Edward S. â??Pete�? Harrison
Jan 20, 2006
Age 58 of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2006 at home, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 26, 1947 in Syracuse, NY, the son of Stuart and Helen (Lowery) Harrison. Pete is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 31 years, Sheila (Kelly) Harrison; loving son, Brian T. Harrison; brother, Donald...
John F. â??Jack�? Fisk
Jan 19, 2006
Passed into eternal rest at home after a lengthy illness, Thursday, January 19, 2006. Jack was the husband of Linda Ann Fisk, with whom he was married for 40 years on January 22. He is also survived by his beloved children, John Russell Fisk and Brenda Sue and son-in-law, Chuck Knight; sister, Elizabeth Ross; nephew, Ronald Shuster; and a dearly...
Sandra L. Mathews
Jan 18, 2006
Age 61 of Elmira, NY passed away January 18th, 2006 at St. Joseph?s Hospital. She is survived by her step-children, Donna Austin of Southport, George Mathews III of Syracuse, NY; grandchildren, Mike, Melissa, Tasha; and 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Loretta of Ohio. She is predeceased by her husband, George Mathews, Jr.Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral...
Harold Wesley â??Wes�? Ward
Jan 18, 2006
Retired professor, age 89, of Horseheads, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2006. He was born, the second of three sons, to Harold and Charlotte Ward in Milwaukee, WI, on May 8, 1916. Preceded in death by his first wife of 45 years, Juanita (1984), he is survived by his loving wife of 17 years,...
Ruth B. Townley
Jan 18, 2006
Age 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at Elcor Health Services, Horseheads, NY.She is survived by her son Raymond G. Townley of Baldwinsville, NY; grandsons, Joel Townley of Irmo, SC, Brett Townley of Baldwinsville, NY; sisters, Edna Gilbert, Marjorie Rudd, Elma Swingle, Dorothy Smith; brothers, Weyburn Bodine, Melvin Bodine.Ruth was predeceased by her husband Gerald L. Townley (2/5/1981)...
Arthur J. â??Art�? Decker
Jan 16, 2006
Born December 30, 1932 in Troy Hill, PA, the son of the late Louis and Eliza (Woodworth) Decker, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2006 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 73. ?Art?, as he was affectionately known, was also predeceased by his sisters, Shirley Decker, Edith Tongue, Mildred Johnson, Helen Robinson, and Dorothy Hoyles; brothers,...
Fannie S. Card
Jan 15, 2006
Of Millerton, PA, was born August 8, 1932 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Michael and Fannie (Skorodinski) Sopp.Fannie passed away very unexpectedly at her home early Sunday morning, January 15, 2006, at the age of 73.Fannie married Rexford J. Card March 7, 1950 in Elmira Heights, NY.They have enjoyed 55 wonderful years of life and love together....
Joan M. Mattison
Jan 10, 2006
Age 68 of Elmira, NY, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at home.Joan is survived by her companion, Don Dominikoski of Elmira; seven children, Shirley McNealy, Howard Mattison, Jr., Debra Stephens, all of Florida; Ralph Mattison, Marty Mattison, both of Elmira; Ernie Mattison of Florida; Donna Moon of Elmira; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Jean Peterson; Barb Rosenkran;...
Frank Comfort
Jan 10, 2006
Age 82 of Elmira and formerly of Horseheads, NY, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2006 in the Arnot Ogden Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit.Frank was the son of the late Leman and Lemira Bennett Comfort, born in Elmira, NY on March 23, 1923.He was the husband of the late Norma L. Comfort, who predeceased him on March 12, 1996.It was...
Josephine T. Moser
Jan 8, 2006
Of Wellsburg, NY, was born July 12, 1920 in Springfield Township, PA, the daughter of the late Harry and Altheda (Rice) Tracy. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2006 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 85. Her sisters, Ida Jeanne Ford, Loretta Fay and Elsie Nichols, also preceded Josephine in death. Her survivors include...
