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Monica L. Manning
Jul 9, 2011
Loved by all who knew her, Monica had a spirit that lit the room. Her wealth of natural talent included gardening, cooking, beading and quilting; but perhaps her greatest gift was her ability to bring out the creative talents of others. Inspired, inspiring; she lived her life with an open heart, bringing everyone she met inside of it. In accordance...
Vel Kurjakovic
Jul 9, 2011
Age 57, of 921 Harris Road, Corning, died unexpectedly on July 9, 2011. He was born on February 23, 1954 in Glina, Croatia, in what was then Yugoslavia. Beloved Husband of Nancy (Lazeski) Kirby Kurjakovic, he is also survived by his daughter, Claudia Kurjakovic, stepson; Michael Howland, mother; Mira Kurjakovic, sister; Nevenka (Kurjakovic) Haverson, his aunt; Nena Scoff, along with...
Florence A. Yeska
Jul 9, 2011
At age 99, Florence Yeska, of South Broadway Wellsburg NY, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. After World War II, Florence and her husband, Art, started and operated a profitable poultry farm. She also served as an employee of St. Joseph's Hospital working in the Central Service department for many years. In her senior years she...
Charles W. Janowsky
Jul 7, 2011
Age73, of Elmira, NY passed away on Thursday July 7, 2011 at home.He is survived by his children James (Becky) Janowsky, Kamise "Kami" Janowsky, Rick (Jessica) Janowsky, 4 grandsons and one great grandson. also survived by a brother and two sisters.Family will receive friends at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 PennsylvaniaAvenue, Elmira, NY on Sunday July 10, 2011 from 1:00...
Robert G. Prochnow
Jul 6, 2011
Age 85, of Elmira, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 6, 2011.Bob was born in Buffalo, NY on Sunday, August 30, 1925, the son of Josephine and Felix Prochnow.He is survived by his beloved wife and companion of 62 years, Iris Prochnow.Together they raised two children, Linda (Jerry) Haley of Montour Falls, NY and Robert Prochnow of Bronx,...
Anne M. Wilcox
Jul 5, 2011
Age 80, of Medfield, Massachusetts, formerly of Elmira, NY. Beloved wife of the late James V. Wilcox. Loving mother of Karen L. O'Connor of Medfield and Robert G. Wilcox and his wife, Patricia of Rochester, NY, devoted grandmother of Jonathan E. O'Connor of Madison, WI, Michael J. O'Connor of Miami, FL, and Nicholas C. Wilcox of Rochester, NY. Family and...
Maida P. Brown
Jul 5, 2011
Age92 of Apollo Beach Florida formerly of Elmira, NY, went to be with her Lordon Tuesday July 5, 2011 in Sun City, FL. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Barbara (Ernest) Kiemle of Red Creek, NY, Jean Huggins of Apollo Beach, FL; grandchildren, Cindy (Mark) Malchoff, William (Karen) Kiemle, David (Sandra) Kiemle, Tammy Huggins, Timothy (Wendy) Kiemle and Bart...
Janet I. Mcdermott
Jul 4, 2011
Age 83, left this earth Independence Day 2011 to be reunited with her beloved husband, Donald. She was born March 30th, 1928 in Athens, PAthe daughter of the late Arthur and Anna Laura (Brown) Hoose. She graduated from the East Smithfield High School class of 1946. She married Donald McDermott June 7th, 1947 and together they raised two children, daughter;...
Ruth E. Scofield
Jul 3, 2011
Was born August 11, 1932 in Mansfield, PA the daughter of the late Arnold R. and Mildred (Barnes) Sowers, passed away very unexpectedly on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA at the age of 78. Her first husband, Robert J. Baker, second husband, Raymond L. Scofield, special companion, Duane Cook and step-son, Stephen Scofield...
Mary L. Frinkel
Jul 3, 2011
Was born September 30, 1926 in Martinsville, VA the daughter of the late James and Nannie (Leiter) Taylor, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 84. Her loving husband, Samuel Frinkel and nephew, Louis W. Lindsay predeceased her. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Juanita Russell, Kathleen Howe...
