Sylvia L. Dininny
Oct 6, 2020
Age 78, of Pine City, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia was born on August 31, 1942 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Eleanor (Biggs) and Robert Hill. She was a lifelong member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Sylvia was a retired registered nurse from St. Joseph's...
Lauren J. Campbell
Sep 26, 2020
Lauren J. “Larry” Campbell Elmira Heights – Age 73, passed unexpectedly in a tragic house fire on September 26, 2020, with his loyal dog, Lizzie, by his side. Larry was born on June 5, 1947, in Elmira, New York, to Orwin and Grace (Wright) Campbell. He was predeceased by his parents, his mother-in-law Celia Kokoszka, and his grandson Jacob Campbell....
Donald Lee Mattison
Sep 20, 2020
Donald Lee Mattison, age 89, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was born to the late Lyman A. and Rose M. (Gardner) Mattison on July 29, 1931 in Westfield, PA.Donald entered life not alone, but with an identical twin brother, Herman J. Mattison.The family moved...
Wendy L. Bush
Sep 18, 2020
ELMIRA – Wendy L. Bush, 47, of Elmira, passed away peacefully at her home with her husband and sister Chrissy by her side on Friday, September 18, 2020.Born on April 14, 1973, she was the daughter of Christine A. (Montanye) Wilson and the late Charles E. Wilson.She graduated from Thomas A. Edison High School in Elmira Heights. In 1992, she...
Marlene “Mar” E. Charron
Sep 16, 2020
ELMIRA – Marlene “Mar” E. Charron, 86, of Elmira, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Born in Chemung on October 30, 1933, she was the daughter of the late LeGrand and Lenora May (Howard) Peterson. On August 2, 1952, she married Cornelius “Neil” J. Charron at Sts. Peter & Paul's Church in Elmira.For...
Loretta (Loret) H. Richards
Sep 14, 2020
Loretta (Loret) H. Richards, 65, of Elmira, New York, passed away at home, surrounded by her loved ones, on September 14th, 2020.She was born October 8, 1954, in Manhattan, New York, the daughter of Charles and Christina (Ostrowski) Markiewicz. Loret graduated from Corning-Painted Post West High School, Class of 1972, and received an Associate’s Degree in Law from Corning Community...
Barbara E. Molyneaux
Sep 13, 2020
Barbara E. Molyneaux, age 64, of Pine City, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Corning Hospital. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Aurora Molyneaux (Derrick Stickler); grandchildren, Amari Ransom and Mason Stickler, all of Elmira, NY; sister, Sandra Parker (Mike Gee) of Elmira, NY; brother, Elmer L. (Marie) Storch, Jr. of Pine City, NY; several nieces and...
Eileen V. Peet
Sep 6, 2020
Eileen V. Peet (Capozzi) of Elmira, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Eileen is survived by her husband of 63 years, James Peet; her daughter Ann-Marie FitzPatrick of Elmira, NY; her granddaughter, Bella Grace of Elmira, NY; and her loving companion Coco.She is also survived by her siblings, Pauline Albano of...
Lester E. Montanye
Sep 6, 2020
Lester E. Montanye Age 93, of Webb Mills, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 very unexpectedly. He is survived by his daughter, Christine Wilson of Elmira, NY; sons, Jerry (Leslie) Montanye of Beaver Dams, NY, Mark (Bridgitte) Montanye of Fulton, NY; grandchildren Melissa (Scott) Wilson Patrick of Millerton, PA, Wendy (Brian) Wilson Bush of Elmira, NY, Christine (Brian)...
Douglas A. Philo
Sep 3, 2020
Horseheads - Philo, Douglas A., 78, of Horseheads, NY, passed away after a short battle with cancer, on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the Bath VA Medical Center, with his granddaughter, Kayla, by his side. Douglas was predeceased by his wife, Bonnie Philo. He is survived by his two daughters: Mary Philo (Anthony Allen) of Puyallup, WA and Melissa (Jason)...
William J. Coletta
Aug 29, 2020
PINE CITY – William J. Coletta, 76, of Pine City, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center with his wife by his side.Born on October 31, 1943 in Elmira, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Myers) Coletta. On October 8, 1966, he married his partner in life, Elizabeth "Bridget" Haner in...
Sandra J. Covell
Aug 28, 2020
ELMIRA – Sandra J. Covell, 73, of Elmira, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Chemung County Nursing Facility.Born on January 20, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Milford Seeley and Jean (Clemens) Petersen.She attended Southside High School in Elmira. Sandra was a lifetime member of the VFW.She also enjoyed making dolls and crocheting dresses for them.More...
Leon “Chief” Vanalstine
Aug 24, 2020
ELMIRA - Leon “Chief” VanAlstine, 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2020. Leon was born in Elmira, NY on June 19, 1947 and lived most of his life in Caton, NY, son of Eldon A. and Jacqueline VanAlstine.He was predeceased by his brothers-in-law, Gary Stewart and Steven Decker. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Susan...
Naif "Gary" Batroney
Aug 21, 2020
PINE CITY – Naif Gary Batroney, 68, of Pine City, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center.Born on July 11, 1952 in Elmira, NY, he was the son of Norma G. (Durfee) Batroney and the late William M. Batroney. After graduating from Elmira Free Academy, Gary joined the United States Air Force in 1972 and...
Janice M. Andrew
Aug 16, 2020
Janice M. (Schaef) Andrew, age 77, of Good Hope, Ga., formerly of Elmira, NY passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, August 16, 2020. Janice is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Steve Eller of Elmira, NY; daughter, Paula Andrew of Good Hope, GA; beloved grandchildren, Ryan Eller and Kylee Styron. She is also survived by her...
Kathleen Marie Inman
Aug 13, 2020
Kathleen Inman, age 63, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at home very unexpectedly. Kathleen is survived by her nephew, Eric (Jennifer) Inman of San Antonio, TX; niece, Jillian Inman of San Antonio, TX; aunt, Elizabeth Birney of Chemung, NY; uncle, Jim (Carolyn) Inman of Virginia; godson, Richard J. Woodward III of Southport, NY; and several...
Walter E. Mesuch
Aug 10, 2020
HORSEHEADS - Walter E. (Gene) Mesuch, 78, of Horseheads, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 10, 2020. He is predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Gladys Mesuch; brother, David Mesuch; and granddaughter, Jamie Jeanne Mesuch. Survivors include his children, Pamela (Joseph) Davis, Patricia Mesuch, Kimberly (Steven) Vann, and Michael (Sarah) Mesuch; grandchildren, Ryan, Matthew, Cameron, Mackenzie, Alexis, Grace,...
Sandra L. Sterling
Aug 9, 2020
PINE CITY - Sandra L. Sterling, 74, of Pine City, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020.Born in Elmira, NY on March 5, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Frances (Crum) Shafer. On January 16, 1965, she married the love of her life Roger G. Sterling in Pine City.In 1978, Sandy and Roger opened Fairshake in...
Marie L. Freeman
Aug 2, 2020
ELMIRA – Marie L. Freeman, 95, of Elmira, died on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility.Born on February 23, 1925 in Akron, OH, she was the daughter of the late Ralph L. and Orpha M. (Rhoads) Schoonover. Marie was a former second grade Sunday School teacher at the Elmira Christian Center. In addition to her parents,...
Herbert E. Yost
Aug 1, 2020
BIG FLATS – Herbert E. Yost, 73, of Big Flats went to be with his Lord on Saturday, August 1, 2020.Born in Johnson City on April 10, 1947, he was the son of the late Herbert E. and Gladys E. (Snapp) Yost. He proudly served his country in the US Navy and the Army Reserves.He went on to work for...
