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Earl E. Stewart, Jr.

Earl E. Stewart, Jr.

Aug 30, 2025

Earl E. Stewart, Jr. a native of Elmira, NY and resident of Pine City, NY passed away suddenly on August 30, 2025. He was a hard-working and industrious jack-of-all trades, a talented mechanic, and occasionally a good deer hunter. He was generous and well-respected throughout the community as a good neighbor and friend. He was best known as “Pa Pa”...

Jeffrey L. Robinson

Jeffrey L. Robinson

Aug 28, 2025

Jeffrey L. Robinson, a native of Elmira, NY and resident of Wellsburg, NY passed away on August 28, 2025. He was 64 years old. He worked at Trayer Products for 42 years, starting out as shipping gauge inspector and working his way to become a quality facilitator. He enjoyed NASCAR, and was a Buffalo Bills fan when he wasn’t rooting...

Sandra M. Edger

Sandra M. Edger

Aug 25, 2025

Sandra M. Edger (formerly Pack, nee Powers) passed away after an extended illness at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY.

She is survived by: her significant other Julio Ramirez (aka Cano, the love of her life); her son Michael Jay Pack; her six grandchildren - Aria, Collin, Tyler, Emma, Isabelle and Skylar; her siblings - Lauren S Strait (Ricky, nee...

Loren Alan Gill

Loren Alan Gill

Aug 23, 2025

Loren A. Gill, a native and resident of Elmira, NY, passed away on August 23, 2025. He was 56 years old.

In his earlier years, Loren worked in food prep in local kitchens, including the Ponderosa. He enjoyed fishing, and loved country and rock music, especially Metallica. He was a dedicated father and grandfather, and was also a ‘father-at-large’ to many...

Donald E. Marvin

Donald E. Marvin

Aug 19, 2025

Donald Edward Marvin, 91, of Elmira, NY died on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at his home while surrounded by his loving family.

Born June 21, 1934, he was the son of the late LaVerne F. and Cora F. (Updyke) Marvin. On April 21, 1957, he married the love of his life, Karen Barkalow. The two grew their family and lived across...

Barbara Ann (Moll) Uplinger

Barbara Ann (Moll) Uplinger

Aug 16, 2025

Barbara Ann (Moll) Uplinger, a native of Williamsport, PA and resident of Elmira, NY passed away on August 16, 2025. She had just celebrated both her 90th birthday, and her 70th wedding anniversary, an occasion she and her beloved husband Jack celebrated by dancing to “The Anniversary Waltz.” Theirs truly was a love unaltered by time.

Barbara worked as a receptionist...

Julie Ann Ferris

Julie Ann Ferris

Aug 14, 2025

Julie Ann Ferris, born July 12, 1958 in Sterling, NY passed away August 14, 2025 at 67 years old.

She was preceded in death by: her life partner Timothy Carpenter; her mother Jo Ann Ferris; her sisters Terri Dickerson and Becki Blaney; and her brother Howard Ferris, Jr.

Julie is survived by: her children - Adam (Christy) Carpenter and Erin (Mike) Hart;...

Russell E. "Mike" Pritchard

Russell E. "Mike" Pritchard

Aug 14, 2025

Russell E. "Mike" Pritchard, a native and resident of Elmira, NY, passed away on August 14, 2025. He was 76 years old.

A graveside service with the presentation of military honors will be held at Woodlawn National Cemetery in the coming weeks, with further details updated here when available.

John H. Glover, Sr.

John H. Glover, Sr.

Jul 23, 2025

John H. Glover, Sr., a native of Elmira, NY and resident of Summerville, SC, passed away on July 23, 2025. He was 84 years old.

John was a hard-working man who retired from the Department of Public Works of the City of Elmira, and later from Little Joe’s TV Store after 30 years of service. He was the president of the...

John Tyler Simpson

John Tyler Simpson

Jul 22, 2025

John Tyler Simpson, a native and resident of Elmira, NY, passed away tragically at only 27 years old on July 22, 2025.

John was employed with the Horseheads Pepsi Bottling Group. He was a dedicated employee and coworker. Despite his grueling work schedule, he always found time to spend with his beloved wife.

John and Lyric found each other while working at...

