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Richard Eugene Gryska

Richard Eugene Gryska

Nov 4, 2007

Was born August 3, 1928 in Elmira, NY the son of the late Leon and Pauline (Laskoski) Gryska passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Elcor Health Services at the age of 79. His brother, Edward and nephew, Gary also predeceased him. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Marjorie H. (Williams) Gryska; son, Richard II...

Doris H. Kreisler

Doris H. Kreisler

Nov 4, 2007

Was born April 2, 1929 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Harry G. and Bertha C. (Chamberlain) Heller passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 4, 2007 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility at the age of 78. Her brother, Raymond Heller predeceased her. Doris married Wilbur D. Bill Kreisler September 25, 1949 in Elmira at the Southport Presbyterian...

Richard A Bates,

Richard A Bates,

Nov 3, 2007

Of Elmira, NY passed gently at home on Saturday November 3, 2007, at the age of 91. Born in Penn Yan, NY and a longtime resident of Southport. Dick was survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Florence M. Bates, and children Linda (Nick) Draghi and Richard Jr. (Jodi) Bates, as well as his grandchildren, Laura and Gregory Bates,...

Florence S. Jones

Florence S. Jones

Nov 1, 2007

Florence S. JonesLoving mother, grandmother and great grandmotherJONES, Florence S.Age 92Of Millerton, PA passed away on Thursday November 1, 2007 at home surrounded by her loving family.Florence is survived by her children; Orrin Jones, Karen Wheeler and Larry Jones, also nine grandsons, two granddaughters, numerous great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild, sister, Rose Pratt, several nieces and nephews. Her...

Sandra L. Colavita

Sandra L. Colavita

Oct 29, 2007

Was born August 8, 1960 in Elmira, New York the beloved daughter of Paul and Joanne (Thomas) Westrick passed away in peace on Monday, October 29, 2007 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center after a courageous, hard fought battle with cancer at the age of 47. Sandra is survived by her loving husband of one and a half years, Alexander...

David N Joralemon

David N Joralemon

Oct 25, 2007

David Noble Joralemon(Byline)Of Pine City, NY passed away Thursday, October 25th at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert N. and Joyce ( Greatsinger ) Joralemon and his brothers Richard E. and William J. Joralemon. David is survived by his wife Jane Greenlee Joralemon, daughters and sons-in-law Sandra and David Murray of Horseheads, NY and Dr....

Edward F. Steele

Edward F. Steele

Oct 23, 2007

Steele,Edward F., MD Eye Physician and Surgeon was born February, 17, 1921 the son of the late Rae B. and Gertrude (Jones) Steele passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 86. Edward is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Katherine Jane (Patterson); beloved children, Sue...

James W. Voorhees

James W. Voorhees

Oct 23, 2007

(Byline)James Warren Voorhees Jr., 41 of Granbury Texas went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2007.He was born in Elmira New York on June 16, 1966.He is survived by his parents Jim Sr. and Kathy Voorhees of Elmira, NY; Patsy Lee and Leonard Hadix of Granbury Texas; Grandparents Clara Bell and Walt Connis of Horseheads NY; Charles Ferguson...

Mary Helen Gordnier

Mary Helen Gordnier

Oct 23, 2007

Was born December 21, 1922 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Clarence and Olive M. (Updegraff) Sayles, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 84. Her beloved husband of 48 years, Lawrence W. Gordnier and sister, Dorothy Sayles predeceased her. She is survived by her loving daughters...

Barbara A. Leister

Barbara A. Leister

Oct 23, 2007

Was born November 9, 1939 in Elmira, NY passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at the Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY at the age of 67. Her parents, John Turk and Mary Ostrander and brother, Ronald Brixius predeceased her. On November 10, 1957 here in Elmira, Barbara was married to Kenneth J. Leister, prior to her unexpected passing...

