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Stella Florence â??Florence�? House
Sep 26, 2002
Stella Florence Houseknecht, age 81, of 7 Circuit Drive, Elmira died Thursday, September 26, 2002 at Chemung County Nursing Facility, Elmira. Florence was born April 24, 1921 at Newark, OH the daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth (Romine) Davis.She married Donald L. Houseknechtin Long Beach, CA in 1944.Florence was a homemaker.She is survived by her husband; Donald L. Houseknecht,...
Donald E. Crum
Sep 26, 2002
Donald E. Crum, Gone Fishing Age 64, of 17 Hazelwood Ave, Elmira died Thursday, September 26, 2002 at Troy Community Hospital, Troy.Don was born January 1, 1938 in Elmira, NY the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Clinton) Crum.He is survived by his wife Pauline M. Lewis, two daughters: Wendy & Bill Owens, Tina Crum & Leo Westbrook; one...
Thomas W. Pitt
Sep 23, 2002
Age 70, of Jerusalem Hill Road in the town of Elmira, NY passed away on Monday, September 23, 2002 following a courageous seven year battle with cancer. Tom was born in Elmira, NY on November 17, 1931, the son of the late Emma Rose Pitt and Theodore W. Pitt. He was predeceased by his wife, Rosemary L. Pitt. He is...
Lena Suzanne â??Sue�? Gillmer
Sep 23, 2002
Age 86, went to be with her Lord on Monday, September 23, 2002 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Sue is survived by her nieces; Cheryl Conover of Spencer, NY and Doris Earnest of Elmira, NY, cousins; Marilyn (Bob) Butler of Millerton, PA, Betty Chase of Millport, NY, many other cousins, special friends; Dorthea Wagner, June Shannon and Meghan Mack,...
Scott Francis Makinster
Sep 19, 2002
Age 34 Of Gillett, PA passed away Thursday, September 19, 2002 following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife; Julie A. Makinster, children; Kandi Mae Deloach, Amanda, Nicole, Ashley, Kayla and Jacob Makinster, mother; Charlotte Makinster, sisters; Doris Tillery of Elmira, NY, Bonnie of PA, and Connie Daniels of Chaumont, NY, brothers; Charles T.Makinster of Gillett, PA and...
John Thomas Weeks
Sep 19, 2002
Age 52 of Elmira, NY, passed away very unexpectedly September 19, 2002 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Tommy is survived by his loyal and loving wife of 22 years, Antonia (Toni) Weeks, also his sons, David J. Weeks of San Francisco, CA; Matthew Weeks of Horseheads, NY; aunt, Catherine Parsons of Elmira; sister, Carol (Doug) Moss of Watkins Glen,...
Muriel S. Canis
Sep 16, 2002
Age 94, a lifelong native of Elmira, NY died Monday, September 16, 2002 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She devoted herself to her family and a lifetime of optimism and service to her church and community. She was the wife of Elwin Canis whom she married in 1932. Muriel was born on September 1, 1908 to Wayne and Ona...
Viola Lee Huntley
Sep 15, 2002
Age 84 Of 1103 Route 13 Horseheads, NY on Sunday, September 15, 2002 at home.Viola was predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years; Lester E. Huntley.She is survived by her sons and daughters in-law: James and Dawn Huntley of Elmira, NY, Alva and Sharlene Huntley Horseheads, NY, Lawrence Huntley of Horseheads, NY, sister, Rachael Bailey of Elmira, NY, grandchildren,...
Ina Marion Wheeler
Sep 14, 2002
Marion, of Caton, NY, age 68, formerly of Tioga, PA, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 14, 2002 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert F. Wheeler in 1984 and her father Thomas ?Madison? Tebo in 1985. Surviving are her mother Esther Tebo, brother Thomas (Peg) Tebo, sister Ruth (Clifford) Cornell,...
Gertrude Lillian Hammond
Sep 12, 2002
Age 95 of Elmira, NY passed away Thursday, September 12, 2002. Her sister; Ruth Haskins of Elmira, NY and several nieces and nephews survive her. Gertie was predeceased by her husband, Stanley S. Hammond, sisters, Mattie Kimber, Mabel Hay, Edith Rorick, Ethel Borden and also by her brother Lewis Hoy. Gertie was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and...
