Larry J. Woughter
Aug 28, 2017
Woughter, Larry J. age 65 of Elmira, N.Y. Passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 at Elcor Health Services Horseheads. Larry was born July 26th, 1952 in Batavia, NY; The son of the late Carl and Edwina (Rohan) Woughter. He is survived by his daughter, Carrie (Jack) Fisher of Corning, NY; brothers, Carl (Dorothy) Woughter of Center Barnstead, NH and...
Arthur J. Root
Aug 26, 2017
Arthur J. Root, 90, of Elmira, N.Y. passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing Facility. He was predeceased by his parents, Rollin and Mildred Root; loving wife of 59 years, Rose Marie Root; and brother, Richard C. Root. Arthur is survived by his children, Patrice (Michael Sedoma) Shaw and Constance Foster; granddaughter, Robyn Foster; and...
Theodore Maher
Aug 26, 2017
Theodore John "Ted" Maher Sr. Age 56, formerly of Elmira, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at his home in Leesburg, VA surrounded by his loving familyfollowing a courageous battle with Plasma Cell Leukemia and Bone Degeneration Disease. He was born on May 15, 1961 to Carol Francis (Russell) Maher who survives him and raised him with her husband,...
Yvonne M. Carrigan
Aug 26, 2017
Yvonne M. "Bonnie" Carrigan Age 50, of West Elmira, NY was born February 3, 1967 in Takoma Park, MD to Dennis Leon and Frances Rose (Lucy) Prins. She passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 26, 2017 after a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer. Her beloved mother, Frances Rose; paternal grandparents and maternal grandparents preceded her...
Bruce E. Francisco
Aug 21, 2017
Age 81, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, August 21, 2017 while surrounded by his family and friends. Born in Canandaigua, NY July 20, 1936, to the late Thelma Volino, Bruce is survived by his children: sons, Edward (Pam) Francisco of Elmira, NY; Rocky Francisco of Florida; daughter, Carlene (Ron) Braster of Pine City, NY; seven grandchildren,...
Phillip W. Comfort
Aug 21, 2017
Phillip W. Comfort Of Pine City, NY, age 76, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, August 21, 2017 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Phillip left behind his loving wife of 56 years, Margaret (Jenkins) Comfort. He also left behind his two children: son, Michael Comfort; daughter, Shellie (Tyler) Easton; grandchildren: Mallorie Gublo, Hillarie (Chucky)...
Barbara Ann Huber
Aug 17, 2017
Barbara Ann Huber, age 79, of Blossburg, PA passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the Martha Lloyd Home in Blossburg, PA. She was predeceased by her parents, Ralph and Velma Huber; sister, Connie Huber Berry; and niece, Michelle Huber. Barb is survived by her siblings, Robert Huber, Kathy (Bill) Huber Locke and Richard (Jayne) Huber; nieces and nephews,...
Margo E. Thomas
Aug 16, 2017
Margo E. Thomas Born August 20, 1938 in Elmira, the daughter of the late Charles and Louise (Barnes) Locke, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, peacefully at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. Her beloved husband, Richard "Dick" Thomas; loving son, Kenneth Thomas; and brother, Dale Locke also preceded her in death. She is survived...
James A. "Jmac" Macmillan
Aug 15, 2017
James A. MacMillan, age 29, of Wellsburg, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Alfred MacMillan. Jmac is survived by parents, Brian and Sharon Robinson; siblings, Michael (Brandy), Justin, Stephanie, Jeremy, Micki, Michaela and Brian; children, Savannah and Marshall MacMillan; Aunt, Grace Champagne; cousins, Steven Storm and Tyler MacMillan; and...
Kolleen Ann (Ackerman) Hollister
Aug 15, 2017
Kolleen Ann (Ackerman) Hollister, of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at home. She is survived by her loving family: husband, Larry; daughter, Jenna; father, Jack (Diane) Ackerman; mother, Kay Ackerman; brother James (Cindy), mother-in-law Mary Ellen Christman, along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins. At Kolleen’s request, there will be no calling hours. A memorial...
