Marilyn Keeley Scharf
Dec 10, 2015
Dundee, NY - Marilyn Elizabeth (Keeley) Scharf of 953 East Lake Road on Keuka Lake passed away on December 10th at home after many years of living and dealing with cancer. Marilyn was born in Corning, New York, on July 24, 1935, to Arthur Woodward and Ruth Said Keeley.She graduated from Northside High School and Elmira College with a bachelor’s...
Robert R. Ellis
Dec 7, 2015
Robert Rockwell Ellis, formerly of Elmira, NY, was born February 13, 1928 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Clarence and Muriel Ellis, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the age of 87 in Ft. Myers, FL. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Joyce DeGraw Ellis. He is survived by his...
Lorena O. Conklin
Dec 5, 2015
Lorena O. Conklin was born July 25, 1921 in Indiana, PA the daughter of the late Orville and Laura (Murray) Davis passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the McAuley Manor in Hornell, NY. She was preceded in death by her loving husband James Roger Conklin on December 7, 1989. She is survived by her beloved son: Robert...
Carrie Elizabeth Lewis
Dec 4, 2015
Carrie Elizabeth Lewis Was born March 2, 1927 in Hornell, NY the daughter of the late Hubert and Onnolee (Quinn) Maxon. She passed away peacefully on Friday, December 4, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital with her family at her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, William G. "Bill" Lewis; beloved daughters: Rosemary Evans (Pete) and...
Michael W. Jovanelly
Dec 4, 2015
Michael W. Jovanelly Was born February 20, 1945 in Elmira the son of the late William and Rose Jovanelly passed away peacefully on Friday, December 4, 2015 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. His brothers, Bill and Clair also predeceased him. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Barbara (Wilber); grandchildren: Skyelar and Devon; brother: Hank (Mary...
Thelma L. Tupper
Dec 2, 2015
Tupper, Thelma L. 89, of Southport died on December 2nd at the AOMC. Thelma loved to travel and saw most of the western hemisphere. Thelma is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Raymond Tupper; son, John (Sandra) Tupper of Breesport; daughters, Karen McConnell of Elmira; Sharon (Bill) Peet of Sayre, PA; brother, Jack Millage of Waverly; sister, Naomi...
Milton "Stub" O. Austin
Dec 1, 2015
Milton “Stub” Austin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 1st while listening to hymns and in the loving embrace of his niece. Stub was an example of how to live a simple life while sharing what little he had with anyone who needed it. He helped to shape many young men’s lives by teaching them the value of hard work....
Katherine J. Strader
Nov 28, 2015
Katherine J. “Kathy” Strader, 61, of Elmira, NY died peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital comfort care. Kathy was predeceased by her parents, Kenneth and Miriam (Edgcomb) Strader and her brother, Leslie Strader. Kathy is survived by her sister, Ellen (Ansel) Grover; her brother, John Strader, both of Elmira, NY; special nephew, Michael Grover; special...
Doris M. Howe
Nov 26, 2015
Howe, Doris M. age 81 of Elmira, NY passed away November 26th, 2015 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Doris was born in Lodi, NY April 5th, 1934; she was the daughter of the late Willis and Ida (Lane) Barber. She is predeceased by her husband, Lavern Howe; daughter, Marguerite R. Isbell. Surviving her is her son, Willis (Debbie) Howe...
Faye J. Friends
Nov 21, 2015
Friends, Faye J. age 78 of Millerton, Pa. Passed away Saturday, November 21st, 2015 at home. Faye was born in Corning, NY; August the 26, 1937. She is survived by her Daughter and son in law: Debora (Richard) Seelye of Millerton, PA; Son: Dale Friends of Key West, FL and three grandsons: Rich (Fiancé’ Stephanie), Dean (Courtney), Cody (Fiancé Emily)...