Celia M. Kokoszka
Jun 28, 2011
Age 91 of Elmira, NY and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY was called home to God on June 28, 2011 after a brief illness.Celia was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Rataj) Szydlowski. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph, step-son; Walter, brothers; Joseph (Joe), Leon (Leo), Chester Szydlowski and sister; Bernice (Berts) Bulka. Celia is survived by...
Stuart R. Brown
Jun 25, 2011
Stuart R. Brown, Sr., age 79, of 48 Colonial Drive, Horseheads, died Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center - , Elmira.Mr. Brown was born December 2, 1931 at Elmira, NY the son of the late Lloyd Ward and the late Cathleen (Allen) Brown Sr..He married Barbara Russat .He served in the Army from 1952 to 1960 during...
Denise L. Allen
Jun 24, 2011
Age 56, of Corning, NY passed away on Friday June 24, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Elmira, NY.She is survived by her children, Donald Beard and Aaron Empson; also 5 grandchildren. FuneralServices will be held privately. Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the family.
Maxine L. Dewitt
Jun 22, 2011
Passed peacefully on Wednesday, June 22,2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a courageous battle with an extended illness. Maxine was born November 14, 1952 in Elmira, NY to Walter and Carol Smith. Maxine was a computer operator at Flickingers for many years before becoming a CPA through CCC. She then workedat Carnevale, Neils Whitney and Nash which later become E.F.P....
Robert A. Poulin
Jun 15, 2011
Was born August 25, 1936 in Ware, MA the son of the late Arthur and Genevieve (Lamoine) Poulin passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. His brother, Richard Poulin in 1984 and son in law, William Stewart in 1994 predeceased him. He married the love of his life Mary Ellen (Katona) July 16, 1960....
Margaret C. "Furley" Lemunyan
Jun 12, 2011
Age 80, of Pine City, NY passed away June 12th, 2011 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Margaret was the daughter of the late Leo L. and Ethel (Erickson) Rinwalske. She was born in Elmira the 26th day of June in 1930. She is predeceased by her husband, James Philip LeMunyan in 1995, and her daughter, Linda LeMunyan in 2009.Surviving...
John G. Wheeler,
Jun 5, 2011
Age 71 of Jackson Summit, PA passed away on June 5th, 2011 surrounded by his family. John was born June 21, 1939 a son of John and Murna Wheeler. He is survived by his loving wife, Judith Wheeler of 52 years, his children are John Wheeler (Special friend Kathy Richardson), Jeff (Lanett) Wheeler, and Jodi Wheeler(Special friend Dan Squires); grandchildren...
William C. Andrus
Jun 3, 2011
Age 74, of Pine City, NY, passed away after a lengthy illness on Friday, June 3, 2011 with family and friends at his side. He was the proud owner of a pea green "34" Hudson Coupe and could be seen driving around town. He is survived by his children; Lance (Lisa Carriere) Andrus of Colorado, Becky (Jim) Janowsky, Karen (Scott...
Harvey I. Holden
Jun 2, 2011
Age 82 of Elmira, NY passed away on Thursday June 2, 2011. Harvey was born on December 29, 1928 in Elmira to the late Randall and Mary Holden. Harvey was predeceased by brothers Gerald and Randall (Jr.) Holden and sister-in-law Mary (Eugene) Holden. He is survived by his wife Norma (Johnson) Holden; daughters Barbara (Charles) Granger of Pine City, Gwen...
Bernice E. Raplee
May 28, 2011
Age 91 ofElmira, NY, went to be with her Lordon Saturday May 28, 2011 at Willow Point Nursing Facility, Vestal, NY.She is survived by her children, Durwood ( Diana) Raplee, Kathleen E. Kanaley, Larry (Dody) Raplee, and Scott ( Donna) Raplee, David (Patty) Raplee; grandchildren, Grethen ( Jim Spurles) Raplee, Jonathan (Amy)Raplee, Jim (Lori) Tschudy, Pete ( Kati) Tschudy, Tamie...
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