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June B. Draxler
Dec 29, 2014
Age 89, of Pine City, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29,2014 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born March 4, 1925 in Blossburg, PA the daughter of the late Thomas "Travis" and Ina (Mayes) Watkins, the last of their 17 children. Her sons: Gary Burnett, Richard Burnett and William Burnett preceded her in death. She is...
Howard "Howie" F. Townsend
Dec 28, 2014
Townsend, Howard F. “Howie “age 78 of Maple Avenue, Elmira, peacefully went to be with the Lord surrounded by the love of his wife of 29 years Ellen “Lois” (Yeomans) and son Bryan Townsend. Howie was born in Lackawanna, PA, May 20th, 1936. He was the son of the late Covert and Valera Townsend. In addition to his wife Ellen,...
Robert "Ski" Wrubleski
Dec 26, 2014
Wrubleski, Robert "Ski", age 60 of Waverly, NY, formerly of Lake George, NY and of Gloucester, VA, passed away Friday, December 26, 2014. Robert is survived by daughter Michelle; son Jason; mother Kathleen Wescott; 2 brothers, Billy Wrubleski from CO and Richard Wrubleski from MA; 2 sisters, Deborah and Sandra; and ex-wife Sandra; most important at the time, his fiancée...
Arthur "Kelly Hill Rascal" Vanderpoel
Dec 26, 2014
Arthur Vanderpoel“Kelly Hill Rascal” Age 85 of Pine City. Passed away Friday, December 26th, 2014 at the Corning Center. Predeceased by the love of his life Fonda June 20, 2003. Surviving is his step sons: Phillip Deery of Wellsboro, Frank Harold Deery of Crewe, VA; Step Daughter: Joyce Ann Deery Ginnan of Pine City, NY. Several grandchildren, and great grandchildren....
Winifred E. Perry
Dec 26, 2014
Perry, Winifred E. “Winnie” age 91 formerly of Owens Street Horseheads, NY. Passed away Friday, December 26th, 2014 at the Bethany Manor. Winnie was born in Elmira, April 20th, 1923; the daughter of the late Myles and Lucila (Galpin) Bixby. Surviving are her children: Sharon (Roy) Jones of Mansfield, PA, John Jr. (Heidi) Perry of Rogersville, TN; Grandchildren: Scott, Beth,...
Beverly Ann Allen
Dec 24, 2014
Allen, Beverly Ann “Tootie”age 70 of Pine City, NY passed away very unexpectedly at home. Surrounded by the love of her husband of 21 years Warren. She was born in Elmira, NY, July 12th, 1944. The daughter of the late Edward and Myrtle (Callahan) Ayres. In addition to her husband Warren she is survived by Children; Daughter Kelleane Hope (Tina)...
Jane M. Owen
Dec 22, 2014
61 of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away December 22, 2014. She is survived by her daughters Lynette (Ralph Nichols) and Megan Owen and granddaughters Olivia and Kendra Nichols and Zoie Owen. Jane was an employee at Walmart for many years. She enjoyed listening to her "oldies", cooking and spending time with her girls. Jane touched the lives of many people...
John S. Nickerson
Dec 19, 2014
John S. NickersonOf Elmira, NYWas born March 27, 1928 in Lackawanna, NY and passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2014 at Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY at the age of 86. His mother, Helen M. Nickerson and grandparents, Ethelbert (Hanna) Nickerson. He is survived by his loving wife with whom he has spent 61 wonderful years of life...
Marilyn G. Johnson
Dec 18, 2014
Formerly of West First Street Elmira, NY - Marilyn Johnson age 84, passed away peacefully at Elcor Health Care Services on Thursday, December 18, 2014. She was born on March 4, 1930 to Emil and Pearl (Lovejoy) Johnson in Elmira. While in high school Marilyn was employed in the diet kitchen at Arnot Ogden Medical Center.After graduation from Elmira Free...
Josephine M. Welch
Dec 17, 2014
Welch, Josephine M. “Jo” age 94 of Elmira, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Wednesday, December 17th, 2014. She was born in Arnot, PA,April 8th, 1920; the daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (Gubata) Sherant. Surviving is her loving daughter: Mary Torrence of Elmira, grandchildren: Heather (Andrew) Chorney of MD, Michael (Amanda) Torrence, Lisa Torrence all of Elmira; great...
