David L. Benjamin
Jan 25, 2021
David L. Benjamin Age 90 of Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021. David was born on July 8, 1930 in Caton, NY, the son of the late Frank and Lillian Comfort Benjamin. David attended E.F.A. and joined the U.S. Navy in 1947 and was honorably discharged in 1950 and was active during peace time. He was a...
James M. O'Leary
Jan 22, 2021
ELMIRA - James M. O’Leary, 81, of Elmira, NY passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 surrounded by his children. James, son of the late John W. and Pauline (Foote) O’Leary of Cortland, NY, is predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary (Evans) O’Leary; daughter-in-law, Kathleen (Thorneley); nephew, Brian Todd Leach; and cousin, Carl Foote Jr. (“CJ”). Jim was born in Cortland,...
Benjamin James Renko
Jan 20, 2021
PAINTED POST - Benjamin James Renko, 24, of Painted Post, died unexpectedly on January 20, 2021.He was born on January 16, 1997 in Elmira, New York. Ben graduated from Corning-Painted Post High School in 2015. He joined the Navy in 2019 and was stationed in Norfolk, VA where he served on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Shortly after he embarked...
David Leroy Mattison
Jan 16, 2021
David Leroy Mattison Age 76, of Elmira, NY. Passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at home. David was born on September 12, 1944 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Rose Mae (Gardner) and Lyman Alexander Mattison. He was a coach at the Mark Twain Little League, cub master for Cub Scouts, loved baseball, fishing and spending time...
Faith M. Appleby
Jan 15, 2021
Faith M. Appleby age 92 of Millerton, PA. Passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at home after an extended illness. Faith was a member of the Jackson Summit Baptist Church, and worked for Remington Rand during World War II. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Robert Appleby, Sr.; sons, Robert (Linda) Appleby, Jr., John Appleby, Michael...
Clara E. Taylor
Jan 14, 2021
Clara Taylor Age 59 of Pine City, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at home. Clara was born on May 29, 1961 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Marjorie H. and John M. Lovell. She graduated from Elmira Free Academy High School, loved to be outdoors, and loved all animals. Clara is survived by her husband...
James L. Nixon
Jan 11, 2021
HORSEHEADS – James L. Nixon, 89, of Elmira, NY passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 due to complications from SARS-CoV-2(COVID-19).Born on July 30, 1931, in Ithaca, NY, he was the son of the late Douglas and Ruth (Preston) Nixon. Jim served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. While serving, he was a proud member of Pershing’s Own,...
Gilbert R. Kennedy
Jan 9, 2021
ELMIRA HEIGHTS – Gilbert R. Kennedy, Jr, 71 of Elmira Heights, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.Born onJanuary 2, 1950, he was the son of the late Gilbert R. and Frances Leah (Smithyman) Kennedy, Sr.On August 19, 1972, he married Donna Marie Hart in the chapel at Christ’s United Methodist Church in Elmira....
Michael J. Callahan
Jan 8, 2021
ELMIRA – Michael J. Callahan, 68, of Elmira, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 8, 2021, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center.Born on December 30, 1952 in Elmira, NY, he was the son of the late Raymond and Rita (Cain) Callahan. He was a lifelong communicant of St. Mary’s Church and a member of the Elmira Ancient Order of Hibernians.He worked...
Marcia Jane Allis
Jan 5, 2021
PINE CITY – Marcia Jane Allis (Lent) of Pine City, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2021.She was predeceased by her husband, Ivan, on February 17, 2011.Born on May 20, 1924 in Herricksville, PA, Marcia was the daughter of the late Chauncey and Emma (Smiley) Lent. In 1941, she graduated from Camptown High School in Camptown, PA.She went on to...
Richard Harry "Dick" Schornstheimer
Jan 3, 2021
Richard Harry " Dick" Schornstheimer Elmira - Age 92, of Elmira, NY passed away January 3rd after a brief illness at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on November 19th, 1928, son of the late Harry William and Eva (Harvey) Schornstheimer. He was predeceased by his brother Robert Schornstheimer and Kenneth Peterson and first wife Charlotte Robison. He...
Kenneth E. Bellinger
Jan 1, 2021
PINE CITY - Kenneth E. Bellinger, Sr. 83, of Pine City, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.Born on August 4, 1937 in Elmira, NY , he was the son of the late Kenneth and Eleanor (McCauley) Bellinger.He graduated from Van Etten High School and went on to earn a certificate from...
Margaret J. Carney
Dec 29, 2020
ELMIRA - Margaret J. Carney, 93, of Elmira passed away on Monday, December 29, 2020 at ELCOR Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Born on December 29, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Abram and Mary (Hutcheson) Mills.On April 18, 1953, she married Ralph Carney and they shared 30 happy years together. Margaret loved polka.For many years she was a member...
Ruth E. Teeter
Dec 27, 2020
Ruth E. Teeter, 94, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020 at Guthrie Robert Packer Medical Center in Sayre, Pa., due to complications of COVID-19. Born on Feb. 22, 1926 in Binghamton, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Irma (Decker) Ryan. On June 30, 1945, she married Lloyd Teeter and they spent 51 wonderful...
Lynn J. Coleman
Dec 23, 2020
PINE CITY - Lynn J. Coleman Age 80 of Pine City, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Lynn and his twin sister (Lynda), were born on June 23, 1940 to Charles E. and Anna L. (Force) Coleman in Elmira, NY. Lynn is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Hurley Coleman; daughter,...
William B. Hopkins
Dec 21, 2020
WilliamB. Hopkins Age 84 of Pine City, NY, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020. William was born on September 10, 1936 in Canton, PA, the son of the late Charlesand Ruth Hopkins. He was a United States Marine Corp veteran and a retired employee of Kennedy Valve, Elmira. William is survived by his wife, Claudia Hopkins; sons, David (Amy)...
Lawrence R. Noyes
Dec 20, 2020
Lawrence R. Noyes Age 62, of Southport, NY, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Elcor due to COVID-19. He was born in Hammondsport, NY on November 25, 1958 to the late Robert and Genevieve Noyes. Lawrence is survived by his wife Carol(Meisner) Noyes; son Billy Verdoorn; daughter Kymberly Noyes; granddaughter, Krystin Symonds; brothers Glen (Tuesday) and Dan (Mary)...
John "Hap" Franklin Davis
Dec 20, 2020
BATH – John “Hap” Franklin Davis, 80, of Bath, died on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the Bath VA Medical Center. Born on May 22, 1940 in Portland, ME, he was the son of the late John and Edna (Perkins) Davis.Hap proudly served in the US Marine Corp from 1959 until he was honorably discharged in 1963.He enjoyed fishing. In...
Tasha M. Lewis
Dec 16, 2020
ELMIRA – Tasha M. Lewis, 38, of Elmira, died on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 after a brief illness at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira.Born on April 11, 1982, she was the daughter of the late William (Billy) Lewis and Donna Mathews.She graduated from Southside High School class of 2000. Tasha enjoyed clothing shopping with her friends and her mother,...
Nina R. Swartwood
Dec 15, 2020
On December 15, 2020, Nina R. Swartwood, age 90, walked peacefully from this life into eternity.She was lovingly cared for at Strong Memorial Hospital, after suffering from a stroke. Her daughter and granddaughter were by her side.She was predeceased by her husband Charles.They enjoyed a long and happy 63 years together.She is survived by Son Charlie (Grace) Swartwood of Stratford...