Nancy Lea (Kelley) Peters

Nancy Lea (Kelley) Peters

Jul 12, 2025

Nancylea “Nancy” Kelley-Peters, a native and resident of Elmira, NY, passed away on July 12, 2025. She was 71 years old.

Nancy had a smile that could light up any room, and heart that was so genuine. She loved music, and could dance like nobody's business! She also loved her plants. When she wasn't watering her plants, she was busy doing...

Cynthia L. Scott

Cynthia L. Scott

Jul 6, 2025

Cynthia "Cindi" (Thomas) Scott, 64, of Elmira, NY (Golden Glow) passed away on July 6, 2025, while surrounded by family and friends.

She was preceded in death by: her son Thomas Alexander Scott; her father Ivor Thomas; her nephew Jake Thomas; and her cousin Pete Frank.

She is survived by: her daughter Emily Suzanne Scott; her mother Elsie (Swanson) Thomas; her siblings...

William S. Buckland, Jr.

William S. Buckland, Jr.

Jun 23, 2025

William S. Buckland Jr., better known as 'Bill' passed away peacefully in his sleep while laying in his favorite spot while watching tv with his cats on June 23, 2025 in the town of Elmira, New York.

William Sturgis Buckland, Jr. was born on October 29, 1950. He retired as a Chemical Operator from Merck prior to moving to Elmira. He...

Jan L. Smith

Jan L. Smith

Jun 16, 2025

Jan L. Smith, a resident of Elmira, NY passed away on June 16, 2025, just a few days before his 66th birthday. He was the son of Marvin Smith and the late Irma Smith, sister of Heidi Smith Ferren and the late Anita Regina Etscovitz.

Jan was raised in Pittsfield, MA and graduated from Taconic High School in 1977 with High...

Richard H. Riker, Jr.

Richard H. Riker, Jr.

Jun 8, 2025

Richard H. Riker, Jr., a native of Elmira, NY and resident of Horseheads, NY passed away on Sunday June 8, 2025. He was 72 years old.

Born to the late Richard and Alois (Palmer) Riker, Sr., Richard was a man of few words. He served as a volunteer firefighter for much of his life, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was...

Leon O. Updike

Leon O. Updike

Jun 6, 2025

Leon O. Updike, Age 86, of Montour Falls, NY and formerly of Gillett, PA passed away Friday, June 6, 2025 in Cortland, NY. He was born October 4, 1938 in Sayre, PA son of the late Charles Leon Updike and Clara (Bristol) Updike. Leon belonged to the class of '55 at Troy High School. He began a 2 1/2 year...

Elizabeth C. "Tillie" Badmone

Elizabeth C. "Tillie" Badmone

Jun 5, 2025

Elizabeth C. (Vaughn) Badmone, better known as "Tillie", passed away on June 5, 2025. She was 88 years old.

She was born in Corning, NY in 1937 to the late Tracy and Edith (Galpin) Vaughn. She was an observant child who learned many mechanical skills by watching her brothers work on the family farm. She spent most of her career with...

Mary E. Page

Mary E. Page

Jun 4, 2025

Mary E. “Libby” Page, Age 82, of Cedar Street, Southport, NY passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Libby was born February 19, 1943 in Rockville Centre, NY daughter of the late John W. and Marie (Mullen) Stephens, Sr.

Libby was retired from the Chemung County Nursing Facility after 26 plus years of dedicated service as...

Cathleen Strang

Cathleen Strang

Jun 3, 2025

Cathleen (Twist) Strang, a native of Corning, NY and resident of Elmira, NY passed away on June 3, 2025. She was 69 years old.

Cathleen was a fun-loving person and an avid sports fan who was dedicated to her family. She was often found playing cards or cheering for the Elmira Jackals. She was also a passionate fan of racing and...

Patricia Ann Rogers

Patricia Ann Rogers

Jun 1, 2025

Patricia Ann Rogers, Age 77 of Caton, NY passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 at home. Pat was born in Elmira, NY on June 27, 1947 daughter of the late John and Dorothea (Morrow) Fitzpatrick. She was married to the late Robert L. Rogers. Pat was retired from Notre Dame High School where she worked in the Care of Buildings...

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