Marie E. Ames
Dec 10, 2018
Marie E. Ames age 92, of Elmira, NY, formerly of Country Club Drive, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 10, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Claude M. Ames; parents, Clarence and Mary Kelly; granddaughter, Kelly Marie Decker and five siblings. Marie is survived by her loving children, Sharon A. Oakes and Claudia (Tim) Mayglothling; grandchildren,...
Vera Louise Leach
Dec 6, 2018
Vera Leach, age 95 of Elmira, NY passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the Arnot Ogden Hospital. Vera was born to the late Leroy and Gladys Copp; her husband, Earl Leach; and six siblings. Vera is survived by her loving son, David (Shirley) Leach; grandson, Michael Leach; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Roberta and Byron; and several nieces and nephews....
Nancy K. Evans
Dec 4, 2018
Nancy Kreisler Evans, age 81 of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at the Robert Packer Hospital surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her parents, Steven and Helen Kreisler; brothers, Bill and Donald Kreisler; and nephew, Wayne. Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Charles “Dick” Evans; children, James D. (Tracey)...
Richard T Lapierre
Dec 2, 2018
Richard T. Lapierre (Red), age 64 Of Pine Valley, NY died on 12/03/2018 after a valiant battle with melanoma cancer. Born in Haverhill, MA in 1953, predeceased by his parents, George and Lorraine Lapierre; sister-in-law, Carol (Cleary) Denson. Red came to New York in 1978 where he met his best friend and wife, Patricia (Cleary) Lapierre. Red and Pat have...
Joyce A. La Fond
Nov 30, 2018
Joyce A. (Cunningham) La Fond Age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 30, 2018 in Denton, Texas. She was born in Elmira, NY December 30, 1932 to William L. and Anna M. (Tyra) Cunningham and lived there until her marriage in 1953 to the "love of her life," Norman R. La Fond. She was throughout her life a lady...
James M. Huntley
Nov 30, 2018
James M. Huntley Sr. Age 77, was born August 25, 1941 in Elmira, NY the son of the late Lester E. and Viola (Spence) Huntley passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018 at the Corning Center with family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife 54 years, Dawn (Layman) Huntley; beloved children: daughter: Corene Huntley; son: James...
Ralph Alexander Boesen
Nov 29, 2018
Ralph Alexander (Alex) Boesen, age 91, passed away on November 29, 2018, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. Ralph was born March 8, 1927, as the fourth child of Niels Frederik Hansen Boesen and Ingeborg Johanne (Hoffer) Boesen. He learned the joy of hard work (with some difficulty) on his family's small, Pine City farm and nursery. The...
Nancy K. Swartwood
Nov 27, 2018
Nancy Ann Knerr Swartwood died on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. She was born on August 18, 1930 the only daughter of the late Harold Smith Knerr and Martha Louise Paulman Knerr.Predeceased by husband, New York State Supreme Court Justice Charles Brown Swartwood; two stepsons, Peter H. Swartwood and Jonathan Swartwood; brother, William George Knerr; sisters-in-law, Jean Frost Knerr, Mary Catherine...
Dennis Albert Collins
Nov 24, 2018
Dennis A. “Denny” Collins, 59 of Elmira, NY passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018. Denny was predeceased by his parents, Irene Collins and Wille Newkirk; three brothers and 1 sister. Denny is survived by his wife of 30 years, Bessie Austin Collins; sisters, Rosie Bradford and Dorothy Collins; son, Alonzo Brooks; grandson and granddaughter; mother-in-law, Carol Austin; special nephew,...
Robert M. Darrow
Nov 24, 2018
Robert “Bob” M. Darrow, 79 of Gillett, PA passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018 surrounded by his family. Bob was predeceased by his parents, James and Rachel Darrow; loving wife, Hazel Darrow; and five siblings. Bob is survived by his children, Ray (Bonnie) Bixby, Chuck (Joe) Bixby and Joyce Walker; special nieces, Rachel (Scott) DeHaas and Edie (Rick) Narosky;...
