Louis B. Schiffer
May 6, 2016
Louis B. Schiffer Age 63, was born April 22, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY and passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He is survived by his loving sister and brother-in-law: Helene and Art Goyette of VT and FL, and his family at the ARC of Chemung. Since 1990, Louis attended the day programs at...
Martha J. Wylie
May 2, 2016
Martha J. Wylie Was born November 30, 1927 in Elmira, the daughter of the late Drummond and Nellie (Peguignot) Wylie, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016 at the Robert Packer Hospital at the age of 88. Her brothers, Walter and John Wylie, preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister: Betty Mass of Rochester, NY; nieces and...
Kenneth C. Alexander
May 2, 2016
Kenneth C. Alexander Sr. Of Elmira, NY Age 80, was born December 14, 1935 the son of the late Lawrence J. and Nora (Galpin) Alexander, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016 at the home of his son. He is survived by his wife: Donna Brown Alexander; his six children and two step-daughters: Mrs. Helen (Bruce) Davis of Corning, NY;...
Elizabeth J. Wilson
May 1, 2016
Elizabeth J. "Tish" Wilson Age 88, was born March 12, 1928 in Elmira the daughter of the late Hugh Owen and Helen Anna Esther (Corliss) Jones, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Her loving husband of 64 years, Raymond F. Wilson preceded her in death on March 18th, 2016. She is survived by her...
Albert E. Peterson
Apr 30, 2016
Albert E. "Pete" Peterson A lifelong resident of Pine City, NY Age 87, was born March 22, 1929 in Elmira, the son of the late H. Earl and Mildred (Roy) Peterson passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Pete is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Joan (Curren) Peterson; daughters: Tawny (Mike McDonald)...
Aurora A. Minter
Apr 29, 2016
Aurora A. Minter, 91, formerly of Elmira, NY passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016 surrounded by her loving family at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, NY while residing at Iroquois Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her parents, Phillip A. and Theresa Rossi; sister, Gaetana Hulslander; brother, Phillip A. Rossi, Jr.; former husbands, Richard F. Pronti and Charles R....
Richard W. Folmer
Apr 28, 2016
Richard W. Folmer, 87, of Horseheads, New York, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, April 28, 2016.Richard (also affectionately known as “Billy,” “Rich,” or “Dick”) was predeceased by his parents, William and Emma Folmer; and sisters, Marjorie (Stan) Burnham, Sylvia (Ben) Burnham, and Shirley (Jay) Smith. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Mildred J. Clark Folmer;...
Monta L. Rohan
Apr 26, 2016
Monta Rohan, 87, our beloved aunt passed away on April 26, 2016. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery at 3:00PM on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Monta loved her bird, Petey. In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made in Monta’s name to the Chemung County Humane Society...
Patricia A. Materne
Apr 22, 2016
Patricia A. Materne Was born January 23, 1929 in Elmira, the daughter of the late Howard M. and Josephine A. (Weiss) Wood, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital SNF at the age of 87. Her beloved husband, Jacob Materne and brother, Howard James Wood preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving children:...
James E. Stanton
Apr 20, 2016
James E. “Jimmer” Stanton, 50, of Rochester, NY formerly of Elmira, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. James was predeceased by his sister, Joann Stanton. James is survived by his loving parents, Nancy and James A. Stanton; siblings, Michael (Judy) Stanton, Julie Stanton, Rita (Rick) Piendel, Daniel Stanton and Robert Stanton; nieces and nephews, Stacey, Richard Jr., Brian,...
Dolores Anne Decker
Apr 16, 2016
Decker, Dolores Anne age 83 of Horseheads and Hornell, NY passed away at home Saturday, April 16, 2016. Dolores was the daughter of the late Frank and Tekla Chabin. She was born in Scranton, PA on July 18, 1932. Her husband, Donald M. Decker predeceased her in 2006. She is survived by her daughters: Laura Abbott of Pulaski, NY, Diane...
Caron Louise Neild
Apr 15, 2016
Caron Louise Friend-Neild, 58, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 15, 2016 after a long battle with cancer.She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on June 27, 1957 to Dr. Charles and Muriel Friend.Caron lived in Michigan, England, Germany, and Wisconsin while growing up and settled in Elmira, NY.She graduated from Horseheads H.S. in 1975.She earned...
Edna L. (Ripley) Beach
Apr 12, 2016
Edna L. {Ripley} Beach was born September 15, 1925 in Elmira, the daughter of the late Thomas and Ida Zeigler, passed away peacefully with her family and loved ones by her side on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Ormond Beach, FL at the age of 90. Her smile, laughter and her care for others was second to none and she...
Betty Jane Schneck
Apr 12, 2016
Schneck, Betty J. Age 95 of Elmira passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Betty was born December 18, 1920 in Elmira, the daughter of the late Roy and Florence Motchman Schneck. She was predeceased by a sister, Mille Meiritz (and husband, Paul); brother-in-law, Lee Clifford; and nephew, Thomas Clifford. Betty retired from the...
Sherman M. Barnes
Apr 10, 2016
Barnes, Sherman M. “Sherm” age 80 of Elmira, NY passed away Sunday, April 10th, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 21st, 1935 in Wells Township, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Norman and Lura (Warner) Barnes. Sherm is survived by his wife of 58 years, Arlene (Hoffman) Barnes; children: Kim (Tommy) Copp of Millerton, PA;...
Neoma D. Covell
Apr 9, 2016
Neoma Darlene Covell, 73, of Elmira, NY passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Neoma was predeceased by her loving husband, Gary Covell in 2000. Neoma is survived by her loving children, Teresa (Kevin) Foster, Jeffery (Kim) Covell, Gregory (Kim) Covell, Kimberly (Charles) Cherebin, Malinda (James) Collum and Amy Covell; loving granddaughter, Kaitlynn Covell; 13...
Mary T. Rich
Apr 9, 2016
Rich, Mary Theresa, age 64, of Elmira, NY passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Mary was born September 20, 1951 to the late Daniel J. and Ruthella (Lewis) McDonough. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael L. Rich in 2000. She is survived by her siblings Robert (Peggy) McDonough, Daniel R. (Ruth) McDonough,...
Howard P. Jones
Apr 8, 2016
Howard P. Jones, age 26 of Elmira, NY, born February 17, 1990, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016. He is survived by his mother, Rebecca (Andre) Jamison; siblings, Phillip Jones, Alexis Brooks, Gabrielle Hinton; longtime girlfriend, Heather Reynolds; father, Howard Jones; along with many other relatives, family and friends, especially the Wagner, Jones, and Driscoll families. Howard was a...
Robert J. Patchen
Apr 8, 2016
Robert J. Patchen Sr. Was born February 19, 1952 in Montour Falls, NY, the son of the late Arthur and Pauline (DePew) Patchen, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, April 8, 2016 after fighting a courageous battle with bladder cancer. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 40 years, Janette (Rock)...
Ronald Wayne Keck
Apr 6, 2016
Keck, Ronald Wayne, age 72, a lifelong resident of the Millerton community, passed away at home surrounded by family, Wednesday morning, April 6th, 2016. Ron was born in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania on April 9th, 1943. He was the son of the late Robert Henry and Margaret Leigh (Houseknecht) Keck. Surviving is his loving wife of 36 years: Marie (Park) Keck; children:...
