Jon C. EarleyAge 72 of Elmira, NY passed away on Saturday October 6, 2012 at Chemung County Nursing Facility, Elmira, NY. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Gayle B. Earley, daughter, Vicki Earley (Jay) Dahoda; son, Jon R. Earley, Granddaughter, Cassandra L. Phinney,; brother, Edward Earley and several nieces & nephews Jon retired from Hardinge Incorporated of Elmira, NY with over 42, years of dedicated service. He was an avid fisherman, golfer, and bowler, along with being aBaltimore Orioles fan, and a fan of Penn State Football. Jon alsoenjoyed NASCAR, his favorite driver wasKasey Kahne. The family will receive friends on Friday October 12, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport with Funeral and Committal service there Friday evening at8:00 PM, Father Mathews will officiate.Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Guest book may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com.Arrangements have been entrusted to Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.