Joy D. Thomas
Nov 15, 2018
Joy D. Thomas Age 81, was born October 19, 1937 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Howard and Doris (Drake) Morehouse, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, William R. Thomas Sr.; son: William R. Thomas...
Douglas Eugene Kerr
Nov 13, 2018
Age 62, of Pine City, NY was born January 26, 1956 in Elmira, NY the son of the late Arthur E. and Elizabeth J. (Seymour) Kerr; passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Doug is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Pat (Dailey) Kerr; beloved children: Douglas "Bub" (Katlyn) Kerr of Elmira, NY; Judi Kerr of Aston,...
Charles Lynn Raymond
Nov 11, 2018
Charles L. “Lynn” Raymond Age 66, was born October 31, 1952 in Elmira, NY the son of the late Charles F. and Jeanne Marie (Sickler) Raymond; passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 11, 2018 after a brief illness. His son, Joseph M. Raymond, sister, Lynda C. Wagner and brother Gene “Frutz” Raymond preceded him in death. He...
Beverly A. Kerrick
Nov 11, 2018
Beverly A. Kerrick, age 87 of Millerton, PA passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. Beverly was predeceased by her children, Terry, Donnie and Sandy. Beverly is survived by her husband of 49 years, John; son, Gerry (Barb) Koser; daughter-in-law, Betty Jo Koser; 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Beverly was a loving wife, mother...
Marguerite Elizabeth Corey
Nov 11, 2018
Marguerite E. Corey, 78 of Elmira, NY passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 62 years, D. Thomas Corey; and their son whom she loved the “bestest”, Richard Corey. Marguerite is survived by her daughter, Tammy (Dave) Hawkins; son, Timothy (Michelle) Corey; daughter-in-law, Roxanne Corey; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and her feline...
Maxine L. Learn
Nov 4, 2018
Maxine L. Learn, 71, of Chesapeake was called home on Sunday, November 4, 2018. Maxine, from Elmira, NY, was born in Sayre, PA. Daughter of the late John A. and Leatha E. (Lewis) Pierce Sr.She was predeceased by her husband, Brian D. Learn; brother, John A. Pierce Jr.She lived in Virginia and worked as an accountant for most of her...
Jack H. "Butch" Mathers
Nov 3, 2018
Jack H. "Butch" Mathers Age 79, of Elmira, NY passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at home. Jack was born January 18, 1939 in Elmira, the son of the late Howard and Marion (Shappee) Mathers Sr. Jack was predeceased by brothers: Howard Jr., Joseph and Gary Mathers; sisters: Patricia Hills and Phyllis Tolbert. He is survived by companion: Mona...
Bonnie J. Di Giacomo
Nov 2, 2018
Bonnie J. (Wainwright) Di Giacomo Was born June 19, 1948 in Corning, NY the daughter of Louis N. and Betty J. Wainwright; passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility at the age of 70. Her father, Louis preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, John J. Di...
Robert O. Thomas
Oct 22, 2018
Robert O. “Bob” Thomas, age 90 of Lowman, NY went to be with his loving wife on Monday, October 22, 2018. Bob was predeceased by his mother, Helen Thomas; his loving wife of 61 years, Grace Thomas; and their faithful companion, Buddy. Bob is survived by his children, Peggy (Marlin) Young, Helen (Tracy) Pitt, Sue (Steve) Baker, Roberta (Henri) Lee...
Raymond Earl Wood
Oct 20, 2018
Raymond “Ray” Earl Wood, Sr., 77, of Gillett, Pennsylvania, passed on to glory surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 20, 2018.Born on March 30, 1941 to the late Jesse and Pauline Wood in Geneva, New York, and made his home with his family in Gillett.Ray was a lifelong hunter and had a love for the outdoors and took much...
