Van Ness, Rick and Bryan Van
Ness, Joshua Farrell, Jeremy Van Ness, Jennette Van Ness, Zackary, Jeffrey
and Taylor Van Ness, Jont, Ellen, Sydney, Andrew and Avery Kingsepp, Mike,
Molly, Kate, Christopher and Emma Pattison; Godparents, Cindy and Brian
Moucha; also many close friends and family members. Predeceased by grandfather,
Ronald Van Ness; and uncle, Thomas Libby. Sean was a 6th grader at Spencer-Van
Etten School District. He was an avid Soccer player and also played basketball.
Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050
Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Sunday, April 20, 2008, from 1:00 to
3:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Funeral Service on Monday morning at 11:00
a.m. in Glad Tidings Christian Life Church, 116 Breesport Road, Horseheads,
NY, followed by graveside service in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. In
lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to to Golisano Children's Hospital,
Rochester, NY or Ronald McDonald House. Jeffrey Modell Foundation.
Published in the Star-Gazette on 4/19/2008.
VAN TUYL –MRS. HARRIET L. (PEG) RAUB age 67 of 269 W. Chemung Pl. died Friday, may 13, 1988 at Arnot-Ogden Memorial Hospital. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Penna. Ave., Monday 2 to4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. with funeral and committal services at conclusion of calling hours, the Rev. Keith Kissell officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family would appreciate memorials to a charity of one’s choice. –Elmira Star-Gazette
Van VAULKNER - Mrs. Muriel L. Rinebold, age 77 of Elmira Rd 1, Sunday February 20, 1972. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof funeral Home Monday 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services there Wednesday at 1 p.m., the Rev. Robert Delorme of the Oakwood United Methodist Church officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Survived by two sons, Earl Rinebold of Elmira RD 1 and L. Allen Rinebold of Cameron Mills, N.Y.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was a former member of the Chemung Valley Grange, widow of the late Raymond Rinebold.
FUNERAL NOTICE: CARL E. VARGESON
SOURCE: Elmira Star Gazette, Mon 28 March 1921
DEATH DATE: unknown
BURIAL: Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira
Transcriber: Anne Ross
CARL E. VARGESON.
"The funeral of Carl E. Vargeson, late of 155 Sullivan street, was
held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Davis undertaking rooms. The
Rev. R. Lew Williams officiated and burial was in Woodlawn cemetery."
VIVIAN - DEMURE
Jeanette Age 93, of Horseheads and formerly a longtime resident of
Robinson St. in Elmira, passed away after a lengthy and courageous battle
with Alzheimer's Disease on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005. She was born July 5,
1912 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, the daughter of James and Jeanette (Wilson) Vivian.
Her surviving family includes her nieces and nephews, Doris (Frank) Bystrom
of Miami, FL, Mary Helen (John) Hewitt of Abilene, TX, Robert Vivian of
Chico, CA; along with a cousin, Agnes Bardole of Williamsport, PA; and
several grandnieces and grandnephews. Jeanette, along with her husband,
Rene' Demure who predeceased her in 1959, had been residents of Elmira
since 1954. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Elmira
and a devoted homemaker. Family and friends are invited to call at the
Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, NY on Thursday, Nov.
17, 2005, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. where her service will follow there
at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira.
VOORHEES James H. Jr.
Age 70, of Maple Ave., Elmira, NY, passed away Wednesday, August 27,
2008, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. James was born on October
22, 1937 in Elmira, son of the late James Sr. and Ellen (Hanrahan) Voorhees.
Survivors include his sons, James (Sandra) Voorhees III and Ernest "Matt"
(Tracy) Voorhees, both of Elmira; grandchildren, Nicole, Alan "AJ", Jacob
and Matthew Voorhees; brother-in-law, Gerald Butts; niece, Sherrie Butts;
nephew, Jamie Butts. James was predeceased by his sister, Jeanne Ann Butts.
James retired from Grand Union in Vestal, NY as a butcher after many years
of service, and was a recent employee of the State of New York with the
Soaring Eagles Golf Course. He was the past Exalted Ruler of Elmira Lodge
#62, Elks State Vice President, Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler
and Southern Tier District Vice President. James was also a board member
of the State Veterans Administration and for many years he was Lodge Hoop
Shoot Chairman and was District and Lodge Major Projects Chairman. He was
also Youth Chairman for the Southern Tier District and other various Youth
Committees too numerous to mention, and attended many Elks State and National
Conventions. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, September
2, 2008 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at James D. Barrett Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. Interment will take place in Woodlawn
Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Published in the
Star-Gazette from 8/29/2008 - 8/31/2008
VOSBURGH - MESSING, Virginia M. nee Vosburgh (Whittaker)
formerly of Millerton, PA
Was born October 28, 1921 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Francis
L. and Blanche E. (VanFleet) Vosburgh, passed away peacefully on Monday,
June 11, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital at the age of 85. Family and friends
will gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira,
NY 14904 on Wednesday, June 13, 2007, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services
honoring her life will be held there on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend
Susan Husted will officiate. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be directed to a charity of one's choice.
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