Bernadine (Butters) Brown
Nov 19, 2015
Brown, Bernadine, (Butters) age 96 of Broad Acres in Wellsboro, formerly of Pine City and Liberty PA. She was born in Liberty, PA on April 20, 1919. The daughter of the late Glen and Mabel (Norman) Butters.She is survived by daughters: Patricia Benson of Pine City, NY, and Diane (Gary) Kreger of Athens, PA; two grandchildren: Scott Kreger of Columbus,...
Alice Loretta Decker
Nov 15, 2015
Alice Loretta Decker of Elmira, NY went to be with Our Lord, Sunday, November 15, 2015. Born June 24, 1933 to the late Lynn and Alice Francis (Boyd) Slocume. Predeceased by her husband, John W. Decker, Sr.; 3 brothers, Ed, Phillip and James Slocume; 2 sons, Boyd (Tammy) Woodhams and Jody (Tammy Freeman) Decker. Survived by sons, Don Woodham, James...
Ava Leigh Phillips
Nov 13, 2015
Phillips, Ava Leigh blessed into her loving parents arms August 2nd, 2015 and was offered the hand of her Lord unexpectedly November 13th, 2015. She was born in Elmira, the daughter of Jordan and Megan Phillips; sister to: Camron Williams, Keegan Phillips, Jordan Phillips, and Madison Canfield; granddaughter to: Hope and David Morsch, Robert Freas, Lorrie and Timothy Cribb, and...
Eunice A. Pratt
Nov 11, 2015
Eunice “Sarge” Pratt, 81 years old of Elmira, NY, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, November 11th, 2015. A woman who lived her life as feisty as anyone, Sarge held on long enough to see many loved ones in her final moments, before finally succumbing with her family by her side. Sarge was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy.She...
Elsie E. Stevens
Nov 8, 2015
Elsie Stevens Of Horseheads, NY Passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at home. Elsie was born to Adeline C. (Robinson) and Claude Stevens in their Southport, NY home on May 28, 1921. Elsie's parents predeceased her as did her siblings, Chester, Francis, John, Richard and Vera. Elsie is survived by her sister, Betty Noyes of Horseheads, NY and her...
Carmen L. Rutzke
Nov 8, 2015
Rutzke, Carmen Lee age 83 of Millerton, Pa. On Sunday, November 8th, 2015 the world lost a wonderful man, father, husband, and grandfather. He was born in Elmira, November 28th, 1931; the son of the late Charles and Anna (Mayshak) Rutzke. His infant son, John Rutzke, along with his brothers and sisters, all predecease him. He is survived by his...
Kirt William Kistler
Nov 6, 2015
Kirt William Kistler Born July 31, 1924 in Elmira, NY, the son of Helene (Shulz) and Kirtsel Kistler, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2015 at Bethany Manor. "Bill" attended Hendy Avenue School, graduating from Elmira Free Academy in 1942. Bill worked at the family business, the C & K Laundry, in Elmira, where he spent his entire working...
Beverly A. Shepherd
Nov 2, 2015
Beverly A. Shepherd Age 86, lifelong member of the Pine City community, was born July 15, 1929 in Elmira the daughter of the late Howard L. and Eunice B. (Mapes) Appleman. She passed away on Monday, November 2, 2015 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Her loving husband and friend of 58 years, Sidney C. Shepherd Jr., "Sid",...
Neil H. Butts
Nov 1, 2015
Butts, Neil H. age 68 of Millport, NY. Passed away Sunday, November 1st, 2015 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Neil was born in Elmira, December 21, 1946; the son of the late Harold and Alice (Smith) Butts. He is survived by his loving wife and friend of almost 50 years, Joyce (Fanton) Butts; children, Neil L. Butts of Elmira,...
Madeleine "Madge" Mattichak
Oct 26, 2015
MATTICHAK, Madeleine "Madge" (Carpentier) (Hunt) Age 83, born April 15, 1932 in Elmira, NY, daughter of the late Thomas and Annette (Glazier) Carpentier, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2015. Madge was a 1950 graduate of Elmira Free Academy and remained actively involved with the Class of 1950.She worked as an executive secretary during her professional years, primarily for the...
