Obituaries

Nov 5, 2024

Beverly A. Smith, 93, of Millerton, PA passed away on November 5, 2024.

Beverly was born in 1931 to the late Gerald and Janet (Deming) Smith and grew up in Millerton, PA. After graduating, she married her beloved husband Dick. She spent her early days managing their home where she was a talented homemaker, known for her...

Nov 1, 2024

Carrie E. Edkin, a native and resident of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2024. She was 61 years old.

Carrie spent her life nurturing others, not only through decades of dedicated service as a CNA, but also in her personal life, where she was known to offer a mother’s love to just about anyone...

Oct 23, 2024

W. Jean Steiner, 92, a resident of Caton, NY, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024. She was born March 7, 1932 to the late John and Dorothy (Peck) Cornell. Jean was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose kindness touched everyone who knew her. With her gentle, kind eyes and loving heart, Jean found joy in nature’s beauty,...

Oct 22, 2024

Dale Zimmer I, a native of Waverly, NY and resident of Elmira, NY passed away on October 22, 2024. He was born on March 23, 1954 to the late Charles and Alberta (Benjamin) Zimmer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his brother John Zimmer; and his sister Connie McKay.

He...

Oct 17, 2024

John McDonald Anderson died peacefully at home on October 17, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. John was born at home on January 9, 1932 to C.W. Sr. and Jane Allen Anderson. He grew up on the Southside of Elmira and graduated from Southside High School. He served honorably in the USAF during the Korean Conflict. When he...

Oct 14, 2024

Wayne Carl Fenton, 76, of Elmira, NY passed away on October 14, 2024 while surrounded by his loving family.

Wayne was born November 16, 1947 to Walter and Eleanor (Miller) Fenton. He was a 1967 graduate of Southside High School, and went on to serve in the US Army. He was a Vietnam Veteran and was awarded...

Oct 12, 2024

Glenda L. (Clark) Brown, Age 84, formerly of Pine City NY, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Corning Guthrie Hospital.

She was predeceased by her parents, O. Kenneth and Virginia (Balmer) Clark; husband,  James W. Brown; daughter, Sharon Avery; infant daughter, Ellen Brown; grandson, Joshua Morse; brother, Gail Clark; sister, Greta Elston; brothers-in-law, Alan Brown,...

Oct 12, 2024

Christopher C. Cersoli, Age 52 of Elmira, NY passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Chris was born January 17, 1972 in Clarion PA son of Linda Cersoli and the late Charles Cersoli. He was married to Michelle L. formerly Walton on May 25, 2002 and celebrated 22 years together. Prior to his illness...

Oct 7, 2024

Thomas E. Manchester, a native and resident of Elmira, NY passed away on October 7, 2024. He was 73.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Claire and Dorothy Helen (Vought) Manchester, and his sister Ann M. Manchester. He is survived by his brother Robert "Chet" Manchester, his nieces Gabrielle Manchester and Olivia Manchester, his...

Oct 5, 2024

Bruce E. Bush, Jr., aged 57, passed away on October 5, 2024 in Elmira, New York. Born on April 8, 1967.

JR was preceded in death by his mother, Lucinda McNett. He leaves behind his daughter and son-in-law, Heather (Bush) and Michael Craft of Lewes, DE, along with her mother, Melissa Marks of Elmira, NY; the biggest...

Oct 3, 2024

Joyce Ellanor DeWalt Cicconi née Becker, a native of Elmira, NY and resident of Pine City, NY passed away on October 3, 2024. She was 86 years old.

Joyce was a dedicated English teacher at Elmira Free Academy. She was an avid reader who enjoyed traveling and appreciated fine arts, especially classical music. She was herself a...

Sep 27, 2024

John Joseph Podosek, III of Elmira Heights, NY. Born August 22, 1957 in Buffalo, NY the son of John Joseph and Josephine (Saj) Podosek II. Following graduation from high school he enlisted in the United State Marine Corps. He served his country from 1975 until his honorable discharge as Corporal in 1979. John worked as a laborer and most...

Sep 21, 2024

Verna Marie Garrett was born in Elmira, New York on December 26, 1931, to Mortimer Henry Garrett and Lela F Kelts.  She passed away at the age of 92 on September 21, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. Verna lived in the Elmira area until retiring and moving to Sebring, Florida in 1993.  Verna was a self-motivated, take-charge lady.  A valued...

Sep 16, 2024

Frances Louise Page Woughter, née Wales left to join her heavenly family and friends on September 16, 2024 at the age of 99. Born into a large family on November 15, 1924, Frances grew up on a farm in the hills of Pennsylvania, which gave her the green thumb she was known for when growing flowers or vegetables. Growing...

Sep 8, 2024

Harold Furman Wolfe came into this world on April 24, 1928, in Elmira, NY, and left us on September 8, 2024.  In the afterlife, he will join his parents, Arthur and Isabell Wolfe. He had several siblings from a blended family that have all preceded him in death including Lucille Wolfe Scrimshaw, Arthur (Dottie) Wolfe, John (Jane) Gray, John...

Sep 6, 2024

Beverly Louise Dickerson, a native of Troy, PA and long-time resident of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was 82.

Beverly spent much of her adult life caring for the family she and Jerry, the love of her life, had built together, including running the family homestead in...

Sep 5, 2024

Sandra Lou Loper, born in Elmira, NY and resident of Lindley, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2024. She was 76.

Sandra, a self-proclaimed 'Domestic Engineer', took pride in nurturing and attending to her family's needs, especially when it came to her precious grandkids and great-grandkids. She was an accomplished cook and was known for...

Sep 4, 2024

Lorraine K. (VanHouten) VanHorn, Age 79 of Hopkins Street, Southport, NY passed away at home with her loving family at her side. Lorraine was born April 21, 1945 in Elmira daughter of the late Willis and Lousie (Paulman) VanHouten. She was retired from St. Joseph’s Hospital where she worked in the Central Supply Department. She was a member of...

Sep 2, 2024

Constance Jean (Lowe) Jones, Age 77 of Painted Post, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024 at ELCOR Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Connie was born January 8, 1947 in Elmira, NY daughter of the late Wellington Jr. and Jean (Myers) Lowe. She was a graduate of Southside High School Class of 1965. She was married on July 23, 1966...

Aug 27, 2024

Linda L. Easton, a native of Columbus, OH and a resident of Erin, NY, passed away on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024. She was 63 years old.

Linda retired several years ago and since then dedicated her time to caring for her husband and family. She was a fabulous baker who expressed her love by sharing her delicious...