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John A. Turner
Nov 4, 2004
Age 80, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2004 at Chemung County Nursing Facility.He was born February 29, 1924 to the late John Alfred and Anna Katherine (Johnson) Turner in Middletown, CT.John is survived by his children; Robert Charles & Patty Lynn Turner of Horseheads, NY, Timothy John Turner of Lake Side, AZ, Debra Ann Turner of Horseheads, NY; two...
Earle Griff Ridall
Nov 2, 2004
After a long, productive life, Dr. Earle G. Ridall died on November 2, 2004 at age 97.Born April 21, 1907 in Elmira, NY, Dr. Ridall spent his life unselfishly caring for his family, his patients, his community, and his world.Dr. Ridall was predeceased by his mother, Mary Griff Ridall, stepmother Winifred Drake Ridall, father Frank A. Ridall, brother Frank H....
Nadine G. Brown
Nov 2, 2004
Age 77, of Broad Street Horseheads, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 2, 2004 at her home. She was born May 26, 1927 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late George and Hazel (McMillen) Gaylor. Nadine was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leon Brown; & much loved daughter, Vaughn Palmieri; adored grandson, Robert Howard. She...
Beatrice S. Griffis
Nov 1, 2004
Age 90, of Horseheads, NY passed away on Monday, November 1, 2004 at Bethany Courtyards. Bea was born May 13, 1914 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Bert and Lottie (Updyke) Benson. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald Griffis; siblings, Delbert Benson, Sarah Layton, Earl Benson, Jean Vockroth and Louise Wich. Bea is survived by her loving...
Patrick J. â??P. Jay�? Dwyer
Oct 31, 2004
Age 71, of Elmira, NY, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2004, peacefully at his home. He was born July 21, 1933 in Elmira, the son of the late Patrick J. and Elinore (Wright) Dwyer Sr. Jay is survived by his loving family: brother and sister-in-law, William and Mildred Dwyer of Syracuse, NY; sisters, Mary D. Flasphaler and Maureen Dwyer, both...
Anna V. Capozzi
Oct 23, 2004
Of Elmira, NY passed away on October 23, 2004 at St. Joseph?s Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held later, at the convenience of the family.Arrangements are entrusted to Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. ElmiraThose wishing may leave a ?Candle of Remembrance? for the family at www.olthof.com.
Debbie Rarick
Oct 22, 2004
Age 41, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2004 at St. Joseph?s Hospital, Elmira.She is survived by her fiancé, Charles Klinger; parents, Linda (Treadeau) & Keith Spencer; daughter, Jamie Rarick; sister, Sandra (Jim) Voorhees; brothers, Mike Spencer, Richard (JoAnn) Spencer; aunts, Virginia (Donald) Holmes, Carol (Robert) Tarr; maternal grandmother, Irene Treadeau; paternal grandfather, Francis Spencer; several nieces and nephews.Debbie was...
James A. Minchin
Oct 20, 2004
Age 59, of Elmira, NY passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at home.He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Mary Beth Minchin; mother, Mary Ellen Minchin; sisters, Tina (Joseph) Munn, and Barbara Goldsmith; brother, Brian (Patty) Minchin; mother-in-law, Claire Schultz; devoted companion, ?Ginger? Minchin, several nieces and nephews; devoted friends, Yolanda Lopez, Richard O?Connor and Raymond Coover....
Erma P. Johnson
Oct 15, 2004
Age 88 of Daytona Beach, FL, passed away peacefully in the Halifax Medical Center, Daytona Beach, FL.Erma formerly lived in Elmira and Pine City, New York for over 65 years before moving to Florida.She was preceded in death by her husband, Mott Johnson, and her companion of 40 years, Emmett Brown.She is survived by her daughter, MaryAnn; her son, Howard...
Joseph â??Joe�? Mistretta
Oct 14, 2004
Age 87, of the Bradford County Manor, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 14, 2004. Joseph was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Katie, in 2002; and great-granddaughter, Angela DeLosa in 1999. He is survived by his daughter and her husband, Diana and Allen DeLosa of Mosherville, PA; grandchildren, Allen and Andrea DeLosa, Michael and Annette DeLosa, Michelle and...
