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Kathryn W. Coole

Kathryn W. Coole

Aug 24, 2004

Age 99, of Dansville, NY, formerly resided for many years at the Edward Flannery Apts. Elmira, NY. Kathryn was born April 1st, 1905, the daughter of the late William H. and Kate Beers Wilson.She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Stanley W. and Ileana Coole of Elmira, NY; her loving grandchildren, Stephen W. (Terri) Coole, Cynthia K. (Pete) Barton,...

Dorothy M. Davis

Dorothy M. Davis

Aug 23, 2004

Age 77, of Camden Ave. went Home to be with her loving husband of 50 years, M. Frank Davis on Monday, August 23, 2004 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born April 30, 1927 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of the late Elmer and Erva (Housler) Everetts. Her husband Frank, in 1994 and former brother-in-law, Fred C. Mould...

Martha Z. Dunbar

Martha Z. Dunbar

Aug 20, 2004

Of Elmira, NY, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 20, 2004 at the Buczek Home for Adults in Gillett, PA. She was born October 20, 1923 in Pine City, NY the daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine (Misichko) Zahorian Sr. Martha was predeceased by her loving husband, Russell Morris Dunbar Jr. November 21, 1980. She is also...

Carla J. Mcgonigal

Carla J. Mcgonigal

Aug 19, 2004

Age57 of Pine City, NYpassed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, August 19, 2004.She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Robert L. McGonigal of Pine City; son, Robert B. (Kim) McGonigal, and daughter, Karen S. (Michael Kelsall) McGonigal, both of Pine City; grandchildren, Matthew R.and Meghan E. McGonigal, Jessica Taft, and Brandon Weiland; parents,George and Vera Kelly Bruce;...

Eugene Robert â??Bob�? Ryan

Eugene Robert â??Bob�? Ryan

Aug 19, 2004

Age 79, formerly of Catalpa Drive Horseheads, NY, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 19, 2004 at the home of his nephew, Dennis Ryan, where he received the utmost love and care. He was born February 15, 1925 in Elmira, NY the son of the late John J.and Stella Yanowiak Ryan. Bob married Roberta Mae Haman. They celebrated many wonderful years...

Winifred Helen Schmitt

Winifred Helen Schmitt

Aug 16, 2004

Age 92, passed away Monday, August 16, 2004 peacefully at the Bethany Manor where she most recently resided. She was born March 27, 1912 in Elmira, the daughter of the late William and Florence (Shoemaker) Pedrick. Winifred was predeceased by her husband, Samuel Schmitt in 1959; daughter, Dolorse Blaker in 1992; son, Duane Schmitt in 2000; granddaughter, Deborah Richards in...

Grace E. Campbell

Grace E. Campbell

Aug 16, 2004

Age 84, life long resident of the Elmira area including 30 years in Pine City, NY, passed away peacefully Monday, August 16, 2004 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility where she has resided and received extraordinary care since 1999. She was born Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1919 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late John and Anna May (Paulman)...

Dorothy Hyde Barton

Dorothy Hyde Barton

Aug 11, 2004

Age 82, of Mendoleine Road, Dansville passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 following a long illness.She was born in Elmira on November 10, 1921 and graduated from Southside High School in 1939.Dorothy worked as a production line supervisor at the Bendix Corporation during WWII.In March of 1944, she married James A. Barton while Jim was on...

Rose G. Coppola

Rose G. Coppola

Aug 7, 2004

Age 93 of 396 Merrill Place, Elmira, NY passed away Saturday, August 7th, 2004 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born in Italy, the daughter of the late Rafael and Carmella Tortora Greco. Her son, Francis Coppola and half-brother, John Coppola predeceased her. Surviving Rose is her son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Melissa Coppola of Elmira; grandchildren, Rose-Marie,...

Katharina Rau

Katharina Rau

Aug 6, 2004

Age 94 of 848 Broadway, Elmira, NY passed away Friday, August 6, 2004 at home with her loving daughter Kathrine Kast at her side.Katharina was born in Hungary; she always felt blessed with her loving family. She was a very kind person to all her family and friends, especially sharing her joy for cooking and gardening. The sunlight in her...

