Marrissia C. Ruth
Apr 27, 2018
Marrissia ‘Marie’ C. Ruth, 57, of Pine City, NY passed away peacefullyin her sleep on Friday, April 27, 2018 at home. She was predeceased by her parents, Gordon and Frances Martin; father-in-law, Anthony F. Ruth, Sr. Marie is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Anthony F. Ruth, Jr.; children, Dale (Cheryl) Nye, Shannon (Alphonso) Greene and Ryan Ruth;...
Gary P. Morse
Apr 25, 2018
Gary P. Morse, 62 of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Bath VA Rehab. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Marie; siblings, Robert and Charlene. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Cindy; daughter, Becky; step-son, Doug Demaree; siblings, Richard (Helen) and Donald (Carol); grandchildren, Mindy, Dustin and MacKenzie and...
Mary Ellen Green
Apr 24, 2018
With broken hearts we are sharing the passing of our mother, who joined her beloved son in heaven on April 24th 2018. Mary Ellen Green (Budnick) also known as “Gram”, “Miss America” & “Girlfriend” was born in Elmira,NY. Mary Ellen is predeceased by Henry & Mary Budnick (parents), William Green (son), Geoffrey Colegrove (son-in-law), sisters; Jean Backer, Helen Brion, Gladys...
Ronald L. Rehner
Apr 22, 2018
Mwalimu Ronald L. Rehner Sr. left those he touched so deeply on April 22, 2018 at age 81. Ron graduated from EFA in 1954, earned his BA from the College of Wooster, and his MA from the University of Rochester. Ron was born in Olean, NY. He cared deeply for his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, teacher,...
Ivan Tarafas
Apr 21, 2018
Ivan Tarafas, 84, longtime resident of Gillett, PA passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Ivan was predeceased by his parents, George and Margaret Tarafas. Ivan is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Irene Tarafas; He was born in Hungary and immigrated to the United States in 1961. He loved nature, hunting and his gardening. He was a...
Sharon Lee (Conibear) Derusha
Apr 18, 2018
Sharon Lee (Conibear) DeRusha, formerly of Niagara Falls, Rochester, Barker, Jamestown, Port Byron, Addison & Corning passed on April 18, 2018 at age 71. She is predeceased by her husband, James Oliver DeRusha and parents, Bruce and Claribel (Piper) Conibear. Survivors include: sons, Michael J. DeRusha of Jamestown and Daniel G. (Courtney) DeRusha of Corning; sister, Susan (Joseph) Buhlman of...
Daniel M. Ungvarsky
Apr 16, 2018
Daniel “Danny” M. Ungvarsky, 79 of Pine City, NY passed away suddenly on Monday, April 16, 2018 at home with his wife by his side. Danny was predeceased by his parents, Andrew and Mary Ungvarsky, Sr.; siblings, Ann Lonczak, Joan Neilsen, Mary, Michael, Andrew (Agnes) Jr. , John and David Ungvarsky. Danny is survived by his loving wife of 43...
Oreste J. Liberatore
Apr 14, 2018
Oreste J. “Joe” Liberatore, Jr., age 89 of Southport was born December 4, 1928 & passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at the Bath VA Medical Center. Joe was predeceased by his wife, Shirley Liberatore and former wife, Mary Lowman Liberatore; father, Oreste J. Liberatore, Sr.; mother, Mary Vegard Liberatore; brother, Nicholas Liberatore; and daughter, Susan Liberatore Johnson. Joe...
Edward S. Harrison
Apr 8, 2018
Edward Steven “Ed” Harrison, Elmira, NY, age 70, ended his earthly journey and entered eternal life on April 8, 2018. Ed was born on November 19, 1947 to George S. and Eleanor C. Harrison, with whom he lived for over 57 years. For the past 13 years, he has resided at the ARC group residence in Pine City. His life...
Gerald "Ike" Bennett
Apr 2, 2018
Bennett, Gerald “Ike” age 88 of Lowman, NY. Passed away Monday, April 2nd, 2018 at Elderwood at Waverly. Ike was the son of the late Harlow and Mildred (Butler) Bennett; Born in Elmira, October 29th, 1929. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Judith Bennett of Lowman; Sons: James (Cindy) Bennett of Battleground, WA, Step Son: Randy...