Elizabeth Ann Reynolds
Jan 4, 2006
Age 66, of St. Joseph?s Apartments, Elmira, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at home.Betsy was the former wife of Emerson Reynolds and had many dear friends and loved ones, including, Charlotte Fish and all her large and loving family; Jean Brown; Edna Bailey; Jackie Mann; Roy Reed; Randy Combs; and Michelle Beavers.She was a huge WWE fan; her...
David J. Johnson
Jan 2, 2006
Age 82, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, January 2, 2006 in St. Joseph?s Hospital, Elmira.David was born September 28, 1923 in Stafford, Texas, the son of the late John Charles and Ethel Hester Johnson.He is survived by Brenda Heldreth of Westly Chapel, FL; William Charles (Nancy) Johnson of Hampton Bays, NY; Evelyn J. Harmon of Rockville,...
Maddie Rae Greenfield
Jan 1, 2006
Of Horseheads, NY, infant daughter of Bryan and Luana (Naylor) Greenfield, became one of God?s angels on January 1, 2006.In addition to her parents, Maddie is survived by her sisters, Britney Perry and Brandi Perry, brothers, David Perry, Bryan Greenfield, and Mitchell Greenfield; grandparents, Harold & Shirley Gerow and Ed & Beverly Naylor; also several aunts, uncles and cousins. Private...
Richard H. Benjamin
Jan 1, 2006
Age 73, of Elmira, passed away January 1, 2006 at St. Joseph?s Hospital. He was born April 8, 1932 in Corning, NY the son of the late Albert C. and Ruth (Little) Benjamin.Richard is survived by his wife of 51 years, Phyllis Ludwig Benjamin; daughter, Sheila (Hal) Gillette of Pine City, NY; sons, Michael R. Benjamin of Southport, NY, Timothy...
Anita C. Duster
Dec 28, 2005
Age 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at Elcor Health Services, Horseheads.She is survived by her children; Theresa & Lawrence Stephens; grandchildren, Anne Marie (Jack) Lewis of Piercefield, NY, Mark (Astrid) Stephens of N. Miami, FL, Susan (Mark) Taylor of Bethlehem, PA; great grandson, Alexander Lewis of Piercefield, NY; sisters, Dorothy Sivers of CA, Helen Marie Keefer of...
Edwin Hunter Messing
Dec 27, 2005
Of Pine City, NY passed away on December 27, 2005. Hunterwas born on September 19, 1945 in Norman, Oklahoma, son of the late Edwin W. and Helen Rose Messing. He enjoyed reading about American history and was an avid fan of professional baseball and football. There will be no calling hours.Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of...
George E. Robinson
Dec 26, 2005
Age 87, of Flannery Apartments, Elmira passed away at the Chemung County Nursing Facility on Monday, December 26, 2005.He was born August 23, 1918 in Kearny, NJ the son of the late George and Adele (Martin) Robinson.He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 66 years, Harriette E. Robinson.George is survived by daughters, Barbara R. Stevens of Elmira, Linda A....
Arnold V. Rosekrans
Dec 23, 2005
Of Horseheads, NY passed away on Friday December 23, 2005 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center.He was born October 7, 1922 in Elmira Heights, NY the son of the late Fred and Anna (McDowell) Rosekrans. Arnold is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Joyce (Swimelar) Rosekrans, Sons, James M. Rosekrans and Bruce A. (Karen) Rosekrans, grandchildren; Scott M., John...
Joyce Faulkner
Dec 19, 2005
Age 68, of Pine City, NY passed away Monday, December 19, 2005 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center.Joyce was born April 11, 1937 in Dushore, PA the daughter of the late Alvin & Violet Hunsinger Dieffenbach.She is predeceased by her beloved husband George Faulkner, May 12, 1997.Surviving Joyce are her loving children; daughter, Debra Kelly of Horseheads; son, George & Helen...
Elden P. â??Pud�? Young
Dec 17, 2005
Age 88, peacefully passed away early Saturday morning, December 17, 2005 surrounded by his loving wife and family.He was born March 12, 1917 in Hamilton, Ohio and came to Elmira to work at the Remington Rand, where he was employed for 36 years.He worked for Vasco Brands for 14 years, before retiring.Elden served his country in the Army during World...