Harold R. Bauer
Oct 14, 2004
Age 75, of Horseheads, NY, and Punta Gorda, FL, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2004 at home.He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janette Bauer; daughter, Lois (Gordy) Place of Pine City, NY; son, William (Paula) Bauer of Elmira, NY; 5 grandchildren, Jonah, Matt, Jennifer, Renee, and Pamela; sister, Doris (Willie) Painter of Lufkin, TX; and many...
Dorothy Storch â??Dot�? Forbes
Oct 9, 2004
Died Saturday, October 9, 2004 in Vero Beach, Florida at age 85.Her husband, Kenneth E. Forbes and six brothers and sisters predecease her.She is survived by brother, Myron Storch of Horseheads, New York; her daughter, Janice Forbes Webb (Robert) of Fort Pierce, Florida; her son, Gregory Forbes (Mary Ann) of Celebration, Florida; four granddaughters, Michele Moloney, Heather Forbes, Karin Forbes,...
Loretta M. Grover
Oct 6, 2004
Age 79, of Flannery Apartments, Elmira, NY passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 at St. Joseph?s Hospital. She is survived by her brothers and sister-in-law,Eugene and Grace Grover of Elmira, NY, Harry Grover of Elmira, NY and many nieces and nephews. Loretta was a retired employee of I.B.M having worked in Vestal and Owego, NY. Family and friends are...
Ernest L. â??Ernie�? Thorpe
Oct 5, 2004
Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 in the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY.Ernie is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughters, Debbie Heck and Sherri Thorpe; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sisters, Shirley Congdon and Peggy Wilson; brother, Daryl Thorpe; and several nieces and nephews.Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home Inc, 1050 Pennsylvania...
Marilyn L. Freeman
Oct 1, 2004
Age 77, formerly of Laurel Street, Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, October 1, 2004 at the Heritage Nursing Home in Athens, PA. She was born May 4, 1927 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Walter and Catherine Louise (Robinson) Murray. Marilyn was predeceased by her loving, caring, and devoted husband, LeRoy W. Freeman; brother, Edward Leo...
Ruth Panosian
Oct 1, 2004
Of Elmira, NY died peacefully at home on October 1, 2004. Ruth was the daughter of Nazar and Sara Panosian. She is survived by her brothers, Manny, Jim, Ed, and Stan, and all of their families. She was born March 6, 1927 and graduated from Elmira College, as well as Syracuse University Graduate School of Education. Ruth taught Spanish for...
Evelyn Claudett Epler
Sep 28, 2004
Age 69, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 in the Seneca View Nursing Facility of the Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, NY, where she resided.She was born November 21, 1934 in Sullivanville, NY, the daughter of the late Claude and Grace (Fields) Bush.Evelyn married Kenneth A. Epler February 14, 1974 in the Town of...
Russell Gifford
Sep 25, 2004
Age 91 of Van Etten, NY, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2004 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was born November 17, 1912 in Gifford, New York, the son of the late Adam and Laura (Lezey) Gifford. Russell was preceded in death by his brothers, Harlen and Carl Gifford; sisters, Bertha Fergerson, Myrtle Blessing, Lezey Gifford,...
Harold William â??´Harryゴâ?? Goodell
Sep 25, 2004
Age 59, of Sayre, PA passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2004. He was born October 8, 1944 in Clifton, NJ the son of the late John H. and Eleanor (Fankhauser) Goodell. His brother, Robert John Goodell, predeceased Harold. He is survived by his loving children, John (Natalie) Goodell of Elmira, NY; Michelle (Charles) Niles also of Elmira, NY; Lori...
Richard Harold â??Dick�? Underwood
Sep 20, 2004
Age 72 of Elmira and Horseheads, NY, passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa., Monday, September 20, 2004.Dick was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Leonore Sheeley Underwood and sister, Elinor Underwood Rose. Dick is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sharon; children, Tom (Margo) Underwood; Susan (Joseph) LaVelle; Sandy DiCinti; Julie (Rick) Ringer; grandchildren, Jessica, Nick,...
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