Edwin Elliott Hood

Edwin Elliott Hood

Aug 6, 2004

Age 89, of South Bend Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 6, 2004 at his home. He was born March 20, 1915 in Milton, PA, the son of the late Mary Elizabeth (Elliott) and C. Paul Hood. His sisters, Dorothy and Betty Jane Hood, also preceded him in death. On October 5, 1940 in the Grace Episcopal Church, Elmira, NY,...

Ray B. Wilt

Ray B. Wilt

Aug 6, 2004

Age 98, formally of Partridge Street, Elmira, passed away peacefully Friday, August 6th, 2004 at the Ira Davenport Hospital, Bath, NY. Ray is survived by nephew, Delvin and Lola Wilt of Port Byron, NY; niece, Barbara Ford also of Port Byron, NY and friends, Charles T. and Barbara Sorge of Painted Post, NY. His loving wife, Hazel V. Wilt; parents,...

Eileen T. Agan

Eileen T. Agan

Jul 31, 2004

Age 65, of Big Flats died Saturday, July 31, 2004 after a courageous battle with ALS "Lou Gerhig's Disease".She is survived by her loving husband, Charles Agan of Big Flats; son, Michael Agan with partner James DeRoo of Plano TX; son, Joseph with wife Heather and grandson Jacob Agan of Elmira; daughter, Lisa Agan of Big Flats; mother, Margaret Stein...

John Bedzyk

John Bedzyk

Jul 30, 2004

Affectionately known as Brother John. Founder and Pastor of the Elmira Christian Center for the past 60 years, went home to Glory on Friday, July 30, 2004, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.Brother John was born June 14, 1922 in Elmira Heights, NY, son of the late Michael and Anna (Moskal) Bedzyk, Sr.He is survived by his loving wife...

Walter S. Corbett

Walter S. Corbett

Jul 13, 2004

Corbett, Walter S., long time resident of Troy, Pa died on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at the Robert Packer Hospital.He is survived by his wife, Florence, his son, Bill, and daughter, Kathy (Fred Mack), and six grandchildren.He served with the 3rd Infantry Division in World War II, and later was a public school teacher and administrator.Well respected in his community,...

Nicholas L. Cherkis

Nicholas L. Cherkis

Jul 10, 2004

Age 81, of Pine City, NY passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2004 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility.He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Anna ?Jane? Cherkis; daughters, Betty A. Carey and Mary Jane (Steve) Stickler; son, Michael J. (Mary) Cherkis; 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; sister, Mary Buckholtz. Nicholas was predeceased...

Shirley A. Cafolla

Shirley A. Cafolla

Jul 6, 2004

Age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born August 19, 1924 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Elias E. and Ruth (Berry) Schmick. Shirley married Joseph J. Cafolla Sr. April 13, 1945 in Newark, NY. Prior to his death September 26, 1982, they...

Raymond F. Matteson

Raymond F. Matteson

Jul 3, 2004

Age 82, of Lawrenceville, PA, formerly of Pennsylvania Ave, Pine City, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 3, 2004, in the Corning Hospital. He was born November 21, 1921 in Hector, NY, the son of the late Floyd and Elizabeth (Leno) Matteson. His niece, Phyllis Westlake, and nephew, Richard Shearer, predeceased Raymond. His survivors include his sister, Philena Shearer...

Harriett Marie Brewer

Harriett Marie Brewer

Jul 2, 2004

Age 82 of Troy, PA, passed away at home on Friday, July 2, 2004, after a lengthy illness.Harriett is survived by her husband, Harland F. Brewer; children, Jackie (Harlan) Press of Millerton, PA; Denny (Bertha) Cunningham of Mainesburg, PA; Mary Jane (Timothy) Wade of Horseheads, NY; Nancy Baldwin Cunningham of Saratoga Springs, NY; Sandy (Ronald) Henry of Horseheads, NY; brother,...

Robert H. â??Bob�? Purdy

Robert H. â??Bob�? Purdy

Jul 2, 2004

Age 84 of Elmira, NY, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, July 2, 2004.He was born December 10, 1919 in Elmira, the son of the late Henry and Alice Purdy.He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Marjorie, in 1995 and brother, Harold. He is survived by his son, Robert (Charleen) Purdy, of Chemung; daughter, Anita (Michael) Cardinal,...

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