Kenneth L. Oliver
Apr 1, 2018
Kenneth L. Oliver, age 84 of Bath, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Taylor Health Center after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Kenneth was born to the late Herbert and Dorothy Oliver on February 7, 1934 in Watkins Glen, NY. In addition to his parents, Ken was predeceased in death by his sisters, Marleah Butler,...
Ronald L. Ripley
Mar 30, 2018
Ronald L. “Rip” Ripley, 75, born in Elmira, NY went home to be with the Lord on Good Friday, March 30, 2018 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Born son of the late Edwin and Gertrude Ripley; He was also predeceased by his brother, Philip. Rip is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Joyce M. Ripley; sons, Joseph...
June A. Klein
Mar 29, 2018
June A. Klein, 55, of Elmira, NY passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. June was predeceased by her parents, Velma and Wilfred Hargrave. June is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Kerry “Tiny” Klein; daughters, Kerry June Klein and Kayla Craley; son, Daniel Cohen and Donald Little; sisters,...
Elizabeth M. Thomas
Mar 24, 2018
Elizabeth. M. (Betty) Thomas, Age 98, of Fassett Road, Elmira, NY, and Woodbrook Assisted Living Residence, Maple Avenue, Elmira, NY, died peacefully Saturday, March 24, 2018, at the Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Horseheads, NY. She was born January 25, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of the late Llewellyn Lorenzo Thomas and Ethel Tate Anderson Thomas. She...
Arlene B. Spencer
Mar 22, 2018
Arlene B. Spencer, 66, of Elmira, NY passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Arlene is survived by her loving son, Richard; sister, Brenda; brothers, Joe, Jim and Ralph. She was a longtime member of the United Baptist Church in Elmira. Arlene was a very special lady and loving mother who will be missed...
Joan J. Andrews
Mar 12, 2018
Joan J. Andrews, age 85, of Elmira, NY passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Joan was predeceased by her parents, a brother and a sister. Joan is survived by a loving, caring devoted daughter, Wendy (Reinaldo) DeJesus. She leaves behind four grandsons who she loved greatly, Stephen, Anthony, Rey and Brandon. She also has...
Russell E. Cogansparger
Mar 11, 2018
Cogansparger, Russell E. "Cogie" Age 94, born on August 8, 1923 to the late Llewellyn William and Lena (Wetherbee) Cogansparger, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018. Russ was pre-deceased by his loving wife of 69 years, Virginia “Ginny” Cogansparger.Surviving family include children, Carol Din of Martinsburg, WV and Lee (Marilyn) Cogansparger of Lancaster, PA; grandchildren, Elisa Rushing of Lancaster,...
Agnes Elizabeth Saunders
Mar 8, 2018
Saunders, Agnes Elizabeth (Dalton) age 97 of Gillett, Pennsylvania. Passed away peacefully Thursday, March 8th, 2018 at the Robert Packer Hospital. She was always known as “Elizabeth”. She was born on November 12th, 1920, in Harford County, Maryland. She was the eldest daughter of Charles and Ethel Dalton. She married LaRue Saunders on July 9th, 1941, at the Troy Baptist...
Wendi Hertha Cook
Mar 7, 2018
Wendi Hertha Cook - a wonderful wife and loving mother - age 64, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in Arlington, TX. Wendi was born on December 8, 1953 in Ithaca, NY to the late Roland Osborne II and Dorothy Grace Boesenberg Osborne. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Roland Osborne II. Wendi, her husband David,...
Helen F. Beckman
Mar 5, 2018
Helen F. Beckman, 85, of Horseheads, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, March 5, 2018. Helen was predeceased by her first husband, William Waldron and second husband, Richard Beckman; brother, Frederick Harter; sister, Shirley Vertoske and Betty Eells. Helen is survived by her sister, Rita Westervelt; and several nieces and nephews. As per Helen’s wishes there will be...
