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...
Rebecca K. Bouille
Jul 20, 2017
Rebecca K. Bouille, age 78, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Rochester, NY on January 14th, 1939 to the late Harold and Elizabeth Kimber. Rebecca was also predeceased by her sister Jeanette Sleight. She is survived by her loving companion, Murray McEwan, daughters: Laura...
Robert N. Conklin
Jul 12, 2017
Robert N. Conklin, age 86, of Elmira Heights, passed away on July 12th, 2017 at home. Bob was devoted to his wife of 49 years, Joan Kimber Conklin. He was a father who set and lived a Christian example for his children and was always involved in his children’s lives: Robert (Kathy) Conklin, Ronald (Nancy) Conklin, Diane (Mark) Fife. Bob...
Lee C. Zepp
Jul 12, 2017
Zepp, Lee Charles, passed away on July 12th, 2017. He was born on April 19th, 1943 in Elmira, NY to Leonard and Mary Conner Zepp who predeceased him along with his sister MaryLynne Groover and wife Eleanor Cook Personius. Lee is survived by his wife Rosemary (Smith), children: Wendy Zepp, Gene (Colleen) Zepp, Karl (Lynn) Zepp, Marc (Kathy) Zepp, sister,...
Connie L. Haner Hancock
Jul 11, 2017
Connie L. Haner Hancock, age 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 11th, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Elmira, NY on April 26th, 1949 to the late Edsel Carson and Dorothy (McCann) Carson. She married Bill Hancock on July 24th, 1993 and spent 24 loving years together. Connie is predeceased by her first...
Anthony S. Demark
Jul 10, 2017
Anthony S. “Tony” DeMark, 44, of Elmira, NY passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. Tony was predeceased by his mother, Darlene Andrews DeMark; grandparents, Gabe and Betty DeMark and Vince and Elanora Andrews; uncles, Rick DeMark and Dick Shaw. Tony is survived by his loving father, Daniel DeMark; aunts, Carol (Bob) Morris, Lorraine...
Stanley "Bud" S. Perkowski
Jul 10, 2017
Stanley "Bud" S. Perkowski Jr. Age 74 of Elmira, NY passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at home with his mother by his side. Bud resided in Elmira with his mother, Katherine Page Perkowski, who is 97 years old and predeceased by his father, Stanley Perkowski, Sr. in 1980. Bud is survived by his sisters, Shirley Owens of Elmira, NY...
Betty E. Smith
Jul 6, 2017
Betty E. Smith, age 99, formerly of Horseheads, NY passed away in the company of her loving family at Chemung County Nursing Facility on Thursday, July 6, 2017. She was born at home on May 28th, 1918 in West Pittston, PA to the late Frank and Marie (Berlew) Gower. She married the late Clifford C. Smith on July 4, 1946....
Vernon Edward Twedt
Jul 5, 2017
Vernon Edward Twedt Age 95, born March 20, 1922 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of the late Jacob and Hana (Stein) Twedt, passed away peacefully with family at his bedside on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Elcor Health Services in Horseheads. His first wife, Shirley Griswold; second wife, Jean Machad; son, Michael Twedt; and sister, Marian Carlson, preceded him in...
Marilyn D. Bailey
Jul 3, 2017
Marilyn D. Bailey, age 82, formerly of Orchard Park Road in Pine City, NY, surrendered her soul to her Savior on Monday, July 3rd, 2017 at Elcor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Horseheads. Marilyn was born in Gray Valley, PA to the late Milton and Doris (Seymour) Bullard. She was a long time member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in...
Patricia "Patti" A. Gressel
Jul 2, 2017
Patricia A. "Patti" Gressel Age 58, born July 11, 1958 in Wellsville, NY, the daughter of Richard and Lucie (Krinke) Freeman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Her father, Richard; beloved daughter, Allison Elizabeth Gressel; several aunts and uncles; canine companions, "Bernie" and "Charlie" preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving...
Kenneth R. Conklin
Jul 1, 2017
Kenneth R. Conklin, age 89, of Horseheads, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Schuyler Hospital. He was born on November 1st, 1927 in Elmira, NY, son of the late LeRoy and Mida (Combs) Conklin. Ken is predeceased by his wife of over 70 years, the love of his life, Pearl E. (Frutchey) Conklin;...
Arlene W. Church
Jun 28, 2017
Arlene W. Church Age 91, formerly of Elmira, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28th, 2017 at Elcor Nursing & Rehab Center. Arlene was born on October 3rd, 1925 in Big Flats, NY to the late Carl and Margaret (Peters) Steffen. She attended the Carr’s Corner School and graduated from Southside High School. Arlene worked for many years at...
Ona Lou Patterson
Jun 28, 2017
Patterson, Ona Lou (Congdon) Age 75, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at home. She was born October 5, 1941 to the late Bert and Louise (Tears) Congdon. Ona Lou married John Patterson in 1965 and they shared 22 years together until he passed away October 27, 1987. Together they worked their dairy farm in Checkerville, enjoyed square dancing, their...
Jerome "Jerry" L. Mase
Jun 26, 2017
Jerome L. "Jerry" Mase Age 69, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer at the Bath VA Medical Center. He was born June 3, 1948 to Thelma (Sechrist) and Milton Mase. Jerry graduated from Southside High School then enlisted into the US Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam from 1968-1969, serving with the CoG, 2nd...
Marilyn D. Smith
Jun 22, 2017
Marilyn D. Smith Age 61, of Elmira, NY passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at the Elcor Nursing & Rehab Center, surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn is survived by her parents, Dorothy and Daniel Post; husband of 36 years, Stephen M. Smith; children, Jessica and Adam Smith; sister, Cassandra Schiefen; brother, Geoffrey Post; grandchildren, Angel, Abbigail and Andre;...
