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Marcella E. â??Marcy�? Silvers

Marcella E. â??Marcy�? Silvers

Oct 10, 2003

Of Himrod, NY passed away Friday, October 10, 2003 peacefully at home.She is survived by her husband, Bruce Silvers of Himrod, NY, daughter; Karen Tompkins of Elmira Heights, NY, son; John (JD) Simons of Auburn NY, grandchildren; Christopher and Paige Tompkins, sisters; Carnie (Dennis) Francis of Sterling Heights, MI, Ketch (Mike) Kolanach of Schenectady, NY., and brother; Roger Zabkie of...

Richard Edward Doland

Richard Edward Doland

Oct 9, 2003

Age 74 of Horseheads, NY Passed away on Thursday October 9, 2003 at St. Joseph?s Hospital, Elmira, NY.He is survived by his wife; Vera R. Doland, sons, Gary (Barbara) Doland of Seneca Falls, NY, Donald Doland of Elmira, NY, granddaughter; Erica Doland of Horseheads, NY, 2 sisters; Nancy and Sylvia, 2 brothers; Howard and Robert (Iris).Richard was a retired Line...

Mary Rachel Stone

Mary Rachel Stone

Oct 8, 2003

Age 89,of Pine City went to be with her husband, Ellery and with her Lord, on Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira.She was born on April 14, 1914 toJacob and Cora Brown.Mary is survived by her son; Ellery L. Stone, III (Lana) of Caton, NY, daughters; Charlene L. Zearfoss (James J. ) of Horseheads, NY, Clarice...

Helen F. Balling

Helen F. Balling

Oct 7, 2003

Age 84 of Pine City, NY passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2003 peacefully at home.She is survived by her daughter and son in-law; Phyllis and Robert Farwell of Pine City, NY;granddaughters; Jacqueline Farwell Crowley of Pine City, NY, Janice Farwell of Doylestown, PA, Maureen (Douglas) Bracher of Freehold, NJ and Theresa (James) Sinisko of Brodheadsville, PA;also survived by numerous great...

Leroy W. Freeman

Leroy W. Freeman

Oct 4, 2003

Age 75, of Elmira, NY passed away Saturday, October 4, 2003, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He is survived by his wife; Marilyn Freeman, son; Jeffery Freeman of Elmira, NY, daughter; Miralee Ackerson of Greensboro, NC, son; Jerry Freeman of Freeport, IL and many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister; Coleen Bundy of Oklahoma City, OK, several nieces and nephews.LeRoy...

Paul L. Wills

Paul L. Wills

Sep 29, 2003

Age 89, passed away peacefully Monday, September 29th, 2003 at his home in Appleridge Village Horseheads, NY. Paul was the son of the late Edmund and Hazel Heed Wills. He was born in Elmira, NY on October 24th, 1913.Paul was a retired dedicated supervisor of Westinghouse, known as a kind gentleman, musician, vocalist, artist, and florist who loved golf, playing...

Phyllis J. Wolcott

Phyllis J. Wolcott

Sep 25, 2003

Age 72, of Elmira, NY passed away Thursday, September 25, 2003 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She is survived by her daughters andsons-in-law: Sue Ann and Richard Hess, Bonnie L. and Ron R. Lewis, Sr.,son and daughter-in-law: Ronald W. and Maribeth Carey, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, brother and sister-in-law: Daniel and Veronica Frank. Phyllis was predeceased by her...

Bernard D. Brown

Bernard D. Brown

Sep 25, 2003

Age 84 passed away Thursday, September 25, 2003 in St. Joseph?s Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit, Elmira, where he moved 2 months ago, after living at Bethany Courtyard for the last four years.He was born September 6, 1919 in Elmira, NY to the late Clarence and Evvaleanna Houghton Brown.Bernard lived his entire life in Elmira, and even though he enjoyed traveling,...

Robert Merlin Harkness

Robert Merlin Harkness

Sep 24, 2003

Age 75, of Charles Street Anniston, AL passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2003 peacefully at his home with his beloved wife by his side. He was born October 9, 1927 in Springfield Township, PA, the son of the late W. Stanley and Mable (Swingle) Harkness. His sister, Edna Murray, brother, Gerald Harkness, also predeceased him. He is survived by his...

Bessie Geneva â??Bess�? Moffat

Bessie Geneva â??Bess�? Moffat

Sep 19, 2003

Bessie Geneva Moffat, age 87, of Cedar Street, Elmira died Friday, September 19, 2003 at home. Mrs. Moffat was born October 27, 1915 at Wyalusing, PA, the daughter of the late Daniel and Lottie (Wrought) Mace.She was homemaker. She is survived by her husband: Donald L. Moffat and their daughters.Respecting Bess?s wishes, there will be no public services. Arrangements by...

