James Jessmore
Mar 5, 2018
Jessmore, James Jr. of Elmira, NY passed away Monday, March 5th, 2018 surrounded by his family. James was born March 29th, 1928 in Gouverneur, NY; The son of the late James and Nellie (House) Jessmore Sr. He is survived by his children: Robert Jessmore of Wellsburg, NY, Mark (Kathy) Jessmore, John (Jean) Jessmore and James Jessmore all of Elmira, NY;...
Carol Ann Mortensen
Mar 5, 2018
Carol Ann Mortensen, 80, of Horseheads, New York, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018. Carol was born in Farmington, New York to the late Augustus and Dusie Colf on February 12, 1938. She attended Victor High School and graduated in 1956 with Valedictorian honors.She worked at Kodak, Rochester Newspapers, and retired from the United States Postal Service. Most importantly,...
Edith H. Taylor
Mar 3, 2018
Edith H. Taylor, age 96, of Horseheads, NY passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018. She was born in Canton, PA on February 8, 1922 to the late Edward and Lula Hackett. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Edward Hackett, George Hackett and nephews.She worked at Eclipse, Grants, K Mart and Tops Market. Edith was a volunteer for RSVP...
Douglas R. Wilson
Feb 26, 2018
Douglas Wilson passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2018. He was born at home in Webb Mills, NY, the son of the late Raymond and Esther Wilson. Doug is survived by his children: daughter; Jackie, sons; Gary and Tom (Marianne), best friend of 80 years, Al Mallette, companion; Grace Jenkins, faithful feline; Angel, and neighborhood "double dipper", Midnight. He...
Lucille M. Lanager
Feb 23, 2018
Lucille M. Lanager, age 100, of Appleridge Senior Living, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018. Surviving are a sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, and many friends. Calling hours will be held at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY 14904 on Tuesday, February 27 from 5-7 PM with a funeral service to immediately follow. Interment will be private at...
Michael Bobby
Feb 21, 2018
Michael J, Bobby SR Age 57 of Elmira, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday February 21st , 2018. Michael was Predeceased by his Father George R Bobby and Sister Bonnie J. Mattison. He is survived by his Mother Doris F. Bobby, Wife of 37 years Roxanne L. Bobby, Children Daughter Megan (Justin) Lindsay, Daughter Emily (Jack)Hodge, Son Michael (Nicole) Bobby...
Dianna L. Hall
Feb 19, 2018
Dianna L. Hall (Finelli), age 69, of Elmira, NY passed away on February 19, 2018 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born on May 28, 1948 in Elkland, PA to the late Calvin and Phyllis Reed. She is survived by her loving family: husband, Thomas Hall and son, Jason Hall of Elmira. Dianna was a long-time piano and...
Edward James Diello
Feb 19, 2018
Edward James Diello passed away on February 19, 2018. He was born June 3, 1944 to Francis Diello & Beatrice (Cotter) Diello in Syracuse, NY. Edward is predeceased by his brother Francis Diello Jr., sister Melody Wiesner & son Edward Diello Jr. He is survived by his sister Frances (Sandy) & her husband Richard Cook, brothers John Diello & Donald...
Jenny L. Knapp
Feb 19, 2018
Jenny L. Knapp, age 57, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on February 19th, 2018. A native of Elmira, she was born on June 19th, 1960 to Mahlon B. Baldwin. Jenny was a beloved Head Start teacher who loved kids and worked for Economic Opportunity Program for 15 years. Above all, Jenny loved her...
Dorothy M. Hough
Feb 19, 2018
Hough, Dorothy M. (Anderson), age 96, of Pine City, NY passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018 at Elderwood Health Care at Tioga in Waverly, NY. Dorothy was born November 18, 1921 in Fassett, PA, the daughter ofthe late William Anderson Jr. and Marion (Raymond) Richards. Dorothy was predeceased by her loving husband William “Bill” D. Hough and her sister...
Richard William Drake
Feb 18, 2018
Richard W. “Dick” Drake, age 87, of Elmira, NY passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Dick was predeceased by his parents, Hovey H. Drake and Cora Maude Seafuse Drake; two sisters and a brother. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Loretta A Drake; children, Paul Drake, Mark Drake...
Donna Lee Cernohorsky
Feb 17, 2018
Donna Lee “MeMe” Cernohorsky, 74, of Pine City, NY passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 17, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Donna graduated from Elmira Free Academy in 1963. She was a very hard worker with the biggest heart in the world. The greatest joy in her life was being a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She...
Charles E. Thomas
Feb 15, 2018
Charles E. Thomas, Chuck, passed away on February 15th at Cayuga Medical Center. Chuck was born in Elmira, NY to Emma Thomas. He is survived by his partner Ruth Burroughs of Moravia, NY, and his sister Connie Thomas Clay (Jeff), of Mechanicsburg, PA, and an uncle, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews, and the Dixie Lanes...
W. Francis Collson
Feb 14, 2018
W. Francis Collson, age 90, passed away February 14, 2018 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born March 25, 1927 to Merle & Beatrice (Albrecht) Collson in Elmira, NY. He was predeceased by his father & mother, wife Helen (Welch) Collson, sister & brother-in-law, Wanda Collson & Robert Lockner, brother & sister-in-law, Robert & Viola Collson. Survived by daughter Linda...
Lula J. Sorino
Feb 12, 2018
Lula J. Sorino, age 92 of Elmira, NY passed away at St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing Facility on Monday, February 12, 2018.As per Lula’s wishes there will be no services. Burial will be held in the St. Peter & Paul’s Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Paul W. Balmer
Feb 4, 2018
Paul W. Balmer, Sr., 79 of Pine City, NY passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at home. Paul was predeceased by his parents, Clare Sr. and Lucille Balmer; brothers, Clare Jr., and Wallace ‘Pete’ Balmer; sisters,Beverly Noble Gordon, Lois Barbieri and June Strong. Paul is survived by his wife, classmate sweetheart, of 61 years,...
Joan V. Mitchell
Feb 2, 2018
Joan “Joannie” V. Mitchell, 81, of Elmira, NY passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018.Joannie was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, JW Mitchell; parents, Virginia (Royce) June and John (Gertrude) Whiting; brothers, Roger Whiting, Danny Whiting and Paul Lyon; and brother-in-law, Bob Podaski. Joannie is survived by her children, Robert (Karen) Mitchell and JoLynn Mitchell; sisters, Sharon (Frank)...
Thomas J. Bement
Jan 31, 2018
Bement, Thomas J. age 71 of Painted Post, NY, formerly of Pine City and Wellsburg, NY. Passed away January 31st, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born August 25th, 1946. He was the son of the late Edward and Margaret (Neal) Bement. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Betty S. Bement of...
Cora E. Mattison
Jan 29, 2018
Cora Emmogene Cox Mattison (Granny), 85 of Elmira, NY passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. Born in Clarksburg, WV to the late William Calvin and Faye Johnson Cox. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Donald L. Mattison; two sisters, Erma Randolph and baby sister, Nancy Jo Clark; son, Donald C. Mattison and a daughter, Judy (Robert)...
Mary Q. Randolph
Jan 25, 2018
Mary Q. Randolph, formerly of 415 West Third Street, Elmira, passed away on January 25, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born on January 26, 1930 in Montour Falls, NY to the late Amato and Augusta (Binelli) Borra. She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Clinton R. Randolph. In addition, she was also predeceased by her brothers;...