Virginia Gertrude Canfield
Sep 10, 2002
Age 73 of Fletcher Street Horseheads went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at her son?s home on Orchard Street where she was loved and cared for during her illness. She was born November 19, 1928 in Wilmington, NC the daughter of the late Martin and Mamie (Odum) Koen. On January 21, 1945 Virginia married Clair...
Elinor E. Ames
Sep 10, 2002
Age 73 of Bonaview Ave. Elmira, NY following a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her sisters; Margaret Swithers and Lillian York, brothers; John (Dorothy) Ames, Doug ( Marjie) Ames, numerous nieces and nephews, special friends; Marguarite Hauslauer, Ruth Tauschner, Nancy Boyd, Frederick Petrie and many Bingo Buddies. Elinor was predeceased by her sister Marcella Pettie and brother...
Jean Lois Ballou
Sep 6, 2002
Age 74 of Coleman Ave. Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 6, 2002 at Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Stanley R. Ballou Jr. Jean was born on August 10, 1928 in Columbus, OH the daughter of Homer L. and Helen (Kraner) Dougherty. She received her Bachelor Degree...
Scott T. Donaldson
Sep 5, 2002
Age 66 of Carpenter Rd., Pine City, NY. Passed away on Thursday September 5, 2002. A native of Blossburg PA, Scott is a graduate of Blossburg High School. He received his bachelor?s degree from Mansfield State College and his master?s degree from Elmira College. A newspaperman, Donaldson served as reporter, columnist and City Editor of the Elmira Star Gazette. He...
Sharon J. Williams
Sep 5, 2002
Age 56 of Fairway Ave, Elmira, NY, Thursday, September 5, 2002. She saw her Lord coming to take her home. She is survived by her husband, Allen D. Williams, children; Joseph John Faber IV, and Cheryl Hodge, both of Elmira, grandchildren; Kevin and Magan Hodge, great-grandson Kaleb Hodge Ennis, sister; Judy Corbett of TN, brothers; Roger (Jackie) Storch of MI,...
Lee Earl Ameigh
Aug 31, 2002
Age 66, a country boy at heart, born on July 18, 1936 in Burdett, NY died Saturday, August 31, 2002 in Elmira after a long courageous battle with colon cancer. His beloved wife Judy Walker Ameigh of 43 years cared for him compassionately until the end when he died in her arms. Besides his adored wife, Lee is survived by:...
Alice E. Kirkpatrick
Aug 29, 2002
Age 78 of Valley Avenue Horseheads, NY, passed away peacefully n Thursday, August 29, 2002 at St. Joseph?s Hospital Elmira, NY. She was born June 6, 1024 in Sayre, PA. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Thomas E. Kirkpatrick; beloved children, Barbara Kirkpatrick of Syracuse, NY; Kathleen Kirkpatrick of Yonkers, NY; Dr. Daniel (Jeannie) Kirkpatrick of...
James G. Collins
Aug 24, 2002
Age 73 of Sycamore Street Elmira, NY passed away Saturday, August 24, 2002 peacefully at Elcor Health Services Horseheads, NY. He was born April 8, 1929 in Elmira, the son of the late Ernest L. and Gladys E. (Sullivan) Collins. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Ann Vaughn; son, Christopher J. Collins; brothers, John ?Jackie?, Kenneth...
Rebecca L. Allen
Aug 24, 2002
Age 90, of 305 Hendy Ave. Elmira, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2002 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Surviving Rebecca are: her sister; Lucille Lanager of Elmira, sister-in-law; Genevieve Lanager of Painted Post, nieces and nephews; Jerry (Roxanne) Lanager, Gayle (Earl) Robbins, Marlene (Hank) Beck, Dean (Christine) Lanager, Carolee (Tim) Brennan and Beverly (Delos) Harrison, Joyce Galusha and...
Gertrude Ella Mcintosh
Aug 19, 2002
Age 93, passed away Monday, August 19, 2002 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY.Gertrude was born July 25, 1909 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Frank and Fannie (Kniffin) Lovejoy.She is survived by the following: beloved son and daughter-in-law, Donald E. and Lorraine McIntosh of Lowman, NY; grandchildren, John (Diana) McIntosh of Wayne, NY; Barbara (Fred) Roberts...
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