Dorothy M. Hanchett
Dec 16, 2014
Dorothy (Dottie) M. Hanchett Town of Southport Resident Was born September 3, 1939 in Sayre, PA the daughter of the late Clifford and Viola (Woods) Davis went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, with her family and her feline grandchildren Baby Nubs and Sweetie Pie at her side. She was preceded in death by her...
James Derusha
Dec 16, 2014
James Oliver DeRusha, 69, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014.He was a loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather.James grew up in Lewiston, NY and graduated from Lewiston Porter Central School.He completed his undergraduate education at Niagara County Community College and received his Masters in Education from SUNY Brockport.He spent the majority of his working years in Education as an...
Mildlred J. Furman
Dec 15, 2014
Furman, Mildred J. “Millie” Age 86 a longtime member of the Daggett community passed away Monday, December 15, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Millie was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Myrtle (Moore) Rinker. She was born in Elmira June 26th, 1928. Surviving is her loving husband of 31 years Herbert Furman of Daggett; children: Timothy (Marie) VonNeida of...
Edward J. Diello
Dec 14, 2014
Edward J. Diello (Ed)Of Elmira, NYWas born January 4, 1969 in Syracuse, NY and passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at the age of 45. Leaving his loving mother, Judith; brother, Tim (Alicia) and their daughter, Josie; uncles, Stephen (Bonnie), Mark (Reiko) with their son, Phillip, Eric (Barb) with their children, Arianna, Tiffany and Josh;...
Richard F. Baker
Dec 8, 2014
Baker, Richard F. “Richie” age 56 of Millerton, PA passed away December 8, 2014, after an extended illness. Richard was born October 27, 1958, in Blossburg, PA.He was the son of Betty and Lee Epperson of Millerton, PA and the late Floyd Baker, Jr.He is survived by his children, Jessie Baker Stephens (Mark Chrudimsky) of Hutto, Texas, Amos (Kristen) Baker...
Merial L. Allen
Dec 7, 2014
Allen, Merial L. age 92 of Millerton, PA, passed away Sunday, December 7th, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Elmira. Merial was the daughter of the late Merle and Helen (Gilbert) Baker. She was born in Starkey, NY July 19th, 1922. She was predeceased by her husband, Stewart in 1995. Surviving are her children: Arthur (Alice) Bacon of Millerton, Jean (Dennis)...
William Nelson Eckler
Dec 5, 2014
William Nelson EcklerOf Horseheads, NYWas born May 29, 1928 in Rochester, NY the son of the late Earl Lewis and Leona (Chapman) Eckler passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, December 5, 2014 at the age of 86. He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley (Harvey) Eckler, with whom he has enjoyed 63 wonderful years of life and...
Laurence L. Gray
Dec 3, 2014
Gray, Laurence L. “Larry” age 87 of Elmira, NY passed away Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014 at home surrounded by the love of his dear caregiver, wife, and companion Sybil Perkins Gray. Larry was born December 16th, 1926 in Trout Run, Pa. He was the son of the late Julia and Finley Benson and Andrew Gray. In addition to his wife...
Edward M. Carpenter
Dec 2, 2014
Edward M. Carpenter, 88, born May 28, 1926, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014.He is survived by his loving family; son, Dwight (Linda) Carpenter; daughter, Kathleen (Robert) Donahue; grandsons, David Gillette of Elmira, NY, Kevin (Gina) Donahue of Rochester, NY, Christopher (Jocelyn) Donahue of Jacksonville, FL, Brett Carpenter of Rome, Italy, Nicholas (Coryn) Carpenter of Amesbury, MA; 7 Great Grandchildren;...
Katherine Jane Steele
Nov 29, 2014
Steele, Katherine Jane (Patterson) age 92 of Elmira, NY passed away Saturday, November 29th, 2014 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital. Katherine was born in Elmira, NY on July 18th, 1922; daughter of the late Morton and Julia (Dobberstein) Patterson. She is predeceased by her husband Dr. Edward F. Steele, M.D., who passed away on October 23rd, 2007. Surviving Katherine is...
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