Michael Joseph Pronti
Aug 12, 2017
Michael Joseph Pronti Of Horseheads, NY, born May 26 of 1924, succumbed to cancer on August 12, 2017 at the Corning Center for Rehabilitation.Born in Elmira, NY to the late Giuseppe Gaspero Pronti of Sgurgola, Frosinone, Lazio, Italy and Anna (Rotondi) Pronti of Campobasso, Molise, Italy, he lived most of his life in the Horseheads area. Michael was a lifelong...
Brion Lee Peters
Aug 11, 2017
Brion Lee Peters Jr. Born January 2, 1976 in Waverly, NY, passed away very unexpectedly on Friday, August 11, 2017 at his home in Gillett, PA. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dean and Wanda Peters; younger brother, Daryl; close friends, Chris Harrington and Daren "Broogy" Parks and Cliffy. Brion is survived by his mother, Margaret (Tersegno)...
Conrad A. Schwenzer
Aug 5, 2017
Conrad A. “Speedy” Schwenzer, age 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 5, 2017 following a brief illness. He was born February 5, 1946 in Connecticut, the son of the late Ethel and Arthur Schwenzer. He is survived by a brother, Kenneth; sister-in-law, Martha; nieces, Susan (Mark), Erica (Robert); nephew, Steven (Carey) and their families. Speedy had many close friends,...
Connie F. Leister
Aug 1, 2017
Connie F. (Walker) Leister Age 57, born December 25, 1959 in Elmira, the daughter of the late Charles and Audrey (Strong) Walker, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Elcor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center after a valiant battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving children: daughter, Shaina Leister of Elmira, NY; and son, Kurtis Leister...
Floyd B. Seymour
Jul 31, 2017
Age 91 of Chemung, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017. His loving wife of 72 years, Evelyn M. Seymour predeceased him February 20, 2015. His daughters, Donalee Horton, Sandra Seymour; brother-in-law, Leon (Dick) Crawford also preceded him in death. Floyd is survived by his loving children: son, Kingsley (Karen) Seymour; daughters, Linda (Fran) Grillo and Robin (Robert) Grabb; 8 grandchildren;...
Shirley Webber Miller
Jul 30, 2017
Shirley Webber Miller, 87, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.She was born and raised in Big Flats, NY, a daughter of Zelma (Cotter) and Howarth Webber. She worked at Corning Glass Works as a stenographer/secretary in the Research and Development Division, where she met her husband Ralph. They were married for 63 years.She was...
Joe "Uncle Joe" Alfred Joiner
Jul 29, 2017
Joe "Uncle Joe" Alfred Joiner, Age 61, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Guthrie Corning Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by long-time companion, Merry Rutter of Corning, NY; son, Joe Joiner of Newburgh, NY; daughter, Ashley Joiner of Rochester, NY; sister, Jeanne (Levi) Stanley of Wellsburg, NY; and was loved by many nieces, nephews...
James Brian Nelson
Jul 28, 2017
James Brian Nelson Born December 10, 1973 in Elmira, the son of Terrence and Mary Jane (Rowsey) Nelson, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2017 with family by his side at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 43. His beloved father, Terrence preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving mother, Mary Jane Nelson;...
Dolores H. Polovick
Jul 27, 2017
Dolores Helen Polovick Born March 31, 1926 in Scranton, PA, the daughter of the late George H. and Helen E. (Barber) Ellison, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 27, 2017 in Truxton, NY. She has gone to join her husband of 64 years, Stephen Polovick Jr. Her brothers, Fred and John Ellison also preceded her in death. She...
Virginia E. Henderson
Jul 21, 2017
Virginia E. Henderson "Ginny" of Elmira, NY passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017 at the age of 82. Ginny retired from St. Joseph's Hospital and the County of Chemung. There are no surviving family and it was Ginny's request that there be no calling hours or services. In her own words, "My life has been blessed with people I...
