Philip A. Mcelhaney
Nov 30, 2009
Went to be with his Lord on Monday, November 30, 2009. He was born April 12, 1937 in Oil City, PA to Grant W. and June M. (Tuttle) McElhaney. Phil was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Marda Curren McElhaney; daughter, Kathi (Greg) Cronkrite; granddaughter, Andrea Cronkrite; sister, Romayne McElhaney;...
Marian Decker
Nov 28, 2009
Was born August 24, 1929 in Troy, PA the daughter of the late Louis and Eliza (Woodworth) Decker passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility at the age of 80. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Thursday, December 3, 2009...
Leon O. Sheets
Nov 27, 2009
Was born July 17, 1930 in Muncy, PA the son of the late Owen and Hazel Sheets passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 27, 2009 at the age of 79. His sisters, Rachel (Joe) Hunter, Gladys (Lawrence) Shaw and Marie (Richard) Purvis also predeceased him. Leon is survived by his beloved children, Linda Getz of Denver, CO;...
John Kelley
Nov 23, 2009
Age 64 of Elmira, NY passed away at the Chemung County Nursing Facility on Monday, November 23, 2009.Mr. Kelley was born in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Isaac and Gertrude ( Palmer ) Kelley.Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Mary who passed away in April 2009.Mr. Kelley is survived by his brother Joseph...
Robert L. Berggren
Nov 23, 2009
Age 76 of Elmira Heights, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, November 23, 2009 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Mr. Berggren was born in Elmira Heights, NY, the son of the late Andrew and Lola Starner Berggren.Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters; Frances Brown and Bernice Redner and a brother Alonzo Berggren. His survivors...
Paul Kretchmer
Nov 18, 2009
Age 89 of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 18, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He is survived by his wife Patricia Kretchmer.Paul was a United States Army veteran of WW II and a Pearl Harbor survivor.Also the past President of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. There will be no calling hours, Funeral Services will be held privately...
Joanne M. Westrick
Nov 14, 2009
A resident of Gillett, PA was born April 19, 1939 in Spangler, PA the daughter of the late James and Hazel (Hetrick) Thomas passed away peacefully on November 14, 2009 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 70. Her beloved daughter, Sandra Colavita predeceased her October 29, 2007. Joanne is survived by her loving husband, Paul A....
Vera R. Doland
Nov 14, 2009
Was born September 7, 1927 in Greenwood, NY the daughter of the late Floyd Raymond and Mary Rosetta (Brownell) Sherman, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Geneva Living Center at the age of 82. Her loving husband of 54 years, Richard E. Doland on October 9, 2003 and her son, Donald B. Doland on June 15,...
George S Harrison
Nov 13, 2009
Yea, Though I walk through the valleyOf the shadow of death, I shall fearno evil, for thou art with me.Psalm 23:4Ardently devoted husband and father, passed away on November 13, 2009 at Bethany Manor, Horseheads, NY. George was born in Sunbury, Pennsylvania on April 2, 1919 to George P. and Eleanor H. Harrison. He was raised in Elmira and remained...
Gloria Marie Butler
Nov 11, 2009
Age 82, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 11, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by her loving children. Gloria was born in Brooklyn NY the daughter of the late Frederick and Emily Crankshaw Merkle. She is survived by her children, Charles (Cheryl) Butler, Gloria (Charles) Slater, John (Bonnie) Butler, Laura (David) Noonan, David (Juanita) Butler, Gerald...
Elizabeth Ellyn Hewitt
Nov 11, 2009
Age 88, was born October 19, 1921 in Homewood, PA the daughter of the late Ellis Eberle and Ellyn (Tibbitts) Hewitt. "Betty" was ushered to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 from St. Joseph's Hospital. Her sister, Mary Kathryn (Hewitt) O'Connor also predeceased her. She is survived by her brother, Joseph Hewitt of...
Zeke Abraham Root
Nov 10, 2009
Root, Zeke Abraham of Gillett, PA. , Very unexpectedly passed into the arms of his angel, Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Infant son of Lisa Marie McConomy and Abraham Thomas Root. In addition to his loving parents he is survived by his Sister: Brooke Losey Root; Grandparents: Rose M. and John F. McConomy, Patricia and...
Kenneth R. Schill
Nov 8, 2009
Was born April 24, 1933 in Burlington, PA the son of the late LaVerne and Gladys (Waldron) Schill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital at the age of 76. His sister, Marie Fulda and special grandmother, Fanny Waldron predeceased him. He is survived by his cherished wife, Docia (McCall) with whom he has spent...
Lois H. Cooper
Nov 6, 2009
Retired Bookkeeper, Chapel Lumber CompanyAge 74 of Caton Avenue, Elmira,Daughter of the late George and Helen Lumbard. Survived by husband Glenn; daughter Sherri (Hal) Schrock; son James (Maryann) Cooper. Grandchildren Elizabeth Jezorski, Jennifer Jezorski, Lauren Schrock, Kristen Cooper; Great Grandchildren Logan and Micah Bryan; brother Richard (Linda) Lumbard. Several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister Betty DeVore and granddaughter Jaimie...
Regina Haner
Nov 2, 2009
Age 61, passed away peacefully at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Monday, November 2, 2009 with her family at her side. Regina was born in Elmira, the daughter of the late John and Mary Ruth (Dunn) Sage. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years Floyd ("Jake") Haner, their two sons, John Michael (Debbie) Haner of Elmira;...
Freeman Farrand Ferris
Oct 25, 2009
Ferris, Freeman F. age 97 of Bethany Village, Horseheads, NY Formerly of Elmira, Painted Post, and Lawrenceville, PA. passed away quietly Sunday October 25th, 2009. Freeman was the son of the late Harry A. and Bessie Short Ferris in Knoxville, PA, August 15th, 1912. Freeman was predeceased by his first wife Doris Skinner Ferris, second Mildred Anderson Ferris and his...
Fred C. Berry
Oct 19, 2009
Age 74, was born April 1, 1935 in Elmira, NY the son of the late Fred L. and Mary (Bartoo) Berry went home to be with his Lord on Monday, October 19, 2009 at his home. His brother, Donald Berry predeceased him. Fred married the love of his life, Esther Stafford October 10, 1953. They have enjoyed 56 wonderful years...
John M. Gray
Oct 18, 2009
Age 81 passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 18, 2009 with his family by his side at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. Mr. Gray was born in Elmira in 1928, the son of the late Myron and Helen (Madden) Gray. John is survived by his son, John Gray II of Elmira; daughters, Darcy (Kathy Chapin) Gray of Pine City;...
Pauline Lord
Oct 17, 2009
Age 96 of Elmira passed away peacefully on October 17, 2009 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center.Pauline was born in Millerton, Pa on March 2, 1913, the daughter of Lynn C. and Anna Seely Dickinson. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband of 52 yearsGordon J. Lord in 1985, a sister Hilda Covey, and a brother Irving Dickinson....
Judith A. O'Brien
Oct 16, 2009
Age 68 Of Pine City, NY, passed away on October 16, 2009 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, with her family by her side. Judith is the daughter of the late William and Beverly (Bogart) Dibble. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ronald J. O'Brien, children, Joseph and Deborah O'Brien, Kathleen O'Brien Lepkowski , Jay and Lisa O'Brien,...