Mildred Irene Farnsworth

Mildred Irene Farnsworth

Sep 19, 2003

Age 93 Of Elmira, NY passed away Friday September 19, 2003 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility.Mildred is survived by her daughter and son-in-law; Carol and Robert Olson of Sun City, FL,sons and daughters-in-law; Kenneth Jr. and Marilyn Farnsworth, Richard and Janice Farnsworth, all of Elmira, NY, 6 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild, brother; Fred Lefler of...

Betty Jane Vandermark

Betty Jane Vandermark

Sep 14, 2003

Age 76, formerly of Elmira, NY, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2003 in Destin, FL.Betty moved to Destin in 1974 following the death of her husband, Arthur, in 1972.She operated several housekeeping agencies in San Destin, Florida over the years, and at the age of 75, she took on the management of several storage units.She was a member of the...

Marie H. Sweeny

Marie H. Sweeny

Sep 8, 2003

: Age 98, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, September 8, 2003 at Bethany Manor where she was residing. She was born March 12, 1905 in Waverly, NY the daughter of the late Benjamin and Nellie (Cooper) Haggerty. On November 19, 1941 she married Ralph W. Sweeny who preceded her in death in 1984. Her stepfather, Elmer...

Irene E. Lawton

Irene E. Lawton

Sep 7, 2003

Formerly of Falmouth, MA and presently of Elmira, NY passed away Sunday September 7, 2003 at home.She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law; Barbara and Joseph DeSanto of Elmira, NY; grandsons, Robert (Margaret) DeSanto, Thomas (Maria) DeSanto, and Christopher (Rhoda) DeSanto; great grandchildren, Lea, Nolan and Mikael. Her husband, Clifford G. Lawton, predeceased Irene in 1987. She was a...

Jack G. Buchanan

Jack G. Buchanan

Sep 6, 2003

Of Bentley Creek, PA Passed away on Saturday September 6, 2003 after a long struggle against esophageal cancer.He was born August 31, 1930 in Elmira, NY the son of Ceylon (Pete) and Estella Keeney Buchanan.Jack served in the United States Coast Guard before returning to Elmira where he was employed as salesman at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and several...

Michael R. Purvis

Michael R. Purvis

Sep 5, 2003

Age 43 of Horseheads, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 5, 2003 at home.Michael was predeceased by his mother, Marie (Sheets) Purvis and sister, Pamela Purvis.He is survived by his father, Richard Purvis; sister, Brenda and Eric Davies; nephew, Joseph Davies; niece, Renee Davies, all of Horseheads, NY; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Michael?s life was always giving...

Charles L. Straight

Charles L. Straight

Aug 31, 2003

Age 91, of Pennsylvania Ave. Pine City, NY passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2003 at St. Joseph?s Hospital Elmira, NY. He was born November 16, 1911 in Marsh Hill, PA, the son of the late Charles R. and Susan B. (McWhorter) Straight.His brother, Ray Straight, predeceased him.Charles married the love of his life; Lillian Driscoll and they have enjoyed...

Margaret S. â??Peggy�? Shappee

Margaret S. â??Peggy�? Shappee

Aug 30, 2003

Of Elmira, NY passed away Saturday, August 30, 2003 at home.She was a native of Delta, PA, but lived most of her life in Baltimore, MD and Elmira, NY.Margaret is survived by her sister; Esther Wayne of Bel Air, MD, brothers; Raymond Scott and Harold (Louise) Scott all of York, PA, and several nieces, nephews, and friends. Her husband Curtis...

Rita R. Symonds

Rita R. Symonds

Aug 28, 2003

Of Pine City, NY passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2003 at home.Rita was born November 7, 1919 the daughter of the late Patrick and Jennie (McAtee) Monahan. She is also predeceased by her husband Robert H. Symonds, and granddaughter; Susan L. Vert, sisters; Kathleen Bailey and Marguerite DeNunzio, also 4 brothers-in-law, 2 nephews and a niece. Rita is survived...

Arthur William Cunningham

Arthur William Cunningham

Aug 27, 2003

Age 72, of Elmira passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital, in Dansville, NY.He was born March 3, 1931 at Carleton, TX, the son of the late Arthur W. and Julia Bethel Carloss Cunningham.Arthur was predeceased by his wife, Carol Elwood Cunningham in July of 2000.He is survived by daughter, Melissa and Paul...

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