Richard E. Peterson
Oct 5, 2025
Richard “Dick” Erick Peterson, 82, of Pine City, NY, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, in Corning. Born February 17, 1943, in Elmira, he married Susan L. Loetzer on February 27, 1965, and together they made their home in Pine City for over 50 years. Dick graduated from Southside High School, served in the U.S. Army and reserves, and...
Thomas A. Galpin
Sep 24, 2025
Thomas A. Galpin, a native of Elmira, NY and resident of Ashland, NY passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. He was 76. Born November 14, 1948 to the late William Etman and Viola (Jones) Galpin, Thomas was a graduate of the Elmira Free Academy. Upon graduation he entered into the U.S. Air Force. He dedicated 20 years of service...
George C. F. Smith
Sep 22, 2025
George Christopher Flecher Smith, a native and resident of Elmira, NY, died suddenly on September 22, 2025. He was only 52 years old.
George was a loving father and husband who dedicated his life to caring for individuals with special needs. He was a man of faith who believed in being the hands and feet of the Lord by sharing God's...
David Mills
Sep 20, 2025
Mills, David A. – David Alfred Mills, 74, of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on September 20, 2025, in Rochester.
He was a devoted husband to his wife of 48 years, Sheila (Finnell), a proud father to his two daughters, Rebecca (Dan) Geiger of Centreville, VA, and Bridgette (Jon) Gibbs of Elmira, NY, and his...
Robert J. "Bob" Combs
Sep 19, 2025
Robert J. “Bob” Combs, a lifelong member of the Elmira community, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Bob was a man who loved his family and found joy in the simple things in life. An artist at heart, he enjoyed painting, and his artwork is proudly displayed in the homes of those he loved. He also had a special...
Leona J. "Jane" Bennett
Sep 13, 2025
Leona J. "Jane" (McClure) Bennett, 93, died September 13, 2025 at Elcor Nursing Facility in Horseheads, NY.
She was born February 19, 1932 in Elmira, NY to the late Kenneth L. and Leona M. (Zinn-Carroll) McClure. She is survived by: her son James Bennett (Sheila Sementelli) of Mill Hall, PA; daughters Lucinda Bennett of Elmira, NY, and Sue Canale (Mark) of...
Shirley Marie Forrest
Sep 9, 2025
Shirley Marie Forrest, 87, of Granville Summit, PA, entered the presence of her Lord on September 9, 2025.
Born in Elmira, NY, Shirley was the second child of James and Naomi (Porter) Forrest. She graduated as salutatorian of Troy High School’s Class of 1955 and went on to earn her nursing degree at Arnot-Ogden in 1958. She later completed a double...
James E. MacNeal
Sep 8, 2025
James E. MacNeal, a lifetime resident of the Southport community, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at age 78. He was born in 1946 to the late Raymond and Bessie (Lev) MacNeal. After graduating from Southside High School in 1966, Jim began his career proudly serving in the United States Navy. In 1968, he married the love of his...
Myles Emory Tucker
Sep 3, 2025
Myles Emory Tucker, born July 31, 2025, sadly passed away on September 3, 2025. Though his time on earth was short, the immense joy he brought to his family will be treasured forever. Myles loved the time he spent with his mom and dad holding and cuddling him, being read to, and hearing his loved ones laugh.
He is survived by:...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
