Frances M. 'Fran' Rogozinski
Nov 10, 2020
ELMIRA - Frances M. 'Fran' Rogozinski, age 97, passed away peacefully at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, on November 10, 2020, from complications of Covid-19.Fran was born on September 20, 1923, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Frank Miedlar and Stella Zadlo Miedlar, both of whom had lost their first spouses in the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918.Fran grew up in...
Michael R. Klein
Nov 10, 2020
ELMIRA – Michael R. Klein, 65, of Elmira, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with brain cancer.Born on September 30, 1955, he was the son of the late Patricia Mizener and Richard Klein. Michael owned and operated Anne’s Pancake’s which he purchased from his good friend, mentor,...
Vern E. Doan
Nov 8, 2020
Vern E. Doan Age 88, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at home. Vern was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in the Korean War; former member of the Elmira V.F.W. Post 901; former member, bus captain and usher at the Elmira Christian Center; and attended the Penna. Ave. United Methodist Church. He was an avid...
Justin Wade Brewer
Nov 6, 2020
Justin Wade Brewer, 32, passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2020, in Elmira, NY. Justin was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He had a passion for drawing and loved the outdoors. Justin had an amazing heart, a deep love for his brothers and sisters, and an immeasurable love for spending time with his nieces and nephew. He will...
Ruth J. 'Boochie" Tice
Nov 4, 2020
Ruth "Boochie" Tice, age 96, of Elmira, NY, passed away surrounded by loved ones at Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Ruth was born in Tioga, PA to the late George & Jennie Burrows. In addition to her parents, Ruth was also preceded in death by her husband and father of her children, Robert Stocum; son Ronald...
Clara Oaks Smith (Schaeffler)
Oct 31, 2020
HORSEHEADS - Clara Oaks Smith (Schaeffler), age 99 of Horseheads, NY passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on October 31, 2020. Daughter of Mark Joseph Smith of Burdett, NY and Margaret Rea Oaks of Monmouth, Illinois. Clara Oaks Smith was born on December 11, 1920 at home in the Town of Hector and attended the first eight...
Philena Mary Shearer
Oct 30, 2020
PINE CITY – Philena Mary Shearer, 101, of Pine City, died on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Chemung County Nursing Facility.Born in Palmyra, NY on October 30, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Elizabeth (Leno) Matteson. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Shearer; her sons, Ronald Shearer, Richard Shearer; and her daughters, Phyllis Westlake and...
Virginia G. Chamberlain Todd
Oct 29, 2020
Virginia (Ginger) Chamberlain Todd, of Elmira, died on October 29, 2020, at Arnot Ogden in Elmira, due to complications from a fall at the Chemung County Nursing Facility in Elmira, NY. She was born on August 5, 1935 in Elmira, the daughter of Charles and Pauline (Strong) Chamberlain.Ginger graduated from Southside High School, and until her death, she met with...
Thomas C. Ferry
Oct 27, 2020
Thomas C. Ferry, 31 died unexpectedly October 27th, 2020. He was born March 9, 1989 at Arnot Hospital, to Arthur Ferry of Lowman, N.Y. and Kimberlee Blaine of Caton, N.Y. Thomas enjoyed hunting, riding four wheelers and dirt bikes as well as spending time with his family. He was predeceased by his grandfather Frances Ferry, grandfather Vincent Dunkley and grandmother...
David H. Tuell
Oct 25, 2020
ELMIRA – David H. Tuell, Sr., 77, of Elmira, died on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.Born on September 18, 1943 in Watertown, NY, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Eleanor (Barney) Tuell.David earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY and a Masters of Science in...
Linda Lou (Seymour) Serfas
Oct 24, 2020
ELMIRA - Linda Lou (Seymour) Serfas, 71, of Elmira, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. Linda was born April 15, 1949, the daughter of Wilson “Pete” and Bernice “Marie” Seymour. Linda was a graduate of Troy High School and a former employee of Pipe Welding Supply Company/Empire Air Gas and after her retirement,...
Carolyn T. English
Oct 23, 2020
HORSEHEADS – Carolyn T. English, 72, of Horseheads, died on October 23, 2020 due to complications of Coronavirus.Born on November 12, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Anne (Dinges) Rieger. On March 14, 1970, she married Richard L. English at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Elmira, NY and they remained happily married for 50 wonderful...
John "Chaz" Chopko
Oct 22, 2020
ELMIRA – John “Chaz” Chopko, 62, of Elmira, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October, 22, 2020. He was born in Elmira, NY on January 14, 1958. On October 23, 1982, he married Dianna Borden in Elmira, NY and they shared 21 wonderful years together until her death in 2003.In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his best friend,...
Margaret Ann Snell
Oct 21, 2020
Margaret A. Snell Age 54, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Margaret was born on January 7, 1966 in Bath, NY, the daughter of Margaret J. Clayson and the late Jason L. Adams. She enjoyed horseback riding, crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-nieces and great-nephews. Margaret is...
James R. Peet
Oct 19, 2020
ELMIRA – James R. Peet, 86, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his loving family on what would have been his 63rd wedding anniversary to his late wife, Eileen V. (Capozzi) Peet. James is survived by his daughter, Ann-Marie FitzPatrick of Elmira, NY; his granddaughter, Bella Grace of Elmira, NY; his...
Hila M. Hunsinger
Oct 17, 2020
Hila Stoddard Hunsinger Hila Hunsinger, 92, Elmira Heights, passed away on October 17, 2020. Hila was the daughter of the late Hiram and Gertrude (Vose) Stoddard, of Wyalusing, PA. She married the late Richard Hunsinger.She was predeceased by their son, Raulston (Carolyn Boecher) Hunsinger. Their surviving daughters are Wanda (Leon) McGrain; Linda (predeceased Randy) Little, and Pamela (Verne) Stage.Hila and...
Todd W. Redner
Oct 16, 2020
Todd W. Redner Age 61, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY. Todd was born on April 16, 1959 in Elmira, NY, the son of Shirley (Tucker) and the late Frederick W. Redner. Todd is survived by his mother Shirley Redner of Elmira, NY; brother, Scott Redner of Elmira, NY; nieces,...
William "Douglas" & Elsie E. Warfe
Oct 13, 2020
Elsie passed away peacefully at NYS Veterans Home in Batavia, NY. Date: October 13, 2020. She was born July 12, 1928 in Elmira, NY to the late William and Gertrude Burt. Elsie is pre-deceased by her beloved husband, William "Douglas" Warfe, who has been patiently waiting for her since January 2020. Survived by her children Linda (Roger) Bennet, Gary (Antoinette)...
Stanley Roscoe Crum
Oct 10, 2020
Age 87, of Pine City, NY, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Stanley was born on September 20, 1933 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Clinton) Crum. Stan worked his whole career at the Pepsi Bottling Plant in Elmira, NY. He enjoyed bowling, it was his passion for almost his whole life. In his...
Ralph B. Van Patten
Oct 8, 2020
Ralph B. VanPatten Jr. passed away peacefully at home on October 8th, 2020. Predeceased by his loving wife Jean Van Patten (Smith), they were blessed with 66 years of marriage, spending their time with friends and family.Together they enjoyed traveling, golfing, and doting on their son Michael (Lisa); grandchildren Heather (Eric), Tara (Larry), Ryan (Kat), Megan (Terry), Mary (Thomas); and...