Keith Edmund Said,

Keith Edmund Said,

Oct 22, 2007

Age 81 of Big Flats, New York. Passed away in the home he built, Monday evening surrounded by the unequaled love and care of his devoted wife and friend of 34 years Barbara. Keith is the son of the late William Howard Sr. and Grace Isabel Kelse Said. He was born in Corning, New York, November 26, 1925.Keith was a...

Ethel W Sadler

Ethel W Sadler

Oct 17, 2007

Elmira for over 24 years, serving on various committees and offices, including Treasurer Age 78, died October 17, 2007. She was born October 18, 1928 in Bethlehem, PA the daughter of the late Charles E. and Eleanor (Wasser) Wack. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Allen L. Sadler; daughter, Patricia Krise of Elmira; sons, David A. (Sharon)...

William R Thomas,

William R Thomas,

Oct 16, 2007

Age 71 of Millerton, PA passed away on October 16, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Joy Thomas; and their children; Diane (Brad) Lines, William R. (Maria) Thomas, Jr. Darrell (Bonnie) Thomas, Karen Paro, Michael (Dawn) Thomas; brother; Ronald (Lorraine) Thomas. 10 Grandchildren, 2 Step-grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, niece, nephew and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins....

Tia Rachelle Brant

Tia Rachelle Brant

Oct 8, 2007

Type Obit HereTia Rachelle Brant of Millerton, PA was born December 16, 1989 in Elmira, NY the adored daughter of Terry and Michelle (Kellogg) Brant, was ushered home by heavens angels to be with her Lord on Monday, October 8, 2007 at the age of 17. Her younger sister, Charlotte L. Brant on June 5, 1998 predeceased her. She is...

George K. Elwood

George K. Elwood

Oct 7, 2007

Age 79, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, passed away to be with the Lord on October 7, 2007 after a long illness. George was a sweet, kind, giving man who always had a smile. George was a die hard Phillies fan and was very excited to hear about them winning the NL Eastern Division Championship. George was born in Bentley...

Michael James Burns

Michael James Burns

Oct 3, 2007

Age 53 of Race Street, Elmira, NY passed away in peace surrounded by his loving family at home. Michael is the son of the late John Anthony and Irene Catherine Walsh Burns. He was born in Elmira December the 31st, 1953. Hes survived by his loving wife of 24 years Dolores Wood Burns; son Anthony Michael Burns and daughter Catherine...

Walter Komer

Walter Komer

Oct 2, 2007

Age 85, resident of Caldwell Avenue, Elmira, NY and most recently Woodbrook, passed away on Tuesday October 2, 2007.Walter was born on March 29, 1922 in Elmira NY, the son of the late Andrew and Anna Komarnisky.Walter married Dorothy L. Clark and prior to her death celebrated 46 wonderful years of life and love together.He is survived by brothers John...

Viola B Galpin

Viola B Galpin

Oct 1, 2007

Was born November 15, 1921 in Port Dickinson, NY the daughter of the late Harold and Ethel (Morris) Jones passed away Monday, October 1, 2007 at St. Josephs Hospital at the age of 85. Viola married William E. Galpin and celebrated 64 wonderful years of life and love together prior to his death March 6, 2004. Her brothers, Benjamin and...

Mary Rita Hall

Mary Rita Hall

Sep 30, 2007

Age 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends after a short and courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 12, 1947 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Herbert and Twila (Hart) Cook. Her brother, Herbert Jim Cook and sister, Nancy Gates predeceased her. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 26, Burdette Bill Hall;...

Joan M. Cooklin

Joan M. Cooklin

Sep 29, 2007

Age 65, passed away very unexpectedly on Saturday, September 29, 2007, at her home. She was born October 2, 1941 in Elmira, NY the daughter of Walter and Rita (Tigue) Cook. Her mother, Rita predeceased her. She is survived by her beloved father, Walter; loving children, Christine (Mike) Terpstra, Suzanne Cooklin and Eric (Wendy) Woodyard; much loved grandchildren, Nicole (Javier)...

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